Harris Holds Las Vegas Town Hall as Poll Shows Her Lead Slipping Among Latino Voters

Asked to name three of her rival’s virtues, the vice president says, ‘I think Donald Trump loves his family, and I think that is very important.’ Vice President Kamala Harris participated in Univision’s presidential town hall in Las Vegas on Oct. 10 as part of her campaign’s final push to win over undecided Latino voters,

Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Clash Over Abortion, Immigration in Debate

The incumbent Republican called her rival soft on crime. The Democratic challenger criticized the congresswoman for backing Trump. First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum sparred over abortion, immigration, and crime during their first of three debates on Oct. 8. The two differed on the issues that make Oregon’s 5th Congressional

How a GOP-Led Effort to Change Nebraska’s Electoral College Voting Failed

The palpable anxiety about the closeness of the U.S. presidential election materialized in an unexpected location this year: Lincoln, Nebraska. After months of action inside the Nebraska State Capitol and a surge of last-minute politicking from national Republican Party figures, on Sept. 24, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced he will not call a special session

Federal Judge Denies Hurricane-Related Request to Extend Florida’s Voter Registration Deadline

A court has rejected a request by voting rights groups to extend Florida’s voter registration deadlines in response to a lawsuit that cited hurricane impacts. A federal judge has denied an emergency petition to extend Florida’s voter registration deadlines that was filed by a coalition of voting rights groups, who argued that disruptions from Hurricanes

After 2 Hurricanes, FEMA Will Urgently Need Funding From Congress, Mayorkas Says

He said FEMA have the resources to respond to “the immediate needs of individuals” impacted by the storms but will need more funding ’very rapidly.’ Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will need more funding as soon as possible following hurricanes Milton and Helene. Helene dealt widespread

Trump Promises Tax Deduction for Car Loan Interest, Incentives for Auto Industry

At a speech in Detroit, the former president unveiled new policies in his presidential campaign targeting auto manufacturing. DETROIT—Former President Donald Trump announced new tax incentives aimed at revitalizing auto manufacturing, including new credits for research and development, expanded claims of equipment costs for small businesses, and consumer tax deductions for car loan interest, as

Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis in Abortion Amendment Dispute

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials in a dispute over their advocacy against a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would limit government involvement in abortion matters. In a unanimous decision on Oct. 10, the high court rejected a petition filed by Florida resident