Nov 16 Watch 6:53 Election workers face violent threats and harassment amid dangerous political rhetoric By William Brangham, Ian Couzens Election officials across the country have been under attack since 2020, falsely accused of conspiring to steal or rig the last presidential election. These attacks stepped up to a dangerous degree recently, with officials in five states receiving letters containing… Continue watching
Nov 15 Nikki Haley walks back her demand that social media ban anonymous posters after backlash By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Nikki Haley says anonymity online poses a "national security threat." The GOP presidential contender Tuesday called for user verification and said social media networks should reveal their algorithms. Continue reading
Nov 14 Michigan judge says Trump will remain on primary ballot, rejecting challenge under insurrection clause By Corey Williams, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Court of Claims Judge James Redford rejected arguments that Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol meant the court had to declare him ineligible for the presidency. Continue reading
Nov 13 Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor in 2025 instead of seeking reelection to the House By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Spanberger said Monday she'll focus on trying to lower prescription drug prices, grow the middle class and ease inflation. The three-term congresswoman also emphasizes the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 4:45 Republican presidential hopefuls make their case to voters but remain far behind Trump By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens Five Republican presidential candidates cut down the interruptions and raised the substance level, especially on foreign policy, during a two-hour debate held Wednesday night in Miami. This without the party's frontrunner, Donald Trump, who remains far ahead of the field… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 3:30 Manchin won't seek reelection, creating a new challenge for Democrats' Senate majority By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year, raising the stakes in the Democrat’s battle to maintain power in the upper chamber. A longtime moderate, Manchin staved off GOP challenges to… Continue watching
Nov 09 Election offices in Georgia and Washington sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Authorities are investigating after letters filled with fentanyl or other substances appear to have been sent to local election offices in at least two states, the latest instance of threats faced by election workers around the country. Continue reading
Nov 09 Michigan judge to hear arguments as activists try to keep Trump off the ballot By Associated Press A judge in Michigan is expected to hear arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president. Continue reading
Nov 08 Fact-checking GOP debate claims on Ohio's new abortion amendment By Associated Press The language Ohioans voted for in Tuesday’s election doesn’t change Ohio’s existing parental notification and consent law, which requires minors to have parental permission — or a judicial exception in extreme cases — to get an abortion. Continue reading
Nov 08 GOP candidates in debate bash their own party for 2023 election results By Associated Press “I’m sick of Republicans losing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. Continue reading