Oct 01 Updates: Walz and Vance meet for VP debate in New York By Associated Press Both Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz have embraced the traditional role of attack dog for the person at the top of the ticket. That could be on full display during the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: In meeting on Helene disaster response, Biden reaffirms support of Israel after thwarted Iranian missile attack By Associated Press “Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully supportive of Israel,” President Joe Biden said Tuesday at the start of a meeting with White House officials focused on the administration’s response to Hurricane Helene. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Iran’s missile attack a ‘significant escalation,’ national security adviser Sullivan says By Bassem Mroue, Melanie Lidman, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies that threatens to push the Middle East closer toward a… Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Trump campaigns at a manufacturing facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin By Scott Bauer, Associated Press In an event advertised as economic-themed, Trump bounced from subject to subject, also criticizing Democratic nominee Harris on issues, including foreign policy, crime and immigration, while intermittently pivoting to outgoing President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Oct 01 Jimmy Carter celebrates 100th birthday in his hometown of Plains By Bill Barrow, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press Former president Jimmy Carter has reached his 100th birthday. It is the first time an American president has lived a full century and marks a milestone in a life that took the son of a Depression-era farmer to the White… Continue reading
Oct 01 Live fact check: Vance and Walz meet for presidential debate By PolitiFact staff Our partners at PolitiFact will have live fact-checking starting at 8 p.m. EDT in the chat below. Continue reading
Oct 01 Prep for the vice presidential debate with fact-checks on Vance and Walz By Sara Swann, PolitiFact Here’s how accurate their talking points have proven so far. Continue reading
Sep 30 Georgia Judge strikes down state ban on abortions past 6 weeks into pregnancy By Kate Brumback, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order that the law violates Georgia's Constitution, finding that “liberty in Georgia includes in its meaning, in its protections, and in its bundle of rights the power of a woman… Continue reading
Sep 30 Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at border By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The new rules, which double down on restrictions announced in June, bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed. Continue reading
Sep 30 What history says about vice presidential debates — and why Tuesday could be different By Will Weissert, Associated Press A nominee’s choice of No. 2 has historically made little Election Day difference. This year could be different. Continue reading