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Michelle Obama

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Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's nomination

134 of 148 stories this year · 3 about Michelle Obama · gone quiet

A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy · 12 articles, Jun 27Biden's debate performance sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy · 57 articles, Jun 27It would be tough for Democrats to replace Biden on presidential ticket · 68 articles, Jun 28Biden mulling dropping out of race; decision to come in next few days: Reports · 31 articles, Jun 28Barack Obama Says 'Bad Debate Nights Happen' · 8 articles, Jun 28Biden's family tells him to stay in presidential race despite debate fumbles · 23 articles, Jun 28Kamala Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate, tries to calm Democratic fears · 19 articles, Jun 28Jill Biden draws backlash after Joe Biden debate fiasco: "Monster" · 6 articles, Jun 28Fetterman cites own 'difficult' debate in arguing Biden can still win, slams Democrats 'defecting' to Trump · 5 articles, Jun 28New York Times first US paper urging Biden to drop out of presidential race · 20 articles, Jun 28Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance · 22 articles, Jun 28Biden acknowledges debate performance: 'I know how to do this job' · 9 articles, Jun 28Biden and the Democrats raise $264 million in 2nd quarter as they seek to calm post-debate anxieties · 31 articles, Jun 29If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls · 10 articles, Jun 29A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance · 9 articles, Jun 30Rep. Jamie Raskin says 'honest and serious conversations are taking place' about Biden's political future after debate · 10 articles, Jul 1Biden campaign's reset after disastrous debate looks a lot like business as usual · 7 articles, Jul 1U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls for Biden withdrawal from presidential race · 78 articles, Jul 2A defiant Biden, in denial of the polls and calls to step aside: 3 takeaways from the ABC interview · 104 articles, Jul 2Here’s How Kamala Harris Performs In Polls Against Trump—As She Emerges As Most Likely Biden Replacement · 37 articles, Jul 2Biden trails Trump in post-debate poll of crucial swing state Wisconsin · 32 articles, Jul 2Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly 'fell asleep on stage' · 20 articles, Jul 3Biden says he's 'staying in the race' before airing of crucial interview · 30 articles, Jul 3Michelle Obama is voters’ choice to beat Trump as Biden loses support after debate debacle: poll · 5 articles, Jul 3Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag · 8 articles, Jul 3Netflix co-founder and Democratic megadonor calls for Biden to step aside · 5 articles, Jul 4White House now says Biden was seen by his doctor days after debate · 6 articles, Jul 4Biden responds to criticism over his debate performance: 'I screwed up' · 11 articles, Jul 4Biden says ‘no indication of any serious condition’ in ABC interview as he fights to stay in race · 5 articles, Jul 5Disney heiress, wealthy Democratic donors say they won't finance the party until Joe Biden drops out · 18 articles, Jul 5More Democrats call on Biden to step aside from 2024 race after his news conference · 41 articles, Jul 5To a defiant Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill · 13 articles, Jul 6While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside · 38 articles, Jul 7Several top House Democrats say Biden should step aside during leadership call · 10 articles, Jul 7Biden tells Democrats he’s ‘committed’ to re-election bid, beating Trump · 5 articles, Jul 8Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won’t step aside after debate · 7 articles, Jul 8Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’ · 89 articles, Jul 8Biden's uncertain political future divides Democrats as they return to Capitol Hill · 6 articles, Jul 8New York Rep. Pat Ryan calls on Biden to step aside, eighth congressional Democrat to do so publicly · 5 articles, Jul 10Pelosi snaps at reporter asking if she wants Biden to drop out of the race: 'Am I speaking English to you?' · 5 articles, Jul 10A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him · 6 articles, Jul 10Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline · 7 articles, Jul 10Biden's candidacy faces new peril, as first Senate Democrat says he should exit race · 6 articles, Jul 11Joe Biden calls Kamala Harris "Vice President Trump" minutes into presser · 7 articles, Jul 12House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August · 18 articles, Jul 16Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race · 62 articles, Jul 17Joe Biden dropping out odds surge after COVID diagnosis · 6 articles, Jul 17Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds · 69 articles, Jul 17Biden says he'd drop out of the presidential race for these 4 reasons · 15 articles, Jul 17Sen. Chuck Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to step aside in 2024 election: Sources · 16 articles, Jul 18Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race · 29 articles, Jul 182024 Election Latest: Growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers call for Biden to drop reelection bid · 19 articles, Jul 18History for Harris: Local supporters praise potential presidential nominee · 564 articles, Jul 18Hollywood Donors ‘Excited and Motivated’ to Write Checks to Kamala Harris After Biden Exits Race · 6 articles, Jul 19Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next week · 6 articles, Jul 19Harris takes over the top of the Democratic ticket after Biden drops out · 83 articles, Jul 19Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say · 36 articles, Jul 19Senator Jon Tester, Facing Tough Re-Election Fight, Urges Biden to Drop Out · 15 articles, Jul 19Biden's family starts discussing his possible exit plan from the 2024 race · 10 articles, Jul 19Kamala Harris’ VP: A look at the front-runners for running mate · 33 articles, Jul 19Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign · 231 articles, Jul 19Sen. Joe Manchin joins calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race · 47 articles, Jul 21Kamala Harris Suddenly Wins String of Polls vs Donald Trump · 38 articles, Jul 21Global leaders react to Biden's historic decision to drop his re-election bid · 31 articles, Jul 21Dems applaud Biden's accomplishments, some endorsing Harris · 5 articles, Jul 21DNC chair vows ‘transparent’ process for new nominee after Biden exits 2024 race · 5 articles, Jul 21Will Kamala Harris choose Josh Shapiro as her running mate? Pa. governor reacts to speculation · 13 articles, Jul 22Democrats promise 'orderly process' to replace Biden, where Harris is favored but questions remain - The Daily Reporter · 6 articles, Jul 22Harris looks to lock up Democratic nomination after Biden steps aside · 53 articles, Jul 22Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become presidential nominee: AP survey · 166 articles, Jul 22Biden gives 1st remarks since leaving 2024 race during Harris campaign meeting · 43 articles, Jul 22Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names · 59 articles, Jul 22Biden's decision to drop out crystalized Sunday. His staff knew one minute before the public did · 12 articles, Jul 22Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden’s exit from the 2024 race · 26 articles, Jul 22Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges · 20 articles, Jul 226 political takeaways from Biden's decision to step aside · 7 articles, Jul 22GOP threatened to sue over November ballot if Biden dropped out. Experts call that 'ridiculous' · 8 articles, Jul 22Watch Biden deliver Oval Office address on decision not to seek reelection · 104 articles, Jul 23Biden to address nation Wednesday on decision to end reelection bid · 19 articles, Jul 23President Biden returns to DC from Delaware after negative COVID test; will address nation Wednesday · 8 articles, Jul 23Biden Passes ‘The Torch’ In U.S. Address, As Trump Attempts To Gather Himself With Attacks Against VP Kamala Harris · 16 articles, Jul 23Biden will make a case for his legacy – and for Harris to continue it – in his Oval Office address · 16 articles, Jul 24Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro cancels Hamptons fundraising trip ahead of Kamala Harris picking running mate · 17 articles, Jul 25About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll · 16 articles, Jul 28Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP? The speculation continues · 28 articles, Jul 29Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday before a rally in Philadelphia · 18 articles, Jul 29Kamala Harris is getting closer to picking a running mate · 71 articles, Jul 29Kamala Harris to hold rally with running mate in Philadelphia next week, campaign says · 7 articles, Jul 30Kamala Harris holds first rally in Atlanta as Democratic presumptive nominee · 12 articles, Jul 30DNC to kick off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris for president · 19 articles, Jul 31Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to be Democratic nominee, campaign says · 89 articles, Jul 31Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate · 12 articles, Aug 3Kamala Harris narrows choices for vice president to Walz and Shapiro, sources say · 28 articles, Aug 4Strategic and historical significance of Tim Walz as vice presidential nominee · 6 articles, Aug 7Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows · 8 articles, Aug 7President Biden admits pressure from Democrats contributed to decision to drop out · 17 articles, Aug 11Democratic National Convention speakers include Biden, Obama and the Clintons · 11 articles, Aug 12Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Takes 4-Point Lead As DNC Kicks Off · 29 articles, Aug 135 things to watch for at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago · 37 articles, Aug 13Chicago DNC 2024: Major protests planned for Day 1 · 40 articles, Aug 13Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows · 39 articles, Aug 15The Obamas and Emhoff are to headline the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday · 40 articles, Aug 18DNC kicks off in Chicago with Biden headlining first night – DW · 70 articles, Aug 18Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz · 16 articles, Aug 18What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's fourth and final day in Chicago · 70 articles, Aug 18How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home · 140 articles, Aug 19The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC · 10 articles, Aug 19The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins · 19 articles, Aug 19Jill Biden to honor President Biden at Democratic convention Monday night · 11 articles, Aug 19Fact-checking night 3 of the Democratic National Convention · 7 articles, Aug 20Re-watch Vice President Kamala Harris' DNC acceptance speech · 93 articles, Aug 20Former Trump press secretary, other Republican officials to speak at DNC this week · 6 articles, Aug 20Democratic National Convention Audience Grows To 26.2M Viewers On Final Night As Kamala Harris Accepts Nomination · 7 articles, Aug 20Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC · 19 articles, Aug 20Lil Jon surprises DNC crowd as Georgia casts 123 votes for Kamala Harris during roll call · 13 articles, Aug 21The DNC roll call was set to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state · 40 articles, Aug 21Here’s who’s speaking on Day 3 of the DNC · 14 articles, Aug 21Obamas close DNC's second night with a rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump · 59 articles, Aug 21Michelle Obama DNC speech: Read the full text of the former first lady's address · 20 articles, Aug 21Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump · 29 articles, Aug 21DNC Day 3 takeaways: Tim Walz's night, Bill Clinton's Trump dig · 117 articles, Aug 21Fact-checking Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention · 11 articles, Aug 21'Let's get to work': Read the full text of Barack Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention · 8 articles, Aug 21Oprah Winfrey will speak at the Democratic National Convention tonight · 25 articles, Aug 22Democratic convention ends Thursday with the party's new standard bearer, Kamala Harris · 13 articles, Aug 22Oprah Winfrey takes swipe at Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comment in surprise DNC appearance · 7 articles, Aug 22Kamala Harris to accept historic presidential nomination as DNC concludes · 24 articles, Aug 22As Harris accepts nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue · 10 articles, Aug 23Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy · 58 articles, Aug 23DNC Day 4 Key Takeaways: Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out · 18 articles, Aug 23Kamala Harris raised $82 million during DNC, $540 million since launch, campaign says · 40 articles, Aug 25George Clooney Calls Biden Dropping Out Most Selfless Act Since George Washington · 10 articles, Sep 1‘SNL' pokes fun at Biden dropping out for 1st time with Maya Rudolph and Dana Carvey · 15 articles, Sep 29Pelosi admits having no contact with Biden since forcing him out of 2024 race · 6 articles, Oct 15
The 2024 general election campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

280 of 285 stories this year · 2 about Michelle Obama · gone quiet

Harris to skip Netanyahu’s speech to Congress but plans separate meeting · 15 articles, Jul 22RFK Jr. floated a job in a Trump White House as he weighed endorsing Trump · 9 articles, Jul 22Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu · 40 articles, Jul 23Harris to address historically Black sorority as her campaign hopes to win women of color - The Daily Reporter · 22 articles, Jul 24Harris plans to continue to build presidential momentum in speech to teachers union · 10 articles, Jul 25The First Kamala Harris Campaign Ad Has Dropped and It Will Have You Singing Beyoncé All Day · 5 articles, Jul 25Harris will carry Biden's economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset · 8 articles, Jul 26Harris presses Netanyahu for cease-fire deal in Israel-Hamas war · 7 articles, Jul 26Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 6 articles, Jul 26Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ on Gaza suffering while telling Netanyahu to get ceasefire deal done · 9 articles, Jul 26Harris is calibrating her policy pitch for going to battle with Trump · 13 articles, Jul 30Top Biden advisor Anita Dunn will join pro-Harris super PAC · 5 articles, Jul 30Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris' race, whether Republicans want him to or not · 19 articles, Jul 30Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect · 16 articles, Aug 1Trump and Vance return to Georgia days after a Harris event in the same arena · 10 articles, Aug 3VP campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump · 15 articles, Aug 4Trump again tears into Georgia's Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state · 8 articles, Aug 4Top Biden economic advisor leaves amid fear of recession, joins Harris campaign · 8 articles, Aug 5Trump is weaponizing the stock downturn to attack Kamala Harris · 6 articles, Aug 5Biden ‘not confident at all' that there will be a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election · 27 articles, Aug 7Kamala Harris open to discussing Israel arms embargo · 8 articles, Aug 8Harris and Walz are showing their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall · 10 articles, Aug 8Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris' campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI · 25 articles, Aug 11Democrats launch first paid ad campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket in battleground states · 17 articles, Aug 12Google says it observed Iran trying to hack the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns · 27 articles, Aug 12Harris cautiously rolls out policy, aiming to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 liabilities · 18 articles, Aug 13Harris' deceptive ad scandal · 11 articles, Aug 13Harris campaign reserves $370M in ads after Labor Day, including battleground state push · 24 articles, Aug 14Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, AP-NORC poll finds · 10 articles, Aug 15Harris calls for expanded child tax credit of up to $6,000 for families with newborns · 13 articles, Aug 16Harris to propose tax cuts for middle-class Americans as part of economic policy rollout · 6 articles, Aug 16Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris · 12 articles, Aug 19US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns · 61 articles, Aug 19Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race · 6 articles, Aug 20RFK Jr. to speak Friday, fueling speculation he could drop out and support Trump - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 25 articles, Aug 20RFK Jr. running mate outlines 'two options': Drop out and back Trump or 'risk' Harris win · 10 articles, Aug 20RFK Jr. may drop out, but he could still alter a tight presidential race. Trump is banking on it · 74 articles, Aug 20Harris packs the Wisconsin arena that hosted RNC while the Obamas prepare to address DNC in Chicago · 5 articles, Aug 21Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Make Amends Following DNC · 5 articles, Aug 23Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says in a Pennsylvania court filing that he will be endorsing Donald Trump · 5 articles, Aug 23Cheryl Hines comments on husband RFK Jr.’s decision to drop out of race, does not mention his Trump endorsement · 8 articles, Aug 23Kamala Harris to give first interview as presidential candidate Thursday — but it will be a ‘joint’ appearance · 15 articles, Aug 23RFK Jr. withdraws from Arizona ballot as questions swirl around a possible alliance with Trump · 39 articles, Aug 23Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris · 21 articles, Aug 26More than 200 former Bush, McCain and Romney staffers endorse Harris · 10 articles, Aug 26Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation · 17 articles, Aug 27Kamala Harris bolsters momentum in first sit-down interview but leaves gaps on policy detail · 109 articles, Aug 27Wisconsin denies RFK Jr. request to be removed from ballot after endorsing Trump · 9 articles, Aug 27Kamala Harris CNN interview: Main takeaways · 52 articles, Aug 27Harris, Walz travel by bus in southeast Georgia to reach out to voters in GOP strongholds · 24 articles, Aug 28Arlington National Cemetery worker was ‘pushed aside’ in Trump staff dispute but won’t seek charges · 124 articles, Aug 28JD Vance tells Kamala Harris to ‘go to hell’ after her campaign takes aim at Trump over Arlington incident · 7 articles, Aug 28Kamala Harris' election would defy history. Just 1 sitting VP has been elected president since 1836 · 8 articles, Aug 28Trump campaign was warned not to take photos at Arlington before altercation, defense official says · 13 articles, Aug 28Trump to visit swing districts in Michigan and Wisconsin as battleground campaigning increases · 18 articles, Aug 29In first sit-down interview of her presidential campaign, Harris says 'my values have not changed' · 34 articles, Aug 29Harris Does U-Turn on Fracking ahead of November Election · 11 articles, Aug 30Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics as election nears · 21 articles, Aug 30Harris calls Trump's appearance at Arlington a 'political stunt' that 'disrespected sacred ground' · 29 articles, Aug 31Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington Cemetery visit, ripping Harris · 42 articles, Sep 1Harris opposes U.S. Steel's sale to a Japanese firm in Pennsylvania appearance with Biden · 27 articles, Sep 2Harris looks to Biden for a boost in Pennsylvania as the two are set to attend a Labor Day parade · 29 articles, Sep 2No longer the candidate, Biden reemerges as top surrogate for Harris campaign · 10 articles, Sep 2The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day · 12 articles, Sep 3John McCain's son endorses Harris and hits Trump over Arlington cemetery incident · 8 articles, Sep 3Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says · 29 articles, Sep 3Kamala Harris expected to propose $50,000 tax break for small business startups · 17 articles, Sep 3Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris · 47 articles, Sep 4Harris visits New Hampshire to tout her small business tax plan · 28 articles, Sep 4Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the US economy · 12 articles, Sep 4Trump rakes in $130M for campaign in August · 7 articles, Sep 4Trump blasts Jewish Democrats and warns 'Israel is gone' if Harris wins in November · 5 articles, Sep 5GOP lawsuits set the stage for state challenges if Trump loses the election · 6 articles, Sep 5Grinning Vladimir Putin suggests support for Kamala Harris as U.S. accuses Russia of election interference · 17 articles, Sep 5Dozens of business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president · 5 articles, Sep 6Donald Trump returns to North Carolina to speak at Fraternal Order of Police meeting · 7 articles, Sep 6Trump assails women who accused him of misconduct, days before his debate with Harris · 8 articles, Sep 6Trump threatens lawyers, donors and election officials with prison for ‘unscrupulous behavior' · 13 articles, Sep 8Kamala Harris adds policy positions to campaign website · 5 articles, Sep 9Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy · 16 articles, Sep 10AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Republicans are more likely to trust Trump than official election results · 8 articles, Sep 10Biden dons Trump hat, jokes about his age and false rumors about Ohio pets during Pennsylvania trip · 14 articles, Sep 11Trump, GOP, sue Nevada over allegations of ‘non-citizen voting’ · 6 articles, Sep 12The US is preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump, AP sources say · 23 articles, Sep 12Polls show voters have more favorable view of Harris than Trump · 35 articles, Sep 12Kamala Harris reacts to Taylor Swift's presidential endorsement · 30 articles, Sep 13Former drilling foe Harris now says she supports it. ‘Sprint to the middle' or climate betrayal? · 18 articles, Sep 13Harris plans another Wisconsin visit in an effort to shore up support in the key state · 6 articles, Sep 14Harris says she is different from Biden because 'I offer a new generation of leadership' · 6 articles, Sep 14Kamala Harris says she is ‘working to earn’ votes of Black men during wide-ranging NABJ interview in Philly · 13 articles, Sep 14Donald Trump Declares “I Hate Taylor Swift!” After Kamala Harris Endorsement · 28 articles, Sep 15Trump blames Biden and Harris’ rhetoric toward him despite his own history of personal attacks · 13 articles, Sep 16Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president · 83 articles, Sep 16Trump and Harris hitting battleground states even as Sunday's attack continues to roil the race · 6 articles, Sep 17Harris and Trump essentially tied in Pennsylvania, Post poll finds · 9 articles, Sep 17Harris focusing on personal stories as she campaigns on abortion rights · 34 articles, Sep 17Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates, FBI says · 56 articles, Sep 18Pro-Palestinian Uncommitted Movement refuses to endorse Harris · 17 articles, Sep 19Voters view Harris more favorably as she settles into role atop Democratic ticket: AP-NORC poll · 12 articles, Sep 19Trump returned to North Carolina on Saturday — but without Mark Robinson · 34 articles, Sep 19Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters split in new poll · 25 articles, Sep 20Harris campaign highlights Trump’s past praise for Mark Robinson as CNN report roils battleground North Carolina · 8 articles, Sep 20Trump says at antisemitism event that Jewish voters would bear some blame if he loses in November · 29 articles, Sep 20RFK Jr. asks Supreme Court to keep his name on New York ballot despite Trump endorsement · 8 articles, Sep 20Harris, Oprah hold Michigan campaign event in talk show format · 7 articles, Sep 20CNN Poll: Harris and Trump are tied in North Carolina, while vice president leads in Nebraska’s 2nd District · 37 articles, Sep 20Are Trump and Harris particularly Christian? That's not what most Americans would say: AP-NORC poll - The Daily Reporter · 20 articles, Sep 22Republicans in swing states say they see scant signs of groups door-knocking for Trump · 14 articles, Sep 22Mayor of only Muslim-run city in US endorses Trump for election · 6 articles, Sep 23Democratic Muslim mayor backs Trump in key swing state · 6 articles, Sep 23Harris plans to campaign on Arizona's border with Mexico to show strength on immigration · 18 articles, Sep 23Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’ · 15 articles, Sep 24Harris is more popular than Trump among AAPI voters, a new APIA Vote/AAPI Data survey finds · 14 articles, Sep 24Harris campaign office in Arizona damaged by apparent gunfire, police say · 24 articles, Sep 24Top Muslim-voter organization endorses Harris as Middle East conflict escalates · 14 articles, Sep 25In dueling speeches, Harris is to make her capitalist pitch while Trump pushes deeper into populism - The Daily Reporter · 11 articles, Sep 25MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle To Interview Kamala Harris In VP’s First One-On-One Network Interview As Democratic Nominee · 14 articles, Sep 25Harris makes a 'capitalist' pitch to boost the economy as Trump pushes deeper into populism · 8 articles, Sep 25US charges 3 Iranians over hack of Trump campaign emails · 73 articles, Sep 26RFK Jr. won’t be on New York ballot after Supreme Court rejects appeal · 20 articles, Sep 27Jews, Catholics criticize Trump over rhetoric blaming religious voters if he looses · 17 articles, Sep 27Trump is set to respond to Harris on immigration during his visit to a small Wisconsin town - The Daily Reporter · 11 articles, Sep 28Trump escalates attacks on Harris, calls her 'mentally impaired,' suggests she should be prosecuted · 13 articles, Sep 29Former Arizona senator endorses Kamala Harris · 8 articles, Sep 29Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump's latest attack on Harris' mental fitness · 10 articles, Sep 29Harris is set to rally again in Las Vegas as both campaigns emphasize swing-state Nevada · 7 articles, Sep 29Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction · 19 articles, Sep 30Harris trolls Trump at LA fundraiser and Vegas rally, says her crowds are 'pretty big' · 9 articles, Sep 30New York Times Endorses Kamala Harris As ‘The Only Choice’ For President · 9 articles, Sep 30Kamala Harris is ‘underwater’ in Michigan, Dem rep claims · 5 articles, Sep 30Key Senate race in Arizona could hinge on voters who back Trump and the Democratic candidate · 8 articles, Sep 30Harris takes lead in NYT poll; is seen as more likely than Trump to represent change · 26 articles, Oct 1Trump backs out of a '60 Minutes' prime-time interview, CBS says · 21 articles, Oct 1Harris, Trump's approach to Mideast crisis, hurricane to test public mood in final weeks of campaign · 9 articles, Oct 2Trump, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to appear together after yearslong tension over 2020 election · 5 articles, Oct 3Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney at the GOP's birthplace while Trump rallies in Michigan · 64 articles, Oct 3Trump campaign raised more than $160M in September — almost entirely with small-dollar donations · 7 articles, Oct 3Firefighters union won’t endorse in Trump-Harris race · 10 articles, Oct 3Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris, Says Donald Trump Is “Most Dangerous Candidate for President” in His Lifetime · 16 articles, Oct 3Biden says he's concerned 2024 election won't be 'peaceful' after Trump, Vance comments · 12 articles, Oct 4Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next week · 15 articles, Oct 4Harris and Trump battle for labor support as dockworkers suspend strike · 12 articles, Oct 4Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show · 8 articles, Oct 5Kamala Harris on "Call Her Daddy" podcast: 5 takeaways from interview · 25 articles, Oct 5Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz says he plans to donate to VP Kamala Harris' campaign · 8 articles, Oct 5Elon Musk makes his first appearance at a Trump rally and casts the election in dire terms · 13 articles, Oct 6Harris shares a Miller High Life with Colbert · 11 articles, Oct 6Elon Musk says he is 'Dark MAGA' at Trump campaign rally · 5 articles, Oct 6How important is Wisconsin? Donald Trump's now visited 4 times in 8 days · 12 articles, Oct 7New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump · 31 articles, Oct 7What polling shows about Black voters' views of Harris and Trump · 9 articles, Oct 8CBS News says Trump campaign had 'shifting explanations' for why he snubbed '60 Minutes' - The Daily Reporter · 6 articles, Oct 8Trump to hold rally at Madison Square Garden this month · 13 articles, Oct 9Kamala Harris Has Surpassed $1B In Fundraising Since Entering Presidential Race · 11 articles, Oct 9Walz says "Electoral College needs to go," but campaign says that · 16 articles, Oct 9Harris faces new urgency to explain how her potential presidency would be different from Biden's - The Daily Reporter · 7 articles, Oct 10Obama urges Black men to show up for Harris as he campaigns in critical Pennsylvania · 5 articles, Oct 10Harris eyes Latino voters with town hall, here's what polls show · 5 articles, Oct 11Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men, new poll shows · 5 articles, Oct 11Obama, in blunt terms, tells Black men to get over their reluctance to support Harris · 8 articles, Oct 11Trump holds rally in Coachella · 13 articles, Oct 12Harris agrees to sit for interview with Fox News · 9 articles, Oct 14Harris' interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more · 37 articles, Oct 14Time magazine owner calls out Kamala Harris for turning down multiple interview requests · 5 articles, Oct 14Harris accused of plagiarism in her 2009 book · 8 articles, Oct 14Kamala Harris’ Fox News Interview Was a Testy Exchange With Interruptions From Bret Baier · 30 articles, Oct 14Harris vs. Trump: Here's who's winning in the polls with 2 weeks to go · 23 articles, Oct 15Kamala Harris accused of plagiarism again — this time for fabricating a sex crime and cheating off a former AG’s notes · 17 articles, Oct 15Harris campaign in talks with Joe Rogan about possible podcast interview: report · 5 articles, Oct 15Trump backs out of CNBC interview, his second about-face with mainstream press this month · 5 articles, Oct 15Harris says in Fox interview her presidency "will not be a continuation" of Biden's presidency · 8 articles, Oct 16Vance says ‘no’ Trump did not lose the 2020 election · 16 articles, Oct 17Harris to join Obamas on campaign trail next week · 6 articles, Oct 18Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris among Arab Americans: poll · 6 articles, Oct 19Trump mocks Harris' story from behind the fryer at McDonald's · 7 articles, Oct 20Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald's · 37 articles, Oct 20Harris raises more than $220 million in September, outraising Trump 3-to-1 · 7 articles, Oct 21Army releases report about Trump campaign incident at Arlington National Cemetery · 11 articles, Oct 22Beyoncé brings star power to Harris rally in Texas with abortion law in the spotlight · 17 articles, Oct 22Judge orders US Army to release records on Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery visit · 6 articles, Oct 22Trump will conduct an interview with Joe Rogan for his podcast · 23 articles, Oct 22Early voting kicks off in battleground Wisconsin with push from Obama, Walz · 6 articles, Oct 22Harris bets her policies can attract Latino voters while Trump touts his time as president to them · 9 articles, Oct 22Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit · 20 articles, Oct 22Harris says she's ready if Trump tries to prematurely declare victory, isn't worried about sexism · 7 articles, Oct 22Fact-checking Harris’ CNN town hall in Pennsylvania · 7 articles, Oct 23Trump campaign accuses UK’s Labour Party of election ‘interference’ · 8 articles, Oct 23Watch Barack Obama Rap ‘Lose Yourself’ at a Harris Campaign Rally in Detroit · 10 articles, Oct 23Tulsi Gabbard says she's joining Republican Party at Trump rally · 15 articles, Oct 23Trump campaign files FEC complaint over Labour staff campaigning for Harris · 6 articles, Oct 23Harris vs. Trump: Who's winning in the polls with 5 days to go? · 43 articles, Oct 24Harris to deliver 'closing argument' speech from National Mall next week · 10 articles, Oct 24Kamala Harris Features Beyoncé at Texas Rally Presenting Trump as a Threat to Women's Rights · 61 articles, Oct 24Bruce Springsteen Blasts Donald Trump at Kamala Harris Rally: He ‘Is Running to Be an American Tyrant’ · 5 articles, Oct 24VP Kamala Harris Houston rally at Shell Energy Stadium, Beyoncé to possibly attend · 30 articles, Oct 24Hackers tied to China targeted Trump family and Harris-Biden aides’ devices: report · 10 articles, Oct 25Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris, paper reports · 11 articles, Oct 25Chinese hackers reportedly targeted phones connected to Trump, Harris campaigns · 43 articles, Oct 25Trump leaves Michigan rallygoers waiting 3 hours in the cold while he tapes Joe Rogan podcast · 8 articles, Oct 25Fetterman calls Trump's support in Pennsylvania 'astonishing': 'You can see the intensity' · 5 articles, Oct 26Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally stirs outrage with offensive, racist rhetoric · 69 articles, Oct 26Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts · 6 articles, Oct 26Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan’s largest city · 12 articles, Oct 26Harris will rally with Michelle Obama in Michigan as early in-person voting is available statewide · 5 articles, Oct 26When They Tell You Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden Event Was a 'Nazi Rally,' Show Them This · 6 articles, Oct 27Racist jokes about Puerto Rico at rally bring anger and disgust: ‘Truly how the Trump party sees us’ · 21 articles, Oct 27Trump on rally speaker’s Puerto Rico comments: ‘I can’t imagine it’s a big deal’ · 27 articles, Oct 27US presidential election updates: Kamala Harris on Saturday Night Live, Iowa polling puts Donald Trump behind · 22 articles, Oct 28Harris gives closing argument speech at the Ellipse, offering · 12 articles, Oct 28Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally? · 22 articles, Oct 28Trump accuses Harris of ‘campaign of hate’ amid backlash to his rally rhetoric · 6 articles, Oct 28Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 Surveys, Tie In 3 Others—As Race Tightens · 19 articles, Oct 28Americans in Puerto Rico can't vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race · 10 articles, Oct 28Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris · 27 articles, Oct 29Trump endorsed by Puerto Rico shadow senator, disavows comedian who joked about the island at MSG rally · 5 articles, Oct 29Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was ‘an absolute lovefest’ · 26 articles, Oct 29Kamala Harris Scores Major Endorsement from Daughter of Republican President · 6 articles, Oct 29Michigan 2024 Trump-Harris Polls: Harris Barely Leads In Polling Averages · 22 articles, Oct 29Kamala Harris’ campaign claims over 75,000 attended Ellipse rally · 6 articles, Oct 29Trump wins North Carolina, holding a key state for Republicans · 33 articles, Oct 30Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage' · 16 articles, Oct 30Trump campaigns with Packers legend Brett Favre at rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin · 9 articles, Oct 30Trump team fully embraces RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism · 27 articles, Oct 30Why Kamala Harris made her 'closing argument' in front of the White House · 6 articles, Oct 30Trump deploys garbage truck to trash Biden gaffe at Wisconsin rally · 5 articles, Oct 30Judge sides with Trump campaign, extends mail ballot application deadline in Bucks County · 5 articles, Oct 30Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico · 30 articles, Oct 30Trump campaign announces lawsuit against Bucks County over long lines and early cut-offs for voters casting mail ballots · 9 articles, Oct 30Trump wins Wisconsin, clinching victory with the critical Midwestern battleground · 26 articles, Oct 31Trump and Harris offer split-screen closing messages in dueling Milwaukee rallies · 30 articles, Oct 31Arizona top prosecutor investigating Trump’s comments about ‘gunfire’ · 9 articles, Nov 1Trump attacks Liz Cheney, says she wouldn't be a 'war hawk' if 'guns are trained on her face' · 47 articles, Nov 1Harris assails Trump for saying Liz Cheney should have rifles 'shooting at her' · 7 articles, Nov 1Trump and Vance make anti-transgender attacks central to their campaign’s closing argument · 7 articles, Nov 1Kamala Harris pushes Liz Cheney ‘execution’ hoax as ‘disqualifying’ Trump message in final days of 2024 race · 8 articles, Nov 1Trump Weighs Vaccine Ban Proposal, Says RFK Jr. Could Have Major Role If Re-Elected · 30 articles, Nov 1On Election Day, here’s what final presidential election polls are saying · 30 articles, Nov 2Trump will spend every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice · 5 articles, Nov 2Trump says he ‘shouldn’t have left’ the White House as he closes campaign with increasingly dark message · 9 articles, Nov 3Shocking new Iowa poll shows Harris beating Trump by 3 points in the Hawkeye State · 8 articles, Nov 3Trump wins Pennsylvania, clinching 2024 presidential-election victory as former president takes coveted swing state · 30 articles, Nov 3Harris and Trump's final push before Election Day brings them to the same patch of Pennsylvania · 26 articles, Nov 4Here's what to watch as Election Day approaches in the U.S. · 14 articles, Nov 4Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day · 17 articles, Nov 4America reaches Election Day and a stark choice between Trump and Harris · 7 articles, Nov 4Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. That's highly unlikely · 11 articles, Nov 4Harris and Trump tie in Dixville Notch midnight vote to kick off Election Day · 18 articles, Nov 5Trump clinches a key victory in swing state Georgia · 25 articles, Nov 5Michigan live election results for the 2024 presidential race · 11 articles, Nov 5US election 2024 results live: Donald Trump wins presidency, defeating Kamala Harris · 73 articles, Nov 5How Trump’s win will affect his court cases · 22 articles, Nov 5Trump wins White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters · 93 articles, Nov 5Mark Cuban says Trump won presidential election ‘fair and square’ — and also congratulates Elon Musk · 8 articles, Nov 6Harris called Trump to concede the election Wednesday. Here's what was said · 36 articles, Nov 6What a Donald Trump victory means for the global economy – DW · 5 articles, Nov 6Trump declares victory in 2024 US election · 17 articles, Nov 6Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai and other tech leaders congratulate Trump on election win · 5 articles, Nov 6Harris concedes the election, but not ‘the fight that fueled this campaign’ · 41 articles, Nov 6Trump wins Michigan, flipping a key battleground for the GOP · 5 articles, Nov 6Dow soars 1,500 points after Trump election win, with investors banking on higher corporate profits · 14 articles, Nov 6Donald Trump wins presidency, AP projects · 9 articles, Nov 6Trump wins Michigan, nearly completing swing-state sweep · 10 articles, Nov 6Bomb threats briefly disrupt voting in swing states as Trump makes baseless Election Day claims · 12 articles, Nov 6Watch live: Harris delivers concession speech after Trump victory · 5 articles, Nov 6AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Nevada · 30 articles, Nov 6What states does Kamala Harris need to win to take the White House? · 11 articles, Nov 6Read Kamala Harris' full concession speech · 38 articles, Nov 6Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting · 12 articles, Nov 6Stocks, bond yields and bitcoin surge as Trump closes in on US election victory · 8 articles, Nov 6Donald Trump wins Texas, AP projects · 5 articles, Nov 6Stocks and bitcoin soar after Trump's victory, while inflation worries rise; Dow surges 1,200 · 12 articles, Nov 6Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States · 17 articles, Nov 6Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory in first public comments on the US vote · 16 articles, Nov 7Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss · 28 articles, Nov 7A Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisively · 9 articles, Nov 7Donald Trump wins Arizona · 59 articles, Nov 7Biden to address the nation Thursday following Trump's election win · 34 articles, Nov 7Jimmy Kimmel gets emotional, fights back tears talking Trump’s election win: ‘A terrible night’ · 9 articles, Nov 7Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She's still sending persistent appeals to donors · 10 articles, Nov 16Wisconsin Republicans sue over when Electoral College votes · 8 articles, Dec 9
Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025

1 of 41 stories this year · 2 about Michelle Obama · gone quiet

US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration · 49 articles, Dec 12

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Everything else8 stories in 2024 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Michelle Obama that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Aug 21Michelle Obama: Who’s going to tell Trump the presidency is a ‘Black job?’12 articles · 11 independent sources
    5 left, 2 center, 1 right
  2. Jul 25– 26Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support109 articles · 61 independent sources
    6 left, 14 center, 8 right
  3. Jun 27Michelle Obama responds to reported rift with Biden family7 articles · 7 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 6 right
  4. May 31– Jun 2Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 8681 articles · 48 independent sources
    5 left, 11 center, 3 right
  5. Mar 5Michelle Obama's office says the former first lady ‘will not be running for president' in 202417 articles · 11 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 7 right
  6. Jan 19Malia Obama makes red carpet debut at Sundance screening for her short film9 articles · 6 independent sources
    2 left, 1 center, 1 right

Stories that name Michelle Obama

  1. Jul 25– 262024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu - The Daily Reporter10 articles · 9 independent sources
    2 left, 1 center, 2 right
  2. Jan 6– 8Barack Obama and John Mulaney are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards9 articles · 9 independent sources
    2 left, 3 center, 0 right
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