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As the two running mates hold their first debate in New York, here is what to be on the lookout for. Listen to this article · 8:39 min Learn more…

With Democrats waging an uphill battle to hold the Senate, the vice president, should she win, could end up facing a Republican firewall with veto power over her cabinet, court…

In Valdosta, Ga., Donald Trump made a false claim about President Biden’s responsiveness and demonstrated his long-held instinct to view disaster response through the prism of his personal politics. Share…

Big storms before elections are a test of how would-be — or incumbent — leaders handle a crisis. Share full article Destruction left by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., on…

Democrats in a pair of competitive House districts are spotlighting the anti-abortion stances of Republican incumbents after the state enacted one of the most restrictive bans in the country. Listen…

The president, who plans to travel to North Carolina this week, said he might need to call Congress in for a special session after it did not include additional disaster…

The additional forces, which one official placed at between 2,000 and 3,000, will bolster security for the 40,000 U.S. troops already in the region and help defend Israel, officials said.…

The remarks were the latest example of his praise for executive power and force in imposing order, this time over crimes the F.B.I. said last week were falling. Share full…

Encouraging voters to cast mail ballots — and cast them early — benefits political campaigns. But former President Donald J. Trump’s skepticism has hurt Republican efforts in a key state.…

As part of the proposed settlement, former female trainees can reapply to become agents and two outside experts will review the training program to make sure the evaluation process is…