Coverage of Election 2024

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in campaign’s final weeks

by AAMER MADHANI, ZEKE MILLER and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

How events shake out — and how the candidates respond — could be decisive as they claw for votes in battleground states.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Walz, Vance focus attacks on top of ticket – not each other: VP debate takeaways

by BILL BARROW, ZEKE MILLER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

It was the first encounter between Minnesota’s Democratic governor and Ohio’s Republican senator.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Russia-paid influencers, trolls step up efforts to influence U.S. election

by Joseph Menn The Washington Post October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Federal actions to stymie foreign influence campaigns haven’t cowed Moscow, researchers say.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in vice presidential debate

by MICHELLE L. PRICE, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border

by REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The new rules, which toughen restrictions announced in June, bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.

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Polls suggest big increase in Republicans planning to vote for abortion rights

by Aaron Blake The Washington Post September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

In some states, that Republican number could even approach a majority.

Election 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics

Accused gunman pleads not guilty to attempting to kill Trump at golf course

by Jay Weaver The Charlotte Observer (TNS) September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is accused of traveling to carry out an attempted execution of the former president at Trump International Golf Club on Sept. 15.