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Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost
Read full article: Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might costDonald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he’s elected to the White House again.
Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical
Read full article: Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skepticalThe conservative group Turning Point has long been known for hosting glitzy events, cultivating far-right influencers and raising prodigious amounts of money.
US spends a record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since last Oct. 7
Read full article: US spends a record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since last Oct. 7The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East.
New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump
Read full article: New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under TrumpNo one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans.
For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans
Read full article: For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence AmericansThe hours and days immediately after Election Day are likely to pose the greatest opportunity for anyone looking to mislead and deceive U.S. voters.
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative'
Read full article: US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative'The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official says false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, which are being spread most prominently by Donald Trump, are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.
Harris talks abortion and more on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic ticket steps up interviews
Read full article: Harris talks abortion and more on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic ticket steps up interviewsVice President Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket on Sunday with a conversation on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything
Read full article: Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everythingResidents in North Carolina’s Watauga County are focused on survival rather than politics after Hurricane Helene ravaged much of the western part of the state.
Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
Read full article: Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continuesAs the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing this year’s presidential election.
Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on affordable housing disappearing across the U.S.While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years alone.
As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses
Read full article: As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the lossesWhile Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years.
A year into the Israel-Hamas war, students say a chill on free speech has reached college classrooms
Read full article: A year into the Israel-Hamas war, students say a chill on free speech has reached college classroomsCampuses across the U.S. have been calmer in the wake of last spring’s protests, yet many are mired in a lingering unease.
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
Read full article: Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trialThe former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.
Elon Musk makes his first appearance at a Trump rally and casts the election in dire terms
Read full article: Elon Musk makes his first appearance at a Trump rally and casts the election in dire termsElon Musk has praised Donald Trump as the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America."
Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters
Read full article: Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious votersA top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is urging members to “avoid what is harsh and hateful” in the heat of election season.
Photos: A visual look at Trump's return to Pennsylvania for a rally at site of assassination attempt
Read full article: Photos: A visual look at Trump's return to Pennsylvania for a rally at site of assassination attemptThousands of supporters returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to rally around Donald Trump at the same site where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July.
Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show
Read full article: Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-showWhen President Joe Biden ended his 2024 campaign in July and endorsed Kamala Harris, he pledged to be out campaigning for her to succeed him.
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
Read full article: After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recoveryFalse and misleading claims about Hurricane Helene are spreading about the storm and recovery efforts.
Major cases before the Supreme Court deal with transgender rights, guns, nuclear waste and vapes
Read full article: Major cases before the Supreme Court deal with transgender rights, guns, nuclear waste and vapesThe Supreme Court’s new term is opening with a handful of important cases set to be heard and the possibility that the justices will be asked to get involved in election disputes.
The Supreme Court opens its new term with election disputes in the air but not yet on the docket
Read full article: The Supreme Court opens its new term with election disputes in the air but not yet on the docketTransgender rights, the regulation of “ghost guns” and the death penalty highlight the Supreme Court’s election-season term that begins Monday.
Trump urges his supporters to deliver victory in his return to scene of first assassination attempt
Read full article: Trump urges his supporters to deliver victory in his return to scene of first assassination attemptDonald Trump rallied supporters at the same Pennsylvania grounds where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July, setting aside near-constant worries for his physical safety.
Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath
Read full article: Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermathVice President Kamala Harris has pledged ongoing federal support for those affected by Hurricane Helene as she visited North Carolina.
A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted
Read full article: A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely grantedTexas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October.
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
Read full article: Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged statesDemocrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by Hurricane Helene to give voters more time to register for the Nov. 5 presidential election.
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do
Read full article: FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't doThe Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.
China could wage economic war on Taiwan to force surrender, report says
Read full article: China could wage economic war on Taiwan to force surrender, report saysU.S. military officials and analysts have for years warned of possible armed attacks or blockades by China on the self-governed island of Taiwan, but a new report raises a red flag about possible non-military tactics.
Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
Read full article: Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefingAfter 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time.
West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.
Read full article: West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.
Retired New Jersey State Police trooper who stormed Capitol is sentenced to probation
Read full article: Retired New Jersey State Police trooper who stormed Capitol is sentenced to probationA retired New Jersey State Police trooper who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a mob of Donald Trump supporters has been sentenced to probation instead of prison.
Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance together
Read full article: Trump and Georgia Gov. Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first 2024 appearance togetherAfter making up privately, former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp used the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to put their detente on public display with a month to go before Election Day.
Biden says he doesn't know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US election
Read full article: Biden says he doesn't know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US electionPresident Joe Biden has offered some terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he doesn't know whether the Israeli leader is holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.