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The defense argued for a schedule that could end a trial by early April.

A local journalist breaks down Nevada's potential role in next week's election.

Dr. Richard Besser, president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, discusses reports of Robert F. Kennedy Jr privately advising the Trump transition team on healthcare issues.

Speaking to reporters, Vice President Kamala Harris slammed former President Donald Trump for his violent rhetoric, suggesting riffles should be trained on former Rep. Liz Cheney.

Vance claimed he was "red-pilled" after his side effects from a COVID vaccine.

Vice President Harris said Trump's remarks should be "disqualifying."

Abortion, marijuana, psychedelics, involuntary servitude and minimum wage are just some of the initiatives states have put up for a vote.

ABC News will report the key results as they come in on election night.

A Stenography Office email ABC News obtained called it a "breach of protocol."

Polls show a tight race in key battleground states.

Former president of the Navajo Nation, Jonathan Nez, is running on the Democratic ticket for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and MaryAlice Parks report on the latest news from the campaign trail.

The change was made after the press office “conferred with the president,” according to an internal email from the head of the stenographers' office that was obtained by The AP.

Trans issues have played a key role in the Republican campaign.

Election officials warn the survey effort could be "misleading." 

Ballot counting to get close scrutiny by partisan "eyes and ears."

"Democrats are taking nothing for granted," one Democrat said.

One report estimates it could cost tens, or hundreds, of billions a year.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta about his historic run for PA Auditor General and being the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color to seek a U.S. Senate seat.

"Trump thinks he knows better than the women of America," Harris' campaign said.

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, with just five days until Election Day.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former third-party presidential candidate, claims former President Donald Trump promised him control of HHS and USDA if elected president.

Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, joins ABC News Live to discuss the state of the presidential race with just five days to go until Election Day.

Assurance comes as there has been Russian interference in the election.

Trump will then head to Nevada before joining Tucker Carlson for a hurricane relief benefit in Arizona on Thursday.

Kamala Harris seized an opportunity to criticize Donald Trump on abortion after his comments at his rally Wednesday night in which he said he would protect women "whether the women like it or not."

Nevada Independent reporter Gabby Birenbaum breaks down the role Nevada will play as a swing state in the 2024 election as both campaigns make their final pitches to voters in the state.

Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, said he'd lead health agencies under Trump.

Former President Donald Trump’s billionaire supporter has awarded checks to several voters who signed his petition to support the First and Second Amendments. ABC News’ John Santucci reports.

Former President Donald Trump made the comment at a rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday night.

Trump has threatened to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

ABC News’ Rachael Bade takes a look at the legacy Mitch McConnell (KY-R) leaves behind as the longest serving Senate leader in U.S. history, and the fight looming within his party to replace him.

Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) challenges ABC News’ Linsey Davis on the pickleball court and talks politics, saying it’s “kind of surreal” he could be the first Korean-American U.S. senator.

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on election skeptics mobilizing to monitor the polls who’ve expressed doubt in the fairness of past elections and have the same concerns about this coming Tuesday.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with co-founder of the Gender Liberation Movement, Raquel Willis, on the GOP’s recent use of advertisements targeting transgender females.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Kelley Robinson, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, about how the 2024 presidency could impact the future LGBTQAI+ communities.

Advocates vow to fight voter suppression before and after ballots are cast.

20 states allow eligible voters to register and vote at the polls.

We break down the numbers, the population of Puerto Ricans living in mainland United States and what impact Puerto Rican voters will have in the tight U.S. Houses races.

The Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, live a monastic life focused on community. Now all they want is a storm of misinformation to leave them alone. ABC News’ Jay O'Brien has the story.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with Colin Allred who hopes to win Texas’ U.S. Senate race against Ted Cruz as a Democrat in a deep red state.

ABC News’ Alex Presha reports on the changing landscape of voting - which places are making it easier to cast a vote and where new rules are making it harder.

ABC’s Olivia Rubin reports on how billionaire Elon Musk is using his megaphone to allegedly amplify misinformation to millions while on the campaign trail for former President Donald Trump.

A look into ABC News’ one-on-one exclusive with Kamala Harris; What are “Zombie” wells and how dangerous are they?; 538’s Galen Druke shares the latest poll on how climate change is affecting voters.

Former President Donald Trump hosted a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, wearing a garbage vest, a response to President Joe Biden's "garbage" comment Tuesday that seemed to reference Trump supporters.

The Biden admin's handling of the war has become a political flash point.

ABC News' Mary Bruce spoke exclusively with VP Harris about President Biden's "garbage" comment and how she plans to respond if former President Trump declares victory prematurely.

Mike Johnson said the GOP plans to "take a blowtorch to the regulatory state."

The controversy became a distraction from Kamala Harris' 'closing argument.'

Plus, the latest from the 2024 World Series.