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‘Weak and pathetic': Trump seethes as Mark Cuban campaigns for Harris
Mark Cuban has become a regular surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris in the race against Donald Trump.
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Trump vows to deport millions. Builders say it would drain their crews and drive up home costs
While some contractors dismiss the plan as political rhetoric, many say they can’t afford to lose more people from an aging, immigrant-dependent workforce still short of nearly 400,000 people.
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There will be plenty of firsts no matter who wins the presidential election
Has a woman ever been president? Has a president ever served non-consecutive terms? Has a president ever been convicted of a felony? Here’s why the 2024 election will be historic for a variety of reasons, regardless of who wins.
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Elon Musk raises payment offer to $100 for voters who sign petition supporting ‘free speech & right to bear arms'
Billionaire Elon Musk has upped his financial offer for registered swing state voters to sign a conservative-leaning petition. On Thursday, Musk wrote on X that his pro-Trump super PAC would give $100 to signees and those who refer them.
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Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why
Hillary Clinton’s loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president. Now, eight years later, a second woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, tops the presidential ticket.
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The Brief with Mary Ann Ahern: Key takeaways
Women’s issues have taken front and center during what has become a busy week in the race to the White House. NBC Chicago’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern has the key takeaways this week.
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Judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ad: ‘It's the First Amendment, stupid'
In a sharply worded ruling, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker issued a temporary restraining order calling threats by the Florida Department of Health “unconstitutional coercion.”
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How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data
A network of reporters and voting experts gathers results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of them for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.
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Harris mocks Trump for calling himself the ‘father of IVF': ‘What does that even mean?'
The vice president’s comments came at a rally Thursday night in Wisconsin, where she leaned into criticizing her Republican opponent for his policies on reproductive rights.
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What Nebraska's ‘blue dot' means for the 2024 election
The blue dot represents a unique opportunity when it comes to Electoral College votes for the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates alike.
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Harris spars with Fox News host and says she wouldn't be a ‘continuation' of Biden
In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Vice President Kamala Harris used some of her strongest language yet to emphasize that her presidency would be distinct from President Biden’s if elected.
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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.