As Trump and Harris spar, ABC's moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country

Half the country will vote for Trump. What is his appeal?

Donald Trump's appeal is based on uniting three strands of conservatism, aversion to government, aversion to change, and aversion to difference, and he has been able to do this by his authenticity.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country Republicans have won control of the Senate and ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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 ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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".

'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation

During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Kamala Harris full interview: ‘Absolutely’ the country is ready for a woman to be president

Vice President Kamala Harris talks about sexism, President Biden’s age, and her plans on immigration, abortion and transgender health care, during an interview with NBC News' Hallie Jackson.

Republicans can save our country — and the party — by voting for Harris

To reclaim the party, former President Donald Trump must lose.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Democrats travel deep into Trump country in fight for prize state

No Democrat has won North Carolina since 2008, but polls show they have a chance - if they can beat Republicans on their home turf.

Trump says Jack Smith should be 'thrown out of the country'

Former President Trump said during a Thursday interview that “deranged” special counsel Jack Smith should be “thrown out of the country.” “We should throw Jack Smith out with them, the mentally ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump Betrayed America.Republicans Must Put Country Above Party.

The time has come for my fellow Republicans to put country above party.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate

Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.

‘Trump’s America’: His Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country

In the end, Donald J. Trump is not the historical aberration some thought he was, but instead a transformational force reshaping the modern United States in his own image.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The view from countries where Trump's win really matters

An opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.

Biden on Trump win: 'We accept the choice the country made'

President Biden delivered an address on President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and assured Americans there would be a peaceful transition of power. Biden took time to thank his staff and ...

Trump on his big win: Democrats 'not in line' with country's thinking

President-elect Trump on Thursday linked his Election Day win to the idea that Democrats are “not in line” with the country’s thinking. "I started to see realignment could happen because the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

France grapples with its budget mess

The political class needs to relearn the value of fiscal discipline

World - Financial Times - October 24

Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns

Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Trump, RFK Jr. stir debate over fluoride in public water: What to know

Former President Trump and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have raised fluoride in water as a public health measure to be addressed if Trump retakes the White House. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Vermont's GOP governor votes for Harris: 'I had to put country over party'

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday that he voted for Vice President Harris, arguing he had to “put country over party.” Scott cast his ballot for the Democratic nominee on Tuesday ...