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Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds

Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban as a rising number support access to abortions for any reason, a new poll finds, highlighting a politically perilous situation for candidates who oppose abortion rights as
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Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace him

Biden says he won't step aside. But if he does, here's why Harris is the favorite to replace him

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden insists that only "the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race . But should he change his mind, Vice President Kamala Harris is by far the best positioned to replace him.
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Jill Biden says she's 'all in' on husband's reelection as he insists anew he won't leave the race

Jill Biden says she's 'all in' on husband's reelection as he insists anew he won't leave the race

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The White House faces many questions about Biden's health and medical history. Here are some answers

The White House faces many questions about Biden's health and medical history. Here are some answers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's terrible performance at the June 27 presidential debate has raised concerns about his age, health and ability to lead the federal government.
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The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final days

The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final days

NEW YORK (AP) — The future Republican vice presidential candidate's plane is currently parked in an undisclosed hangar, an empty spot on its fuselage where a decal featuring his or her name will soon be placed. Fundraisers have been planned.
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Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate

Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden stood firm Monday against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal debate performance last month, as key lawmaker
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Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitions

Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitions

HOOKSETT, N.H. (AP) — For years, Gavin Newsom stayed far away from New Hampshire by design.
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Who is Kash Patel? Trump loyalist looks to build influence and power

Who is Kash Patel? Trump loyalist looks to build influence and power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kash Patel, a national security aide and player in Donald Trump’s political orbit, is widely expected to take on an influential role in the federal government should the former president win a second term.
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Kash Patel is pushing conspiracies and his brand. He's poised to help lead a Trump administration

Kash Patel is pushing conspiracies and his brand. He's poised to help lead a Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kash Patel was recruiting foot soldiers.
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Prosecutor tells New York City jury at bribery trial that Sen. Bob Menendez put power 'up for sale'

Prosecutor tells New York City jury at bribery trial that Sen. Bob Menendez put power 'up for sale'

NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor accused Sen. Bob Menendez in a closing argument at his bribery trial Monday of putting his power up for sale to benefit three New Jersey businessmen who bribed him with gold, cash and a luxury car.
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