What to know about mail in voting as millions of voters opt for paper ballots

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

What to know about the Florida marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot

When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use.

What we know about the ballot box fires in Oregon, Washington

New details are emerging about the ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, that may have destroyed dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the ...

What Democrats don’t want voters to know about IVF

As the number of Americans turning to reproductive technologies increases exponentially, so too does the importance of the issue with potential voters this election cycle.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

What to know about foreign threats to the 2024 election amid voter concerns

A recent CBS News poll found that more than 80% of voters think foreign governments are trying to influence the 2024 election. Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure ...

Politics - CBS News - October 22

Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag

Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.

Postal Service anticipating 'uptick in ballots,' recommends voting by mail Tuesday

The United States Postal Service said it is anticipating an “uptick in ballots” and recommends that if people are going to vote by mail, they do it by Tuesday. “We continue to recommend that is a ...

Politics - The Hill - 22 hours ago

Everything we know about the WNBA players opting out of the CBA

On the heels of a landmark season, WNBA players are expected to focus on salaries and long-term benefits such as pensions in their negotiations.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

The Memo: What we know, and what we don’t, about early voting numbers

There may be two weeks left before Election Day, but the 2024 election is well underway. Around 18 million Americans had cast their ballots, either by mail or in early in-person voting, by Tuesday. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Early, mail-in votes raise questions about possible election results

The first votes of the 2024 presidential election are rolling in, raising questions about what can be gleaned from the data in forecasting the possible outcome of the race. Almost all states and ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Tim Walz votes with his son Gus: What to know about the VP candidate's wife and kids

Walz and his wife Gwen met when they were both public school teachers.

What to know about estate planning

A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...

More than 1 million voters cast early ballots in North Carolina

Nearly 1.01 million North Carolinians have already voted in the November general election, state officials reported Sunday. The North Carolina State Election Board said 1,008,123 ballots have ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

What to know after ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon

Two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, in incidents that authorities believe are connected.

What to know after ballot box fires in Washington state and Oregon

Two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, in incidents that authorities believe are connected.

Politics - CBS News - 8 hours ago

What to Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift

The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.

World - The New York Times - October 16

What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

World - Yahoo News - October 15

What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment

A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

What to know about Trump's IVF comments

Former President Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as both campaigns vie for support from voters on reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on Trump's comments. ...

What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved

The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer.

World - The New York Times - October 22

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

What We Know About the ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Turkey

After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

What to know about Trump’s tariff plans

Former President Trump is going all in on the idea of tariffs as a way of lifting the U.S. economy, bucking criticism from think tanks, labor and big business alike. Trump's plans include a general ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

What We Know About Israel’s Strikes On Iran

After military-on-military attacks, will Israel and Iran be able to contain their conflict? Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times, looks at an unprecedented new ...

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What happens to the votes destroyed in ballot drop box fires

The FBI is investigating fires at two ballot drop boxes Monday in Washington and Oregon that destroyed hundreds of ballots. CBS News election law expert and political correspondent David Becker has ...

Early voting kicks off this week in Georgia and North Carolina: What to know

Early voting kicks off this week in the key battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, giving voters an opportunity to participate in the democratic process at a time that’s more convenient ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Intentionally opting out of voting is an ethical choice

Voting should be an act of conscience, not compulsion.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Nearly 9 million have cast ballots as early voting starts across the US

More than half of the country offers voters a chance to cast their ballot before Election Day on Nov. 5, but each state decides when to start.

Early voting is underway in dozens of states with 28 million ballots cast so far

More than 28 million people have cast ballots — either in-person or by mail — in the 2024 general election in early voting.

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

More than 46 million early voters already cast ballots as Harris, Trump enter final sprint

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have encouraged voters to get to the ballot box as soon as they can.

Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago

What we know about arrest near Trump rally in California

The Secret Service and FBI are investigating an arrest at a security checkpoint near a Trump rally in California over the weekend. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was later ...

What to know about US defense system heading to Israel

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about the prized US air defense system heading to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

What we know about the arrest made in connection to FEMA threats

A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been ...

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