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Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?

Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Erin Schaff/AP hide caption

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Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?

If Kamala Harris officially becomes the Democratic presidential nominee next month, she'll be the first woman of color to lead a major party's ticket.

Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?

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Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?

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Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?

In just a matter of hours, a Kamala Harris for President campaign has gone from a far-flung possibility, to all but certain likelihood.

Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?

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Biden's out. Here's what's next.

President Joe Biden announced he is no longer running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place atop the ticket. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden's out. Here's what's next.

President Biden has made a historic decision to endorse his vice president, Kamala Harris, to take his spot at the top of the Democratic ticket.

Biden's out. Here's what's next.

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What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

What will Donald Trump say at the Republican National Convention this week, after an attempt on his life? Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

Donald Trump's message for America has long been one of grievance and retribution.

What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

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The political evolution of J.D. Vance

Trump's pick for Vice President, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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The political evolution of J.D. Vance

When President Biden heard that Donald Trump had picked J.D. Vance to be his running mate, he called the Ohio senator "a clone" of Trump. But when Vance first gained national attention, he was one of Trump's loudest critics.

The political evolution of J.D. Vance

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After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins

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After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins

In the days after the assassination attempt, Donald Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination, announced his VP pick and had a legal case dismissed.

After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins

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A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.

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A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.

Shortly after 6pm on Saturday, a would-be assassin took aim at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.

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Older voters have thoughts on whether Biden's up to the job

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Older voters have thoughts on whether Biden's up to the job

In the weeks since Biden's disastrous performance in the presidential debate, a steady drip of high-profile supporters – everyone from members of Congress, to big donors like George Clooney – has urged him to step aside.

Older voters have thoughts on whether Biden's up to the job

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Gretchen Whitmer supports Biden. Some think she should run instead.

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Gretchen Whitmer supports Biden. Some think she should run instead.

Former President Trump derided Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as "the woman in Michigan," when the two publicly clashed in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gretchen Whitmer supports Biden. Some think she should run instead.

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Support is eroding. Can President Biden hang onto the nomination?

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Support is eroding. Can President Biden hang onto the nomination?

On June 27th, long-simmering concerns about President Biden's age – and whether he's fit to serve a second term – exploded after a disastrous debate performance.

Support is eroding. Can President Biden hang onto the nomination?

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It's the biggest election year in modern history. Will democracy prevail?

Elections are happening all over the world. Aurelien Morissard/ Pool via AP; Rajesh Jantilal/AFP via Getty Images; Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption

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It's the biggest election year in modern history. Will democracy prevail?

This year, more than half the world's population lives in countries that are choosing leaders. And those choices will tell us a lot about the state of democracy around the world.

It's the biggest election year in modern history. Will democracy prevail?

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Biden tries to reassure voters after a shaky debate performance

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a post-debate campaign rally on June 28, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Allison Joyce/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden tries to reassure voters after a shaky debate performance

The day after a debate in which he faltered many times, President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail to try and reassure supporters that he is still up for the job and capable of beating former President Donald Trump in November.

Biden tries to reassure voters after a shaky debate performance

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The U.S. election results will reverberate around the world

America's allies and partners around the world are paying close attention to the U.S. presidential election. The outcome could significantly affect U.S. partnerships around the world. LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The U.S. election results will reverberate around the world

Polls – and NPR's own reporting – tell a story of many Americans fatigued by the upcoming presidential race. They're not satisfied with the choice between two men who have both already held the office of President.

The U.S. election results will reverberate around the world

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Vice presidents can make or break a candidate. Here's how Trump is choosing

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Vice presidents can make or break a candidate. Here's how Trump is choosing

We are just weeks away from one of the biggest political events of the election campaign season: the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Vice presidents can make or break a candidate. Here's how Trump is choosing

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The 'double disapprovers' could decide the election. Here's what they have to say

A notable chunk of people say they don't want to vote for either Donald Trump or Joe Biden in November, according to recent polling. Brendan Smialowskijim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The 'double disapprovers' could decide the election. Here's what they have to say

With the presidential election approaching, some voters are wondering how we again ended up with Donald Trump and Joe Biden as the presumptive nominees.

The 'double disapprovers' could decide the election. Here's what they have to say

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Republicans really want revenge; plus, can AI take a chill pill?

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Republicans really want revenge; plus, can AI take a chill pill?

What is our justice system for? Many Republicans over the past week have suggested it's for revenge, calling for the prosecution of Democrats across the country following Trump's guilty verdict. Brittany looks at how the justice system can be politicized with NPR's national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

Republicans really want revenge; plus, can AI take a chill pill?

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What will life look like for jurors after the Trump trial?

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What will life look like for jurors after the Trump trial?

The 12 New Yorkers who served on the jury for former president Donald Trump's trial, and voted to convict him om 34 counts of falsified business records, have not had their identities disclosed publicly to protect their privacy.

What will life look like for jurors after the Trump trial?

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One voted Biden. One picked Trump. It's a tale of two counties in pivotal Wisconsin

Located less than an hour outside Madison, Wis., Columbia County has both city commuters and people in more rural, small towns. Portage, with a population of around 10,000, is the largest town in the county. Jeongyoon Han/NPR hide caption

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One voted Biden. One picked Trump. It's a tale of two counties in pivotal Wisconsin

Wisconsin is one of a handful of pivotal states in the 2024 presidential election. Within the swing state, there are swing counties that could decide the election — even as people remain divided.

One voted Biden. One picked Trump. It's a tale of two counties in pivotal Wisconsin

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