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44 minutes ago

Georgia election board passes rule change requiring ballots be hand-counted

Donald Trump backed the move the GOP attorney general warned is likely illegal.
44 minutes ago
Georgia's State Election Board members discuss proposals to a full room for election rule changes at the state capitol, Sept. 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
1 hour ago

Lack of communication, drone issues plagued Secret Service at Trump rally: Report

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe discussed the findings of a new report released Friday by his agency.
1 hour ago
VIDEO: Lack of communication, drone issues plagued Secret Service at Trump rally: Report
2 hours ago

Walz debate prep underway with Pete Buttigieg as Vance stand-in

He'll face off with Sen. JD Vance on Oct. 1 in New York City.
2 hours ago
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event, Sept. 14, 2024, in Superior, Wis.
2 hours ago

Lack of communication, drone issues plagued Secret Service at Trump rally: Report

The internal Secret Service report is the first of many by various agencies.
2 hours ago
Former president Donald Trump is assisted offstage during a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc., July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pa.
3 hours ago

Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine slams Trump, Vance for baseless claims about Haitian migrants

He called on his fellow Republicans to end what he called harmful rhetoric.
3 hours ago
Ohio governor Mike DeWine speaks to the press on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
4 hours ago

House passes bill to enhance Secret Service protection for presidential candidates

The 405-0 House vote follows a second Trump assassination attempt.
4 hours ago
Donald Trump speaks to the Israeli American Council in Washington, DC, on Sept. 19, 2024
September 20

Sen. Tim Kaine at the polls as early in-person voting begins in 3 key states

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien on how voters can begin to cast their ballots for the 2024 election season.
September 20
VIDEO: Sen. Tim Kaine at the polls as early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
September 20

Trump suggests if he loses election, Jewish voters would 'have a lot to do with that'

Former President Donald Trump told a Jewish group on Thursday that Israel will be "wiped off the face of the Earth" if he doesn't win in November.
September 20
Former President Donald Trump told a Jewish group on Thursday that Israel will be "wiped off the face of the Earth" if he doesn't win in November.
September 20

Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states

Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota voters can cast their ballot early.
September 20
Fairfax County voters line up to cast their votes in the 2024 Presidential election at the Fairfax County Government Center polling place in Fairfax, Va.  Sept. 20, 2024.
September 20

Harris to speak about abortion in Georgia after deaths of two women

Harris will warn Georgians to be suspect of Trump’s record, an official said.
September 20
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris answers an audience member's question as she joins Oprah Winfrey at Oprah's Unite for America Live Streaming event Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in Farmington Hills, Mich.
September 20

Trump suggests if he loses election, Jewish voters would 'have a lot to do with that'

Trump spoke at a campaign event on “Fighting Anti-Semitism in America.”
September 20
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks before prominent Jewish donors at an event titled "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America" at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on September 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
September 19

Harris felt a 'great responsibility' to step up after Biden stepped down

It was streamed on Oprah's and Harris' socials, potentially reaching millions.
September 19
Oprah Winfrey speaks with Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at "United For America 2024," on Sept. 19, 2024, in Farmington Hills, Mich.
September 19

Postmaster general rejects Trump claims about ability to handle mail-in ballots

Louis DeJoy said Trump is "wrong" to claim they might be deliberately misplaced.
September 19
Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 6, 2024.
September 19

Doug Emhoff attacks Donald Trump over antisemitic comments

Emhoff accused Trump of having a "record" of saying "vile, antisemitic things."
September 19
Doug Emhoff, second gentleman of U.S., speaks to supporters for his wife, Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris, in The Villages, Fla., on Sept. 13, 2024.
September 19

Republicans assess potential fallout for Trump from North Carolina bombshell

Allegations about GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson have rocked the governor's race.
September 19
Mark Robinson, Lt. Governor of North Carolina and candidate for Governor, delivers remarks prior to Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign event at Harrah's Cherokee Center on Aug. 14, 2024 in Asheville, N.C.
September 19

NC gubernatorial candidate allegedly made disturbing posts online years ago: Report

He allegedly referred to himself as a "black NAZI!"
September 19
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, whom Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump has endorsed in the race to be the state's next governor, speaks before his arrival for a rally in Greensboro, N.C., March 2, 2024.
September 19

Fact-checking JD Vance's claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio

Migrants are not here illegally or spreading diseases, as Vance claims.
September 19
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 18, 2024.
September 19

US has yet to lay blame for device attacks across Lebanon. Why?

The U.S. is urging calm as Israel appears to be ramping up its fight.
September 19
A walkie-talkie that was exploded inside a house is seen in Baalbek, east Lebanon, Sept. 18, 2024.
September 19

Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska's electoral process to benefit Trump

Sen. Lindsey Graham has gone to Nebraska to lobby lawmakers.
September 19
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
September 19

Uncommitted movement won't endorse Harris, encourages against Trump, third parties

"We urge Uncommitted voters to register anti-Trump votes," the group said.
September 19
Joekul Hara, left, leads pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest in support of the Palestinians who have died in Gaza outside of the Arab American National Museum, Aug. 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
September 19

Harris campaign says it did not use Trump campaign materials from Iranian hackers

A Harris campaign official told ABC News that “the materials were not used.”
September 19
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris waves ater speaking at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in DC, Sept. 18, 2024.
September 19

Donald Trump makes play for Jewish vote

The former president hopes to make inroads with the Jewish community by attending an antisemitism forum and addressing the Israeli-American Council in D.C.
September 19
VIDEO: Donald Trump makes play for Jewish vote
September 19

IAM president on Boeing strikes

As 33,000 workers are on strike, Boeing announced plans to furlough nonunion workers.
September 19
VIDEO: IAM president on Boeing strikes
September 19

Doug Emhoff blasts Gov. Sanders' remarks about Harris not having biological children

Doug Emhoff blasted remarks made by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who said Vice President Kamala Harris "doesn't have anything to keep her humble" because she does not have biological children.
September 19
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff blasted remarks made by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who said Vice President Kamala Harris "doesn't have anything to keep her humble" because she does not have biological children.
September 19

Doug Emhoff blasts Gov. Sanders' remarks about Harris not having biological children

Gov. Sarah Sanders said Harris, "doesn’t have anything to keep her humble."
September 19
In this Aug. 20, 2024 file photo Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff exits after speaking during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago.
September 19

House votes down Speaker Johnson's funding plan as shutdown deadline approaches

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien discusses next steps after the measure failed by a 202-222-2 margin.
September 19
VIDEO: House votes down Speaker Johnson's funding plan as shutdown deadline approaches
September 18

Trump paints NYC as wasteland at Long Island rally, calls Dems 'threat to democracy'

The former president also said he planned to visit Springfield, Ohio.
September 18
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on Sept. 18, 2024.
September 18

Iranian hackers sent 'stolen' Trump campaign material to Biden campaign: FBI

The FBI said there is "no indication" those individuals replied.
September 18
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump talks to journalists in the spin room after he debated Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 2024 Phoenix Awards, Sept. 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
September 18

House votes down Speaker Johnson's funding plan as shutdown deadline approaches

Democrats and some Republicans opposed the measure, but for different reasons.
September 18
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, accompanied by Rep. Zachary Nunn, left, speaks at a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 18, 2024.
September 18

Teamsters union opts to not endorse any presidential candidate

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien spoke at the RNC where he praised Trump.
September 18
In this photo illustration, an International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) logo is seen on a smartphone and on a pc screen.
September 18

Rep. Brian Mast on the apparent assassination attempt of Trump

The Florida Republican congressman joined ABC News Live to discuss the apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, his position on gun laws and the crisis in the Middle East.
September 18
VIDEO: Rep. Brian Mast on the apparent assassination attempt of Trump
September 18

Vance kept up false claims about Haitian migrants after aide told they were baseless

"I wish I could take it all back," said a resident who mistakenly made a report.
September 18
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a campaign event, Sept. 17, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wis.
September 18

Teamsters union opts to not endorse any presidential candidate

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said Wednesday it will not endorse any presidential candidate this year.
September 18
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien spoke at the RNC where he praised Trump.
September 18

Trump blames Democrats for heated environment despite his own inflammatory rhetoric

"So, he's a pot calling the kettle black," one expert said.
September 18
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses the Fraternal Order of Police at their meeting in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2024.
September 18

Huckabee Sanders says Harris lacks 'humility' from raising biological children

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris' family life, saying she "doesn't have anything keeping her humble."
September 18
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris' family life, saying she "doesn't have anything keeping her humble."
September 18

Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.
September 18
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.
September 18

Springfield conspiracy theories underscore evolution of GOP rhetoric on immigration

Donald Trump has "redefined the debate on immigration," one Republican said.
September 18
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump holds a town hall campaign event Aug. 29, 2024 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
September 17

Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Whelan shared his gratitude at an event at the Capitol.
September 17
US President Joe Biden, right, watches as Vice President Kamala Harris greets former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (PHOTO: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
September 17

Suspicious mail with white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states

None of the mail has been deemed hazardous so far but it has caused evacuations.
September 17
A hazmat crew from the National Guard's Civilian Support Team investigates after a suspicious package was delivered to election officials at the Missouri Secretary of State's Jefferson City, Mo. office on Sept. 17, 2024.
September 17

Harris sits with NABJ as Trump speaks on assignation attempt

VP Harris speaks with the National Association of Black Journalists as former President Trump comments on the apparent attempt on his life. ABC News' Selina Wang reports from the White House.
September 17
VIDEO: Harris sits with NABJ as Trump speaks on assignation attempt
September 17

Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote

Senate Democrats pushed the vote to put Republicans on the record.
September 17
VIDEO: Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
September 17

'Crying shame': Harris slams 'harmful' attacks on Haitian migrants in NABJ interview

She called Trump's comments about migrants in Springfield "exhausting."
September 17
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during National Association of Black Journalists forum at WHYY in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
September 17

Harris pans 'harmful' attacks on Haitian migrants in NABJ interview

Vice President Kamala Harris forcibly panned the recent "harmful" attacks on Haitian migrants during a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
September 17
VIDEO: Harris pans 'harmful' attacks on Haitian migrants in NABJ interview
September 17

Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote

Senate Democrats pushed the vote to put Republicans on the record.
September 17
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer offers remarks following the Senate Democrat policy luncheon at the Capitol, Sept. 10, 2024.
September 17

Tammy Duckworth discusses vote on Senate IVF bill

The Democrat senator from Illinois joined ABC News Live ahead of the Senate vote to protect access to in vitro fertilization.
September 17
VIDEO: Tammy Duckworth discusses vote on Senate IVF bill
September 17

How the Secret Service secures golf courses and why it’s not easy: ANALYSIS

Trump’s golf course protection worked as intended amid an assassination attempt.
September 17
Law enforcement officials work outside of the Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, Sept. 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
September 17

US dealing with 'heightened threat environment': Mayorkas

Mayorkas said it's not just foreign terrorists but also home-grown extremists.
September 17
An FBI officer works outside of Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump Sept. 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
September 17

National Voter Registration Day mobilizes celebrity action

Celebrities are stimulating civic engagement, which could sway the election.
September 17
Voters enter and exit the Austin City Hall during the presidential primary in Austin, Texas on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
September 17

Trump praises Secret Service response to apparent assassination attempt

'I thought they were excellent," Trump told ABC News.
September 17
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at Harry Reid International Airport to board a plane after a campaign trip, Sept. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 17

Trump praises Secret Service response to 2nd assassination attempt

The former president praised the Secret Service's actions in stopping an alleged assassination attempt Sunday during a phone conversation with ABC News Tuesday.
September 17
VIDEO: Trump praises Secret Service response to 2nd assassination attempt