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Frederick Douglass knew what to do when faced with Jim Crow.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

The down-ballot races to follow this election

The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to ...

Breaking down the timing of election results

One of the top questions people want to know is when will we know who wins the election. While we don't know for sure, there are some clues. Major Garrett has more.

Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024

The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...

Breaking down the security measures for Election Day

Authorities across the country have been planning extensively for Election Day 2024. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at some of the threats officials are looking ...

Election Day: It's down to the wire for Harris, Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Election Day: It's down to the wire for Harris, Trump It’s here... After a bizarre and bitter ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Election 2024 is all about sex

The 2024 presidential election has seen Donald Trump's campaign focus on sexual issues, such as taxpayer-funded sex-change surgeries for prisoners, while Kamala Harris' campaign is emphasizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

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

The good news no one is talking about this election season

The solution to climate change is to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy; thanks to the Biden administration and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy is putting down deep roots in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

What are the best and worst movies about elections?

As the US prepares to vote for a new president, a look back at the difficulties Hollywood election films have faced. The US presidential election takes up an enormous amount of space in the news ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Here's what to know about election security

The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...

How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

What to know about abortion on the ballot this Election Day

The overturn of Roe v. Wade has made abortion rights a key issue in this election cycle with 10 states putting abortion access questions on their general election ballots this Election Day. CBS ...

Coinbase's big election bet is about to be tested

Coinbase emerged as a top corporate donor this election cycle, backing candidates the company viewed as supporting its pro-crypto agenga.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.

Do the markets even care about the US election?

A look at prices and polling

World - Financial Times - November 5

All you need to know about election night

After a super-close race, here is what we might - and might not - learn overnight.

Voters speak out about the 2024 election results

CBS News takes a look at how some voters are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

Why I was wrong about the US election

Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swing

World - Financial Times - November 14

What the exit polls say about the 2024 election

Voters rejected Vice President Kamala Harris’s and Democrats’ left-leaning platform which doubled down on progressive social issues while largely neglecting the economy.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

What Worries Me About Uruguay’s Elections This Year

An unexciting campaign mirrors young Uruguayans’ lack of enthusiasm for democracy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

2024 election updates: Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric

Donald Trump and some prominent supporters will speak at a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden.

'It makes me want to vote': Breaking down the impact of celebrity election endorsements

With the 2024 election in full swing, celebrities like John Legend have hit the campaign trail to stump with their preferred candidates. NBC News' Emma Barnett looks at the impact of celebrity ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Winning the US election could come down to this small Pennsylvania county

Erie has predicted every presidential winner since 2008

World - Financial Times - November 1

Trump lashes out as race with Harris goes down to the wire

Democratic candidate tries to stress upbeat message in contrast to Republican rival

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Where top and down-ballot races stand on the eve of the election

Polls continue to show a tight race atop the ticket, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump virtually deadlocked.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump Rallies Draw Fewer Crowds as Election Campaign Winds Down

The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

As the election winds down, worries of 'bond vigilantes' and inflation hit markets

Investors are preparing for a conflicting scenario in the event that Donald Trump prevails in the presidential race.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Trump campaign doubles down in final hours of election dash

Former President Donald Trump and vice presidential pick Sen. JD Vance spent the closing hours of the 2024 race underscoring divisive campaign rhetoric.

Mike Johnson on certifying election results: 'Everybody needs to calm down'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said "everybody needs to calm down" when asked about election certification, adding there's been too much "emotion" and "misinformation." When asked by EWTN News ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

U.S. dollar jumps as Donald Trump recaptures the White House

The U.S. currency's gains extended as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Breaking down the Trump, Harris closing messages, Election Day expectations

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent the last weeks of their campaigns reinforcing their political messages and appealing to undecided voters. Democratic strategist ...

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Breaking down key demographic groups in 2024 presidential election

CBS News' John Dickerson and Ed O'Keefe discuss some of the voter groups that played a crucial role in the 2024 presidential election.

Major Garrett breaks down the election numbers behind Trump's projected win

Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines the data behind Trump's projected win and looks at the key states and voter demographics that shaped the election outcome.

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