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October 05

Biden says he's concerned election won't be 'peaceful' after Trump, Vance comments

President Joe Biden on Friday called Donald Trump's comments about the 2020 election "very dangerous."
October 05
President Joe Biden on Friday called Donald Trump's comments about the 2020 election "very dangerous."
October 05

Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6

"It's hard to relive and talk about moments like this," Winston Pingeon says.
October 05
Demonstrators swarm the U.S. Capitol building during a protest in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
October 04

CHNV recipients will need to find alternative benefits, or leave the country: DHS

The Administration has touted the program's success in reducing encounters.
October 04
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal hangs on a fence at the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2014.
October 04

House Speaker Mike Johnson & FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Sunday on ‘This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, October 6, 2024.
October 04
October 04

Harris dunks on Trump, Vance at Flint rally with an assist from Magic Johnson

"I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive," Harris said.
October 04
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a rally at the Dort Financial Center, Oct. 4, 2024, in Flint, Mich.
October 04

Trump, Kemp make rare appearance together to survey Hurricane Helene damage

"It's great," Trump said about his relationship with Kemp.
October 04
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp after speaking at a temporary relief shelter as he visits areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, Oct. 4, 2024, in Evans, Ga.
October 04

Biden takes a victory lap on economy in surprise visit to White House briefing room

You could hear gasps as the president walked in.
October 04
President Joe Biden takes a question during a daily press briefing with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in the press briefing room at The White House in Washington, Oct. 4, 2024.
October 04

Trump discusses Hurricane Helene recovery with Georgia governor

Former President Trump is with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to deliver remarks on Hurricane Helene and recovery efforts in the state.
October 04
VIDEO: Trump discusses Hurricane Helene recovery with Georgia governor
October 04

Biden says he's concerned election won't be 'peaceful' after Trump, Vance comments

Biden stressed, however, he's confident the election will be "free and fair."
October 04
President Joe Biden speaks to the media in the White House press room, Oct. 4, 2024, in Washington.
October 04

WH calls Trump claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'

DHS pushed back on his claim FEMA has no funds left for recovery efforts.
October 04
People clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 1, 2024, in Hot Springs, N.C.
October 04

Trump returning to Butler, PA site of assassination attempt for weekend rally

Trump said he had an "obligation to go back to Butler."
October 04
Former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally in Butler, Penn., July 13, 2024.
October 04

Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?

Prosecutors have alleged damning new details about Donald Trump's conduct.
October 04
Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University on October 03, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan.
October 04

Obama to campaign for Harris in final weeks before Election Day

The first stop will be in Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh area next week.
October 04
Former US President Barack Obama speaks after receiving the 2024 Sylvanus Thayer Award from the US Military Academy at West Point, N.Y on Sept., 19, 2024.
October 04

Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders with the latest news from the campaign trail.
October 04
VIDEO: Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail
October 04

The school choice debate divides Dems and GOP ahead of election

Educational Savings Accounts are increasing nationwide but are a divisive topic.
October 04
Educators protest The California Department of Education as they claim blocking SFUSD from hiring critical staff (counselors, nurses, social workers, psychologists) outside of San Francisco Unified School District in San Francisco, California, August 27, 2024.
October 04

Israelis broadly favor Trump over Harris on security and in vote preference: Poll

Fifty-eight percent surveyed said Trump would be better for Israel's security.
October 04
Israeli flag is seen in the Old City in Jerusalem, Israel, Dec. 29, 2022.
October 04

Kamala Harris' longest-running campaign confidant could chart path to victory

Harris' pollster David Binder has served in every race she has ever competed in.
October 04
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, Sept. 20, 2024, in Madison, Wis.
October 04

Supreme Court's new term takes on ghost guns, porn access and trans care bans

The justices could face emergency appeals over the 2024 presidential election.
October 04
A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 1, 2024.
October 03

Former GOP Rep. Cheney rips 'petty, vindictive, cruel' Trump at Harris rally

Cheney cited the “critical moment in our nation’s history” in voting for Harris.
October 03
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney greets Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event at Ripon College in Ripon, Wis., Oct. 3, 2024.
October 03

Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney campaigns for Harris

Cheney, the former Republican representative from Wyoming, appeared with Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Wisconsin on Thursday evening.
October 03
Cheney, the former Republican representative from Wyoming, appeared with Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Wisconsin on Thursday evening.
October 03

Melania Trump reveals pro-abortion rights stance in new memoir: Report

Donald Trump said he told her "you have to write what you believe."
October 03
In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, First Lady Melania Trump attends the traditional 'pardoning' of the national Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C.
October 02

Walz kicks off weeklong campaign, media blitz in battleground Pennsylvania

Walz begins with a Pennsylvania bus tour Wednesday with Sen. John Fetterman.
October 02
Walz begins with a Pennsylvania bus tour Wednesday with Sen. John Fetterman.
October 02

Republicans praise Vance's debate performance -- and want more

"This was the Vance that's an actual add," one Republican said.
October 02
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 02

'Diverse set of threat actors' could take advantage of Oct. 7 anniversary: Sources

Hoax threats could target gatherings on Monday's anniversary, they said.
October 02
A woman holding a photograph showing destroyed vehicles near the grounds of the Supernova electronic music festival, after the 7th of October attack by Islamist Hamas militants, on Oct. 10, 2023, taken at the exact same location on Sept. 26, 2024.
October 02

US officials seek to rein in looming Israeli response to Iranian missile attack

The Biden administration hopes to avoid another escalatory cycle.
October 02
People inspect the remains of an Iranian missile that fell into the home of a Bedouin family in the Negev desert near Arad, Oct. 2, 2024, in the aftermath of an overnight Iranian missile attack on Israel.
October 02

Vance-Walz VP debate did little to help some undecided voters make up their mind

They did compliment both running mates on the civility of their debate.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz (R) and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance talk after their debate, Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.
October 02

Harris, Trump stick by running mates as campaigns spin VP debate performances

The campaigns and surrogates are smoothing over times their candidate stumbled.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance hosted by CBS in New York, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 02

Bombshell filing includes new allegations of Trump’s efforts to overturn election

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a bombshell court filing outlining new details of former Pres. Trump's "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
October 02
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a bombshell court filing outlining new details of former Pres. Trump's "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
October 02

Vance and Walz back on campaign trail

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein speaks about Tuesday night's vice presidential debate and how it will affect the run for the White House this November.
October 02
VIDEO: Vance and Walz back on campaign trail
October 02

Prosecutors request indefinite delay in trial for Trump assassination attempt suspect

Ryan Routh is accused of plotting to kill Trump at his golf course.
October 02
Booking photo obtained on September 19, 2024, from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office in Florida, shows the mugshot of Ryan Wesley Routh.
October 02

Historian discusses Walz-Vance vice presidential debate's importance

Douglas Brinkley talks about Tim Walz and VD Vance's strengths and weaknesses.
October 02
Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shake hands at the end of the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.
October 02

Vance claimed Trump 'salvaged' Obamacare, but the facts show otherwise

Trump's administration made multiple attempts to dismantle the ACA.
October 02
Albany Medical College students walk out of their campus to protest the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Jan. 18, 2017 in Albany, N.Y.
October 02

DHS report warns extremists pose threat to election workers and voting process

Extremists will be motivated by policy grievances, the threat assessment says.
October 02
The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen on a law enforcement vehicle in Washington, on March 7, 2017.
October 02

Secretary Buttigieg on dockworkers strike

A prolonged East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike could moderately increase prices for a range of goods, experts told ABC News.
October 02
VIDEO: Secretary Buttigieg on dockworkers strike 
October 02

Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu

New Hampshire’s Republican governor also said there were a few questions JD Vance “could’ve answered better” at Tuesday night’s debate against Gov. Tim Walz.
October 02
VIDEO: Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu
October 02

Walz kicks off post-debate campaign, media blitz in battleground Pennsylvania

Walz begins with a Pennsylvania bus tour Wednesday with Sen. John Fetterman.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event in Superior, Wisc., Sept. 14, 2024.
October 02

JD Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020, downplays events of Jan. 6

"That is a damning non-answer," Tim Walz responded in the key moment.
October 02
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 02

The state of the race after the VP debate

538’s Galen Druke says he was “a little bit surprised” by post-debate poll numbers.
October 02
VIDEO: The state of the race after the VP debate
October 02

What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Trump campaign representative Alfonso Aguilar react to Tuesday night’s debate.
October 02
VIDEO: What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate
October 02

How the US Supreme Court could get involved in the 2024 presidential election

Unprecedented partisan litigation over voting could reach the justices.
October 02
A view of the Supreme Court Building during sunrise on Sept. 5, 2024 in Washington, DC.
October 02

Key takeaways from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debate

The candidates struck a civil tone as they sparred on immigration, health care.
October 02
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 02

Key moments from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debate

The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
October 02
The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
October 02

Rep. Elise Stefanik on GOP’s message during the VP debate

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Elise Stefanik, NY-R, about the biggest moments of the 2024 vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
October 02
VIDEO: Rep. Elise Stefanik on GOP’s message during the VP debate
October 02

Sen. Ben Ray Luján on debate discussions surrounding the border, Jan. 6

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Ben Ray Luján, NM-D, about two of the key issues raised during the debate that voters will be weighing before casting their ballots: Jan. 6 and border control.
October 02
VIDEO: Sen. Ben Ray Luján on debate discussions surrounding the border, Jan. 6
October 02

Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate

The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held in New York City.
October 02
This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during a vice presidential debate, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
October 01

Vance, Walz take predictable paths in debate unlikely to change election: ANALYSIS

"Something for each side to like," one Democrat said.
October 01
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and  Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance shake hands after a debate, Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.
October 01

Walz, after coming under fire for military record, backtracks on China visit

Walz previously claimed he was in China during the Tiananmen Square protests.
October 01
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 01

VP candidates show civility on debate stage

ABC News' Jon Karl recaps Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz's respective performances during the debate, detailing the "tone of civility in this debate, in an election that has been anything but civil."
October 01
VIDEO: VP candidates show civility on debate stage
October 01

Walz, after coming under fire for military record, backtracks on China visit

During the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday evening, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz admitted he “misspoke” about being at the Tiananmen Square, Beijing protests in 1989.
October 01
During the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday evening, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz admitted he “misspoke” about being at the Tiananmen Square, Beijing protests in 1989.
October 01

VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
October 01
VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage