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.

JD Vance falters with Sun Belt swing state voters. They're more receptive to Tim Walz.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance on the campaign trail.

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JD Vance defends Trump for saying a civilian award is 'much better' than the Medal of Honor

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Donald Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Miriam Adelson in 2018
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for how he praised Miriam Adelson, whom he awarded the Presidential of Freedom to in 2018.

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Read JD Vance's financial disclosure, which includes at least $4 million in total assets and $250,000 in bitcoin

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JD Vance speaks at a rally.
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio filed his required financial disclosure as the Republican vice-presidential nominee.

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JD Vance tries out a $5,000 expanded child tax credit proposal to secure support from the pro-family crowd

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Vance speaks with a child in the crowd at a campaign rally.
Sen. JD Vance speaks to a child at a rally in Arizona.

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Celine Dion hits out at the Trump campaign for playing 'My Heart Will Go On' at a Montana rally: 'Really, that song?'

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Celine Dion has rebuked Donald Trump for using her
Celine Dion and Donald Trump.

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The Trump campaign says it was hacked after VP documents leak, citing a nonspecific Microsoft threat report

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Former President Donald Trump at a Philadelphia campaign rally.

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Kamala Harris leads Trump in the critical swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, new poll says

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris is building a lead over President Donald Trump in three must-win states for her campaign.

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What Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's music choices say about the 2024 race

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A composite image of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump dancing
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have picked walk-up songs that underline their campaign's themes.

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JD Vance, who's totally not mad about being called 'weird,' says he's just a 'normal guy' who plans to wear the label like a badge of honor

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Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaking at a campaign rally in Philadelphia.
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaking at a campaign rally in Philadelphia.

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