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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.
Walz and Vance's 'Midwestern Nice' Debate Gives US Voters a Break
Americans who watched the vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance were in for a big surprise: a cordial tone and an emphasis on ideas the two have in common.
Walz vs Vance Debate: 12 Statements Examined
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance faced off in New York City on Tuesday night for their one and only vice-presidential debate, hosted by CBS News.
Vance, Walz Clash in US Vice Presidential Debate
Conflict in the Middle East, abortion and gun control among topics as Republican and Democratic candidates make their case to voters
Walz and Vance Clash, Politely, at Policy-heavy Vice Presidential Debate
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed on Tuesday at a vice presidential debate that was surprisingly civil in the final stretch of an ugly election campaign marred by inflammatory rhetoric and two assassination attempts.
Takeaways From the Vance-Walz US Vice Presidential Debate
U.S. Senator JD Vance, Republican Donald Trump's pick as his vice presidential running mate, squared off against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who Democrat Kamala Harris tapped to be her No. 2, in a nationally televised debate on Tuesday.
Walz Was in US, Not Asia, During Tiananmen Protests, He Confirms
Tim Walz, the Democrats' vice presidential candidate, was not in Hong Kong or Asia during the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown ...
Vance, Walz debate economy, immigration, abortion in tight presidential race
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before
November Trial Set for Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt
The man charged with attempting to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last month will stand trial in November, a U.S. judge said on Tuesday.
Business Groups Want Biden to Intervene in Worker Strike at Ports
(The Center Square) – A dockworker strike that could hobble U.S. ports from Maine to Texas got underway Tuesday as business groups called for President Joe Biden to step in.
Harris to Visit Storm-hit Georgia and North Carolina, White House Says
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene, traveling to Georgia on Wednesday and to North Carolina in coming days, a White House official said on Tuesday.
North Carolina Faces 'Daunting' Election After Hurricane Helene, Officials Say
North Carolina election officials are scrambling to make sure the state's over 7 million registered voters can cast a ballot in the upcoming presidential election, after flooding from Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the western part of the state.
Biden Directed US Military to Help Israel Shoot Down Iranian Missiles, White House Says
President Joe Biden has directed the U.S. military to aid Israel’s defense against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting Israel, the White House National Security Council said on Tuesday.
Biden Expands Refugee Admission to Foreign Nationals From Multiple Continents
(The Center Square) – On the same day that President Joe Biden said he’d reduced illegal border crossings by 60% at the southwest border, he announced Monday a sweeping extension
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
(The Center Square) – Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict
Swing States Hurting From Inflation, Want More From Trump, Harris on Energy Policies
(The Center Square) – Swing state voters are feeling the pain of high prices and want to hear more from presidential candidates about their energy policies, newly released polling data
Former US President Jimmy Carter Celebrates 100th Birthday
Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter, who has lived longer than any U.S. president in history, celebrates his 100th birthday on Tuesday.
Walz, Vance to Spar in US Vice Presidential Debate
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance, U.S. politicians whose histories and rhetoric have amassed more headlines than many past No. 2 candidates, will go head to head on Tuesday at the only vice presidential debate before the Nov. 5 election.
US Buys 6 Million Barrels of Oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. has bought 6 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for delivery through May 2025, the Department of Energy said on Monday.
Biden to Keep Target of Accepting 125,000 Refugees Next Year, Memo Says
President Joe Biden will keep the administration's target of accepting 125,000 refugees next year, according to a memo delivered to the U.S. State Department on Monday.
Biden Will Visit Storm-ravaged North Carolina on Wednesday
U.S. President Joe Biden said he plans to travel to storm-ravaged North Carolina on Wednesday to view the toll from Hurricane Helene.