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September 14, 2024

Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

Several people scaling the walls of the U.S. Capitol.

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

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

Vice President Kamala Harris, gesturing with both arms, speaks to voters at a cafe and bookstore.

Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Harris Visits Red Areas of Pennsylvania, Hoping to Cut Into Trump’s Edge

The vice president, who appeared in Johnstown and Wilkes-Barre, pledged to remove “unnecessary degree requirements” for some federal jobs, aiming to compete in conservative-leaning areas.

By Nicholas Nehamas and Reid J. Epstein

A woman in a cap with a backpack on speaks to someone with a video camera in a tripod in front of some low buildings.

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

A photo of Taylor Swift smiling onstage and holding a microphone.

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