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Trump tried a friendlier pitch with Latino voters at a Univision town hall

Trump tried a friendlier pitch with Latino voters at a Univision town hall

During a town hall outside Miami, Trump touted his record on the economy, yet called Jan. 6 a "day of love" and would not back off false claims about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Ag leaders voice concerns over negative impacts of tariffs proposed in presidential election

Ag leaders voice concerns over negative impacts of tariffs proposed in presidential election

Midwestern agricultural leaders say they are concerned new tariffs being suggested by former President Donald Trump as part of his reelection bid could result in a damaging trade war. They say it could cost the corn and soybeans billions of dollars.
by Hannah Yang

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Elon Musk has given $75 million, so far, to put Donald Trump back in the White House

Elon Musk has given $75 million, so far, to put Donald Trump back in the White House

Elon Musk is among the largest financial supporters of Donald Trump's reelection efforts, new FEC filings show. He and two other megadonors collectively gave $300 million to support Trump.
by Eric McDaniel

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The 3rd Precinct keeps showing up in the GOP playbook. Minneapolis wants to turn the page

The 3rd Precinct keeps showing up in the GOP playbook. Minneapolis wants to turn the page

Speaking outside the former 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis this week, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance criticized Gov. Tim Walz for his response to civil unrest in 2020, painting a picture of a burned-down city with rampant crime. He isn’t the first politician to do so this campaign season. Many nearby residents and business owners who have worked to rebuild hope he’s the last.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Trump would be the oldest person to become president. He’s not sharing health details

Trump would be the oldest person to become president. He’s not sharing health details

If he wins next month’s election, Donald Trump would be the oldest person in U.S. history elected president. Yet the 78-year-old Republican nominee is refusing to disclose new details about his physical or mental well-being, breaking decades of precedent.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Republican Party sues Hennepin County over election judges list

Minnesota Republican Party sues Hennepin County over election judges list

A state law requires each county in Minnesota select election judges from lists provided by the Republican and Democratic parties. A lawsuit claims Hennepin County violated state statute by not selecting judges from a GOP list.
by Clay Masters

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