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Harris slams Trump for suggesting military handle ‘enemy from within’ as they vie for Pennsylvania
Vice President Kamala Harris zeroed in on former President Donald Trump 's comments suggesting the U.S. military could be used to deal with "the enemy from within" as the two presidential nominees took the fight for battleground Pennsylvania to opposite ends of the state on Monday.
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US law entitles immigrant children to an education. Some conservatives say that should change
At a sparsely attended meeting last year, the Saugus Public School Committee approved a new admissions policy, it said, to streamline the process of enrolling students.
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Trump’s Pennsylvania town hall turns into impromptu concert after medical incidents
Donald Trump's town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs turned into an impromptu concert Monday after the former president was twice interrupted by medical emergencies in the room.
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Harris announces a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a plan on Monday to give Black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm.
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Rep. Yusuf Hakeem running for re-election to Tennessee statehouse
State Rep. Yusuf Hakeem, D-Chattanooga, is running for reelection to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 28.
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Independent Dr. Thomas Brooks attempting to unseat Rep. Yusuf Hakeem
Challenger says no student should be stuck in failing school
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s fans cheer her on as her opponent fights for recognition
In a small Republican stronghold on the outskirts of Atlanta-area suburbs, voters donned their MAGA merch for a town hall in support of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — many unaware that she does, in fact, have an opponent.
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a focus on the election.
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Independent congressional candidate Scooter King believes abortion should be on the ballot
Independent Stephen "Scooter" King is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, for his District 3 congressional seat.
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State senate candidate Missy Crutchfield believes people can find common ground
Democrat Missy Crutchfield has her eye on Tennessee's District 10 Senate seat. She said it's her love for people that fuels her fire.
