This agency is trying to protect elections from adversaries like Russia and Iran New Yorker journalist David Kirkpatrick says a government command hub has been tasked with tracking and protecting U.S. elections from foreign adversaries who seek to sow discord and foment violence. Terry Gross
VP Harris pledges to listen to experts in contrast to Trump's previous actions NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tom Nichols, a contributing writer at "The Atlantic," about why some Americans have grown increasingly hostile to expertise, and what it means in this election. Steve Inskeep
How much power does a president have when it comes to abortion access? Vice President Harris has said if she’s elected president, she’ll sign a bill enshrining the right to an abortion. Former President Donald Trump also has talked about abortion. Elissa Nadworny
Crowdsourced voting fraud claims could become grist for Republican lawsuits One hub for rumors and conspiracies about voting is X, the social media site once known as Twitter. There, users are floating unverified and false claims about voting that can quickly go viral. Huo Jingnan
In this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner At an Arizona tribal school, it's a fierce campaign to pick the top school lunch, as students learn about making their voice count Jonaki Mehta
After a chaotic vote count in 2020, here's what Detroit will do differently this year Four years ago, Trump supporters, motivated in part by false election fraud claims, loudly protested at a Detroit counting facility. Election officials are determined to avoid a repeat of the chaos. Quinn Klinefelter
As the presidential race nears an end, crucial moments can be traced to the Midwest The 2024 presidential race began like others with a crowded primary in Iowa. And as the race continued, a lot crucial moments can be traced back to how voters in the Midwest viewed the candidates. A Martínez
Arnold Schwarzenegger has endorsed Kamala Harris for president Schwarzenegger served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He said he is frustrated with both parties, and does not trust either, but felt compelled to speak out. Ayana Archie
6 tips for staying grounded during the 2024 election It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the flood of election headlines and opinions. Here are six tips for forming better news consumption habits that you can put into action today. Jessica Jones
An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Kamala Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times. Bobby Allyn
