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Where do Trump and Harris stand? • Daily Montanan

Tax Cuts Dominate 2024 Presidential Race Between Trump and Harris

September 26, 2024

This is one in a series of States Newsroom reports on the major policy issues in the presidential race.

By Ashley Murray

WASHINGTON — With the clock ticking on former President Donald Trump’s signature 2017 tax law, and high housing, food and child care costs darkening Americans’ mood, tax cuts have become the star of the 2024 presidential contest between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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U-M Offers Free Stage Makeup and Hair Course for All Skin Tones and Textures

September 26, 2024

The University of Michigan offers a free course on stage makeup and hair for diverse skin tones and hair textures.

College Uncovered: The Borrowers’ Lament

The Debate on Whether the Government Should Forgive Student Loan Debt

September 26, 2024

More than 40 million Americans have student loan debt. Should the government forgive all or even or part of it?

Youth climate activists harassed, arrested during sit-in at Trump campaign office

Chaos Erupts at Trump Campaign Office as Climate Activists Face Arrest

September 25, 2024

A peaceful sit-in at a Trump campaign office in north Phoenix turned chaotic as staffers assaulted and arrested protesters.

U.S. Senate panel probes federal government’s role in affordable housing crisis • Daily Montanan

Rhode Island Speaker Advocates Affordable Housing Model at Senate Hearing

September 25, 2024

Rhode Island’s approach to affordable housing could serve as a model for local and state governments nationwide, Speaker Shekarchi said.

New York Rep. Mike Lawler contradicts himself on Social Security cuts

Rep. Mike Lawler Contradicts Himself on Social Security at Town Hall Event

September 25, 2024

At a town hall event, Rep. Mike Lawler vowed to never cut Social Security but then backed proposals that could slash benefits for millions.

‘Trump denigrates our great country,’ more than 1,000 retired military and Republican leaders say

Over 1,000 National Security Leaders Endorse Harris, Call Trump a Threat

September 25, 2024

Over 1,000 retired generals, admirals, and security leaders endorsed Kamala Harris, calling Trump a democracy threat. They cite his lies about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 riots, NATO abandonment, and authoritarian tendencies.

Martin Luther King III speaks out on Mark Robinson's MLK insults

MLK III Responds to Mark Robinson’s Alleged Inflammatory Comments About MLK Jr.

September 25, 2024

We spoke with Martin Luther King III about inflammatory remarks reportedly made by NC governor candidate Mark Robinson against his father. King’s response:

Kamala Harris wants to end the Senate filibuster to restore national abortion rights

Kamala Harris Pushes to End Filibuster for Abortion Rights Restoration

September 25, 2024

The Senate filibuster rule requires a 60-vote threshold for most legislation to pass, making it virtually impossible to pass abortion rights legislation due to Republican opposition. Without the filibuster, a law restoring Roe v. Wade could pass with a simple majority, or 51 Senate votes.

Vice President Kamala Harris this week said she supports eliminating the filibuster in the US Senate to restore the federal abortion rights granted under Roe v. Wade.