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Where Trump and Harris Stand on Democracy 0 (0)

Kamala Harris’s campaign has framed the election in part as a fight to preserve American democracy. Donald Trump is the only U.S. president who has refused to accept his loss, in the 2020 election. Maggie Astor, a politics reporter at The New York Times, breaks down Harris and Trump’s policies on a pivotal topic: democracy. Video by Maggie Astor, Claire Hogan and James Surdam/The New York Times Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4eze1OQ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends [See More…]

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Vance Still Won’t Say if Trump Lost in 2020 0 (0)

JD Vance repeatedly refused to acknowledge Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election in an interview with The New York Times and went to even greater lengths to avoid doing so than he did during the vice-presidential debate earlier this month. In an hourlong interview with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, a host of “The Interview,” a Times podcast published each Saturday, Vance said he “focused on the future” when asked about the previous election. It was the same phrase he used to evade the question during his debate with Tim Walz. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/LngsF2T8Ci0 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New [See More…]

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How Trump’s Speeches Raise Questions About Age 0 (0)

With President Biden out of the 2024 election, former President Donald J. Trump at 78 is now the oldest major party nominee in U.S. history. Peter Baker, our chief White House correspondent, explains the change he found in the former president’s speech after reviewing his rallies, interviews, statements and social media posts. By Peter Baker, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Christina Shaman and Laura Salaberry Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3TXMrTG Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York [See More…]

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Vance and Walz Spar on 3 Key Policy Issues 0 (0)

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Senator JD Vance of Ohio debated immigration, abortion and foreign policy — and then clashed over Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. Jazmine Ulloa, a national politics reporter for The New York Times, highlights some standout moments. Video by Jazmine Ulloa, Karen Hanley, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Nikolay Nikolov and Dave Horn. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3BrtVN0 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and [See More…]

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How Trump Tried to Prosecute His Rivals 0 (0)

Michael S. Schmidt, a New York Times investigative reporter, explains how Donald Trump used his power as president to intimidate and punish his rivals. Now, in the final weeks of his presidential campaign, Trump has ramped up promises to exact retribution if he returns to the White House. Video by Michael S. Schmidt, Claire Hogan, Alexandra Ostasiewicz and Laura Salaberry Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3Be3t9F Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video [See More…]

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Bulletproofing America’s Classrooms 0 (0)

With more than 230 school shootings in the United States over the past decade, and active shooter drills now a routine part of students’ lives, technologies developed to protect soldiers in combat are being adapted and marketed to parents and schools. One thing they all have in common: high prices ($185 for a bulletproof pencil case, $450 for a hoodie, $60,000 for a shelter), prompting concerns that safety disparities could be exacerbated for low-income families and school districts. Some people see the items as unsettling but prudent; others find them infuriating. Video by Emily Baumgaertner, Rebecca Suner, Ruru Kuo and [See More…]

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The Battle for 3 Million Undecided Voters 0 (0)

Approximately three million undecided voters in seven battleground states will most likely decide the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, and surveys show that these voters are pessimistic about the country’s future. Jonathan Swan, a reporter covering the presidential campaign for The New York Times, examines how these voters are responding to Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump. Video by Jonathan Swan, Claire Hogan, Laura Salaberry, David Seekamp and Whitney Shefte for The New York Times Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3ZAjbFW Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on [See More…]

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Who Are the Black Swing Voters? 0 (0)

Black voters are not monolithic. Astead W. Herndon, a national reporter for The New York Times and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up,” asks a political strategist, Prentiss Haney, and Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, about how Democrats and Republicans can persuade different kinds of Black swing voters. Video by Astead W. Herndon, Rebecca Suner, James Surdam, Noah Throop and David Seekamp Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3Bc6gQG Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New [See More…]

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What Does the Fed Interest Rate Cut Mean for You? 0 (0)

The Federal Reserve lowered the interest rate for the first time since 2020. Jeanna Smialek, a reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The New York Times, explains what the half-percentage-point cut could mean for the economy, politics and you. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3XyyWdW Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to [See More…]

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What Undecided Voters Told Us 0 (0)

For the people still on the fence about whom to vote for in the 2024 presidential race, Tuesday night’s debate was an important data point. Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter for The New York Times and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up,” asked some undecided voters for their thoughts about Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump. Video by Astead Herndon, Gabriel Blanco, Rebecca Suner, David Seekamp, Caitlin O’Keefe and Anna Foley Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/47BsDLu Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts [See More…]