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.
Controversial North Carolina candidate for governor rattles Republicans in critical swing state
North Carolina's Republican candidate for governor is at the center of a national news story.
Secret Service report details communication failures preceding July assassination attempt on Trump
Communication breakdowns with local law enforcement hampered the Secret Serviceโs performance ahead of a July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed
New York magazineโs star Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, is on leave after disclosing she had a personal relationship with a former reporting subject.
Robinson won't appear at Trump's North Carolina rally after report on online posts, AP sources say
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will not appear at former President Donald Trumpโs rally in the eastern part of his state after a CNN report about his alleged posts on a pornography websiteโs message board.
'She should be alive today' โ Harris spotlights woman's death to blast abortion bans and Trump
For the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has given a speech focused squarely on abortion rights.
Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change
Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country.
In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day
In-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election has begun in three states โ Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota, the home state of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
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.
Voters split on whether Harris or Trump would do a better job on the economy: AP-NORC poll
A new poll finds neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has a decisive edge with the public on the economy, turning an issue that was once a clear strength for Trump into the equivalent of a political jump ball.
Harris looks for boost from Oprah as part of digital-first media strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris was looking for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as she participated in a livestream Thursday evening with former talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Postal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises 'heroic' effort to deliver mail ballots
The U.S. Postal Serviceโs leader is expressing frustration with ongoing criticism of how it handles mail ballots.
State Department accuses House GOP of calling Blinken to testify about Afghanistan when he's away
The State Department has lashed out at House Republicans over a subpoena for testimony about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing them of repeatedly calling for hearings when they know Secretary of State Antony Blinken is unavailable to appear.
Ohio sheriff condemned for saying people with Harris yard signs should have their addresses recorded
An Ohio sheriff is under fire for a social media post in which he said people with Kamala Harris yard signs should have their addresses recorded so that immigrants can be sent to live with them if Harris wins.
North Carolina GOP governor nominee vows to keep running after report on racial and sexual comments
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has vowed to remain in his race despite a CNN media report about inflammatory comments it says he made online.
The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It's another sign of foreign meddling
From Iranian hacking to Russian influence campaigns, the 2024 presidential campaign is encountering a spate of efforts by foreign adversaries to weaken faith in the outcome and potentially alter the results.
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.
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about womenโs rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways.
America's political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrain
A series of unnerving developments has crystalized the volatility coursing through the country in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.
Vice President Harris to visit Metro Detroit for campaign event
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be back in battleground Michigan Thursday for a campaign event in Metro Detroit.
Kamala Harris steps up outreach to Mormon voters in battleground Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her efforts to win over voters who belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Trump vows to be 'best friend' to Jewish Americans, as allegations of ally's antisemitism surface
Former President Donald Trump has spoken to Jewish donors and an organization gathered to focus on efforts to fight antisemitism.
Harris hopes to turn Ukraine war into winning issue in battle with Trump for Polish American votes
Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing a new initiative to connect with Polish American voters.
Voters view Harris more favorably as she settles into role atop Democratic ticket: AP-NORC poll
A new poll finds voters view Vice President Kamala Harris slightly more favorably than they did in July, just after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
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.
Iranian hackers tried but failed to interest Biden's campaign in stolen Trump info, FBI says
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Bidenโs campaign in information stolen from rival Donald Trumpโs campaign, sending unsolicited emails to people associated with the then-Democratic candidate in an effort to interfere in the 2024 election.
Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's ready
This year's presidential election will be the first overseen by a new elections chief in Milwaukee, a city that is under intense scrutiny in every major election.
Venezuelaโs opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
Venezuelaโs former opposition candidate says he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in Julyโs presidential election.
Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has declined to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate has sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.
Work has begun on an inauguration stage at the Capitol. The last one became part of Jan. 6 attack
Work on the presidential inauguration platform is kicking off at the U.S. Capitol.
As Trump seeks Polish-American votes, he and the Polish president are due to be at the same event
Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda are scheduled to attend the same event this Sunday in Pennsylvania, a battleground state in this yearโs presidential election, as Trump seeks to tap into the Polish-American vote.
Harris hits Trump's promise of mass deportations as Trump rallies on Long Island
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is criticizing Donald Trumpโs promise to deport millions of people who are in the United States illegally.
Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing AI technology and averting its dangers.
Now a Roe advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child tells her story in Harris campaign ad
A 22-year-old woman who became an abortion rights advocate after she was raped by her stepfather as a child tells her story in a new campaign ad for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Sri Lanka's plantation workers live on the margins. But politicians still want their votes
Both leading candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election are promising to give land to the countryโs hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, but the long-marginalized group has heard promises like these before.
As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and-roll president'
A range of stars from the stage, screen and sport has gathered to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his 100th birthday.
John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump's GOP?
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is competing intensely to become the next Republican leader in the Senate.
Brisk voting for local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
The first leg of a phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has concluded in the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modiโs government stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago.
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election.
Venezuela's government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
Venezuelaโs government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Vance touts deportation plan in Wisconsin city where tensions flared over refugee resettlement
Tensions flared last fall in western Wisconsinโs Chippewa Valley with news that several dozen refugees would be resettled in and around the city of Eau Claire, one of several midsize cities across the U.S. that has grappled with refugee resettlement.
The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
The FBI says it is investigating suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections officials more than 15 states.
Russia goes all-out with covert disinformation aimed at Harris, Microsoft report says
A new Microsoft threat intelligence report details how Russia-linked actors are now going full throttle in their covert influence efforts against Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
VP says woman's death after delayed abortion treatment shows consequences of Trump's actions
Vice President Kamala Harris says Donald Trumpโs role in undoing national abortion rights is to blame for the death of Amber Thurman.
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."
Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
House Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, despite the headwinds that prompted him to pull the bill from consideration last week.
Algeria's president sworn in for a second term after lopsided election
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been sworn in for a second term after being elected in a landslide vote marred by apathy and questions around the vote count.
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.
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris resume campaigning after apparent assassination attempt
The presidential campaign is moving forward after a second apparent attempt on Donald Trumpโs life over the weekend.
Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day to keep their workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and voting procedures wonโt be tampered with.
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views of their rivals by pretending to be them.
Radio Nikki: Haley launching a weekly SiriusXM radio talk show at least through January
Nikki Haley says she's launching a weekly talk show on SiriusXM satellite radio starting next week.
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule.
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a vote on the issue.
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential election and perhaps call for resistance if Republican nominee Donald Trump loses.
Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has launched his familyโs cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, with an interview on the X social media platform.
Vance and Georgia Gov. Kemp project Republican unity at evangelical event after Trump tensions
A leading conservative Christian group is putting on a show of Republican unity in Georgia.
Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
An organization promoting democracy says last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century.
Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadowsโ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court
A judge has rejected former President Donald Trump chief of staff Mark Meadowsโ bid to move his charges in Arizonaโs fake elector case to federal court.
Bolivia's iconic ex-President Morales calls for anti-government march as political fight escalates
Evo Morales, Boliviaโs former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce.
The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?
Seven candidates are competing for one of the biggest and best jobs in world sports that traditionally becomes available only every 12 years.
Venezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro
Venezuelaโs main opposition coalition has urged the U.S. to cancel licenses for Chevron and other energy companies.
Postal Service insists it's ready for a flood of mail-in ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says heโll work with state election officials to address concerns about mail-in ballots after they warned of persistent problems during the primary season.
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.
Iran's president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program
Iranโs new reformist president is insisting that Tehran didnโt want to enrich uranium at near-weapons grade levels but had been forced by the U.S. withdrawal from its nuclear deal with world powers.
Trump blames Biden and Harris' rhetoric toward him despite his own history of going after rivals
Former President Donald Trump is blaming rhetoric from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the apparent assassination attempt on him in Florida despite his own history of going after rivals.
A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.
Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harrisโ running mate.
Trump was on the links taking a breather from the campaign. Then the Secret Service saw a rifle
Sunday was to be a day of relative rest for Donald Trump, rare this deep into a presidential campaign.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes a frequent campaigner for Donald Trump
Donald Trump is leaning on a pair of former Democrats whose idiosyncratic views left them ostracized from their party to help him connect with voters who feel disillusioned with politics and distrustful of politicians.
Democrats put up $25 million to reach voters in 10 states in fierce fight for Senate majority
Democrats are pumping $25 million into expanded voter outreach across 10 states as part of their effort to protect their narrow Senate majority.
Hillary Clinton takes stock of life's wins and losses in a memoir inspired by a Joni Mitchell lyric
At 76, Hillary Clinton is taking stock of her life โ its wins and its losses โ in a new memoir.
A smelly penguin wins New Zealand's hard-fought bird election
The hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, after a fierce contest without the foreign interference and controversies that have upset the country's avian elections before.
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says
The FBI says Donald Trump was the target of โwhat appears to be an attempted assassinationโ at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Vance doesn't back away from false claims about migrants in Ohio even amid threats to the community
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance isn't backing away from the false claims he and Donald Trump have been making that Haitians living in an Ohio community are abducting and eating pets.
Days of preparation and one final warning. How Kamala Harris got ready for her big debate moment
Kamala Harris is trying to turn the presidential debate with Donald Trump into an ongoing source of momentum.
McCormick's hedge fund days are a double-edged sword in Pennsylvania's Senate race
Before he ran for the Senate in Pennsylvania, David McCormick was a big name on Wall Street as CEO of the worldโs largest hedge fund.
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.
The presidential campaign season in Tunisia is officially underway a day after protests
The presidential campaign season in Tunisia is officially underway a day after protesters took their anger to the streets of their capital.
Thousands attend an anti-government rally organized by Poland's main opposition party
Thousands of people have attended an anti-government rally organized by Polandโs nationalist conservative opposition party to boost support before next yearโs presidential election.
Algerian court certifies Tebboune's landslide reelection win
Algeria's constitutional court has certified President Abdelmadjid Tebbouneโs landslide victory in last weekendโs election after re-tabulating vote counts that he and his two opponents had called into question.
Harris focuses on Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in an effort to shore up her support
Vice President Kamala Harris has upcoming events scheduled in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as her campaign focuses spending on the โblue wallโ states with the Nov. 5 election nearing.
Harris says she is different from Biden because 'I offer a new generation of leadership'
Vice President Kamala Harris says one difference between her and President Joe Biden is that she offers a โnew generation of leadership.โ.
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots with flawed dates on envelopes can be thrown out, court rules
Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling.
Georgiaโs lieutenant governor wonโt be charged in 2020 election interference case
A special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to overturn Donald Trumpโs 2020 presidential election loss in the state.
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.