How The Washington Post creates its presidential polling average
If you want to know who is ahead in the presidential election, there are plenty of places to look these days. Many media organizations have their own versions of presidential…
Former Colorado official sentenced to prison in election data scheme
Tina Peters, a former county election official in Colorado, was sentenced Thursday to 8½ years in prison and six months in jail after being found guilty of charges connected to…
Melania Trump, in rare break with husband, voices support for abortion rights
Former first lady Melania Trump, in her upcoming memoir, offers full-throated support for abortion rights — a position that puts her at odds with many in her husband’s party, including…
Biden calls for putting ‘politics aside’ in visit to storm-ravaged Florida, Georgia
PERRY, Fla. — President Joe Biden spent Thursday touring the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Florida and Georgia, urging the country to “put politics aside” during his second consecutive…
Trump’s Jan. 6 role back in focus as he readies new stolen election claims
Former president Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his loss four years ago and his role inciting the violent attack on the Capitol roared onto the 2024 campaign stage this week…
Trump campaign ad falsely claims Harris will raise taxes on families
“Kamala Harris is going to significantly raise taxes … Kamala’s plan will raise taxes by nearly $2,600 per year.” — Narrator of new Trump campaign ad, released Oct. 2 Vice…
The real reasons people leave Donald Trump’s rallies early
Fewer than 25 minutes into Donald Trump’s remarks, Melissa Prescott walked out. She arrived at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at 8:30 a.m. on a hot September day, waited in…
Obama to campaign for Harris in month leading up to election
Former president Barack Obama will campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris in the month leading up to Election Day, kicking off his efforts with a trip to Pittsburgh on Thursday,…
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated to new lows yesterday
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated to new lows yesterday On Tuesday, the S&P 500 failed to hold above 5750.0, and we saw a breakout below On Tuesday, the Nasdaq…
Iran Attacks Israel: Oil Surges, Markets React, US Supports
Iran-Israel Clash: Oil Spikes, S&P Cuts Rating, Biden Backs Ally On Tuesday, in response to Iran’s attack on Israel, the Israeli state, with indispensable help from the United States, its…