Debate dust settles: Court rulings and close races
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We dive deep into the high-stakes race in Michigan, where third-party candidates like Jill Stein and RFK Jr. could play spoiler in a tight contest. We also have the latest on Donald Trump's legal battle in Georgia, and what voters are saying after this week's blockbuster debate between Trump and Kamala Harris. Plus, our roundtable of top reporters breaks down where the race stands with just 53 days to go in all seven of our crucial swing states.

Who's winning the race for president? Latest polls show debate's impact

New polling shows Tuesday night's debate had at least a small impact on where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand with less than two months until Election Day.

Trump in California: Los Angeles and Bay Area

Former President Donald Trump, fresh off his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, is appearing in California on Friday, first in Los Angeles and then in the Bay Area.

Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley

A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.

Widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting, election officials warn

Election officials across the U.S. are raising concerns that ongoing mail system issues could disrupt voting in the upcoming 2024 election, citing delayed and undelivered ballots.

Post debate, candidates head back to the battleground
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Shiba Russell, in for S.E., hosts this episode of Battleground. We take an in-depth look at the presidential race through the eyes of voters in key swing states. We look at new polling out of Wisconsin and, bring you some of the reactions still pouring in from the pivotal Harris-Trump debate. We examine Trump's post-debate campaign stop in Arizona and why the state remains a top GOP target. Plus, more debate insights from Georgia voters and whether Harris' strong performance will boost Democratic chances

'No third debate,' Trump says on Truth Social

A day after Donald Trump said "we'll think about it" when asked about another debate against Kamala Harris, the former president now says "there will be no third debate."

Harris and Trump clash in first debate, light on policy details, heavy on attacks

In their first time facing each other in a debate and first-in person meeting ever, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump worked to sway voters and draw contrast to each other. 

More women got tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned

A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.

What to know about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris

As of Wednesday, there had been nearly 337,800 visitors to vote.gov referred from Swift’s link that she included in her endorsement post, according to a General Services Administration spokesperson

Debate recap: Experts weigh in
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The first and possibly, only presidential debate took place here, in Philadelphia last night. Get exclusive insight from voters in our Ipsos focus group on who they think won the clash over key issues like the economy, abortion rights, and health care. Plus, expert analysis from top journalists in battleground states Michigan and Nevada. All this and more as we honor the memory of 9/11 and examine how the debate will impact this nail-biter of a race, now just 55 days from the election.

Father of Springfield, Ohio boy killed in crash says Trump, Vance using death for 'political gain'

The father of the Springfield, Ohio 11-year-old killed in a school bus accident had some harsh and emotional words after Trump and Vance recently mentioned his son’s death as a reason to oppose immigration.

How do you register to vote? Taylor Swift encourages first-time voters

Taylor Swift encouraged first-time voters to register to vote, and suggested voting early in her latest Instagram post that endorsed Kamala Harris. Here’s information on how to do that.

Debate recap: How Trump, Harris addressed key issues

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris covered a wide range of topics in Tuesday’s debate. Here’s an issue-by-issue look at what they both said.

What’s next in the presidential race?

We’re all just weeks out from Election Day, and if the tumultuous summer has taught us anything, it’s that anything can happen between now and then.

Are immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating cats and dogs? City officials say no

The now viral post that sparked the rumors racked up hundreds of thousands of views, and thrust the city of Springfield into the national immigration debate.

Trump, Harris presidential debate in Philadelphia: Moment-by-moment recap

The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump showcased two separate visions for the country.

Trump repeats false claims on late-term abortions during presidential debate

During the 2024 presidential debate, Donald Trump repeated false claims about late-term abortions, falsely stating that some states allow abortions after birth, despite experts debunking these statements as misinformation.