Government shutdown averted, budget deal reached in Congress

Congressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.

Kamala Harris accepts CNN debate challenge, calls out Trump for October rematch

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted CNN's invitation for a second debate on October 23, calling on former President Donald Trump to join. Trump has yet to respond, but tensions are building ahead of the potential rematch.

Trump campaigns in North Carolina without key GOP ally Mark Robinson amid scandal

Donald Trump campaigns in Wilmington, North Carolina, without GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who faces allegations of inappropriate online activity. Robinson denies the accusations, while Trump’s campaign continues to focus on winning the state.

Collar counties and southern strategy
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With just 46 days until the 2024 presidential election, "Battleground" dives deep into the critical swing states that could decide it all. Host S.E. Cupp explores the pivotal role of Philadelphia's suburbs in Pennsylvania, unpacks new polling data from Georgia, and examines the shifting dynamics in the Midwest. From the impact of union endorsements to the latest economic developments, this episode offers crucial insights into the factors shaping this neck-and-neck race between Kamala Harris and Donald Tru

Who are the undecided voters and how have they not made up their minds?

The race for the White House between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is tight based on recent polls, but the number of undecided voters still on the fence about their presidential pick might impact November’s election.

Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll

About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic

Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.

Arizona couple accused in Jan. 6 riot following tips to FBI, search warrants

A Phoenix couple is accused of being part of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot in 2021, according to federal court documents. Search warrants were served on their Facebook accounts, cell phone records and email addresses.

Texas border deployment going through 'realignment': officials

Details about the revamping of Operation Lone Star came out Thursday during a hearing before members of the State Senate Committee on Border Security.

Tipping points: Charlotte, unions, and ballot battles
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We zero in on the pivotal swing state of North Carolina, where the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is now a virtual dead heat. We examine why Mecklenburg County, home to Charlotte, could ultimately decide who wins the Tar Heel State. Plus, the powerful Teamsters union declines to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades - how will this impact union voters in battleground states like Michigan and Pennsylvania? And we preview the heated controversy surrounding

Polls show voters have more favorable view of Harris than Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a rise in her favorability among Americans in the past few months compared to the summer when she became the Democratic presidential nominee, recent polls show.

Mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray featured in 'compelling' Senate race ad

Senator Ted Cruz's latest ad features a grieving mother blaming Colin Allred for her daughter's murder, highlighting the impact of immigration policy on tragic outcomes.

College campus to battleground blitz: 48 Days
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With just 48 days until voters cast their ballots, we explore the fierce competition for undecided voters. We dive into who these coveted voters are, what issues matter most to them, and how the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns are fighting to win them over. Plus, a controversial digital ID battle in North Carolina, and the latest polling data that could reshape the electoral map. Don't miss this essential breakdown of the razor-thin margins that could determine America's future.

Who's ahead in the race for president? New polls show movement in Pennsylvania, Georgia

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are working overtime to secure wins in the key battleground states. Here is a closer look at how the candidates are polling this week.

Election 2024: Latest polling shows Harris extending lead over Trump

We’re less than 50 days out from the 2024 presidential election and for weeks, the polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris with a lead — albeit a slim one — over former President Donald Trump. 

Poll: Trump's favorability improves, but both still below 50 percent

Both presidential candidates continue to be viewed unfavorably by the majority of Americans in recent Gallup polling, similar to patterns in the 2016 and 2020 elections.