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The Recap: Trump’s racist rambling sends team scrambling, plus scam PACs

Trump’s racism was just a small part of a horrific interview
You’ll be shocked by how far Trump went in his remarks.

Watch President Biden address nation after prisoner swap with Russia
A landmark prisoner exchange.

Trump campaign scrambles to blame Black journalists for Trump’s racism
Trump team strategy: Pretend colossal mistakes are shows of strength.

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Watch JD Vance's very weird take on Olympic icon Simone Biles
Unpopular weirdo vs. national treasure.

'Say it to my face': Harris is having a blast taunting Trump
Aren’t we all?

New poll shows abortion is a crucial issue for Democratic voters
After the fall of Roe, every election is an abortion-rights election.

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Don’t fall for scam PACs claiming to support Harris
Donate to candidates, not PACs.

Fresh polling shows Harris momentum is real
Let’s keep it going!

Now Trump says Harris doesn't like Catholics—even though she's VP to one
Dude’s just throwing things at the wall.

Donate to Kamala Harris here. Let’s do this!

Caribbean Americans rally for Kamala Harris
Caribbean women have long played a key role in our political history.

Vulnerable GOP House members show 'unity'—by attacking Harris
The GOP describes itself: “chaos through weakness.”

Will the GOP boot another member of its Con Artist Caucus?
Meet the new George Santos.

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