Trump keeps talking about criminalizing dissent
For someone who has so strongly objected in recent weeks to the idea that he’s an authoritarian or a threat to democracy, Donald Trump has a funny way of showing…
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Americans are more worried about political violence under Trump
In the wake of an apparent second attempt on his life earlier this month, former president Donald Trump began once again amplifying the idea that the twin threats were a…
Ohio sheriff barred from working elections after posts about Harris signs
The Portage County, Ohio, elections board has barred its sheriff’s office from providing security during early voting after Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski (R) urged people to collect the addresses of residents…
GOP asks court to change voting rules in one state, with impact for all
A panel of federal judges heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could upend the rules for counting a sliver of mail ballots in Mississippi just weeks before Election Day,…
Obama and Biden achievements that Trump claims for himself
We’ve documented many times the false claims that former president Donald Trump has made about his achievements during his presidency. But there are also instances when Trump claims credit for…
Trump campaign overstates intelligence to accuse Iran of favoring Harris
Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign on Tuesday pushed beyond U.S. intelligence assessments of Iranian interference in the presidential election in an effort to disparage his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.…
Harris to deliver major speech on the economy in Pittsburgh
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to outline in greater detail Wednesday an economic philosophy rooted in her own biography, attempting to contrast her vision with Donald Trump’s and win over…
The ‘policy’ mirage that undergirds Donald Trump’s support
One of the central characteristics of the 2024 presidential election is its steadiness. That’s counterintuitive, certainly; rarely has any contest seen as much tumult as we’ve seen in the past…
Project 2025 is a huge blunder from Trump’s allies
There is vanishingly little doubt that Project 2025 has become one of the most unpopular political programs or ideas in recent history. The question is increasingly how much voters intend…
GOP effort to change how Nebraska allocates electoral votes hits roadblock
A key Republican state lawmaker said Monday he does not support changing how the state awards its electoral votes before the November election, imperiling a last-ditch push by former president…