After Jan. 6, Congress set out to shore up the the peaceful transfer of presidential power and prevent a repeat of the unprecedented period when Donald Trump refused to concede defeat to Joe Biden.
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Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults ‘was a lovefest’
Kamala Harris’ campaign and many who watched have criticized the racist comments targeting Latinos, Black people, Jews and Palestinians, along with sexist insults directed at Harris and others.
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Steve Bannon spends first day out of prison stumping for Trump
The former aide says 4 months in prison left him feeling ’empowered.’
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Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday’s debate.
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Voting by mail? Postal Service says mail your ballot by Tuesday
The recommendation comes as election officials around the country have raised concerns about the Postal Service’s ability to handle a large amount of election mail this year.
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Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington, damage 3 in Oregon
Police say the 2 fires Monday appear to be connected to each other and that they have identified a ‘suspect vehicle’ tied to the situation.
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Fayette to hold final hearing before vote on Starling Hall’s future
A public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fayette Central School gymnasium serves as a final chance to sway voters for those campaigning for and against a Nov. 5 referendum on the sale of the historic building.
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Philly DA sues to stop Elon Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway in Pennsylvania
The suit is the first legal action challenging the controversial sweepstakes launched earlier this month by the X and Tesla executive’s America PAC.
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Chinese hackers said to have collected audio of American calls
The hackers are said to be part of a Chinese government-affiliated group that American researchers have dubbed Salt Typhoon.
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Trump’s Madison Square Garden event turns into a rally with crude and racist insults
Several of Trump’s allies have used crude and extreme rhetoric toward Harris and other Trump critics before the former president was to take the stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden.