How billionaires control US elections

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Millions have already been raised for the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. But where does that money come from? Here's how the ultrarich can sway an election.

Democrats hope the DNC extends Harris' winning streak but mass Israel protests could ruin the vibes

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Vice President Kamala Harris wants to project the image of a unified Democratic Party during the national convention in Chicago.

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Mark Cuban says he would get rid of both the Republican and Democratic parties if he could do it by waving a 'magic wand'

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"You know, parties vote unilaterally right? They all vote the same despite representing districts or states that are all across the country. That's just insane," Mark Cuban told Bloomberg.

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Biden remains frustrated by Pelosi's push to get him off the 2024 ticket and described her as 'ruthless,' report says

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President Joe Biden and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have a long-standing working relationship in Washington.

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Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her VP pick

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Vice President Kamla Harris tapped the virtually unknown Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota to be her running mate.

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Harris hands progressives a major victory by selecting Gov. Tim Walz as her VP

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Vice President Kamala Harris sought to play it safe by tapping Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

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How Wisconsin became the must-win state of the 2024 presidential race

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Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Wisconsin.

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We are 100 days from the 2024 presidential election. Here's where things stand.

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A collage of Kamala Harris, Joe Budin, Donald Trump, and J.D. Vance

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Wes Moore praises Kamala Harris for moving the race beyond the age issues that dogged Biden, puts to rest 'flattering' vice presidential rumors

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Gov. Wes Moore is backing Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

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Biden says the fight for democracy is bigger than him, so he decided to 'pass the torch' to Harris

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Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office
President Joe Biden defended his record, but said that the fight for democracy was too important for him to continue to seek reelection.

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