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The weekend rally in Pennsylvania seemed aimed to recapture the campaign’s momentum immediately following the July shooting.

The former president cut ads and is embarking on a nationwide tour as his party looks to capitalize on his purple state popularity.

Liz Cheney and former Nikki Haley backers are encouraged by her outreach. Some on the left are worried.

Analysts think the Democratic presidential candidate will likely shelve her boss’ democracy-vs-autocracy framing if she wins next month’s election.

The post-election “lame duck” session is always higher-stakes after presidential campaigns. And this year looks like one for the books.

The legislation, which the president signed Wednesday, divided lawmakers, with some saying it undermines the administration’s climate and health goals.

It’s a record fundraising haul for the party’s campaign arm, which needs the cash as Democratic candidates post whopping sums themselves.

The vice presidential nominee wants a bigger child tax credit and other benefits for building families. His party is still divided on whether to follow.

No matter the economic indicators that show growth slowing for America’s chief economic rival, the next president and Congress want to get even tougher on Beijing.

The likely last face-off between the tickets before the election was disarmingly friendly.

David Weigel breaks down the two candidates’ debate history and opposing styles.

He is the first American president to meet this milestone.