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Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’
The comment at Madison Square Garden drew wide condemnation and highlighted the rising power of Hispanic voters who have settled in Pennsylvania.
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Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania
The requested emergency order, concerning provisional ballots cast by voters whose mail ballots were rejected for not following technical procedures, could affect thousands.
2 months ago
Pa.’s Montgomery County and other swing state areas key to understanding the presidential race
These counties will help tell the story of how either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will become the next president.
2 months ago
Here’s what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign
Millions of voters are casting early ballots ahead of the general election on November 5. Here's what we're watching this week.
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Trump veers away from swing states for his Madison Square Garden moment
The former president's New York City rally is one of a series of detours Trump has made from swing states as his campaign tries to court a national audience.
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Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, barbershop, bookstore, restaurant and basketball court
Before a rally Sunday evening, Harris visited a church, a barbershop and a bookstore in West Philly. She also met with youth athletes and stopped by a Puerto Rican restaurant.
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Trump spent 3 hours on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Here’s what he did — and didn’t — say
Much like his rally speeches, Trump’s talk with Rogan touched on a wide range of subjects with little connection.
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‘Fascist’ Trump has no plan, Gov. Tim Walz says in interview with WHYY News
Gov. Tim Walz is back in Pennsylvania with stops planned in Scranton and Allentown ahead of another Harris visit to Philly on Sunday.
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Listen 7:12News media don’t run elections. Why do they call the winners?
It’s up to governments to run and administer elections and maintain the official record of who won and by how much.
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If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner?
Election night won't be all nail-biters. Chances are some winners will be declared before a single vote has been tallied just as the polls close in those states.
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These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president
With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House.
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What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?
Pennsylvania election officials say that voters have returned ballots that were ripped, had coffee spilled on them, or even burned.
2 months ago
The Central Park 5 are suing Trump over Philly debate comments
The five were exonerated of charges related to the brutal assault of a New York jogger in 1989. In the September debate, Trump said they pled guilty, which they did not.
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
The first report on election night might show a massive lead for one candidate, but why does that lead dwindle in some races and grow in others?
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Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. And when it does, we tend to hear a lot about it.
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