Harris is on a 2-day Georgia bus tour. It’s the latest sign the state is in play Vice President Harris and running mate Tim Walz just kicked off on a two-day bus tour in Georgia. The state President Biden narrowly won in 2020 is again in play. Tamara Keith
Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz popularized the term to brand his Republican opponents in the presidential race. To Minnesotans, though, it hits different. Dana Ferguson
Republicans and Democrats are using ads to create very different views of Harris The race is on to define Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. New ads highlight a stark contrast between the Democratic and Republican campaigns. Domenico Montanaro
Jack Smith files superseding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case Special counsel Jack Smith has been consulting with other officials inside the Justice Department about the case, which accuses Donald Trump of leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Carrie Johnson
Harris needs Gen Z. Here's her plan to win them The campaign tells NPR that it plans to invest in new digital ads on campus and social media, double its youth organizing staff around the country, and launch a college campus tour in battleground states. Elena Moore
What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen. Ari Shapiro
RFK may be unable to withdraw his name from ballots in some swing states In dropping his presidential bid, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he'd seek to remove his name from about 10 battleground state ballots, but an NPR review finds it is likely not possible in certain states. Stephen Fowler
Trump is trying to allay concerns on abortion, and abortion opponents aren't happy Anti-abortion rights activists are raising concerns about recent comments from former President Donald Trump, in which he appears to be trying to soften his position on abortion. Sarah McCammon
Democrats want to turn internet hype for Harris into actual votes There’s an increase in enthusiasm for the vice president among voters under 30, but making that support stick is a daunting task. Elena Moore
Washington’s attorney general candidates face off in court over gun laws The candidates to be Washington State’s next Attorney General are seeing each other on the campaign trail. But Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Pete Serrano are already familiar with one another, from the courtroom. Amy Radil
