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Wednesday

Trump Will Visit Striking Auto Workers, Reception Could Be Mixed

Donald Trump chats with Steve Burns Lordstown Motors CEO about the Endurance all-electric pickup truck on the south lawn of the White House on September 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Will Visit Striking Auto Workers, Reception Could Be Mixed

The former president is evidently trying to shore up support with working class voters in Michigan. He narrowly lost the state in 2020.

Trump Will Visit Striking Auto Workers, Reception Could Be Mixed

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Thursday

Politics

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announces he will not seek reelection in 2024

Bipartisan negotiators like Romney are rare, and his departure could lead to a more divisive Senate. He's the only Senate Republican to twice vote to convict ex-president Trump in impeachment trials.

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announces he will not seek reelection in 2024

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Thursday

Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress' Return

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Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress' Return

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, again froze suddenly during a press conference. The 81 year-old's medical incidents have raised concerns about his future in Washington.

Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress' Return

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Friday

For Trump, X marks the spot for his social media return. Why that could really matter

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Politics

For Trump, X marks the spot for his social media return. Why that could really matter

Donald Trump posted again for the first time in three years since being banned from various social media, taking to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter to post his mugshot.

Thursday

Politics

Dueling Republican narratives: The GOP debate and Trump's interview

With former President Donald Trump sitting out the first GOP debate in Milwaukee, candidates had a chance to stand out. But Trump offered his own counter programming in a one-on-one interview.

Dueling Republican narratives: The GOP debate and Trump's interview

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5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate

From left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by Fox News Channel Wednesday in Milwaukee. Morry Gash/AP hide caption

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Elections

5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate

The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the front-runner onstage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact.

What Happened At The First 2024 Republican Primary Debate

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What Happened At The First 2024 Republican Primary Debate

All the candidates except former New Jersey governor Chris Christie and former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson said they would support Donald Trump if he secures the nomination — even if he is criminally convicted on any of the charges he is facing.

What Happened At The First 2024 Republican Primary Debate

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Wednesday

5 questions ahead of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle

A former President Donald Trump supporter stands near the Fiserv Forum Tuesday as setup continues for Wednesday's Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee. Morry Gash/AP hide caption

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Elections

5 questions ahead of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle

The first Republican primary debate, in Milwaukee on Wednesday, will give many Americans the first chance to hear from the GOP presidential candidates, but the party's frontrunner won't be there.

Tuesday

Politics

A preview of the first GOP debate

The Republican presidential primary debate is a chance for lesser-known candidates to stand out because the leading candidate for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, won't be there.

A preview of the first GOP debate

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Trump's Opponents Debate Tomorrow — He Says He Won't Show Up

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Trump's Opponents Debate Tomorrow — He Says He Won't Show Up

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson, former vice president Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will participate in the first Republican primary debate tomorrow in Milwaukee. Trump, in lieu of participating, sat for an interview with broadcaster Tucker Carlson.

Trump's Opponents Debate Tomorrow — He Says He Won't Show Up

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Monday

Biden Visits Hawaii After Deadly Fire

A sign is posted on the side of the road on August 16, 2023 in Olowalu, Hawaii. More than 100 people were killed and thousands were displaced after a wind-driven wildfire devastated the towns of Lahaina and Kula early last week. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden Visits Hawaii After Deadly Fire

The president's visit to the state is a fresh reminder of the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather in the United States — and of his fraught reputation among climate-conscious voters.

Biden Visits Hawaii After Deadly Fire

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Wednesday

Why the Trump indictments have not moved the needle with Republicans

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Why the Trump indictments have not moved the needle with Republicans

The former president has insulated himself with his party, having sold its members over the past seven years on his baseless narrative of a deep-state conspiracy against him.

Why the Trump indictments have not moved the needle with Republicans

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Sunday

Politics

Politics chat: GOP candidates gather in Iowa; special counsel for Hunter Biden

GOP presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, gathered in Iowa. Meanwhile the attorney general has appointed a special counsel for Hunter Biden.

Politics chat: GOP candidates gather in Iowa; special counsel for Hunter Biden

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Tuesday

Old Politicians

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Old Politicians

President Biden is the oldest U.S. president ever at 80. Donald Trump is 77. Congress is as old as it has ever been. How did we get here and how does it shape our politics?

Old Politicians

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