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The Recap: JD Vance could tank Trump ticket, plus cutting through the GOP’s ‘border czar’ thicket

No, Harris is not Biden’s ‘border czar’
More lies out of the mouths of Republicans.

JD Vance isn’t the second coming of Sarah Palin—he’s far worse
If only the worst thing Vance said is he could see Russia from his house.

FBI testimony about Trump assassination attempt frustrates Republicans
But if Ronny Jackson said it happened …

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Cartoon: Bankrupt MAGA shirts
Going, going, gone!

Watch Kamala Harris praise power of educators in speech to teachers union
It’s another glowing endorsement for Harris.

House GOP jets off on early vacation instead of funding government
Because why would they waste their time working for their constituents?

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There’s something missing from the news right now—or rather, someone
It must be so hard being out of the spotlight.

Top Democrats take the fight to 'right-wing extremist' Supreme Court
It’s about time someone tries to stop them.

Watch Fox News reporter try to grandstand on immigration—and fail miserably
Because facts always win.

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You're going to love this Kamala Harris video featuring Beyoncé
It’s actually not a bad thing to radiate joy and hope.

Donald Trump is having the worst week
They say no news is good news, but not for Trump.

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