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Trump is returning to Butler, the site of the 1st assassination attempt against him
The rally will mark Trump's first time back in the Pennsylvania city since the failed assassination attempt against him in July. The guest list will include a shooting survivor, as well as Elon Musk.
Craig, Teirab tangle over Social Security, abortion in first head-to-head 2nd District debate
In a policy driven debate, candidates in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District part on fiscal and abortion policy while finding common ground on response to Jan. 6 Capitol uprising.
Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District is one of the most closely watched races in the nation. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst moderated a debate between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican candidate Joe Teirab on Friday, Oct. 4.
Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign
President Joe Biden has toured some of the areas hardest-hit by the storm this week as he and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to different parts of the Southeast. Former President Trump was in Georgia on Monday and criticized the federal response.
Harris campaigns in Wisconsin and Trump in Michigan in battle for 'blue wall' states
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is opening a two-day stay in Wisconsin and Michigan, and Republican candidate Donald Trump will be in Michigan on Thursday as the two candidates grapple for wins in the “blue wall” battleground states, which also include Pennsylvania.
Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X
False claims about the hurricane and the government’s response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface.