Election 2020

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July 6, 2020 4:05 AM

Trump presses 'cancel culture' war, but here are 6 numbers that matter more

Over the holiday weekend, President Trump warned of an attempt to erase American history and values. But other factors are likely to play bigger roles in his reelection effort.

by Domenico Montanaro

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July 4, 2020 9:23 PM

In Fourth of July remarks, Trump takes aim at 'radical left'

During the second annual "Salute To America" event held on the South Lawn, the president drew a comparison between historic American wartime victories and stopping what he called the "radical left."

by Emma Bowman

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July 4, 2020 6:46 AM

Trump pushes racial division, flouts virus rules at Mount Rushmore

At the foot of Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, President Trump made a direct appeal to disaffected white voters four months before Election Day, accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”

by The Associated Press

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June 30, 2020 6:18 PM

Trump seems to have 'surrendered' on the pandemic, Biden says

Former Vice President Joe Biden says that President Trump, who once called himself a "wartime president" taking on the coronavirus, should adopt his plan to combat the pandemic.

by Elena Moore

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June 30, 2020 4:01 AM

Tuesday's primaries: 5 races to watch in Colorado, Utah and Oklahoma

The Colorado U.S. Senate Democratic primary is Tuesday's marquee contest. Also notable: Former Gov. Jon Huntsman is looking to make a comeback in Utah.

by Domenico Montanaro and Elena Moore

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June 30, 2020 1:00 AM

2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci, David Byrne, Stacey Abrams

From the 2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci on the COVID-19 pandemic, musician David Byrne on why art matters, and Stacey Abrams on the importance of voting and participating in the census.

by MPR News Staff

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June 29, 2020 1:00 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Has the Electoral College outlived its usefulness?

Five American presidents — two in the last 20 years — have assumed office without winning the popular vote. The nation is involve in another contentious presidential election, and some are calling for an end to the Electoral College.

by MPR News Staff

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June 28, 2020 9:35 AM

Trump retweets video of apparent supporter shouting 'white power'

A video shared by President Donald Trump on Twitter on Sunday included a man who appears to be a Trump supporter saying "white power" in response to protesters. South Carolina's Tim Scott, the only Black Republican senator, called the retweet "indefensible."

by Benjamin Swasey

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June 28, 2020 8:16 AM

Trump denies receiving briefing on reported bounties against U.S. troops

President Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow.

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2020 9:09 PM

Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on U.S. troops

The New York Times reported Friday that American intelligence officials concluded months ago that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The White House said Trump was not briefed on such intelligence.

by The Associated Press

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