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BRIAN SLODYSKO

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Election|News|Political|US

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary

A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
News|Opinion|US

GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds

In his bid to become North Carolina’s first Black governor, Republican Mark Robinson assails government safety net spending as a “plantation of welfare and victimhood” that's mired Black people in “dependency” and poverty

GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds
Economy|Environment|News|Technology|US

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions

One of President Joe Biden’s signature laws aimed to invigorate renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S. It will also help a solar panel company reap billions of dollars

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
Election|News|US

This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump

Former first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials

This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump
Election|News|Political

Trump's grand RNC entrance, a VP pick and the new GOP: Takeaways from day 1

The Republican presidential ticket came together when Donald Trump named JD Vance as his running mate

Trump's grand RNC entrance, a VP pick and the new GOP: Takeaways from day 1
Election|News|US

Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donors

With early voting for the November presidential election set to begin in September in some states, there are signs across the country that groups are trying to affect the outcome by using deceptive means — and in most cases in ways that would benefit Republican Donald Trump

Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donors
Election|News|Opinion|US

Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2

The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump’s campaign

Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways

Republicans were welcoming JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden’s leadership on the world stage

Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways
Opinion|Political

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

Politicians often recalibrate in the face of shifting public opinion and circumstance

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them
Election|US

Her name was on a filing agreeing to be a Cornel West elector. Her question: What's an elector?

An Arizona woman says her name and and signature were forged on state filings that list her as an elector for Cornel West, an independent presidential candidate

Her name was on a filing agreeing to be a Cornel West elector. Her question: What's an elector?
Election|US

Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it

A group of lawyers with deep ties to the Republican Party is scrambling to rescue a bid to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on Arizona’s presidential ballot

Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it
MidEast|News|US|World

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden’s electoral coalition

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
Election|News|US

Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways

The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC's last night

Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond political divisions and the threat of Republican Donald Trump on Thursday as she closed out the Democratic National Convention

Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC's last night
Election|News|Opinion|US

GOP network props up liberal third-party candidates in key states, hoping to siphon off Harris votes

In battleground states, a network of Republican political operatives and lawyers is trying to shape the November's election in favor of former President Donald Trump

GOP network props up liberal third-party candidates in key states, hoping to siphon off Harris votes
Election|US

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats

Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
Crime|Election|US

Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates

A secretive group that recruited Donald Trump supporters to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts was accused of violating campaign finance law

Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates
News|World

Trump vows to be 'best friend' to Jewish Americans, as allegations of ally's antisemitism surface

Former President Donald Trump has spoken to Jewish donors and an organization gathered to focus on efforts to fight antisemitism

Trump vows to be 'best friend' to Jewish Americans, as allegations of ally's antisemitism surface
Economy|News|Political|US

Harris raises $27 million in New York fundraiser, promises economic speech this week

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $27 million at a packed New York City fundraiser on Sunday

Harris raises $27 million in New York fundraiser, promises economic speech this week
News|US

Vance criticized an infrastructure law as a candidate then embraced it as a senator

JD Vance once criticized a bipartisan 2021 law that invested billions in America’s crumbling infrastructure

Vance criticized an infrastructure law as a candidate then embraced it as a senator
Election|US

Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical

The conservative group Turning Point has long been known for hosting glitzy events, cultivating far-right influencers and raising prodigious amounts of money

Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical
Business|Election|Finance|Technology|US

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump

Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making him one of the biggest donors to GOP causes this campaign season, according to campaign finances disclosures released this week

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump
Crime|US

The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there

“Black Insurrectionist,” the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, can be traced to a white man from upstate New York

The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there
Election|US

Musk tests the role of money in U.S. politics with multimillion-dollar effort to back Trump

Next week’s presidential election isn’t just a referendum on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Musk tests the role of money in U.S. politics with multimillion-dollar effort to back Trump

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