ABC's Fact Checks Draw Attention in Harris Trump Debate

Election fact check: How voting machines work and why they're hard to hack

While election officials use technology for voter registration, tallying and in some cases vote-casting, the system is largely centered around paper ballots.

Donald Trump Is Done With Checks and Balances

You aren’t just choosing a candidate. You’re choosing a theory of power.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Psaki: Democrats paid too much attention to anti-Trump GOP

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she believes the Democratic Party gave too much attention to anti-Trump rhetoric versus trying to reclaim voters who stepped away from the ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Trump tells ABC he expects a winner to be declared election night

Trump claims he has "a substantial lead," but acknowledges he could lose.

12:30 Report — Harris’s solo debate

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Have you seen this incredible photo of the Milky Way reflecting at Pensacola Beach, Fla.? HOW COOL IS THAT? Here’s what’s in today’s edition: Harris told CNN ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Putin name-checks Trump at BRICS summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin name-checked former President Trump at this week’s BRICS summit and seemingly welcomed the Republican nominee’s desire to end the Russian-Ukraine war. “What Mr. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Cheney: 'Guardrails of democracy' must keep Trump in check

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Wednesday that citizens, courts, media and elected officials would now serve as the “guardrails of democracy” after former President Trump resoundingly won a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump's ribald remarks on Arnold Palmer draw scrutiny

CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday to explain former President Trump’s ribald rally remarks about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia. At a Saturday campaign event in Palmer’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Trump defends Detroit criticism at Michigan rally, saying he was saying ‘the facts’

Former President Trump defended his earlier criticism of Detroit at another event in Michigan on Friday, saying he was not “disparaging” the city but only stating the facts. Following a three-hour ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts

Donald Trump used a lengthy interview with podcaster Joe Rogan to dig in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election

Trump falsely claims noncitizen voter fraud is widespread. Here are 5 facts.

Voter fraud by noncitizens is very rare and does not occur in numbers that could swing a federal election, studies show.

Politics - CBS News - October 30

Democrats confront fact that Trump’s dark vision prevailed as result sinks in

Trump world was jubilant after his election win, while confusion and foreboding reigned on the other side of America. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Harris Came for a Fox News Interview, but Got a Debate With Bret Baier

The vice president’s sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Harris Fox News interview draws sharp reactions on both sides

“If she wins, it will be because of that answer … which is ‘I’m not Joe Biden,’” columnist Chris Cillizza noted.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Harris focuses on winning over Trump-skeptical Republicans

]Kamala Harris is zeroing in on a key group of voters: Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who can’t get themselves to support Donald Trump.

WATCH: Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House, ABC News projects

ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Voters prefer Trump for his leadership, ability to enact change: ABC exit poll

President-elect Trump significantly outpaced Vice President Harris among voters who cited a candidate's "ability to lead" and "bring change" as the most important qualities for their vote, ABC News ...

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Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s aides have floated the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago

Trump praises Lake’s debate performance in Arizona Senate race

Former President Trump praised Republican Kari Lake for her debate performance against Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in the Arizona Senate race while campaigning in the Grand Canyon State on Sunday. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Central Park 5 sue Trump for defamation over debate comments

The exonerated Central Park Five sued former President Trump for defamation Monday over his comments at the recent presidential debate about the group's wrongful convictions for rape and assault. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Exonerated 'Central Park Five' sue Trump for defamation after debate comments

The five men who make up the Central Park Five and now call themselves the Exonerated Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump over his remarks during the presidential debate last ...

'Central Park 5' members sue Donald Trump over debate comments

Members of the "Central Park Five" filed a defamation suit against Trump on Monday, accusing him of spreading "false, misleading and defamatory" statements.

Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims

The now-exonerated men allege Trump spoke falsely of their case with "reckless disregard".

Trump's threat to deploy military against 'radical left' draws backlash

Former President Trump’s suggestion that U.S. troops could be used to go after “radical-left lunatics” following the presidential election has alarmed those in the military community and bolstered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Trump Draws, and Repels, Nevada Latinos With His Anti-Immigrant Message

For some, Donald J. Trump’s incessant attacks on immigrants are too much. Still, many appear prepared to look past his escalations and back a candidate they believe will help their livelihoods.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Trump rally at MSG features offensive, crude commentary

Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.

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