Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book “107 Days” offers a candid, often raw account of her whirlwind 2024 campaign against Donald Trump. Harris reflects on Biden’s struggles, her own missteps, and the behind-the-scenes drama of replacing him at the top of the ticket, while pulling back the curtain on the emotional toll and unusual moments of the race.
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Banks cash in as Republicans move to kill consumer protections
Congressional Republicans have launched a campaign to repeal the CFPB rule that would cap overdraft charges at $5, with the banking industry pushing to preserve the estimated $8 billion in annual revenue it collects from these fees.
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Plane crash victims mourned as civil rights leaders, legislators take on president’s DEI comments
Rev. Al Sharpton, head of the National Action Network, criticized President Trump for his comments on diversity after the deadly midair crash over the Potomac, while former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended the FAA’s diversity push.
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President blames diversity hiring for deadly midair collision–without evidence
President Donald Trump used the occasion of the deadliest American aviation disaster in over two decades to launch a diatribe against diversity hiring, baselessly blaming DEI initiatives for undermining air safety, despite the federal investigation still underway and first responders working to recover bodies from the Potomac River.
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There’s still time to get on the right side of history
Progressive change in America is a long-term process that requires patience and dedication, as demonstrated by the conservative movement’s successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade, which took decades of effort and strategic planning.
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After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
Extremist groups, disinformation agents, hucksters and politicians are exploiting the devastation and despair caused by Hurricane Helene to spread false claims and conspiracy theories about the government’s response, diverting attention from recovery efforts.