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Yahoo NewsThe Stakes: What Trump and Harris have done so far on abortion — and what they plan to do next
A new Yahoo News series comparing the candidates' records and plans on key issues.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: 8% of Americans say Taylor Swift’s endorsement makes them more likely to vote for Kamala Harris
Swift is unlikely to transform Trump voters into Harris voters, or vice versa. But she could convince some non-voters to turn out for Harris.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: After debate, Harris surges to 5-point lead over Trump among registered voters in head-to-head matchup
A new poll, one of the first conducted after the Sept. 10 debate, shows Harris (50%) surging to a five-point lead over Trump (45%) among registered voters in a head-to-head match-up.
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How did Harris and Trump do in the presidential debate? 4 key moments from their first face-off
This could have been Harris and Trump's last best chance to shake things up before voters start casting their ballots. So who had a better night?
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Harris-Trump debate preview: What the presidential candidates need to accomplish Tuesday night
Debates have very real consequences for the candidates — and that’s especially true for Tuesday’s clash, which may be the only time Harris and Trump collide before voters start casting their ballots.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: RFK Jr. hasn't upended the 2024 election by dropping out and endorsing Trump
Whatever bump Harris has received since launching her bid — a bump that likely includes some former RFK Jr. voters — is bigger than whatever bump Trump has received since Kennedy dropped out.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: A huge surge in Democratic optimism — but no big bounce for Harris — after the DNC
Harris (47%) and Trump (46%) remain effectively tied in a head-to-head match-up.
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Liam and Noel Gallagher are finally reuniting. Why people still care about Oasis.
“The guns have fallen silent,” Oasis said in a statement announcing the tour. “The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”
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Will RFK Jr. help Trump by dropping out and endorsing him? Here's what the polls say.
Kennedy's exit probably won’t affect the race in a dramatic way. But small margins in key swing states have decided both of Trump’s previous presidential elections.
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DNC 2024, day four: Key takeaways from Kamala Harris's big speech
Yahoo News' succinct wrap up of day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Key takeaways from day three of DNC 2024: Walz says Trump's agenda isn't just 'weird, it's wrong'
Yahoo News' succinct wrap up of day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Key takeaways from day two of DNC 2024: the Obamas say 'hope is making a comeback' with Harris as the nominee
Yahoo News' succinct wrap up of day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Key takeaways from day one of DNC 2024: Biden ‘passes the torch’ to Harris in speech
Yahoo News' succinct wrap up of day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Kamala Harris just unveiled her economic plan to 'lower the cost of living.' Would it work — and how does it compare to Trump's?
Friday's populist speech marked the first time Harris has delved into any significant detail about her governing vision — and clearly tried to differentiate herself on policy from President Biden.
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Full guide to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
For Democrats, Chicago has now become a real opportunity to reinforce Kamala Harris's momentum — and reintroduce her to the rest of America.
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Who's winning the 7 key swing states, Harris or Trump? Inside the latest polls.
A handy Yahoo News guide to the 2024 map.
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Fact check: ??Kamala Harris does not want to ban red meat as Trump keeps falsely claiming
Harris has said that she loves cheeseburgers — and that updating dietary recommendations to encourage healthy, environmentally-friendly eating is better than “banning certain behaviors.”
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5 ways Kamala Harris is attacking Trump
If Harris hopes to win in November, she will have to differentiate herself from Biden — and convince a decisive number of voters to reject four more years of Trump.
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Is Kamala Harris beating Trump? What the polls show (so far).
Four key trends that have emerged since Harris took President Biden's place at the top of the ticket.
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Who is leading the race to become Kamala Harris's running mate? New Yahoo News poll shows support for top contenders.
A Yahoo News guide to the top Democratic vice-presidential contenders