2020 moderator breaks down tonight?s debate
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In a special pre-debate edition of Battleground, S.E. Cupp breaks down the high-stakes showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump that could reshape the race for the White House. With new polling showing dead-heats in critical swing states, we examine Harris' surprising strength in North Carolina, the fight for McCain Republicans in Arizona, and skyrocketing voter registration that could upend the electoral map. Finally, a moderator from Kamala Harris?s 2020 vice-presidential debate weighs in.

The first televised U.S. presidential debate was between two women

The historic event featured Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith and was televised on Nov. 4, 1956.

Texas vehicle inspection changes coming soon

Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That's when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.

Trailblazing women who ran for president before Kamala Harris

Before Kamala Harris, many pioneering women broke barriers by running for U.S. president. From Victoria Claflin Woodhull in 1872 to modern candidates like Nikki Haley, these trailblazing women paved the way for future generations in American politics.

Debate night preview: Harris & Trump face off
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Join Battleground from Independence Mall in Philadelphia on the eve of the historic Harris-Trump debate that could decide the election. We talk to local and national journalists about what swing state voters want to hear from the candidates on key issues like the economy, abortion rights, and immigration. Plus, a comprehensive guide to early voting in all the battleground states.

What time is the debate Tuesday? And all you need to know about watching

The debate is taking place in Philadelphia, placing the battleground state of Pennsylvania again at the epicenter of this year’s presidential election.

Texas Tribune Festival 2024 takes over downtown Austin streets

The 14th annual Texas Tribune Festival took over the streets of downtown Austin on its last day with its Open Congress event.

Watch: Punches thrown at Arkansas GOP meeting after comments about nose ring

A county Republican Committee meeting in Arkansas turned violent this week after comments about someone’s nose ring. The melee was caught on camera.

Texas AG Ken Paxton suing Travis County over voter participation program

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing Travis County, claiming the county hired a third-party organization to identify potentially unregistered votes without statutory authority.

Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris: ‘Country above partisanship’

Dick Cheney released a statement announcing his support for Kamala Harris. Cheney's endorsement comes two days after his daughter Liz Cheney said she's also voting for Harris.

Policy experts react to Trump's 'incomprehensible' child care cost plan

Donald Trump was asked what he would do to make child care more affordable in the U.S. The person who asked the question called his answer "incomprehensible at best."

Election deniers, Latino voters, debate countdown
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With only 59 days until the election, we uncover how 2020 election deniers have seized control of Georgia's election board - a shocking development that could swing the results in this critical battleground state. We also head to Reading, PA to explore how the town's growing Latino population may spell good news for Donald Trump. Plus, Chris Cillizza joins us for an insightful look at where the race stands in our key swing states as we count down to next week's momentous debate in Philadelphia.

Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris by 5 points in Texas, poll shows

Donald Trump holds a 5-point lead over Kamala Harris in Texas, according to a recent UT/Texas Politics Project poll. The poll also shows surging enthusiasm among Democrats since President Biden dropped out of the race.

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 8 points in US Senate race, new poll shows

New polling shows Republican Ted Cruz with an 8-point lead over Democratic challenger Colin Allred in the race for US Senate. The same poll showed Cruz with an 11-point lead in June.

Tragedy, trends, and tight races
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With just 60 days to the election, we head to Georgia for the latest on the tragic school shooting and voter frustration around guns. In Arizona, we dig into new election integrity measures and promising poll numbers for Trump. Plus, the scramble for Latino voters kicks into high gear in key swing states.

FBI raids homes of at least 3 top NYC officials closely connected to Mayor Adams

The homes of at least 3 top officials close to NYC Mayor Eric Adams were raided by the FBI. FOX 5's Linda Schmidt confirms that several NYPD executives, including NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, were also asked to turn over their phones.