Politics

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are in court against Attorney General Merrick Garland over Special Counsel Robert Hur's tapes.

House GOP, DOJ go to court over Biden, special counsel interview tapes

Mexico has been apprehending more migrants than the United States since May, as part of the country’s biggest migration crackdown ever.

Mexico is apprehending more migrants headed to America than US Border Patrol

Robinhood opens its trading app to betting on the presidential election a week out from the big day. Here's how it works.

You can now bet on Trump or Harris winning the election on Robinhood

Americans are concerned there will be violence and efforts to overturn the 2024 election results.

Voters worried about violence, efforts to overturn 2024 election: Poll

Philadelphia’s district attorney sued Elon Musk over his $1 million voter sweepstakes, saying it's an "illegal lottery scheme."

Elon Musk sued by Philadelphia DA over $1M sweepstakes

Virginia filed an emergency appeal that asks the Supreme Court to reinstate the removal of more than 1,600 voter registrations in Virginia.

Virginia asks Supreme Court to reinstate removal of more 1,600 voter registrations

Chinese hackers targeted the cell phones of former President Trump, Sen. JD Vance, and members of the Harris campaign.

Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, Harris campaign staff

The decision by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times not to publish endorsements of a presidential candidate has led to resignations.

WaPo, LA Times’ endorsement decisions lead to resignations

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a plan aimed at reducing violence in Gaza, calling for a brief truce, a prisoner exchange, and renewed peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The proposal, announced by al-Sisi, includes releasing four Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Egypt proposes cease-fire, prisoner swap to ease Gaza’s devastation

A political shakeup has taken over Japan after the ruling party lost a majority in parliament for the first time in more than a decade.

Japan in political uncertainty after long-ruling party loses election

The four former presidents not running in the 2024 election announced who they were and were not endorsing for president.

Where do former presidents stand on candidates in the 2024 election?

A mailman in Orlando, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly dumping more than 1,000 pieces of mail, including election mail, in the woods.

Florida postal worker arrested for dumping ballots, election mail in woods

Various reports put the early voting total at around 40 million and counting, with eight days to go before Election Day.

About 40 million people have voted early in the presidential election

Donald Trump downplayed the controversy surrounding a racist joke told by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at his Madison Square Garden rally. Hinchcliffe compared Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage," sparking backlash. Trump claimed he didn't know Hinchcliffe and that the incident was being overblown. He also stated he has a good relationship with Puerto Rico, despite criticism over his handling of Hurricane Maria.

Comedian’s comment on Puerto Rico at Trump event sparks controversy

The presidential candidates are trotting out big celebrities in their final pushes to sway undecided voters.

Well-known names show support for presidential candidates

Firefighters extinguished a major fire at a U.S. Forces Korea warehouse in Busan after 19 afters, with no injuries reported.

Massive fire at US base in South Korea extinguished after 19 hours

Baseless claims of election fraud spread on social media after Trump's win, citing a supposed 20 million vote gap.

Federal judge orders Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations

Thousands of votes already cast in Colorado county are being reviewed again after election staff discovered at least a dozen fraudulent ballots.

At least a dozen ballots connected to voter fraud scheme in Colorado

A viral claim about soaring energy costs made during Trump's visit to a Bronx barbershop was found to be the result of a billing error.

Billing error, not rising energy prices, behind viral Trump campaign moment

CNN has alleged Fox News edited its barbershop interview with former President Donald Trump.

CNN alleges Fox edited Trump’s controversial barbershop remarks

Over the next 11 days, expect the onslaught to continue as candidates and surrogates spend a lot of money on the presidential race.

Harris, Trump campaigns and allies spent half-a-billion dollars in just over 2 weeks

A former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model claimed she was groped by former President Donald Trump in the 90s.

Former model says Donald Trump groped her in front of Jeffrey Epstein

President Joe Biden has ordered the Pentagon and national security agencies to ramp up their use of artificial intelligence.

White House orders Pentagon, intelligence agencies to ramp up AI use

Former President Donald Trump heads to Michigan later Friday, Oct. 25. He will rally with supporters in Traverse City.

Arab-American voters may be key in swing state Michigan