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The Field Of Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Is Slowly Starting To Shrink

The race to make the debate stage has created a pseudo early primary for Democratic presidential candidates, changing many dynamics in the 2020 campaign.

The Field Of Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Is Slowly Starting To Shrink

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A Swing District Congressman Changes Stance On Guns

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has battled against tougher gun controls, but now says he wants stronger background checks, limits on the size of ammunition clips, and new so-called red flag laws.

A Swing District Congressman Changes Stance On Guns

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Dayton Music Festivals Go On As Scheduled After Multiple Tragedies

Dayton, Ohio, is reeling from tornadoes and a mass shooting that killed 9 people. More funerals are scheduled Monday. On Sunday, many turned to music — German and hometown funk — to help them heal.

Dayton Music Festivals Go On As Scheduled After Multiple Tragedies

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SoulCycle Owner, Trump Donors Face Public Shaming

A SoulCycle fitness studio in New York City. The billionaire owner of Equinox and SoulCycle, Stephen Ross, is planning a fundraiser for President Trump. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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SoulCycle Owner, Trump Donors Face Public Shaming

Opponents of President Trump are increasing public pressure on those who contribute to the Trump reelection campaign. One major Trump donor faces a call for a boycott of a business he owns, SoulCycle.

SoulCycle Owner, Trump Donors Face Public Shaming

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Boycotts Of Trump Donors Prompt Debate Over Public Shaming Of Political Contributions

Recent boycotts and public shaming of donors to President Trump have prompted a backlash among conservatives and renewed arguments over the transparency of campaign donations.

Boycotts Of Trump Donors Prompt Debate Over Public Shaming Of Political Contributions

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Arizona Democrats View Debates With Hope And Anxiety

Democrats in Arizona flipped a Senate seat last year. Watching presidential candidates debate this week, there was enthusiasm to take on President Trump and stress over the stakes of the election.

Arizona Democrats View Debates With Hope And Anxiety

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Voters In Arizona Watched Presidential Debate With Anticipation

Democrats filled a movie theater in Maricopa County. The state elected a Democrat to the Senate last year, raising hopes to make it competitive in 2020.

Voters In Arizona Watched Presidential Debate With Anticipation

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U.S. Labor Movement Pushes Back On New Trade Deal For U.S, Mexico And Canada

President Trump is pushing hard to pass a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada through Congress. Some labor leaders are fighting hard against it because they see it as too similar to NAFTA.

U.S. Labor Movement Pushes Back On New Trade Deal For U.S, Mexico And Canada

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Punk Band Algebra Mothers Enjoys A Resurgence, With A Little Help From Jack White

The Algebra Mothers were cult favorites in Detroit's rebellious punk rock scene in the 1970s. The band is now enjoying a resurgence, thanks in part to help from Jack White's label — Third Man Records in Detroit. Christopher Morgan/Courtesy of the Algebra Mothers hide caption

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Punk Band Algebra Mothers Enjoys A Resurgence, With A Little Help From Jack White

In the 1970s, Algebra Mothers earned a cult following in their native Detroit. Now they're enjoying newfound popularity with the release of past recordings.

Punk Band Algebra Mothers Enjoys A Resurgence, With A Little Help From Jack White

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On The Campaign Trail, These Are Hot Spots Candidates Can't Resist

The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is a regular spot for candidate speeches, hand-shaking and fried-food consumption. It takes place for about two weeks every August, with the years just before the Iowa caucuses especially busy. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Politics

On The Campaign Trail, These Are Hot Spots Candidates Can't Resist

In early primary and caucus states, there are well-known places — diners, fairs, union halls — where candidates connect with voters. Here are some of the classics and a few new spots.

Business

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says New $20 Bill Won't Come Out Until 2028

Steven Mnuchin confirmed Wednesday that an Obama-era plan to put the image of anti-slavery campaigner Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, would not be enacted during the Trump administration.

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says New $20 Bill Won't Come Out Until 2028

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Candidates Fight Early For Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is the single biggest, must-win battleground state in the 2020 general election. Even though the primary is held in April, candidates are already campaigning like the vote is soon.

Candidates Fight Early For Pennsylvania

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Why Some 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Embrace Fox Town Halls

Democrats tend to view Fox News as a source of right-wing bias in its day-to-day news coverage. But despite that, some Democratic presidential candidates are participating in the network's town halls.

Why Some 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Embrace Fox Town Halls

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Biden's Pitch To White Working-Class Voters

At his first rallies as a presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden is making a direct pitch to white working-class voters, many of whom abandoned Democrats and supported Trump in 2016.

Biden's Pitch To White Working-Class Voters

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Joe Biden Speaks To Pittsburgh Union Members, Kicks Off His Presidential Campaign

Joe Biden kicked off his presidential campaign with a pitch to union voters in Pittsburgh. Democrats need to win over middle class white voters to make a play for the White House in 2020.

Joe Biden Speaks To Pittsburgh Union Members, Kicks Off His Presidential Campaign

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