Watch Live: Obama hits campaign trail for first time in support of Harris

Former President Barack Obama kicked off a campaign blitz Thursday in Pennsylvania, aiming to rally support for Vice President Harris in battleground states as she makes her final plea to voters with just under a month left before Election Day.  Obama’s stop in Pittsburgh marks his debut as a battleground-state surrogate in the 2024 presidential election.

Lake, Gallego spar over immigration, trade personal barbs in debate

Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake repeatedly reminded viewers Wednesday of her three-decade career on Arizona television, looking to harness the intimate connection she built with voters and overcome Democrat Ruben Gallego‘s portrayal of her as a liar in the only debate of the closely-watched race. The Arizona race is one of a handful that will

Biden assures Florida residents, “We’ve got your back” as hurricane approaches

Washington — President Biden spoke about Hurricane Milton ahead of its expected landfall Wednesday night and assured Florida residents and others who have been impacted by the recent storms, “We’ve got your back.” He said his administration would offer support “for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild.”  Mr. Biden said Milton is expected

Biden assures Florida residents, “We’ve got your back” ahead of Milton

Washington — President Biden spoke about Hurricane Milton ahead of its landfall Wednesday night and assured Florida residents and others who have been impacted by the recent storms, “We’ve got your back.” He said his administration would offer support “for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild.”  Mr. Biden said Milton is expected to

Springfield, Ohio, grapples with real health challenges as well as false claims

When Ohio senator and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance claimed Haitian immigrants had caused infectious-disease rates to “skyrocket” in Springfield, local health commissioner Chris Cook checked the records. They showed that in 2023, for example, there were four active tuberculosis cases in Ohio’s Clark County, which includes Springfield, up from three in 2022. HIV