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Court won't back gun ban outside MI polls
The Michigan appeals court has rejected an appeal from a Democratic state official who wants to ban the open carry of guns outside polling places
October 29, 2020
Florida, butt of election jokes, says system ready
Florida's election supervisors say lessons have been learned since the state's infamous presidential recount in 2000 and they expect this year's election to run smoothly
October 29, 2020Wis. COVID surge hurts Trump; Biden leads in Mich.
Biden has sizable leads among women, moderates and independents in both states.
October 28, 2020
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Faith, foster care and LGBT rights collide at Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett's first case will be on religious liberty and LGBT rights.
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Amy McGrath discusses trying to beat Mitch McConnell in red Kentucky
Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath talks with ABC News Live Prime Anchor Linsey Davis, saying, “Let’s elect someone who is going to put their country over party.”
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Amy McGrath, hoping to unseat Mitch McConnell, confident Kentucky wants change
The Democrat is trailing in the polls against the Senate majority leader.
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Celebrities' political leanings turn up in probe of Trump's anti-virus campaign
Stars like Dennis Quaid insist their involvement in the plan was not political.
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October 29
Lil Wayne meets with Trump on Black America plan
The meeting comes after rapper Ice Cube defended advising Trump on the plan.
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October 29
What election stories need to get more coverage | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
The crew discusses the state of the race and also considers the important stories that have been under-covered by the press during the 2020 campaign.
October 29
October 29
Why Pennsylvania could be the 'tipping point' state
FiveThirtyEight’s Geoffrey Skelly discusses why the vote count in Pennsylvania could change after election night.
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Florida voters speak out about their candidate days before election
Voters in “The Villages” discuss the candidates they're supporting this election.
October 29
October 29
Your Voice, Your Vote: The Breakdown - Presidential candidates in Florida
Plus, COVID-19 cases continue to rise rapidly around the country and a look at how small business owners are doing.
October 29
October 29
Why don’t the Electoral College and popular vote always match up?
Four times the winner of the national popular vote lost the presidency – most recently in 2016 when Hillary Clinton won the popular vote – and it could happen in 2020 due to the Electoral College.
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October 29
Wisconsin GOP says hackers stole $2.3 million intended for Trump reelection effort
Officials said hackers changed invoices to redirect money meant for vendors.
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October 29
In Florida retirement community, Biden supporters try chipping away Trump's edge
"I atone for my mistakes,” said a lifelong Republican voting for Joe Biden.
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Amid pandemic, hospitals warned of 'credible' and 'imminent' cyberthreat
Federal agencies alerted hospitals to possible ransomware attacks.
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October 29
‘Like a yo-yo’: Election officials grapple with flood of last-minute rule changes
Clerks in key swing states are feeling "burned out."
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DC ballot initiative could decriminalize psychedelic plants, like magic mushrooms
Advocates of Initiative 81 say psychedelics can help combat depression.
October 29
October 29
Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Experts say errors are bound to occur, and most cases are manageable.
October 29
October 29
The Note: Contrasting images match competing themes in final election stretch
Trump, Biden campaign events differ going into the final days of the election.
October 29
October 29
Authorities ramp up fight against misinformation and voter suppression
Expert fear 2020 election could be a "perfect storm" for misinformation.
October 29
October 28
ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Wisconsin official: ‘Get those ballots back as soon as possible’; Vaccine Watch: How a COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed; By the Numbers: LA Dodgers’ historic win
October 28
October 28
America’s Future: The Power of the Latino Vote
This special takes an in-depth look into two important issues disproportionately affecting Latinos, COVID-19 and the nation’s racial reckoning, and examines what is at stake during this election.
October 28
October 28
Wisconsin official: ‘Get those ballots back as soon as possible’
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe discusses how the state is handling the influx of mail-in ballots, and the process for counting on Election Day.
October 28
October 28
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Oct. 28, 2020
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
October 28
October 28
Ballot Watch: Signature verification could snarl massive mail ballot count
ABC’s Devin Dwyer looks at how the historic surge of mail-in ballots and signature verification could pose a new flashpoint in tabulation of election results.
October 28
October 28
America’s Future: The Power of the Latino Vote [Spanish Subtitles]
This special takes an in-depth look into two important issues disproportionately affecting Latinos, COVID-19 and the nation’s racial reckoning, and examines what is at stake during this election.
October 28
October 28
Transgender violence in the US
Tori Cooper, the director of community engagement for the Trans Justice Initiative at the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the uptick in trans Americans murdered this year
October 28
October 28
Your Voice, Your Vote: The Breakdown - 6 days until Election Day
COVID-19 is overwhelming hospitals around the country and how LGBTQ+ rights are playing out in this election cycle.
October 28
October 28
LGBTQ+ issues playing out in 2020 election
Charles Moran from Log Cabin Republicans and Rosemary Ketchum, the first openly transgender elected official, discuss LGBTQ+ rights in this year’s election cycle.
October 28
October 28
FiveThirtyEight’s election forecast 6 days out
FiveThirtyEight’s chief editor Nate Silver talks about Biden’s 9-point lead in polls as Election Day nears.
October 28
October 28
The world is watching the US election. What are they thinking?
ABC News reporters share views from Mexico to Moscow, Havana to Hong Kong.
October 28
October 28
'Anonymous,' author of White House tell-all book, revealed to be Miles Taylor
His identity was made public on Wednesday.
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October 28
Signature verification could complicate massive mail ballot count, experts say
Slope, slant and pen lifts in voter signatures are heavily scrutinized.
October 28
October 28
3 men facing gun charges tied to extremism, possible list of targets: Official
One of the men was discharged from the Marines last month.
October 28
October 28
Republicans attack Twitter, Facebook CEOs on moderating content
Both Republicans and Democrats have issues with how platforms regulate content.
October 28
October 28
Georgia could hit 6 million ballots cast in total, secretary of state says
In the 2016 general election, 4.1 million Georgians voted.
October 28
October 28
Former DEA spokesman sentenced to 7 years in prison for posing as CIA operative
The judge called his crime "diabolical" during the sentencing hearing.
October 28
October 28
'Dark money,' used by both parties, featured in $100 million pro-Biden ad blitz
Super PAC Future Forward has become one of the biggest players in 2020.
October 28
October 28
What you need to know about the 2020 election
ABC News breaks down all the major topics in this year's vote.
October 28
October 28
The Note: COVID disconnect looms over Trump in Midwest
A new poll shows Trump’s support among suburban voters cratering in Wisconsin.
October 28
October 28
COVID surge hurts Trump in Wisconsin; Biden leads in a closer Michigan contest: Poll
Biden has sizable leads among women, moderates and independents in both states.
October 28
October 27
ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Michigan secretary of state: ‘Return your ballots in person, don't rely on the mail’; The growing power of the Latino vote; Sports cards see a resurgence during the pandemic
October 27
October 27
America’s Future: The Power of the Latino Vote
This special takes an in-depth look into two important issues disproportionately affecting Latinos, COVID-19 and the nation’s racial reckoning, and examines what is at stake during this election.
October 27
October 27
How Latinos' economic impact can influence the election
With $1.5 trillion dollars in purchasing power, Latino consumers and business owners are part of the backbone of the American economy.
October 27
October 27
The future of DACA
The future of these citizens, who were brought to the U.S. as child immigrants, continues to hang in the balance, as they are caught in a political fight that predates the Trump administration.
October 27
October 27
Mississippi Senate candidate talks future of Black Americans in the government
Mike Espy says he can become the first Black candidate to win a Senate seat in Mississippi since Reconstruction, and weighs in on Jared Kushner’s recent comments about Black Americans.
October 27
October 27
The growing power of the Latino vote
Hispanic eligible voters now outnumber Black eligible voters for the first time in U.S. history.
October 27
October 27
Michigan secretary of state: ‘Return your ballots in person, don't rely on the mail’
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says voters should return their absentee ballots in person at this point, and discusses her state’s preparations with one week to go to Election Day.
October 27
October 27
How and why COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Latinos
ABC News takes a look at why Latinos are dying at high rates of COVID-19 and speaks to victims' families, health experts and workers' advocates to discuss the impact on the community.
October 27
October 27
Latino voters address their priorities ahead of Election Day
ABC's John Quinones talks to Latino voters across the country, of whom 80% say the economy is their top priority in the 2020 election, followed closely by health care.
October 27
October 27
Your Voice, Your Vote: The Breakdown – 1 week until Election Day
The presidential candidates make their final pushes for voters as COVID-19 cases surge in key states.
October 27
October 27
Minority communities targeted by misleading info in US elections
ABC News contributor Leah Wright Rigueur discusses the history of voting disinformation during election cycles and why it’s a threat.
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