VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don't predict the winner Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated. Ron Elving
Justice Department sues Alabama, claiming it purged voters too close to the election In a new lawsuit, the Justice Department claims Alabama violated federal law by systematically removing voters fewer than 90 days before a federal election. Hansi Lo Wang
Trump switched his focus to Haitian migrants in a small town in Pennsylvania Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, had an overwhelming month after Donald Trump made false statements about them. Recently, he’s focused his attention on Charleroi, Penn. Oliver Morrison
A closer look at Eric Adams' relationship with Turkish officials NPR's Juana Summers talks with Politico reporter Joe Anuta about indicted Mayor Eric Adams' relationship with Turkish officials. Juana Summers
VP Harris visits the southern U.S. border to propose tighter asylum rules Vice President Kamala Harris heads to the border for the first time as the Democratic presidential nominee. She's set to propose tighter rules for asylum claims, a campaign official said. Ben Giles
At the border in Arizona, Harris lays out a plan to get tough on fentanyl Vice President Harris is trying to shore up one of her biggest political liabilities. She focused her border security remarks on disrupting fentanyl smuggling. Deepa Shivaram
Trump, Harris honing messages in final 2024 stretch Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are honing their messages on the economy, immigration and abortion.
Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says The Justice Department unveiled criminal charges against three Iranian hackers who allegedly compromised Trump campaign accounts and sought to erode confidence in the U.S. election. Carrie Johnson
Vance and Walz use their Midwestern roots in very different pitches to voters When Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz debate next week, you’ll see two Midwesterners painting different pictures of what it means to be from America’s heartland. Asma Khalid
Q&A: Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto on teaming up with VP Harris as attorney generals Morning Edition spoke to Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who worked with VP Harris when the two were state attorneys general, on why that experience is relevant to being Commander in Chief. Majd Al-Waheidi