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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Super Pac spent $3 million in an attempt to defeat Rep. Matt Gaetz in his primary.

McCarthy’s bid to oust Gaetz will likely fail, but he says damage is done

A debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is approaching, and both candidates are starting to prepare.

Trump, Harris have never met face-to-face. How are they preparing to debate?

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago.

Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight

A new poll found Tim Walz has a net positive favorability rating compared to JD Vance whose numbers are underwater.

Americans view Tim Walz more favorably than JD Vance

Republicans say Trump is self sabotaging his campaign and think he's struggling with PTSD after the assassination attempt.

Trump may have PTSD from shooting, Republican says

The Secret Service is investigating allegations that a female agent left her post to breastfeed during a Trump campaign event.

Secret Service investigating report that agent left Trump event to breastfeed

Secret Service is adding bulletproof glass and increased security measures for former President Donald Trump's outdoor rallies.

Secret Service to shield Trump with bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies

Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, but it could get even stronger.

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda

Recent voter polls have shown mixed results as to who they plan to support in the 2024 presidential election, foreshadowing a tight race.

Economics, immigration top issues; pollster says personalities come first

Amid heightened security, a judge ruled that pro-Palestinian groups will not be able to get any closer to the Democratic National Convention.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators with few options amid intense DNC security

On the vice presidential front, both Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) have had busy weeks themselves. Each hit the campaign trail in solo appearances in rallies and fundraising events across battleground states.

Walz agrees to vice presidential debate on Oct. 1

President Biden will join Vice President Harris in their first campaign trip together since he left the 2024 race.

Biden, Harris making first trip together since Biden dropped out of 2024 race

Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is defending against accusations of "stolen valor" by Republican VP candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH).

Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event

The former Mesa County Clerk has been found guilty on several charges related to a security breach of Colorado's election system.

Pro-Trump former election official faces up to 20 years for security breach

Both presidential candidates want to eliminate taxes on tips, but economists are raising the red flag.

Trump, Harris agree on eliminating tip taxes; economists raise red flag

The FBI is investigating hacking attempts targeting the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns, with concerns about Iranian interference efforts.

FBI investigating attempts to hack US presidential campaigns

Elon Musk and former President Trump did a 2-hour interview on X about Trump's plans for a second term, including dismantling the DOE.

Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay

Former President Donald Trump falsely accused Kamala Harris of using AI to manipulate images of the crowd at her rally in Michigan on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Harris rally draws thousands in Michigan, Trump spreads falsehoods about crowd

The family of Isaac Hayes is suing the Trump campaign and Celine Dion is issuing a statement over the use of their music at rallies.

Campaign music dustup: Isaac Hayes’ family sues, Celine Dion speaks out

JD Vance discussed Trump's 2024 plans, including state-controlled abortion decisions and mass deportations, in multiple interviews

Vance speaks on Trump’s plans for abortion pills, deportations

President Biden gave his first interview since withdrawing from the 2024 race, saying the move was to help Democrats defeat Donald Trump.

Biden gives first interview since dropping out of 2024 race

As tensions grow in the Middle East, the U.S. has announced for the first time it's sending a nuclear powered submarine to the area.

US sending submarine to Middle East amid new developments

By many measures, Donald Trump is currently losing the presidential race. It’s a massive flip since July 20 when he was facing Joe Biden.

Trump is losing in polls, betting odds and WSJ Editorial Board

Current and Former executives for Smartmatic, the voter technology company suing Fox News and other media outlets for defamation during the 2020 election, have been indicted on bribery charges by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Voting systems company Smartmatic has top execs indicted for bribery