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Trump Threatens Funds for States Easing Voting in Pandemic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic. He backed away from that threat but stuck with his un...
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California GOP Dream: Party Poised to Win US House Seat

LOS ANGELES — A former Navy combat pilot built a double-digit lead in the fight for an open U.S. House seat north of Los Angeles, positioning Republicans to capture a Democratic-held congressional district in California for the first time in over two decades. ...
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Joe Biden Picks Vetting Team as He Searches for Running Mate

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden announced Thursday the four co-chairs of his vice presidential vetting team, starting the search for his running mate in earnest. Former Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, Delaware Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ...
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Joe Biden’s Next Big Decision: Choosing a Running Mate

Joe Biden faces the most important decision of his five-decade political career: choosing a vice president. Selecting a running mate is always critical for a presidential candidate. But it's an especially urgent calculation for the 77-year-old Biden, who, i...