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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.
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Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
Voters are essentially being asked to decide whether it’s best for the United States to continue pursuing worker protections in trade talks, as Katherine Tai has done on behalf of the Biden-Harris administration, or jack up taxes on almost everything it imports as Donald Trump has pledged to do?
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New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump
No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans.
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Ron DeSantis is refusing to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.
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Muslim faith leaders endorse Kamala Harris
A group of imams endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, a critical boost as she tries to win back disaffected Muslim voters amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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Harris blasts Arkansas governor's comments about her lack of biological children
Vice President Kamala Harris hit back at Arkansas GOP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ comments that Harris “doesn’t have anything keeping her humble” because she doesn’t have children.
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Harris attacks Trump abortion record in sex-positive podcast ‘Call Her Daddy' interview
Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance on “Call Her Daddy” is part of a larger media storm in an attempt to elbow Donald Trump out of the news cycle.
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Where Trump and Harris stand on immigration and border security
Immigration is one of the key issues of the November election, with many voters concerned over the number of migrants who have entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.
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Republicans expect to confirm even more Supreme Court justices if Trump wins
GOP senators anticipate that in a second term, Trump would have at least one Supreme Court vacancy to fill. Democrats hope that prospect motivates their voters this fall.
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Early voting begins in Chicago. Here's what voters should know
Chicago residents can now head to cast their ballots in the upcoming presidential election. What voters should know before they cast their ballot.
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Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
Easterly’s trust in the election process comes as intelligence officials have warned of escalating efforts by foreign adversaries to influence voters, deepen partisan divides and undermine faith in U.S. elections.
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2024 election will be defined by these swing states
The swing states that determine the outcome of a presidential election always changing, like any trend. NBC’s Tommy McFly breaks down which states are “in” as crucial players in 2024.