From the States
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DeSantis, doctors criticize abortion-related ballot initiative
Amendment 4, if approved by 60% of voters on Nov. 5, would add to the Florida Constitution's Declaration of Rights stating that "no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s health care provider."
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Chicago shifting migrant shelter operations to focus on homeless
During questions, Johnson blamed Trump for issues around immigration for not supporting a bill promoted by Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s competition in the race for president.
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In-person, early voting begins in Wisconsin on Tuesday
There has been some reluctance among Republicans to vote early in past elections.
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Poll: Two thirds of American voters say country is heading in wrong direction
When voters were asked the same question in late March, 62% said things were moving in the wrong direction, while 29% said things were moving in the right direction and 9% were unsure.
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New pre-shooting poll shows narrow lead for Biden in Virginia
The poll found Biden leading Trump by 3% (48%-45% ) in the deep purple state.
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Maine GOP pushes for voter ID requirement
Maine's Republican minority has pushed for voter ID rules for years, pointing out that at least 36 other states require some form of photo ID to cast a ballot in federal, state or local elections.
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Chicago homeless camp closes before Democratic convention
The homeless encampments are visibly located between the two main convention sites.
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California lends RNC law enforcement to aid with crowd control
The request for these officers has been in place since May 2024.
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Nine House Democrats tried to nix Secret Service protection for Trump before assassination attempt
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who chaired committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attacks, introduced a bill in April to strip Trump of Secret Service detail.
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Trump allies cite Democratic rhetoric prior to assassination attempt as a contributing factor
The clips include Rep. Maxine Waters saying, “I will go and take Trump out tonight” and of Sen. Elizabeth Warren saying, “take him out now,” referring to Trump.
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Mississippi congressman's staffer says 'don’t miss next time’ after Trump assassination attempt
Now-deleted Facebook post by staffer to Mississippi's lone Democrat congressman appeared to support attempted Trump assassination.
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Trump's lead over Biden grows in new polling
Former President Donald Trump holds a lead over President Joe Biden in the aftermath of a disastrous debate performance that sent Biden’s campaign into crisis. The Center Square Voter’s Voice Poll released Friday, just ahead of the Republican National Convention
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Chicago Republican answers attacks from mayor, governor over blame for city's violent crime
The most recent criticism of Republicans by Pritzker and Johnson came after more than 100 people were shot in Chicago from July 4 through July 8.