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President Joe Biden speaks at Prince William Forest Park on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Triangle, Va. Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving low- and middle-income communities and an expansion of the American Climate Corps green jobs training program.

President Joe Biden speaks at Prince William Forest Park on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Triangle, Va. Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving low- and middle-income communities and an expansion of the American Climate Corps green jobs training program. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption

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Tracking the issues in the 2024 election

Biden has taken more action on climate than any president. His pitch? It creates jobs

Climate change has been a central focus in Joe Biden's first term. But fossil fuels have also flourished, and meeting the country's climate goals would require even bigger steps in a second term.

Biden has taken more action on climate than any president. But you might not know it

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In 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, left, and his running mate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, celebrate after accepting the Republican nomination for president at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

In 2016, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, left, and his running mate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence celebrate after accepting the nomination for president at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images hide caption

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Will Trump give the familiar VP storyline a new makeover in Milwaukee?

Our system has long ago absorbed the lesson that vice presidents are chosen largely for effect, despite all the rhetoric about someone being the “most qualified person” to be “a heartbeat away.”

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.

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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Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

Four "American Indicators," people who represent different parts of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics as the presidential election looms. Courtesy of Arch City Defenders, Winton Machine Company, Bhavesh Patel and the Just One Project hide caption

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Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

The economy is a top voting issue for many Americans. Four "American Indicators," people reflecting different sectors of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics.

Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

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Trump's anti-abortion stance helped him win in 2016. Will it hurt him in 2024?

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally outside Schnecksville Fire Hall in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's anti-abortion stance helped him win in 2016. Will it hurt him in 2024?

Back in 1999 when Donald Trump was flirting with a presidential run, he was pro-abortion rights. In an interview on Meet the Press with NBC's Tim Russert, the New York real estate developer said he didn't like abortion, but he wouldn't ban it.

Trump's anti-abortion stance helped him win in 2016. Will it hurt him in 2024?

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Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation

A new poll found presumptive nominees President Biden and former President Donald Trump in a statistical tie for a 2024 rematch, with Biden narrowly ahead. Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortion while remain divided on other election-year issues like Biden's 2020 win. Plus: some signs of hope.

Jason Palmer beats Biden in American Samoa, and looks to Northern Mariana Islands

Jason Palmer, a relatively unknown Democratic presidential candidate, won the Democratic primary in American Samoa. He's seen here in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Jason Palmer beats Biden in American Samoa, and looks to Northern Mariana Islands

"Biden's chances of a second term are hurting, but not because of my campaign," the Baltimore, Md.-based entrepreneur says of his bid to win the Democratic nomination over the incumbent.

So long, presidential debates? Why we may not see Trump, Biden or Haley face off

There's no guarantee Donald Trump, Joe Biden or Nikki Haley will share a debate stage this year. Win McNamee and Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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So long, presidential debates? Why we may not see Trump, Biden or Haley face off

The political debate seems to have become an endangered species, and there are no assurances we'll see Trump, Biden or Haley share the stage this year.

So long, presidential debates? Why we may not see Trump, Biden or Haley face off

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