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What weeks of early-voting data tell us about how Democrats and Republicans are turning out in 2024
As some battleground states start early voting, Virginia has been going for weeks. The data show more interest in early voting from GOP areas this time.
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Abortion rights are on ballots again as Supreme Court fallout continues
Maryland is one of 10 states with abortion-related measures on the ballot in November, most of which would protect abortion rights.
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Elder care costs are outpacing inflation. Americans want a lifeline.
A recent Harris campaign proposal targets at-home caregivers struggling with steep out-of-pocket expenses even as consumer prices finally stabilize.
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Bill Clinton mistaken for President Joe Biden at McDonald's
Former President Bill Clinton recently stepped into a McDonald’s and was briefly mistaken for another president.
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Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest
A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.
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Will celebrity endorsements affect the 2024 election results?
From New York City to Hollywood, celebrities are often asked to use their influence for political campaigns. But can they affect election outcomes?
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Can the next US president lower your grocery costs?
Economists say inflation has cooled, and yet, consumers’ grocery bills are likely higher than they were pre-pandemic. So, what’s the disconnect?
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Bacon hogs the spotlight in election debates, but reasons for its sizzling inflation are complex
Bacon prices have been a particular focus in this election.
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Can the next president lower your grocery bill? Do celebrity endorsements matter? | The Brief
From rising grocery prices to the influence of celebrities in politics, this week’s episode of “The Brief” dives deep into the issues shaping the 2024 presidential race.
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Cards Against Humanity offers payouts to new swing-state voters, responding to Musk's PAC
The progressive card game company is paying new voters who come up with plans and disparage Donald Trump online.
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Homeland Security: Hurricane-struck regions will secure safe polling locations ahead of election
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed Thursday that federal officials are working to secure alternative polling locations for regions hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Miilton.
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Fact check: Posts misrepresent federal response, funding for Hurricane Helene victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $210 million in immediate assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which the Department of Homeland Security secretary has described as the start of “a multibillion-dollar, multiyear recovery.”
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states
As thousands of counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome.
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What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?
The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents. It is different from the popular vote, and it has an outsize impact on how candidates run and win campaigns.
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Trump and Putin have talked as many as 7 times since 2021, new book claims
Former President Donald Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin as many as seven times since leaving the White House, including as recently as this year, according to new reporting by journalist Bob Woodward.
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Harris undergoes a '60 Minutes' grilling as Trump sits it out
Vice President Kamala Harris for weeks was criticized for avoiding tough questions that came with long-form traditional media interviews.
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Elon Musk's mother, Maye, appears to encourage voter fraud in X post
The post came the weekend her son appeared at a rally for Donald Trump’s campaign.
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Harris calls Trump ‘irresponsible' for spreading disinformation about hurricane aid
Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump over false claims he has made talking about disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Helene.
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Fact check: Unfounded claims target Springfield officials, Haitian immigrants
Former President Donald Trump has spread misinformation about immigrants and asylum seekers crossing the U.S. border over the past several years.
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Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost
Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he’s elected to the White House again. But he hasn’t detailed how he would fund those ideas and avoid creating a huge budget shortfall, beyond arguing he will usher in an economic boom.