US election: The other races that could shape America

Biden-Harris made America safer — Donald Trump could undo their progress instantly

If Donald Trump gets re-elected, major progress on gun regulation could end with the stroke of a pen.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump says US troops should be used to go after 'radical left.' Can he do that?

Former President Donald Trump says troops should be used to go after "radical left lunatics" to handle any Election Day chaos. Can he do that legally?

US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid

Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Four economic truths that explain the US’s bizarre election

A trip to America’s number 3 shopping mall offers answers to what’s really going on

Business - Financial Times - October 17

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

The Week: The Budget, a trip to China, and the US election

And Your Guide to the US Election

The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing

Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American Senate

World - Financial Times - October 21

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.

TikTok election: Trump and Harris vie for younger voters

Both campaigns are using the short-video platform to try to reach Gen Z

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The US swing states targeted with extreme ads

Pivotal battlegrounds are being swamped by messaging from Harris and Trump campaigns

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Elections test US power in Putin's backyard

Elections in Moldova and Georgia are testing the ability of the United States and European allies to stand up to Russian interference in small countries where democratic aspirations are clashing ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

US raises alarm over Georgia’s elections

The U.S. and European allies are raising alarm over Georgia’s elections, where the Russian-friendly ruling party Georgian Dream (GD) claimed victory over opposition parties that have refused to ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here

From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

How US election deniers have eroded trust in elections everywhere

Election integrity efforts have been undermined by political actors in the U.S. and abroad, leading to a lack of trust in the process and a potential post-election period of volatility.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

JD Vance Adviser Posted on Reddit for Years About Use of Cocaine, ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Other Drugs

Aaron Kofsky, JD Vance’s financial policy adviser, called Vance “a Trump boot licker” and instructed users on how to transport drugs through TSA in the posts. “Coke then opiates is always my ...

Tech - Wired - October 16

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year

Health - ABC News - October 17

CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 years

Health - ABC News - October 17

Here's where inflation stands in the cities that could decide the election

Inflation has returned to normal but varies widely in major swing-state cities.

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election

Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.

Steve Kornacki explains how one district in Nebraska could decide the election

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and WOTW NBC Omaha Anchor Brian Mastre join Meet the Press NOW to explain how pivotal Nebraska's second congressional district could be in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Polls show an election that could be the 'closest since Bush v. Gore'

There are few predictions about the November election, let alone the kind of consensus views that defined the final days of the last four presidential campaigns.

Russia Could Stoke Unrest After U.S. Election, Officials Say

Foreign powers including Russia and Iran could move quickly right after the vote to undermine the democratic process, intelligence agencies warn.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

A messy election could end market’s era of ‘American exceptionalism’

“We can envision a post-election scenario where uncertainty rises and trust in U.S. institutions declines,” Macquarie strategist Thierry Wizman said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

How Trump, Harris are doing in battleground states that could decide election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are participating in town halls in battleground states Wednesday where a close race remains for both candidates. CBS News' Nikole ...

Could new, environmental voters decide the 2024 presidential election?

Voters who care about climate change and its effects on the environment who may have never voted before could have a powerful impact in the 2024 presidential election. Nathaniel Stinnett, the ...

How Hispanic voters could impact the 2024 presidential election

Republican strategist and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the shift and impact of Hispanic voters in the U.S. While Democrats still take a majority of ...

How climate-minded voters could impact the 2024 election

Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.

Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe

The South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Georgia’s Election Could Be a Turning Point for the Caucasus Nation: What to Know

A parliamentary vote could decide whether the Caucasus nation will be oriented to the West or East for years to come. Here’s what to know.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Parties worry deepfake bombshells could sow chaos before Election Day

Strategists in both parties are bracing for an October or November surprise coming in the form of a deepfake video clip that they worry could have a significant impact on the final days of the ...