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The Recap: Harris slays, Trump complains, Vance is humiliated, and RFK Jr. is finally out

33—yes, 33—can't-miss photos from the final night of the DNC
And there were so many more incredible moments on Thursday alone.

RFK Jr. quits presidential race in rambling speech in support of Trump
They deserve each other.

After days of near silence on the DNC, Trump ‘reviews’ Harris’ speech
He keeps quiet for days and this is what he comes up with?

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Cartoon: The bridge
Talk about sacrifice.

Kamala Harris gets personal—and presidential—in powerful acceptance speech
From details about her childhood to proposed presidential policy, her speech had it all.

Numbers don't lie: Harris campaign is crushing Trump
From crowd size to fundraising numbers, Democrats are far exceeding expectations.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Let's elect the 'total badass' president
“You think Trump understands that when your car breaks down, you can't get to work?” she asked. “No! His first word was probably 'chauffeur.'”

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Trump keeps stealing music. Beyoncé and other artists are sick of it
It’s a good thing Trump likes lawsuits.

Watch Gabby Giffords' inspiring pitch for Harris: 'Kamala can beat the gun lobby'
Her fight and determination continue to be an inspiration.

Newsmax host says polls showing Harris ahead are 'dangerous’
It sure seems that any time Democrats are ahead, the other side calls it “election meddling.”

Kamala's adorable nieces teach America how to say their aunt's name
If children can say it …

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Watch JD Vance run a gauntlet of humiliation
This was just not his week (again).

‘That’s my dad!’ stole our hearts. Meet Gus Walz
You just can’t fake these beautiful, genuine moments.

Trump is still trying—and failing—to dodge Project 2025
And boy, is it making him mad.

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Josh Shapiro fires back after Trump's antisemitic attack
If only Trump had the power to decide who is a “real Jew.”

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