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The Committee to Defend the President, a super PAC supporting President Trump's 2020 reelection bid, returned a donation from Earl Holt III, a white nationalist whose racist writings were linked to the perpetrator of the 2015 shooting of nine Black parish

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Pro-Trump Group Returns Donation From White Nationalist After Media Inquiry

9:55am July 25, 2020

by Tamara Keith

The Committee To Defend The President returned a $1,000 contribution to Earl Holt III, whose racist writings were cited by the white man who shot 9 Black parishioners in Charleston, S.C., in 2015.

Voters in New York City last month during the state's primary elections. With about 100 days until Nov. 3, election officials face a variety of challenges pulling off this year's election.

With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Fears

1:45pm July 24, 2020

by Pam Fessler

With about 100 days left before Election Day, election officials warned this week that they need money from the federal government to deal with the pandemic and long-standing cybersecurity threats.

Trump Cancels Jacksonville RNC Event As Florida Sees Record High Daily Infections

8:22am July 24, 2020

by Greg Allen

President Trump announced he is canceling the Republican National Convention celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida next month. Florida registered a record 173 daily coronavirus deaths on Thursday.

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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Shifting Trump's Campaign Strategy

7:03am July 24, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

The president is down in the polls, prompting him to try to show he's taken charge of the coronavirus and crack down on crime and protests.

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Like Joe Biden, Susan Rice, seen here in April 2019, has deep experience with foreign policy issues.

Politics & Government

Susan Rice, Perhaps An Unlikely Contender, Lands On Biden's VP Shortlist

5:03am July 24, 2020

by Don Gonyea

The former U.N. ambassador and national security adviser is said to be getting serious consideration from the Biden campaign, even though she has never run for elective office.

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President Trump speaks during a news conference Thursday at the White House.

President Trump Cancels Jacksonville Component Of Republican National Convention

6:59pm July 23, 2020

by Alana Wise

Delegates to the convention will still meet in North Carolina as planned, but Trump's keynote Jacksonville speech will no longer take place.

Joe Biden's Potential Running Mate: Who Is Susan Rice?

5:50pm July 23, 2020

by Don Gonyea

Susan Rice is one of the potential running mates of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. She has experience as an ambassador and in national security, but none as a vice presidential candidate.

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President Trump To Repeal Obama-Era Fair Housing Rule Aimed To Combat Racial Bias

4:13pm July 23, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump is building a political case around suburban identity that's targeting mostly white voters. He is also planning to repeal an Obama-era housing rule that is aimed to combat racial bias.

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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, pictured on Wednesday, has raised questions about whether a senator leading an investigation into him is at the receiving end of a foreign influence operation.

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Democrats Go On Offense On Russian Election Interference As November Approaches

10:09am July 23, 2020

by Philip Ewing

Democratic lawmakers want an FBI briefing on suspected attacks, and former Vice President Joe Biden says a Republican senator investigating him could be receiving disinformation from Russia.

Jacksonville Residents Nervous As The City Prepares For The RNC

5:51am July 23, 2020

by Sky Lebron

Jacksonville, Fla., took on hosting the Republican National Convention at short notice. The city's preparations aren't inspiring confidence in residents and even local law enforcement.

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