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Almanac of American Politics co-authors Rich Cohen, Louis Jacobsen and Jessica Taylor discuss Campaign 2024, and The Fulcrum's "Vital Signs of Democracy" podcast co-hosts Debilyn Molineaux and David Riordan discuss threats to American democracy.

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Key Capitol Hill hearings, speeches from policy makers, and political coverage from around the country.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell briefed reporters on recovery efforts and emergency response operations in Maui, as well as an upcoming visit by President Biden to the island. She began her remarks by sharing a story on her experience visiting with those impacted by the fires and detailed ways that the federal government is assisting with emergency response. Administrator Criswell said, "the President, FEMA and the entire federal family will be there to support the people of Hawaii as long as we are needed."

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David Gergen, a former adviser to four presidents - Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton - said President Biden and former President Trump should step aside and not run in 2024 for the good of the country. Mr. Gergen spoke about the 2024 presidential field, former President Trump's legal troubles, and the congressional agenda as he assessed the state of the nation during a virtual conversation hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice.

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Martin Gruenberg, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), spoke about regulating large regional banks, mitigating risks to the financial system and lessons learned from the 2023 bank failures. The Brookings Institution hosted this event.

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National defense researchers discussed China's global naval footprint at an event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Topics included using financial data to predict potential locations for the next Chinese naval base, China's geopolitical relationships, and China's current naval capabilities.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Doug Burgum (ND) spoke with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair as part of her "Fair-Side Chats" series. He talked about his life and his path to the North Dakota governorship as well as his economic record in the state. The GOP hopeful also outlined his priorities if elected president, including a focus on job growth and streamlined government.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. When asked by Governor Reynolds why he should be president of the United States, he replied that he can win over Hispanic, urban, and young voters and said he would know how to build the economy, citing his record of handling Miami's budget.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence outlined why he's running and what he'd hope to achieve in the White House during a conversation with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Topics included border security, foreign policy, and the economy. In addition, the former VP spoke about his funniest campaign moments which included people telling him he looked like Gov. Reynold's husband and his favorite fair foods which included the corn dog.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. She discussed why she is running to be president, saying, "It is time for a new generational leader. It is time that we lead the negativity behind, the drama behind, and we focus on real solutions." Ms. Haley, who is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former South Carolina governor, also spoke about how China is the United States' biggest national security threat and her belief that biological males should not compete in girls' school sports.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He said he would abolish government agencies and departments that he believes should not exist, saying, "from the FBI, to the IRS, to the ATF, to the CDC, to the Department of Education--get in there and shut them down." Mr. Ramaswamy also said his campaign is about reviving pride in America's national identity. He finished his event by rapping along to a recording of rap star Eminem's "Lose Yourself."

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2024 Republican presidential candidate and Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He promoted his record as governor, including his handling of fiscal policy and the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussed his plans for the nation if elected president, such as expanding school choice and decreasing the size of federal government.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) met with voters at the Story County GOP's 2023 Lincoln Dinner in Cambridge, Iowa. After talking about his campaign and why he decided to run for president, Senator Scott answered questions from the audience, and then met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.

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"Show Austin that he has value to his country, that he is worth bringing home," said Debra Tice, mother of freelance journalist Austin Tice who pleaded o President Biden for help. Mr. Tice has been detained in Syria for 11 years. Ms. Tice spoke about her son's captivity during a conversation hosted by the National Press Club. The discussion focused on journalists detained internationally, and strategies the government can use to bring them home. Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran for a year and a half before his release in January 2016 also participated in the discussion.

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Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis announced a criminal indictment against former President Trump for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. This is his fourth indictment since leaving office. Eighteen other people were indicted along with the former president including Rudy Giuliani, his then attorney, and Mark Meadows, his then chief of staff. All 19 people including President Trump have until August 25 to turn themselves over to Georgia authorities.

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University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus discussed his new study which found scandals don't have the impact on politicians like they used to.

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Political strategists and academics discussed former President Trump's 2024 election campaign, its challenges, and a potential re-match with President Biden during a virtual event hosted by American University. Several topics were discussed, including the impact of uncertainty around President Trump's participation in the upcoming Republican presidential debate, how the economy and foreign policy might factor into the conservative agenda, political shifts in state electorates, and the campaigns of some of President Trump's Republican rivals, including Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), former Vice President Mike Pence, and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ, 2010-18). They also addressed the impact of Trump's indictments on the current election cycle.

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President Biden delivered remarks on the economy and "Bidenomics" from a wind and solar energy production plant in Milwaukee. He promoted his administration's initiatives to invest in U.S. manufacturing of renewable energy technologies and semiconductors, as well as infrastructure and agriculture, and said these investments were creating good jobs and strengthening the economy. "'Bidenomics' is just another way of saying: restoring the American Dream," he said. Also, amid the wildfires that ravaged the island of Maui in Hawaii, President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden would soon be visiting the state. He was introduced by a local union worker, Valentino Collado.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Doug Burgum (ND) spoke with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair as part of her "Fair-Side Chats" series. He talked about his life and his path to the North Dakota governorship as well as his economic record in the state. The GOP hopeful also outlined his priorities if elected president, including a focus on job growth and streamlined government.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. When asked by Governor Reynolds why he should be president of the United States, he replied that he can win over Hispanic, urban, and young voters and said he would know how to build the economy, citing his record of handling Miami's budget.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence outlined why he's running and what he'd hope to achieve in the White House during a conversation with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Topics included border security, foreign policy, and the economy. In addition, the former VP spoke about his funniest campaign moments which included people telling him he looked like Gov. Reynold's husband and his favorite fair foods which included the corn dog.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. She discussed why she is running to be president, saying, "It is time for a new generational leader. It is time that we lead the negativity behind, the drama behind, and we focus on real solutions." Ms. Haley, who is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former South Carolina governor, also spoke about how China is the United States' biggest national security threat and her belief that biological males should not compete in girls' school sports.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He said he would abolish government agencies and departments that he believes should not exist, saying, "from the FBI, to the IRS, to the ATF, to the CDC, to the Department of Education--get in there and shut them down." Mr. Ramaswamy also said his campaign is about reviving pride in America's national identity. He finished his event by rapping along to a recording of rap star Eminem's "Lose Yourself."

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2024 Republican presidential candidate and Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He promoted his record as governor, including his handling of fiscal policy and the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussed his plans for the nation if elected president, such as expanding school choice and decreasing the size of federal government.

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) met with voters at the Story County GOP's 2023 Lincoln Dinner in Cambridge, Iowa. After talking about his campaign and why he decided to run for president, Senator Scott answered questions from the audience, and then met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.

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"Show Austin that he has value to his country, that he is worth bringing home," said Debra Tice, mother of freelance journalist Austin Tice who pleaded o President Biden for help. Mr. Tice has been detained in Syria for 11 years. Ms. Tice spoke about her son's captivity during a conversation hosted by the National Press Club. The discussion focused on journalists detained internationally, and strategies the government can use to bring them home. Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian, who was detained in Iran for a year and a half before his release in January 2016 also participated in the discussion.

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Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis announced a criminal indictment against former President Trump for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. This is his fourth indictment since leaving office. Eighteen other people were indicted along with the former president including Rudy Giuliani, his then attorney, and Mark Meadows, his then chief of staff. All 19 people including President Trump have until August 25 to turn themselves over to Georgia authorities.

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University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus discussed his new study which found scandals don't have the impact on politicians like they used to.

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Political strategists and academics discussed former President Trump's 2024 election campaign, its challenges, and a potential re-match with President Biden during a virtual event hosted by American University. Several topics were discussed, including the impact of uncertainty around President Trump's participation in the upcoming Republican presidential debate, how the economy and foreign policy might factor into the conservative agenda, political shifts in state electorates, and the campaigns of some of President Trump's Republican rivals, including Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), former Vice President Mike Pence, and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ, 2010-18). They also addressed the impact of Trump's indictments on the current election cycle.

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Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.