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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: Adds Trump campaign statement. Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he’s elected to the White House again. But he hasn’t detailed how he would fund those ideas and avoid creating a huge budget shortfall, beyond arguing… Read more: Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump’s no-tax pledges and what they might cost

The Cleveland Observer Date: October 1, 2024 NEW YORK — Dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts have launched a strike, impacting key shipping ports and raising concerns over potential price increases and shortages of goods. The strike began early Monday morning, affecting major ports from New York to New Orleans. Union representatives announced the… Read more: Dockworkers Strike on East and Gulf Coasts, Threatening Price Hikes and Goods Shortages

AP-US-Election-2024-Debate-Fact-Focus Oct 2, 2024 12:31 AM – 1168 words The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues. Here’s a look at some false and misleading claims from the debate. Iran has not received $100 billion in unfrozen… Read more: FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

Editor’s note: The views expressed are those of the writer and not representative of The Cleveland Observer. By Imani Capri Democracy at a Crossroads As the U.S. gears up for the General Election in November, Vice President Kamala Harris has received the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on August… Read more: Opinion: Kamala Harris is Qualified—But Are We Ready for a Black, Female President?

AP-US-Election-2024 Sep 7, 2024 12:14 AM – 951 words By JOSH BOAK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they gear up for Tuesday’s presidential debate, setting up a showdown that reflects not just two separate visions for the country but two politicians who approach big… Read more: Can Harris prosecute the political case against Trump? Key questions ahead of their debate