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More voters, especially women, now say abortion is their top issue

Attitudes on abortion are deeply entrenched and have motivated voters across the American political landscape for decades. But in a post-Roe world, with abortion access sharply limited or at stake in several states, voters who want to protect abortion rights are increasingly energized.

Trump speaks at Heritage-sponsored event after disavowing Project 2025

Former President Donald Trump headlined an event sponsored by the Heritage Foundation in Washington on Friday, magnifying the struggle he faces in credibly distancing himself from Project 2025, a controversial policy plan the conservative think tank shepherded.

Trump’s mixed record on vaccines in spotlight after RFK Jr. endorsement

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's appointment this week of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., founder of a prominent anti-vaccine group, as an honorary co-chair of his transition team for a possible second term thrust questions about Trump’s views on vaccines into the spotlight.

Harris defends ideological shift to center in CNN interview

In her first television interview as the Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended her ideological shift to the political center, saying she would appoint a Republican to her Cabinet but promising "my values have not changed."

Trump adds Kennedy, Gabbard to transition team

Former president Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has added Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team, giving key roles to two former Democrats who endorsed his comeback campaign in recent days.

The thread connecting Robert Kennedy Jr., chemtrails and Project 2025

For Donald Trump, the benefit of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement was obvious. The election has shifted dramatically in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris but remains close; picking up even a few percentage points of support from former Kennedy voters could make the difference.