Ron Elving
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Week in politics: Trump refuses future debates, elevates Laura Loomer
President Trump shuts down possibility of a second refusal to debate with Vice President Harris. Plus, why Republicans want Trump to distance himself from social media personality Laura Loomer.
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Trump’s own version of reality continues to confound political actors and observers
Far from being disqualifying, this feature of the Trump persona presents itself as part and parcel of his appeal.
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Week in politics: Trump hearing postponed, candidates agree to debate rules
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing postponed again in New York, Vice President Kamala Harris' massive fundraising haul, and ahead of Tuesday's debates both candidates agree to rules.
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Debates have proved a tough test for vice presidents running for president
A look back at other sitting vice presidents who were running for the top job and debating on TV against the nominee of the opposition party: Gore in 2000, George H.W. Bush in 1988 and Nixon in 1960.
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The Democratic nominees are clear. What purpose will the convention serve?
We look at what to expect from the Democratic National Convention — given that the ticket was determined two weeks prior to the event — and what the Republicans have planned as counterprogramming.
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Week in politics: The Harris-Walz campaign takes off
We look at how Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is taking shape, with the massive influx of donations and the selection of Minnesota's Gov. Tim Walz at her running mate.
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Half a century ago, Nixon became the only president to resign
All three branches of the federal government had been engaged, including actors within the executive branch who saw their duty to the law more than to the chief executive who had put them in office.
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Week in politics: A presidential withdrawal, a historic week
From President Biden's announcement that he won't seek reelection to his Oval Office address, this week has been a historic one in presidential politics.
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Week in politics: Trump addresses the RNC, more Democrats call for Biden to step down
Donald Trump capped the Republican National Convention this week, while Joe Biden faced calls to exit the presidential race.
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Week in politics: Biden tries to redeem debate performance at press conference
President Biden gave a strong performance at a news conference this past week but continues to face calls from fellow Democrats to end his re-election bid.
