Harris and Walz Roll Into the Midwest, Trying to Claw Back Rural Support
At a big rally in Eau Claire, Wis., before a visit to Detroit, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz pushed their economic message, laid his Midwestern background on thick and warned…
August 7, 2024
Tim Walz’s Extraordinarily Ordinary Life
The governor of Minnesota hasn’t spent his life striving for the pinnacle of politics. That is how he got there. Listen to this article · 13:02 min Learn more Share…
How Tim Walz Embraced Minnesota’s Leftward Shift
Kamala Harris’s running mate was picked for his rapport with Middle America, but his progressive record as governor parallels his state’s move toward more liberal politics. Share full article 34…
As Biden’s Presidency Wanes, U.S. and Asian Nations Do a Delicate Dance
On an epic trip, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to reassure Asian leaders about American commitments. But China remains the enduring backyard behemoth. Listen to this article ·…
Who Is Wesley Bell, the Prosecutor Who Ousted ‘Squad’ Member Cori Bush?
The House primary between rival progressives in Missouri was influenced by heavy spending from pro-Israel groups, who backed Mr. Bell. Share full article Wesley Bell speaks to supporters. Mr. Bell…
Trump Criticizes Harris and Walz in Fox News Appearance and Suggests a Debate Will Happen
After saying days ago that he would not participate in a September debate on ABC, Mr. Trump said, “We’ll be debating her, I guess, in the pretty near future.” Share…
Book With Project 2025 Ties and JD Vance Foreword Is Delayed Until After Election
The book’s author is Kevin D. Roberts, the president of Heritage Foundation, which coordinated the right-wing policy blueprint that has come under fire from Democrats. Share full article Kevin D.…
Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers Will Face Off in Key Michigan Senate Race
Democrats were initially favored to hold the seat, but President Biden’s struggles in the state — fueled in part by Israel’s war in Gaza — shifted the contest to a…
Cori Bush, ‘Squad’ Member and Vocal Critic of Israel, Loses Her Primary
Her defeat is another loss for progressives in a race defined by Democratic divisions over the war in Gaza, with pro-Israel groups pouring millions into a campaign to oust her…
Boeing Says It’s Changing Type of Panel That Blew Off Alaska Airlines Jet
The company told regulators the changes in design and production of the door plugs would allow its warning systems to detect malfunctions. Listen to this article · 5:54 min Learn…