Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com September 14, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Doug Mills/The New York Times Harris Dominates as Trump Gets Defensive: 6 Takeaways From the Debate Laying out bait that Donald Trump eagerly snatched, the vice president owned much of the night, keeping him on the back foot and avoiding sustained attention on her own vulnerabilities. By Shane Goldmacher and Katie Rogers Jason Andrew for The New York Times Republicans Don't Want to Talk About Jan. 6. Trump Can't Help Himself. Donald J. Trump has made his revisionist account of the Capitol attack the foundation of this campaign, even when there is little political advantage. By Charles Homans and Alan Feuer Federico Rios for The New York Times Who Is Laura Loomer, the Far-Right Activist Who Traveled With Trump? After fellow Republicans criticized her appearance on the trail, noting her history of offensive remarks, former President Donald J. Trump praised her but later said he disagreed with some of her statements. By Ken Bensinger Rod Lamkey Jr. for The New York Times Meeting With Biden, British Leader Hints at Ukraine Weapon Decision Soon As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations. By Michael D. Shear and David E. Sanger Cassidy Araiza for The New York Times How Taylor Swift Surprised Harris, and Entered a New Political Era The pop star capped a big night for Kamala Harris with an unexpectedly timed endorsement that could draw in more young voters. Ms. Swift's political message, too, was newly direct and personal. By Katie Rogers, Matt Stevens and Emily Cochrane Keep Up With the 2024 Election The presidential election is 53 days away. Here's our guide to the run-up to Election Day. Election 2024 Polls: Harris vs. Trump → The New York Times 2024 Presidential Election Calendar → The New York Times Tracking the Swing States for Harris and Trump → The New York Times Comparing the Career Timelines of Trump, Vance, Harris and Walz → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018