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2012 Elections

Americans Elect – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

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Biden Wanted to Fix Immigration, but Leaves Behind a System That Is Still Broken

President Biden’s legacy will largely be limited to his success in lowering border crossings. But his approach has drawn criticism, and some of his actions have moved the problem deeper into the country. [...]

A Vivid Trump-Harris Contrast in the Campaign’s Grueling Final Days

As Kamala Harris visited a church in Detroit on the last Sunday of the campaign, Donald J. Trump told supporters that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House after the 2020 election. [...]

Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find

Donald J. Trump has improved his standing in Pennsylvania even as late-deciding voters appear to be breaking for Kamala Harris. [...]

Trump’s Wild Claims, Conspiracies and Falsehoods Redefine Presidential Bounds

Throughout his life, Donald J. Trump has bent the truth to serve his needs, never more so than on the campaign trail to win back the White House. [...]

In Pennsylvania, Republicans Stress Optimism While Democrats Just Stress

The biggest battleground of the presidential campaign remains tied on the eve of Election Day, with both the Trump and Harris campaigns saying they have the advantage. [...]

Some Late Shifts, but Polls Remain Closest They’ve Ever Been

The polls tend to err as a group in one direction or the other, so a fairly decisive win by either candidate is still possible. [...]

Harris’s and Trump’s Closing Messages, as Seen Through Their Ads

Kamala Harris and her allies have concentrated their spending on addressing the economy. For Donald Trump, one theme dominates: fear. [...]

Before Election, Washington, D.C., Residents Try to Calm Their Nerves

Few have a more direct stake in the outcome of the election than residents of the capital, where countless people work in government or politics. [...]

Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day

Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos. [...]

What Are the Sun Belt, Rust Belt and Barbecue Belt? Trying to Define America’s Regions.

The United States it may be, but America is a patchwork of regions whose boundaries can be confusing — and up for debate. Especially around Election Day. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Ten reasons why either Trump or Harris might win

Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why. [...]

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday. [...]

Quincy Jones, giant of US music, has died aged 91

Jones was best known as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums - Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. [...]

Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, and the prime minister had to be evacuated as the crowd grew hostile. [...]

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station. [...]

Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp

The children were attending a church service when the lightning struck, police say. [...]

Pro-EU leader claims Moldova victory despite alleged Russian meddling

Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party. [...]

Gaza polio vaccinations to resume after WHO reports strike on clinic

The UN agency says six people were hurt without saying who was responsible - Israel denied carrying it out. [...]

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council. [...]

Bolivia military post seized and soldiers kidnapped

The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales. [...]

We Need to Stop Playing Trump’s Game

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It is long past time to stop playing Trump’s game of racism, hate, misogyny, and abject greed. If Trump is elected, he will end democracy as we know it. Harris will preserve it and work to make it better and far more inclusive so we can have it, as Lincoln said, a more perfect union. It will only happen if you vote.