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U.S. House passes national voter ID bill, sends to Senate
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday night that would implement comprehensive election security reforms nationwide, sending it over to the Senate for approval.
Hurricane Milton Weakens as It Marches Across Central Florida, Homes Destroyed
Hurricane Milton marched across central Florida on Thursday after making landfall on the state's west coast hours earlier, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to nearly 2 million customers.
Voting Rights Groups Seek to Extend Florida Registration Deadline Due to Hurricanes
Voting rights groups have asked a federal judge to extend Florida's voter registration deadline ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, citing disruptions from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Biden, Harris Condemn Storm Misinformation Ahead of Hurricane Milton Landfall
President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday that Hurricane Milton carried incredible destructiveness and urged people to take safe shelter while condemning misinformation about the storm as un-American.
Trump Pledges to Lower Taxes on Americans Abroad in Latest Attempt to Woo Voters
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to lower taxes on U.S. citizens living abroad, in his latest attempt to lure voters before the Nov. 5 election in which he is locked in a tight race with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
Factbox-How Trump Could Overhaul US Financial Regulators if He Wins on Nov. 5
If Republican former President Donald Trump wins the U.S. election on Nov. 5 he is expected to swiftly overhaul the country's financial regulators, which under Democratic President Joe Biden have pursued a slew of stringent new rules for banks, private funds and other lenders. Here's how Trump could take control of the agencies upon taking office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Analysis-Risks From Potentially Contested US Election Appear on Market's Radar
A tight U.S. presidential race is leading some investors to brace for an unclear or contested election result that could trip up this year’s booming stock market rally.
Ominous Hurricane Milton Closes in on Florida's West Coast
An expanding Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours ahead of its expected landfall near Tampa Bay.
Former President Donald Trump to a Rally Supporters in Aurora, Colorado Friday.
(The Center Square) - Former President Donald Trump is set to appear at a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday.
Poll: Harris Holds Slight National Lead Over Trump
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in national polling less than one month from election day.
US Helping Americans Get Out of Lebanon Ahead of Potential Israeli Strike, White House Says
The U.S. is working to get Americans out of Lebanon ahead of a potential Israeli attack, White House press spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday.
New Poll Shows National Debt Concerning for Swing State Voters
(The Center Square) – A new poll of battleground states shows the $35 trillion rising national debt is a critical issue for voters.
Explainer-Key Facts About the Electoral College and the 2024 US Presidential Race
In the United States, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote but through a system called the Electoral College, which allots electoral votes to the 50 states and the District of Columbia largely based on their population.
Harris Campaign, Groups Raise $1 Billion Since She Became the Presidential Candidate, Source Says
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and affiliated campaign committees, including the Democratic National Committee, have raised $1 billion since she became the presidential candidate, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Oil Falls as Swelling US Supply Counters Middle East and Hurricane Risks
Oil prices fell on Wednesday on rising U.S. crude inventories, while the risk of Iranian supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and Hurricane Milton in the United States curbed price declines.
Kremlin Says Trump Sent Covid Tests to Russia, Denies Report of Putin Calls
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump had sent COVID tests to Russia but it denied reports that Trump had spoken at all to President Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Hurricane Milton's Seawater Surge Threatens to Swamp Florida Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, leaving residents only a few hours to evacuate or hunker down before the storm brings a life-threatening surge of seawater, shredding winds and a deluge of rain to a region already battered by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.
25 Governors Demand Answers on How Many Migrants Flown to States
(The Center Square) – Twenty-five Republican governors want to know how many illegal foreign nationals have been flown into their states by a Biden-Harris administration plan they argue is burdening
Trump and Harris Fight for Pennsylvania County Known for Picking Presidents
The command center for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign in one of the most hotly contested counties in the most important election battleground state of Pennsylvania sits in a small room of a strip-mall office rented by Erie County's Republican Party.
Thousands Flee Hurricane Milton, Causing Traffic Jams and Fuel Shortages
Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida's battered Gulf Coast as an enormous Category 5 storm on Tuesday, triggering massive traffic jams and fuel shortages as officials ordered more than 1 million people to flee before it slams into the Tampa Bay area.
Trump Looks to Make Inroads Into Biden Country With Scranton Stop
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will stage a rally in President Joe Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday as he looks to win over the blue-collar voters who have traditionally been Biden loyalists in the critical state.