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Six issues Kamala Harris is campaigning on 鈥� and 5 she鈥檇 rather avoidKamala Harris has the opportunity to rebrand herself in the eyes of voters, but Republicans are attacking her record. Already it鈥檚 clear her focus will include protecting abortion rights 鈥� and drawing a contrast to Donald Trump on justice.
From sidekick to spotlight: 5 things to know about Kamala HarrisAs Kamala Harris moves closer to becoming the Democratic Party鈥檚 presidential nominee, the Monitor looks at five highlights from her career and personal life.聽
As Dems embrace Harris, GOP calls it an undemocratic 鈥榗oup鈥� against BidenU.S. President Joe Biden鈥檚 late-stage departure from the presidential race has led to complaints that the Democratic Party is imposing an undemocratic outcome on its voters. Will Republican criticism stick?
From Pennsylvania to Capitol Hill, a push for answers on Secret Service lapseSecurity lapses that enabled the July 13 shooting of former President Donald Trump are raising larger questions about Secret Service protection during a turbulent election year.
With Biden out, Democrats move fast to try to strengthen HarrisParty leaders are lining up to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, and聽campaign cash is pouring in. But Democrats still face an uphill battle.
Biden鈥檚 exit galvanizes Democrats 鈥� but the road remains rockyDemocrats appear eager to unify around a new standard-bearer after weeks of damaging public infighting. But they are heading into uncharted territory.
First LookPresident Biden ends 2024 reelection bid and endorses VP HarrisPresident Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, just four months before the election, following聽 stumbles that raised doubts about his fitness for office. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Republican Party unity under Trump is real 鈥� but not without strainsIn accepting the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump envisioned a nation 鈥渕ore united than ever before.鈥� But his speech included sharp attacks on President Biden, as both parties also confront open or latent fissures within.
For many Republicans, Trump鈥檚 near miss signals 鈥楪od is involved鈥�Donald Trump鈥檚 survival of a would-be assassin鈥檚 bullet signals a divine purpose, many Republicans say 鈥� raising the existential stakes of the campaign.
After Trump shooting, rhetorical challenge for Democrats is bigger than everFollowing an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, calls have risen for less incendiary political rhetoric. Yet a core Democratic message is that Mr. Trump is a threat to democracy.
Every convention promises victory. This year, Republicans feel it.After a year in which former President Donald Trump faced prolonged legal battles, and GOP divisions wreaked havoc in Congress, Republicans are reveling in a remarkable sense of unity.聽
FocusIn swing state Nevada, the vote may hinge on housingLow housing stock and inflation woes have put homeownership out of reach for many Americans.聽In Nevada, it could tip the presidential election.聽
By tapping JD Vance, Trump charts MAGA鈥檚 futureWhile many presidential candidates choose a running mate who will balance out some aspect of the ticket, Donald Trump picked a partner who above all will reinforce and perhaps extend his brand.
Cover Story200 miles from where Trump was shot, ordinary citizens combat political violenceFor a year, the Monitor followed a group of Pennsylvanians trying to stand against political violence.聽Then a shooter tried to kill Donald Trump.
This weekend shook American politics. Did it change Donald Trump?A party convention is typically a moment to rally the base with fiery, red-meat rhetoric. In the wake of an assassination attempt, many are urging presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump to take a different tone.
New GOP platform reflects Trump鈥檚 dramatic reshaping of the partyThe new Republican platform is dramatically shorter, less detailed, and appears aimed at the average voter rather than policy wonks.
Trump assassination attempt brings fresh scrutiny to violent political rhetoricThe first shooting of a current or former president in 40-plus years raises urgent questions about how to tamp down political violence.聽
First LookAfter PA rally shooting, attack on Trump investigated as assassination attemptThe former president is safe, the Secret Service says. Law enforcement officials say the shooting, which killed at least one attendee, is being investigated as an attempted assassination.聽
Reporting on the president鈥檚 acuity: It鈥檚 harder than it looksCritics say White House reporters weren鈥檛 transparent enough about President Biden鈥檚 mental faculties. But it鈥檚 a harder story to cover than it appears.
Biden is on a knife鈥檚 edge: Can he hang on?President Biden performed just well enough at a NATO press conference Thursday evening for supporters to defend him, but not well enough to end debate over whether he should drop out.
