Politics

Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new plan to increase the number of United States Border Patrol agents. Getty Images

Trump unveils new border plan, calling for 10,000 more agents

Vice President Kamala Harris is launching a new campaign initiative aimed at mobilizing Black voters, particularly Black men. AFP

Harris unveils business loans, cannabis industry opportunities for Black voters

As the presidential candidates hit the campaign trail at a faster pace, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris argue over health, fitness for office. Reuters

Harris and Trump spar over health and fitness for office

The U.S. is sending troops and an anti-missile defense system to Israel. AP Images

US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates

Vogue's newly-released profile of Harris generated headlines from left and right-leaning news outlets on substance and image. Getty Images

How the media are covering Vogue’s October feature of Kamala Harris

In 2019, Illinois legalized the recreational use of marijuana and decriminalized possession of the drug up to 30 grams. Getty Images

Smell of weed not enough for warrantless vehicle searches: Illinois Supreme Court

Minnesota Gov. and vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz, D, is walking back his recent comments in support of abolishing the Electoral College. AP Images

Walz walks back call to abolish Electoral College, lines up with Harris campaign

On Thursday, Oct. 10, attorneys representing immigrants who are protected by DACA, defended the program before a federal court. Getty Images

Federal appeals court weighs fate of DACA program

Cotton wrote there is evidence that Hamas diverted some of the aid and evidence that aid was always at a high risk of diversion or misuse. Getty Images

Sen. Cotton says more than $1B in US aid for Gaza could have been misused

Hackers breached the Internet Archive, exposing data from over 31 million users in a politically motivated attack. Internet Archive

Hackers breach Internet Archive, exposing 31 million users’ data

Donald Trump proposed making interest payments on car loans tax-deductible in a speech about the auto industry at the Detroit Economic Club. Getty Images

Trump pitches making car loan interest tax deductible

Former President Donald Trump has accused CBS of altering a ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Getty Images

FCC chair responds to Trump’s call for CBS to lose license over Harris interview

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, is facing conservative backlash after a recent social media post in which she participated in a trend. AP Images

The trend behind Michigan governor’s video feeding influencer a Dorito

The new evidence in Trump's case is currently under seal in an appendix to the 165-page filing submitted earlier this month by Special Counsel Jack Smith.  AP Images

Judge orders release of redacted evidence in Trump election case

Portland is preparing for a significant transformation this November as voters get ready to overhaul the city's government structure. Getty Images

Portland election to overhaul government with new City Council structure

New York City’s interim police commissioner is reportedly on his way out, just weeks after he took the role in the Adams administration. Reuters

Interim NYPD commissioner expected to resign amid Adams administration issues

As the race for President enters its final few weeks, it is tough to tell who is actually ahead, and the race appears to be very tight. Getty Images

Who is actually ahead in the presidential race? Polls give conflicting answers

The death toll continues to rise after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida Thursday. AP Images

At least 15 dead, 2.6 million without power after Hurricane Milton

Gen Z and millennials, who are the majority of users on Twitch, are watching political commentary on the platform. Getty Images

Twitch becoming a hub of political commentary this election year

New York City to shut down the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island and pursue hotel contracts for migrant housing. Getty Images

NYC to close its largest migrant shelter, now seeking hotels for housing

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he’s received a whistleblower allegation that claims the Secret Service is not giving Trump full protection. Getty Images

Whistleblower says Trump is not receiving full protective assets

State attorneys general are investigating the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising practices. Getty Images

Republicans expand their ActBlue ‘smurfing’ investigation to 19 states

Rudy Giuliani's son says World Series rings awarded to two Georgia poll workers as part of a defamation should not be handed over because they belong to him. Getty Images

Giuliani’s son claims World Series rings awarded in defamation suit are his

Republicans have filed lawsuits in Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania claiming "illegal overseas voting". Getty Images

Republicans file lawsuits in 3 states, claiming alleged ‘illegal overseas voting’