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Tamara Keith

Senior Political Correspondent

Vance, Trump issue plea for Americans to vote Republican on last night of convention

Vance, Trump issue plea for Americans to vote Republican on last night of convention

Tamara Keith, Maham Javaid | Sep 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
President Trump again touted his "Trump dividend" in his closing speech at the Republican convention. Vice President Vance used his remarks to urge voters to back Republicans, even if they disagree.
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP conventionFetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
Maham Javaid, Tamara Keith | Sep 10, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC
Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans winTrump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans win
Tamara Keith, Maham Javaid | Sep 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidatesData centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Tamara Keith | Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressivesPrimaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Tamara Keith | Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.
Tamara Keith | Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.
Tamara Keith | Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee.
Tamara Keith | Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
Tamara Keith | Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers
Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers
President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.
Tamara Keith | Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC