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Gretchen Whitmer says Biden isn’t getting credit for the infrastructure law because voters are ‘stressed out’

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Amanda Smith

President Joe Biden has struggled to make his infrastructure success resonate with voters. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told the Times that many ...

Rep. Ronny Jackson says Biden should submit to drug tests before and after debate

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Amanda Smith

GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, a former White House physician, suggested Sunday that President Joe Biden should submit to drug tests ...

FBI seeks suspects in 2 New Mexico wildfires that killed 2 people, damaged hundreds of buildings

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Amanda Smith

RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Full-time residents of Ruidoso will be allowed to return to their village Monday morning as federal authorities seek ...

Here’s a look at Trump’s VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short

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Amanda Smith

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce ...

Trump VP Hopeful Doubles Down On Calling The Biden Administration A ‘Dictatorship’

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Amanda Smith

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) dug in his heels while repeating claims that Americans are living under a “dictatorship” with President Joe Biden. During ...

Biden campaign co-chair signals that president will bring up Trump’s conviction during debate

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Amanda Smith

President Joe Biden’s campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu on Sunday hinted that Biden will hit former President Donald Trump on his legal troubles ...

‘It’s not the worst idea I’ve ever had’

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Amanda Smith

Donald Trump said he proposed a “migrant league of fighters” to UFC president Dana White. Trump shared his idea at the Faith ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem indicates she hasn’t been formally vetted to be Trump’s running mate

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Amanda Smith

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday said that former President Donald Trump should pick a running mate who “will help him ...

‘Everything is at stake’ for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears

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Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris says “everything is at stake” with reproductive health rights in November’s election as the Biden ...

For Biden and Trump, a Debate Rematch With Even Greater Risks and Rewards

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Amanda Smith

The debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump this week will be the highest-stakes moment of their rematch, plunging ...