As Election Looms, Justice Dept. Tries to Steer Clear of Politics

A department memo seeks to formalize a pre-election “quiet period” in which senior officials should avoid unnecessary high-profile moves.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election

The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms

Nerves are particularly stretched in Maricopa county, which will likely decide which way the state swings in the polls. Pearl Hubbard picked up some yard signs for Kamala Harris at the ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli

An E. coli outbreak is believed to be linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Food safety experts explain why some types of produce have a higher risk of contamination.

Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009.

Justice Dept. Reports Broad Civil Rights Abuses at Georgia Jail System

In a blunt report released on Thursday, the department said officials in Fulton County have had “deliberate indifference to the risks of harms.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept.

The president-elect intends to nominate three members of his criminal defense team to senior roles, raising further concerns about politicization of the department.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions

President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.

Justice Dept. to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases until Trump is inaugurated

The Justice Department plans to focus on Jan. 6 felony arrests before President-elect Donald Trump is back in the White House.

Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Mexico Supreme Court Justice Seeks to Ease Political Tensions, but Obstacles Persist

A lone voice on Mexico’s Supreme Court has proposed a way to ease the political tensions that have arisen over a judicial overhaul. But big obstacles could prevent any deal.

World - The New York Times - November 2

As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator

John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis

An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms Economists were bracing for a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election

Donald Trump says he’ll spare TikTok. Kamala Harris will likely support the ban. But inside the company, few are talking about the US election.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s economy as election looms

World - Yahoo News - 10 hours ago

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, when a bad guy tried to blow up a political system | Marina Hyde

A dastardly plot is afoot to burn it all down by any means necessary. Sound familiar?. US election 2024 – live updates US election results 2024 – live tracker Well … we finally got to 5 ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Election Officials Face Torrent of Threats as Nov. 5 Looms

Law enforcement’s task for Election Day this year goes far beyond providing physical security, to the essential mission of safeguarding democracy.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Uncomfortable Nikki Haley backers weigh their options with Election Day looming

Kamala Harris’ deployment of prominent Republican Trump critics hasn’t convinced a new focus group of voters who backed Nikki Haley in the GOP presidential primary.

Village in India where Harris is ‘daughter of the land’ on edge as US election looms

Billboards with Harris’s face wishing her good luck erected across sleepy village and daily prayers held at local temple. Kamala Harris may never have visited Thulasendrapuram, a sleepy village ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest

Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.

8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election

All but three of the country’s Supreme Court justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Tight Race Means Election Results May Not be Clear on Nov. 5

Seven battleground states may have such close ballot results that the vote may not be decided by the time the last polls close on Tuesday.

Business - Inc. - October 31

When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.

German defence minister clears way for Scholz to lead SPD into elections

Boris Pistorius said speculation over who would be the party’s main candidate was damaging its campaign prospects

World - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election

Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentiment

Business - Financial Times - October 28

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Will this election change our pattern of political paralysis?

The Congress will convene for its "lame duck" session next week to wrap up overdue appropriations bills and prepare for the new Congress and administration.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

A swift election can end Germany’s political paralysis

The implosion of Olaf Scholz’s coalition is badly timed but inevitable

World - Financial Times - November 7

Powerful GOP steering committee comes together

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as she took a brief break from the battleground states where she's been campaigning

Entertainment - ABC News - November 3

German stocks, bond yields rise after ruling coalition collapses

Investors hope a snap election might deliver a new government that could revive Europe’s biggest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Ecuador's VP suspended for 150 days deepening rift with president as February election looms

Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad has been suspended for 150 days accused of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties

World - ABC News - November 9

Harris campaign tries to get more Black male voter support before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is doing more for support among Black male voters. Khalil Thompson, the executive director of Win With Black Men, joins CBS News with more on the efforts.

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