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Laura Coates sparks unique conversations and covers the most interesting stories of the day through a news, legal and pop culture lens.
Across the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s presidential debate, the news Americans have been hearing, reading and seeing about Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has continued shuffling, with the topics that resonate about each candidate shifting week to week.
Sep 10, 2024
The landmark mission is now coming to an end — with Starliner flying home empty from the International Space Station after NASA deemed the capsule too risky to carry the crew back to Earth. Plus, former President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal case until after the 2024 election, Judge Merchan announced, explaining that his decision to delay the sentencing is in part to avoid any appearance of affecting the outcome of the presidential race.
Sep 7, 2024
The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.
Sep 6, 2024
The 14-year-old suspect in the fatal mass shooting at a Winder, Georgia, high school will be booked Wednesday night, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at an evening news conference. Colt Gray will be charged with murder in connection with the deaths of two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, authorities said.
Sep 5, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to propose a handful of new benefits to entrepreneurs and small business owners to spur the creation of millions of new businesses, as part of a second wave of economic proposals set to be unveiled Wednesday.
Sep 4, 2024
Donald Trump said that he will not support a ballot referendum to expand abortion access in Florida just 24 hours after infuriating religious conservatives with an inartful attempt to sidestep questions about how he would vote in his home state. Vice President Kamala Harris, in a statement, slammed Trump’s pledge to vote “no” on the amendment that would protect the right to have an abortion until a fetus is viable and override the state’s six-week abortion ban.
Aug 31, 2024
In aCNN exclusive interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Harrislargely sidestepped questions around Donald Trump’s claims about her racial and gender identity. Other topics included blaming Trump on border security, flip-flop on fracking, appointing a Republican to the Cabinet, and more.
Aug 30, 2024
Few states will be more closely watched than Georgia for signs of how voters are responding to campaign outreach and the newly minted ticket, making it a fitting kickoff for Harris and Walz on the heels of the Democratic National Convention. Four years ago, President Joe Biden became the first Democrat to carry the state since Bill Clinton in 1992, winning it by fewer than 12,000 votes.
Aug 29, 2024
Special counsel Jack Smith defiantly re-injected the question of Donald Trump’s bid to steal the 2020 election into the intensifying end game of this year’s White House race. By trying to rescue his case after his initial indictment was gutted by the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, Smith signaled that he is determined to bring the former president to justice — even though there will be no trial before Election Day.
Aug 28, 2024
Harris wants to let Trump have the chance to say exactly what he wants, when he wants in their scheduled debate clash on ABC News on September 10. The vice president’s camp is trying to reverse a rule that Biden’s team secured for their fateful debate with Trump in June that ensured that a candidate’s microphones were muted when it was not their turn to speak.
Aug 27, 2024
