Jury deliberations begin in civil trial over 'Trump Train' encounter with Biden-Harris bus in Texas
Jury deliberations have begun in Texas in a civil trial over a so-called โTrump Trainโ that surrounded a Biden-Harris campaign bus days before the 2020 election.
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nationโs presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence.
Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November
The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this yearโs presidential race are cast.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
Leaders of an โUncommittedโ movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff seeks more control over postmaster general after mail meltdown
As the U.S. Postal Service faces delivery slowdowns, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, has proposed legislation to impose stricter oversight on who leads the agency.
White House hosts first meeting with Trump, Harris transition teams
Representatives for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harrisโ transition teams met for the first time at the White House, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, as the outgoing administration plans to smooth the handoff to whomever wins in November.
Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates
A secretive group that recruited Donald Trump supporters to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the nationโs most competitive congressional districts was accused of violating campaign finance law.
Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'
Vice President Kamala Harris has decried Republican Donald Trump for inflammatory rhetoric about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and on other topics, and said voters should make sure he โcanโt have that microphone again."
Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview
Former President Donald Trump has made his first public appearance since Sundayโs second apparent assassination attempt against him, with a crowd chanting โGod bless Trump!โ.
Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says
The federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States.
A 'Trump Train' convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus. Was it political violence?
A jury will soon decide whether a so-called Trump Train that circled a Biden-Harris campaign bus violently intimidated former Democratic lawmaker Wendy Davis and two others.
After just a few hours, U.S. election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling
Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena
A special Georgia state Senate committee that had subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis with plans to question her Friday about โalleged misconductโ related to her election case against former President Donald Trump was unable to do so because she didnโt show up.
New York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparations
New York City lawmakers have approved legislation to study the cityโs significant role in slavery and consider reparations to descendants of enslaved people.
2nd Circuit rejects Donald Trump's request to halt postconviction proceedings in hush money case
A federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trumpโs request to halt postconviction proceedings in his hush money criminal case, leaving a key ruling and the former presidentโs sentencing on track for after the November election.
Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others
The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference against Donald Trump and others has tossed out three counts in the indictment saying that they lie beyond the stateโs jurisdiction.
Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions
A resolution introduced by Congressional Democrats would make clear that U.S. emergency rooms need to provide emergency abortions when a womanโs health or life is at risk, despite strict state abortion bans.
Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears the way
People began betting on which political party would win control of Congress in the November elections within minutes of a federal judgeโs ruling allowing the bets โ the only ones to be legally approved by a U.S. jurisdiction.
CBS' '60 Minutes' plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?
โ60 Minutesโ has scheduled its quadrennial interview special with presidential candidates, and it won't be on a Sunday night.
Michigan leaders join national bipartisan effort to push back against attacks on the election system
Former Michigan governors and officials from both parties are joining a project aimed at preserving election integrity and boosting confidence in results ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
In swing states, Harris touts Republican endorsements while Trump leans into incendiary rhetoric
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have launched campaign blitzes with dramatically different approaches to attracting swing-state voters who will decide the presidential contest.
Candidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do
A growing number of states are allowing candidates for local and state office to use their campaign dollars to pay for child care expenses.
More than 67 million people watched Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate. That's way up from June
An estimated 67.1 million people watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
For Harris and Trump, facial expressions did much of the talking during presidential debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump said as much with their faces as they did with their words during Tuesdayโs debate.
Election officials ask for more federal money but say voting is secure in their states
Top election officials from two presidential swing states are pleading for more federal money even as they say they're confident in their preparations for November's vote.
Trump closing in on being able to sell his shares of Truth Social's parent company. But will he?
Donald Trump has more than last nightโs debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on his mind.
Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia
When President Joe Biden had given bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity โ a failure, even โ on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Little debate that Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown
When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, theyโll both know thereโs little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.
Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with voters
From snacking on nacho cheese Doritos to washing collard greens in the bathtub, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is revealing more about herself as a person.
Swirling federal investigations test New York City mayor's ability to govern
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island's state primaries
More than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off in this fallโs U.S. Senate election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Delaware's state primaries
The impending departures of Gov. John Carney and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper are having ripple effects throughout the ballot in Tuesdayโs state primaries in Delaware.
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a โfact of life" and the U.S. needs to harden security to prevent more carnage like the shooting this week that left four dead in Georgia.
New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students
Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion.
Yellen says ending Biden tax incentives would be 'historic mistake' for states like North Carolina
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warns voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken a signature Biden administration law that encourages investments in manufacturing and clean energy.
Harris to propose tenfold startup tax incentive increase she says will spur small business creation
Vice President Kamala Harris is about to propose a tenfold increase in federal tax incentives for small business startup expenses, from $5,000 to $50,000, hoping it will help spur a record 25 million new small business applications over her four-year term should she win the presidency in November.
Parade of Opinions: Politicians march to the beat of Election season at the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade
Politicians from both parties used the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade to rally support and emphasize the importance of voter participation ahead of the upcoming election.
Walz unharmed after some of the vehicles near the back of his motorcade crash in Milwaukee
Some vans at the back of a motorcade carrying Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz crashed while heading from the airport to a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Monday, but Walz was unhurt.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries
Massachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries on Tuesday.
Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bid
Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN this week for her first interview since she launched her campaign after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid for reelection.
Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance says Donald Trump wouldn't support a national abortion ban if elected president and would veto such legislation if it landed on his desk.
Michigan GOP nominates judge for Supreme Court after man charged in election tampering drops out
Michigan Republicans delegates have chosen Circuit Court Judge Patrick OโGrady as their nominee to run for one of two available Supreme Court seats.
Roanoke College poll shows Kamala Harris with a 3 point lead over Donald Trump
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it
The final results were in Friday: the Democratic national convention was more popular with television viewers than the Republicans'.
How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC
The star-studded final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harrisโ name โ featuring none other than the candidateโs great nieces.
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
The Democratic National Conventionโs second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Thousands of Democratic delegates have officially made Vice President Kamala Harris their partyโs presidential nominee, after a rollercoaster month that saw President Joe Biden shutter his campaign and boost her to the top of the ticket.
Trumpโs post of fake Taylor Swift endorsement is his latest embrace of AI-generated images
Former President Donald Trump has been active on his social accounts as Democrats gather for their convention in Chicago, but many of his posts donโt have much to do with reality.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Democrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as โa choice between two very different visions of Americaโ on the Democratic National Conventionโs second night.
Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival
As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump is trying to regain his footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris as his rival.
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention is kicking off just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democratsโ ticket.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
The Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.
Harris campaign reserves $370M in ads after Labor Day, including battleground state push
Vice President Kamala Harrisโ campaign says it is reserving $370 million in advertising to run between Labor Day and Election Day.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wyoming's state primaries
Wyoming has been among the most conservative states in the county, and on Tuesday, voters will select the Republican candidates who will advance to Novemberโs general election for federal and state legislative offices.
Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates
Even before JD Vance got into politics, he has been clear about his concerns regarding birth rates.
Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people
Kicking off a five-state fundraising swing, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz warned a second administration under Donald Trump would wage โwarโ on working people while threatening Medicare and Social Security.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday.
With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot
Voters in Arizona will get to decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion up to about 24 weeks to the state constitution.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries
Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll
A poll shows that most Americans believe this year's presidential race will be crucial for the future of the country's democracy.
US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
A new report shows the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. went up slightly in the first three months of 2024 compared with before the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade.
Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt
With both major party tickets now decided, the 2024 presidential general election campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts.
How Tim Walz became beloved by young voters with a message that the GOP is 'weird'
Kamala Harris' decision to tap Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee reflects the Democratic party's effort to turn a page with a new generation of Gen-Z-approved candidates.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Harris once wanted to ban fracking. Trump wants voters in energy-rich Pennsylvania to remember
Facing the need to win Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris has sworn off any prior assertion that she opposed fracking.
Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state.
Trump says he'll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News
Donald Trump says he's pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News.
Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries
Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's state primaries
While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in the state are showing just how united they are โ at least when it comes to their loyalty to former President Donald Trump.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's state primaries
While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets
Vice President Kamala Harris held her first fundraiser since becoming the Democratsโ likely White House nominee as she looks to build on a record week of contributions since President Joe Biden ended his campaign for reelection.
Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn't backed the GOP in 52 years
Donald Trump has wrapped up his rally in Minnesota as the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100-day stretch.
Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued US Bureau of Prisons after AP reporting
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after The Associated Press exposed systemic corruption and abuse in the prison system.
Virginia Delegates for upcoming DNC โunanimouslyโ support Kamala Harris for President
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea is one of the 119 delegates representing Virginia at the DNC who said he supports Harris.
Takeaways from a day that fundamentally changed the presidential race
President Joe Bidenโs abrupt decision to bow out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate against former President Donald Trump has caused a political earthquake.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months beforehand, some Pennsylvania lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle that was used in the assassination attempt against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
New Mexico Democrats mostly rebuff calls from Democratic governor to address high crime rates
Democrats in the state legislative majority have rebuffed calls by New Mexicoโs governor to address the โdangerous intersectionโ of crime and homelessness.
In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path
Authorities haven't established why a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man attempted to assassinate former President Trump last week.
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.