How a Harris-Walz ticket has sparked a surge in voter registration Since Vice President Harris entered the race, 38 states have updated their voter files and it shows that young women, particularly young Black women, are registering to vote in droves.
Polls show tight race between Trump and Harris The result of the election could come down to a few thousand voters in a few key swing states.
How will election deniers, new legislation and extremism impact the election? With about 6 weeks to go until the presidential election, some watchers are less concerned about who will win than they are about the voting process — not to mention what might happen when the winner is announced.
How do Trump and Harris' economic plans compare? An economist weighs in The economy is always a top issue for voters. David Wessel, director of the Brookings Institution’s Hutchins Center, compares the presidential candidates' plans on taxes, tariffs, housing and more. Dave Davies
Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X False claims about the hurricane and the government’s response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface. Huo Jingnan
In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion The former first lady says she is a longtime supporter of abortion rights. Her memoir is coming out a year after former President Donald Trump said he was "able to kill Roe v. Wade." Bill Chappell
'The Atlantic' article examines 'The man who will do anything for Trump' NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Elaina Plott Calabro of "The Atlantic" about her profile of Kash Patel, a key figure in former President Trump's plans for a return to the White House. Steve Inskeep
How Democrats are targeting red seats in blue New York to help win back the House New York Democrats launched a coordinated campaign modeled on more traditional battleground state efforts. Federal, state and local leaders are combining efforts to target a group of House GOP freshmen. Deirdre Walsh
Too much presidential politics? State legislatures are also on the ballot With so much focus on the presidential election, keep in mind these down-ballot races can lead to big changes in your state when it comes to policies like abortion, health care and criminal justice. Ryland Barton
Kamala Harris is making an unusual pilgrimage today — to the birthplace of the GOP Harris will travel Thursday to Ripon, Wisconsin — home to the Little White Schoolhouse, where an 1854 meeting led to the birth of the Republican Party. She'll be joined by former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney. Franco Ordoñez