What to Know in Washington: Trump Hopes Debate Will Shift Race

Aug. 9, 2024, 11:20 AM UTC

Donald Trump offered to debate Kamala Harris in an attempt to recapture attention — and momentum — from her honeymoon period. But first, you should know:

  • Trump holds a rally in Montana today, where Republicans are looking to pick up a Senate seat from incumbent Democrat Jon Tester. Meanwhile, Harris campaigns in Phoenix today as she courts swing-state Arizona.
  • Sarah Elfreth is campaigning to be one of the first women to join Maryland’s congressional delegation in almost a decade.
  • Swing-state voters say the economy is their top election issue.

Trump Agrees to Debate Harris

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dangled ...

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