Businesses offer discounts to turn out voters on Election Day

Companies are capitalizing on a tight election by offering treats and promotions to voters and enthusiasts alike. Although businesses cannot reward citizens for voting, they can provide discounts ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Candidates turn focus to Black male voters with Election Day around the corner

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump vie for Black male support, BET's "Black Men's Summit," hosted by D.L. Hughley, features key voices discussing the issues Black men face. ...

Is it wrong for Elon Musk to offer voters $1m a day to get Trump elected? That’s a tough one | Marina Hyde

The great and good of US media and politics can’t decide if the lavish giveaway is unethical or illegal. I’m no expert, but it seems off to me. For a guy who has spent his entire life making “I am ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Record number of voters turn out for early voting in battlegrounds

Early voters are heading out in droves to cast their ballots in Georgia, one of the many key swing states that will help decide the election. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Florida Dems launch ad campaign to turn out Haitian voters for Harris

The Florida Democratic Party is launching a six-figure ad campaign in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election, looking to turn out Haitian voters in the state for Vice President Harris. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

State of 2024 race 13 days out from Election Day

While casting his ballot in his home state Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz argued that former President Donald Trump will be all about retribution if he makes it back into the White House. Kadia ...

Harris stumps in Philadelphia 9 days out from Election Day

Vice President Harris rallied voters in Philadelphia on Sunday as the race between her and former President Trump grows tighter nine days out from Election Day. Harris largely stuck to her stump ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Elon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition

Elon Musk said he will give away $1 million daily until Election Day to registered voters in swing states who sign his America PAC petition.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Ben Jennings on Elon Musk’s offer to give $1m to one US voter a day – cartoon

World - The Guardian - October 24

Cybersecurity chief debunks voter fraud concerns ahead of Election Day

As Election Day approaches, a CBS News poll reveals doubts about election integrity, especially among Trump supporters. Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security ...

Politics - CBS News - October 22

What to know about the Supreme Court's voter decision before Election Day

The Supreme Court decided to let Virginia remove around 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter registration rolls less than a week before Election Day. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer ...

Civil rights groups warn of potential voter suppression ahead of Election Day

Civil rights leaders warn that Virginia could be a canary in a coal mine, foreshadowing broader efforts to undermine voting rights across the country.

Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote

In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.

Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

Battleground states inundated with voting lawsuits weeks out from Election Day

Republicans have led the charge on pre-election litigation, targeting rules around mail voting, ballot drop boxes and voter roll purges, despite a lack of evidence of fraud.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Trump threatens to drown out his closing message in the final days of the election

Kamala Harris' final events have been far more disciplined, while Donald Trump's have often been eclipsed by his off-the-cuff comments and his allies' crude remarks.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

What Harris and Trump are doing 1 week out from Election Day

With one week until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will lay out her campaign's closing argument during a speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, former President Donald ...

Sunday shows preview: Top Harris, Trump allies make final pitch 9 days out from Election Day

Allies of Vice President Harris and former President Trump are setting out to make their final pitches as the election enters the homestretch. With just nine days until Election Day on Sunday, ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

With Election Day 2 Weeks Away, 15 Million Voters Have Already Cast a Ballot

Since the pandemic, early voting has become a broadly accepted part of American elections. But it is difficult to glean partisan advantage.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

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.

Eye Opener: Trump, Harris focus on Latino voters in the final days before the election

In the final days before Election Day, Jennifer Lopez is the latest star to stump for Kamala Harris as both presidential candidates reach out to Latino voters. Also, a Danish company is making big ...

Trump's crypto coin goes on sale with Election Day just three weeks out

Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial is set to launch its token on Tuesday, but prospective investors have been told little about the project.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Steve Bannon released from prison one week out from Election Day

Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday after serving a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Bannon’s exit ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out

Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business

The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Network Business

The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Could election change protection US offers Europe?

US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?

How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory

One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Tech - The New York Times - October 23

Musk under fire over $1mn prize offer for voters who sign petition

Pennsylvania governor says officials should consider whether billionaire’s raffle breaches electoral law

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Musk offers voters $1M to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution

He wants voters to sign his PAC’s petition backing the Constitution.

Harris' closing argument: 'Turn the page and start writing the next chapter'

Vice President Kamala Harris is making her final case for her bid for the presidency on Washington, D.C.'s Ellipse on Tuesday.

Target joins other big box stores rolling out discount Thanksgiving meals

Target has joined other big-box retailers in rolling out Thanksgiving meals that it says will cost less than previous years' offerings.

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Billionaires have business interests hinging on election outcome

Billionaires who have funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 2024 election or who have made key decisions affecting the race have a lot riding on the outcome. Two of the biggest names to get ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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