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‘Let me warn you’: Michelle Obama comes out swinging against Trump
In a blistering speech reminiscent of her Democratic National Convention address, the former first lady warned about the dangers of a second Trump term.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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US Votes 2024
I jumped up and down when I heard Michelle Obama utter one amazing word
I am not getting dewy-eyed here, but I see signs that Americans – across the political divide – are reviving a graciousness that had lain dormant.
- by Julia Baird
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since shooting
Bulletproof glass that formed a protective wall across the stage. Storage containers were stacked around the perimeter to create additional walls and block sight lines.
- by Jill Colvin and Michelle L Price
Obamas fire up Democratic crowd and Harris’ chances to beat Trump
Democratic convention attendees danced, chanted, cheered and attempted the Mexican wave. And by the time Michelle Obama took the stage, the energy in the stadium was palpable.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The Democratic love-in will be ecstasy, except that everyone’s mad at each other
Top Democrats are bristling with resentments even as they are about to try to put on a united front at the party’s National Convention in Chicago.
- by Maureen Dowd
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US Votes 2024
The Obamas called Kamala Harris. Cameras rolled. Hokeyness ensued
The historical weight of the moment may have been somewhat undercut by the stage management.
- by Rebecca Davis O’Brien
‘There is nothing like proving someone wrong to motivate you’: Brooke Boney
The 37-year-old surprised everyone when she announced she was walking away from her high-profile breakfast television job. Her next move? Oxford University.
- by Jacqueline Maley
On the cover of Vogue, Jill Biden tries to project stability
The first lady covers the magazine for the third time, deliberately dressed in white.
- by Rachel Tashjian
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US Votes 2024
Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are 10 options for the Democrats
A meandering, occasionally incoherent and almost universally panned first-debate performance from Biden has led to calls for him to step aside, even by those loyal to him.
- by Aaron Blake
‘My rock’: Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, dies at 86
A black woman who grew up in the 50s in segregated Chicago, Mrs R moved into the White House to watch her daughter become first lady of the United States.
- by Krissah Thompson
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