WA governor candidates, WSF chief spar over diesel boats to fix ferry system

Washington's troubled ferry system is a rare point of agreement between gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert, but their solution, more diesel boats, faces resistance from the head of the ferry system.

Microphone disagreement could derail presidential debate
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The countdown to election day continues. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10. But a behind-the-scenes squabble over microphones could derail the whole thing.

Chasing the Reluctant Voter: Inside the Campaigns' Sleeper Strategy
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With just 70 days until the 2024 election, Battleground dives into the high-stakes fight for crucial swing states. We examine fierce debates over election integrity and ballot access in Wisconsin and Michigan that could tip the balance. In Pennsylvania, go inside the battle for suburban women voters that could decide the Keystone State. Explore how both campaigns are chasing infrequent voters who may hold the key to victory. And in Michigan, the challenge Democrats face with Arab American voters over Gaza. Plus, the latest fundraising numbers, previewing the pivotal Philadelphia debate, and the campaign trail's critical next moves. Battleground delivers the essential insights you need heading into the home stretch of this historic race.

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge's decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed.

How many Vice Presidents have run for President? How many won?

Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, is running for President in 2024. How common is that throughout U.S. history? Here's every time a Vice President ran for the presidency.

What?s Next? Convention Aftermath, Swing States Decide
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In this episode of Battleground, we break down the key takeaways from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and what it means for the presidential race in our seven swing states. Exclusive analysis and on-the-ground reporting from top political journalists in Georgia, Arizona, and across the Battleground states. And Chris Cillizza of ?So What? joins us for his now WEEKLY breakdown of the state of the race. All this and more as we countdown the final 73 days until the 2024 presidential election.

Trump pushes 'no tax on tips' in Las Vegas stop
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The last time former president Trump was in Sin City for his June rally, he introduced the concept of no tax on tips. On Friday, he was back in town to break down his promise to help working families in the service industry.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid, endorsing Donald Trump

Ahead of a planned speech in Phoenix, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said in a Pennsylvania court filing Friday that he is endorsing Donald Trump for president.

Kamala Harris accepts nomination at DNC in Chicago
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Kamala Harris officially accepted her nomination as the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

WA lands commissioner race separated by 51 votes, goes to hand recount
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The race for the second spot to advance to the general election for Washington's Lands Commissioner remains too close to call and is going to an automatic recount.

DNC speaker schedule Thursday: Kinzinger to give address, Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination

The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. 

Kamala's Moment, Trump's Move: Fighting for the AAPI and Youth Vote
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As Democrats wrap up their Chicago convention with Kamala Harris officially accepting the party's nomination, Donald Trump heads to the Arizona border to highlight one of his signature issues. Both campaigns are making their pitch to young voters aged 18-34 in key swing states, a demographic that could prove decisive in November. Plus, with the rising percentage of Asian-American voters in many battleground states, we examine how this growing voting bloc could tilt the race in favor of either Harris or Trump. Join host S.E. Cupp for expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from the seven swing states that will decide. With just 74 days until the 2024 election, Battleground keeps you informed on the latest developments in this critical race.

Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC

Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.