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Trump zeroes in on battleground North Carolina, surveys hurricane damage

The former president's weekend tour of swing states also took him to Pennsylvania, where he made vulgar comments about golfing icon Arnold Palmer. He also campaigned at a McDonald's drive thru.
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Trump zeroes in on battleground North Carolina, surveys hurricane damage
October 22, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Arnold Palmer’s daughter calls Trump’s remarks about her father 'disrespectful'

Arnold Palmer's daughter called former President Donald Trump's vulgar comments about her late father "disrespectful," "inappropriate," and "unacceptable."
October 22, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Former professional golfer Arnold Palmer walks across the practice ground during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bayhill Club and Lodge on March 28, 2010 in Orlando, Fla.
October 22, 2024 at 12:23 AM

What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?

The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.
October 22, 2024 at 12:23 AM
An Electoral College tie in the 2024 presidential election is unlikely but plausible.
October 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Polls show close race between Harris, Trump

The latest on the Harris and Trump presidential campaigns, plus the Dodgers and Yankees are set to face off in the World Series.
October 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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October 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Trump spends millions on anti-trans ads

Trump's campaign and Republican groups have spent over $21 million on these ads.
October 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Trump spends millions on anti-trans ads
October 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Trump spends millions on anti-trans ads despite polls showing lack of voter interest

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are aggressively pushing anti-trans messaging in the final stretch of the 2024 election.
October 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Former US President Donald Trump, center, and his family stand on stage during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc. on July 18, 2024.
October 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM

McDonald's agreed to Trump event but insists it isn't endorsing a candidate

McDonald’s says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but that it isn’t endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race
October 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump stands at a drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
October 21, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Tim Walz says Trump is 'spiraling down,' pitches Harris' message of change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Donald Trump is "spiraling down" after being asked on ABC's "The View" about the former president's recent lewd comments.
October 21, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visits The View, Oct. 21, 2024.
October 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Harris, Trump hold campaign events in critical battleground states

Former President Donald Trump toured Asheville, North Carolina, assessing hurricane damage, while Vice President Kamala Harris was in Pennsylvania campaigning with Republican Liz Cheney.
October 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM
VIDEO: Harris, Trump hold campaign events in critical battleground states
October 21, 2024 at 4:41 PM

'Central Park 5' members sue Donald Trump over debate comments

Members of the "Central Park Five" filed a defamation suit against Trump on Monday, accusing him of spreading "false, misleading and defamatory" statements.
October 21, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a town hall at Lancaster County Convention Center, Oct. 20, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.
October 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Trump, Harris race 'could hardly be closer'

538's Galen Druke breaks down the latest polls as the candidates continue to campaign with just 15 days left until Election Day.
October 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Harris race 'could hardly be closer'
October 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM

State of the presidential race with 15 days to go

Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Christina Tizintun Ramirez, president of NextGen America, discuss the latest headlines from the presidential race.
October 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: State of the presidential race with 15 days to go
October 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Supreme Court won’t revive Cohen's Trump lawsuit claiming retaliatory imprisonment

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Michael Cohen, who wanted to hold his former boss ex-president Donald Trump liable for a jailing that Cohen said was retaliation for writing a tell-all memoir
October 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Michael Cohen attends the premiere of "The Apprentice" at the DGA New York Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
October 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Harris responds to attacks by Trump

With just over two weeks to go until the election, Vice President Kamala Harris shifted strategies and responded to recent attacks against her by former President Donald Trump.
October 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: Harris responds to attacks by Trump
October 21, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Trump mocks Harris' story from behind the fryer at McDonald's

Former President Donald Trump worked the fryer at a McDonald's on Sunday as he continues to mock his Democratic opponent's claims she worked at the fast food restaurant.
October 21, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump works behind the counter making french fries during a visit to McDonald's restaurant on Oct. 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa.
October 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Trump ramps up vulgar language on campaign trail

At a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump used profanity to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.
October 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: Trump ramps up vulgar language on campaign trail
October 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM

Trump focuses in on Pennsylvania with 3 stops in the battleground state

Former President Donald Trump is focusing in on Pennsylvania, making three stops in the "must win" battleground state Sunday.
October 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM
VIDEO: Trump focuses in on Pennsylvania with 3 stops in the battleground state
October 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Trump works the fry station, holds a drive-thru news conference at McDonald's

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions from reporters through the drive-thru window
October 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves from a drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald's, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
October 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM

Harris, Trump focus in on battleground states

With just 16 days left until the November election, early voting is already underway and breaking records in some states. So far, 14 million Americans have cast their ballots.
October 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM
VIDEO: Harris, Trump focus in on battleground states
October 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Trump deploys increasingly dark rhetoric on the trail 

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl reports on the Trump campaign on “This Week.”
October 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM
VIDEO: Trump deploys increasingly dark rhetoric on the trail
October 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Trump’s ‘streak of vulgarity’ has ‘gone to a new level’: Ramesh Ponnuru

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
October 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s ‘streak of vulgarity’ has ‘gone to a new level’: Ramesh Ponnuru
October 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Trump’s extreme rhetoric is ‘nothing new’ and will not ‘move the dial’: Chris Sununu

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H., on “This Week.”
October 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Gov. Chris Sununu
October 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM

GOP Gov. Sununu: 'I don't like' Trump's rhetoric, but it's 'nothing new'

GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, a Donald Trump supporter, said he isn't a fan of the former president's rhetoric but that his language is already baked in as an issue for voters.
October 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H., on “This Week.”
October 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Federal judge unseals more than 1,800 pages in Trump’s Jan. 6 case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's federal election interference case unsealed the redacted appendix of evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith.
October 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Federal judge unseals more than 1,800 pages in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
October 19, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Evidence released from Trump's 2020 election interference case

Former President Donald Trump rails against judge as Special Counsel Jack Smith released nearly 2,000 pages of evidence.
October 19, 2024 at 8:29 PM
VIDEO: Evidence released from Trump's 2020 election interference case
October 18, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Harris, Trump campaigning in Michigan, a crucial swing state

Plus, President Joe Biden meets with top European officials on what may be his final trip to Europe as president and more on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing in Gaza.
October 18, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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October 18, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Trump has gained in 538's forecast, but the election is still a toss-up

538's 2024 presidential election forecast shows a very close, toss-up race, with Trump taking a small lead.
October 18, 2024 at 8:02 PM
A 538 Election Update for Friday, Oct. 18.
October 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Unsealing of filing offers limited look at evidence in Jan. 6 case against Trump

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case has unsealed a highly redacted filing offering a limited look at the evidence amassed by Jack Smith's team.
October 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 15, 2024, in Atlanta.
October 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?

Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.
October 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at Erie Insurance Arena on October 14, 2024 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
October 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Trump and Harris trade jabs at NYC Catholic charity event, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate showed up in person this year.
October 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM
The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate showed up in person this year.
October 18, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.
October 18, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump points to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as he speaks during the annual Alfred E. Smith Foundation Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown on Oct. 7, 2024 in New York City.
October 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Trump, Harris battle for votes in Michigan

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down battleground states and what each presidential candidate needs to do to win.
October 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Harris battle for votes in Michigan
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Trump suggests he can’t lose fair election

Former President Donald Trump cast doubt on the election results if he loses and falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial and ethnic identity during an interview with the "PBD Podcast."
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
VIDEO: Trump suggests he can’t lose fair election
October 18, 2024 at 12:21 PM

Would Trump's tariffs trigger a global trade war? Experts weigh in.

The Republican presidential candidate has proposed tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods.
October 18, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait during an event with the Economic Club of Chicago, Oct. 15, 2024, in Chicago.
October 18, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Trump again questions Harris' racial, ethnic identity in podcast interview

Former President Donald Trump once again falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial and ethnic identity during an interview.
October 18, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a town hall presented by Spanish-language network Univision, in Doral, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024.
October 18, 2024 at 9:47 AM

As Nov. 5 nears, Trump steps up attempts to recast Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'

Donald Trump, as part of a long effort to recast the events of Jan. 6, 2021, said on Wednesday that it was a "day of love."
October 18, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Donald Trump speaks during a Univision Noticias town hall event on October 16, 2024 in Doral, Florida.
October 18, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 case rules additional evidence will be unsealed Friday

The judge in Donald Trump's election interference case has ordered that a filing containing additional evidence gathered by the special counsel be released on Friday.
October 18, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Donald Trump participates in a town hall presented by Spanish-language network Univision, in Doral, Florida, October 16, 2024.
October 18, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Harris accuses Trump of “gaslighting” after he calls January 6th a “day of love.”

Kamala Harris ripped into Donald Trump for calling Jan. 6 a "day of love," in response to a question from an undecided Republican voter. That voter now says he will not vote for Trump.
October 18, 2024 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Harris accuses Trump of “gaslighting” after he calls January 6th a “day of love.”
October 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM

McConnell called Trump 'stupid,' 'despicable' in private, according to new book

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."
October 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., talks after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
October 17, 2024 at 5:05 PM

How Harris and Trump plan to solve the housing crisis

Harris wants to give a down-payment credit to first-time homebuyers, while Trump plans to open up federal land for construction.
October 17, 2024 at 5:05 PM
VIDEO: How Harris and Trump plan to solve the housing crisis
October 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Here's a look at how Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia has unfolded.
October 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
October 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Trump addresses abortion and IVF at all-women town hall

Former President Donald Trump attended a Fox News town hall with only women in the audience as part of a push to appeal to more female voters, where he declared he was the “father of IVF.”
October 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM
VIDEO: Trump addresses abortion and IVF at all-women town hall
October 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Harris paints Trump as threat, draws contrast with Biden in testy Fox News interview

Vice President Kamala Harris blasted former President Donald Trump in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier.
October 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris waves as she stepped off Air Force Two upon arrival at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, on Oct. 16, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Trump calls himself 'father of IVF' in all-women town hall with Fox News

Former President Donald Trump sat down with Fox News' Harris Faulkner on Tuesday night in front of an all-female audience in Cummings, Georgia.
October 17, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a break in a Fox News town hall with Harris Faulkner, Oct. 15, 2024, in Cumming, Ga.
October 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump

Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making him one of the biggest donors to GOP causes this campaign...
October 17, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Elon Musk jumps on the stage as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
October 17, 2024 at 10:46 AM

Trump calls himself 'father of IVF' at town hall in Georgia

Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as he works to appeal to women after three justices he appointed voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. Vice President Kamala Harris said it was "bizarre."
October 17, 2024 at 10:46 AM
VIDEO: Trump calls himself 'father of IVF' at town hall in Georgia
October 17, 2024 at 12:53 AM

Surrounded by 100 Republicans Harris denounces Trump as danger to Democracy

Vice President Kamala Harris called Former President Trump "increasingly unstable and unhinged" after his continued ttacks on "enemies from within."
October 17, 2024 at 12:53 AM
VIDEO: Harris interviewed by Fox News' Bret Baier, Trump joins town hall in Miami
October 16, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Trump and Harris stump for votes in battleground states

Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director Rick Klein and ABC News Contributor Mike Muse talk Vice President Kamala Harris’ and former President Donald Trump’s outreach among Black voters.
October 16, 2024 at 10:41 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Harris stump for votes in battleground states
October 16, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Special counsel urges judge to reject Trump's bid to toss Jan. 6 obstruction charges

Special counsel Jack Smith is urging the judge in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case to reject an effort by Trump's attorneys to throw out the case's obstruction-related charges.
October 16, 2024 at 9:11 PM
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
October 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Fulton County DA asks court to reinstate several election charges against Trump

Fulton County DA Fani Willis has asked a court to reinstate a number of charges against Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case.
October 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.