Mara Liasson
Stories
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Politics
How Supreme Court Vacancy Could Change Dynamics Of Presidential Election
The vacancy on the Supreme Court sets up the potential for an epic political fight and comes days after President Trump released a short list of names he would nominate.
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Politics
President Trump Contradicts Head Of CDC Regarding Vaccine, Masks
Trump says a COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of 2020. At the same time, the top communications official at Health and Human Services is going on leave after comments he made on Facebook.
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Politics
Mike Bloomberg Commits $100 Million To Help Joe Biden Win Florida
Bloomberg's investment is a potential game changer in Florida, a swing state with expensive media markets.
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Politics
President Trump Visits Kenosha, Wis., To Show Support For Police And Businesses
President Trump said he went to Kenosha, Wis., to show support for law enforcement and businesses affected by recent protests. Critics say his visit might stoke further confrontation.
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Politics
How Are Presidential Candidates Responding To Violent Protests?
Now that the political conventions are over, the latest turn in the presidential race has centered on protests and some incidents of violence. The issue appears to be a big one heading into November.
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Politics
Trump To Address The RNC On Final Night
President Trump is scheduled to address the final night of the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn of the White House in what could be a pivotal speech ahead of the November election.
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Politics
First Lady Uses Rose Garden As A Backdrop To Her Keynote Address
Melania Trump spoke from the White House, addressing the pandemic and racial unrest. Her appearance was one of several moments raising ethical concerns during the second night of the RNC.
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Elections
Convention Gives Trump A Chance To Explain How He'll Make America Great Again, Again
The last three presidents won reelection, not just on their past achievements, but with a vision of where they would take the nation in the future. So far, President Trump has been vague about that.
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Politics
1st Night Of Democrat's Virtual Convention Goes Smoothly
Democrats opened their 2020 convention with a message of unity, featuring video addresses from former presidential contender Bernie Sanders and one of the party's biggest stars, Michelle Obama.
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Politics
Biden Faces A Convention Test, To Offer A Vision Beyond Beating Trump
Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Joe Biden is a retro politician adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.