The state of the economy is a top issue for Americans as the election nears. A new poll says that the middle class is struggling financially. Getty Images

Nearly two-thirds of middle class say they are struggling financially: Poll

Arizona lawmakers voted to add a ballot measure that would make crossing the border from Mexico without authorization a state crime. Getty Images

Arizona lawmakers add immigration enforcement measure to November ballot

Opening statements are set to begin in Hunter Biden's federal gun charges trial after a jury was seated on the first day. AP Images

Opening statements to begin in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

Days after his guilty verdict, Donald Trump launched a TikTok account, attended a UFC event and discussed his case on Fox News. Getty Images

Trump launches TikTok account, sits down with Fox after guilty verdict

The jury has delivered a guilty verdict and been dismissed, but what will happen to the identities of the 12 New Yorkers who convicted Trump? Getty Images

What will happen to jurors now that Trump trial is over?

Sen. Joe Manchin announced he left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent. That raises questions about a run for governor. Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin leaves Democrats, registers as independent. Will he run for governor?

Actor Robert De Niro is losing out on an award after his anti-Trump speech outside a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday, May 28. Getty Images

Actor Robert De Niro loses award after heated press conference near Trump trial

Donald Trump's sentencing set for July 11 after NY felony conviction. Possible penalties include fine, probation or house arrest. Getty Images

What to expect following guilty verdict in Trump criminal trial

Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in New York. What comes next? And what does the historic verdict mean for the former president? Getty Images

Donald Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of a crime

Jury deliberations enter a second day in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City. Getty Images

Jury deliberations to continue in Trump criminal trial

Trump emphasized the importance of appellate courts resolving issues to maintain the country's integrity. Getty Images

Judge Merchan’s instructions to the jury in Trump trial

President Joe Biden is considering an executive order that would close temporarily close the Southern Border amid political pressure to address the border crisis. AP Images

Biden may flex authority, use executive order to close southern border

The Democratic National Committee will officially nominate President Joe Biden through a “virtual roll call” vote ahead of its convention. Getty Images

DNC to nominate President Joe Biden through ‘virtual roll call’

De Niro criticized Trump at Biden rally as closing arguments for Trump's criminal trial took place in a New York courthouse. Getty Images

Robert De Niro speaks at Biden campaign rally outside Trump trial

With closing arguments over, the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump heads to the jury as actor Robert De Niro criticizes him. Reuters

Trump criminal trial moves to the jury

The FCC is pressing for heightened transparency in how AI is being used in both Trump and Biden's campaign materials. AP Images

FCC pushes for transparency in AI-driven ads ahead of 2024 elections

A stage collapses during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured. AP Images

At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico

Former President Donald Trump's fundraising numbers topped President Joe Biden's, but Trump is on damage control after a controversial ad. Reuters

Trump fundraising tops Biden’s for first time, campaign video causes controversy

Republicans in West Virginia are reaching out to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, encouraging him to run for governor. Reuters

Republicans want Manchin to run for WV gov. He says: ‘Anything can happen’

Trump made unprecedented use of a law to overturn Obama-era rules. Biden has just weeks to secure his own policies from a similar fate. Getty Images

Biden has only weeks to safeguard policies from potential Trump victory

Iranian state media confirmed this morning that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19. Getty Images

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

Closing arguments for Donald Trump's criminal trial could rest its case as soon as May 21 after a pivotal testimony from Michael Cohen. Getty Images

Trump trial recap: Legal analysts call Cohen cross-examination ‘damning’

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory. Reuters

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

President Biden issued a challenge to former President Trump asking for a debate. News outlets are responding to the debate differently. Getty Images

Unconventional Trump-Biden debate receives partisan criticism