Oct 17 Watch 8:45 Abortion measures on Nevada and Arizona ballots could help tip the presidential race By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Abortion access is a top issue this election at both the state and federal levels. Several states will have measures to protect reproductive rights on their ballots this November. In key battlegrounds, like Arizona and Nevada, these measures could have… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 6:23 Where Harris and Trump stand on climate change policies By William Brangham, Saher Khan Over the past few weeks, a series of punishing hurricanes once again illustrated the consequences of climate change. Climate policy is one of the many issues we're covering in the run-up to Election Day. The divide between Donald Trump and… Continue watching
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump addresses Al Smith charity dinner in NYC, with remarks from Harris via recorded video By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump, in remarks that often felt more like a rally speech than a comedy bit, repeatedly criticized Harris over her decision to skip the event as she campaigned in Wisconsin. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Harris says death of Hamas leader offers chance 'to finally end the war in Gaza' By Associated Press “It is time for the day after to begin,” Vice President Kamala Harris said. Continue reading
Oct 17 Biden: Sinwar's death opens opportunity for better future for both Israelis and Palestinians By Associated Press President Joe Biden says the death of Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” comparing it to the feeling in the U.S. after the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama… Continue reading
Oct 17 New book reveals what McConnell called Trump behind his back after the 2020 election By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mitch McConnell's private comments are by far his most brutal assessment of the former president and could be seized on by Democrats before the Nov. 5 election. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Pentagon addresses B-2 stealth bomber strikes on Houthi bunkers, death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar By Associated Press United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement that the B-2 bombers targeted “five hardened underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.”… Continue reading
Oct 17 Secret Service needs 'fundamental reform,' panel examining Trump assassination attempt says By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally says that “another Butler can and will happen again” without major changes in how candidates are protected. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Harris holds campaign events in Wisconsin, keeping a focus on 'blue wall' states By Chris Megerian, Will Weissert, Associated Press Harris zipped through three events Thursday in Wisconsin, where she started with a meet-and-greet for students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before headlining two rallies. Continue reading
Oct 16 Judge invalidates Georgia's new election rules, including ones on ballot counts and certification By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional and void,” including one that requires that the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls and two… Continue reading