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Biden condemns ‘un-American’ ‘lies’ about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears Florida

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday blasted his…

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Voters in the US don’t directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular will

The U.S. has a unique system for electing a president, the Electoral…

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House Democrats in close races try to show they hear voter concerns about immigration

WASHINGTON -- In some of the closest House races in the country,…

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Trump calls Maine Gov. Janet Mills a man in a mistake-riddled call to supporters, newspaper reports

BANGOR, Maine -- Republican Donald Trump mixed up Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’…

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A driver’s test for autonomous vehicles? A leading expert says US should have one

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- At a time of growing concern about the…

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Voting systems have been under attack since 2020, but are tested regularly for accuracy and security

ATLANTA -- Voting machines have been at the center of a web…

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What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump

WASHINGTON -- Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President…

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Supreme Court rejects appeal from ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Martin…

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Turning Point wants to revolutionize how Republicans turn out voters. Some are skeptical

WASHINGTON -- Turning Point’s representatives have made two things clear in meetings…

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The Supreme Court opens its new term with election disputes in the air but not yet on the docket

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Transgender rights, the regulation of “ghost guns”…

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Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states

WASHINGTON -- With registration deadlines looming, Democrats and civil rights groups are…

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US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

WASHINGTON -- America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September,…

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US employers add a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment rate dips to 4.1% in sign of a still-sturdy labor market

US employers add a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment rate dips to…

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Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

CHICAGO -- Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead…

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Trump and the federal election case against him: Key passages from prosecutors’ latest court filing

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump “laid the groundwork for his crimes” well before…

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Alleged plots against US campaign are only the latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran has emerged as a twofold concern…

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Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control

WASHINGTON -- After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50…

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Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate

WASHINGTON -- The first and only vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator…

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US sanctions extremist West Bank settler group for violence against Palestinians

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Hilltop Youth, a…

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Democratic donors prop up far-right candidates including Wisconsin gun activist in Senate race

WASHINGTON -- David Steinglass, a wealthy donor, has supported scores of Democrats…

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