FirstFT: Obama warns of ‘tight race’ in speech backing Harris

FirstFT: Harris and Trump make final pitches to undecided voters

Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street’s ‘neocloud’ AI bet and Hamas after Yahya Sinwar

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Harris and Trump, locked in tight race, seek edge among undecided voters

Presidential candidates spend Sunday trying to shore up support among must-have voting blocs. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent Sunday trying to shore up political support among what they ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Harris holds 2-point edge in tight North Carolina race: Poll

Vice President Harris holds a 2-point lead over former President Trump among likely voters in North Carolina, according to a poll released Wednesday. The Quinnipiac University poll found the vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP

Democratic candidates in the most competitive House races overwhelmingly outraised their Republican opponents between July and September, buoyed by a surge in enthusiasm when Vice President Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Kemp discusses relationship with Trump as tight Georgia race against Harris remains

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is weighing in on his relationship with Donald Trump as efforts from the former president's campaign and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign to swing Georgia ramp up. CBS ...

Trump and Harris make final appeals in Georgia as polls show tight race

As the presidential race tightens, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris campaign in Georgia, where our battleground tracker indicates a narrow lead for Trump. CBS News' ...

Trump, Harris locked in tight races in Pa., Ga., Wis. and Mich.

Trump plans to spend the evening at Mar-a-Lago monitoring election returns, while Harris will be returning to her alma mater, Howard University.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

This tight race is, in part, about sexist backlash. But feminists can lash back, too | Moira Donegan

Trump is right that resentment will be a winning message for some male voters. But women should not be underestimated. There’s one story of the 2024 presidential contest that says that this ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race

North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.

Opinion polls have Harris and Trump locked in a tight race. ‘Gambling polls’ say otherwise

Election betting platforms have put Trump’s chance of winning higher, and with trust in media depleting, more people are turning to them. US elections 2024 – live updates Most gamblers might ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Harris, Trump issue appeal to Americans abroad in bid for more votes in tight race

Nearly 5 million Americans living abroad are eligible to vote from overseas, representing a small but unique group that could influence the results in key swing states. While participation among ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Trump, Harris make play for North Carolina, polls show tight race in the Tar Heel State

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making last-minute stops in North Carolina. Though the state has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 2008, the ...

The bitcoin trader’s Election Day playbook – what to watch as Trump and Harris locked in tight race

The result on Tuesday of what appears to be an exceptionally tight presidential election could play a significant role on bitcoin’s short-term price action.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump declares victory, claims 'powerful mandate'

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are awaiting the results of the presidential election, with the race remaining deadlocked and many pundits considering it a jump ball.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

FirstFT: Hizbollah warns of ‘new and escalating’ phase of war

Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy says in FT interview that Nato invitation is needed to stop war, and Netflix shares rise after upbeat results

World - Financial Times - October 18

Obama appears with Harris, Trump calls Nov. 5 'Liberation Day' in race's final days

Harris appeared with former President Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Beyoncé, whose anthem 'Freedom' is frequently played at her campaign events, will perform at a rally for Harris on Friday in Houston.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Liz Cheney back on campaign trail with Kamala Harris, Obama joining Walz in Wisconsin

With two weeks to go until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are getting help on the campaign trail from Liz Cheney and Barack Obama. Cheney and Harris hit Pennsylvania, Michigan and ...

Obama bats for Harris at Philadelphia rally: ‘She will have your back, every single day’

The ex-president, who spoke after Bruce Springsteen, ripped into Trump with a mix of criticism and humor. Barack Obama made an impassioned pitch for Kamala Harris at a Philadelphia rally with Bruce ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

These tight races could decide control of Congress

Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful ...

House Democrat locked in tight race in Colorado

Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) is locked in a tight race with Republican Gabe Evans in a competitive Colorado House district, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/KDVR/KWGN/The Hill ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Cortez Masto: Races 'always tight in Nevada'

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) said Sunday that races are "always tight in Nevada” in an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation.” “You mentioned your victory in 2022, that was just by ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Harris campaigning with Obama in Georgia

Vice President Kamala Harris was set to share the stage with former President Barack Obama at a campaign rally near Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday. Also set to attend was Bruce Springsteen, actor ...

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

World - Financial Times - October 30

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Breaking down Harris' concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech Wednesday following former President Donald Trump's projected win. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, ...

In a Tight Presidential Race, Third-Party Candidates Present a Wild Card

In every battleground state this year, there is at least one third-party or independent candidate on the ballot. The Democrats have been more openly concerned than Republicans.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Connecticut House Democrat locked in tight race for reelection: Poll

An incumbent House Democrat from Connecticut is locked in a tight race for reelection against her Republican challenger, a new poll shows. The survey, released Tuesday from Emerson College ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Trump highlights Cruz endorsement amid tight Texas Senate race

Former President Trump highlighted his endorsement of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in Truth Social posts early Tuesday morning, ahead of the senator's lone debate with challenger Rep. Colin Allred ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

In a Tight Presidential Race, Omaha Is Basking in Its Political Relevance

Reliably conservative Nebraska is one of just two states that splits its Electoral College votes. That’s why its one small “blue dot” could make a difference to Vice President Kamala Harris’s ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

California Republican who impeached Trump locked in tight race for reelection

A California House Republican who voted to impeach former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is locked in a tight race for another term, according to a new poll. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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

Texas GOP amplifies voter fraud claims amid tight Senate race

Texas Republicans are making a preemptive push to paint the 2024 election as illegitimate and rife with fraud, a move that comes as Sen. Ted Cruz (R) fights for his political life. That rhetorical ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Bond-market Trump trades suddenly at risk amid tight election race

Bond-market participants scaled back on so-called Trump trades Monday, ahead of a too-close-to-call presidential election.