Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president’s agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president’s agenda, or if the White
Hundreds cross state lines to influence battleground states in election
(NewsNation) — Yellow and orange leaves line the yards of many Midwestern homes, as residents await the belated annual snowfall. Some blue and red signs peek out of the colorful foliage, as the same folks eagerly await to know who
Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, after months of clashes over war and politics
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after months of clashes over domestic politics and Israel’s war efforts.
Flash floods in St. Louis area lead to polling place and road closures
ST. LOUIS — Heavy rain is causing flash flooding in the St. Louis area. Many roads are shut down, and some schools are canceling classes because of high water in the streets. A polling place located in Eureka, Missouri, also
Russia behind bomb threats against Georgia precincts, officials say
(NewsNation) — A series of non-credible bomb threats targeting Georgia polling sites “were of Russian origin,” Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger said. Five non-credible threats temporarily evacuated two Fulton County, Georgia, precincts for about 30 minutes each,” Fulton County Election
Election night 2024: Live results
(NewsNation) — After years of campaigning the 2024 election is here. Stick with NewsNation for instant results from Decision Desk HQ and bias-free analysis for all Americans. On this page you can keep track of results as they come in once the
California sues city over homeless shelter ban
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against Norwalk, alleging that the city’s moratorium on new homeless shelters and supportive housing violates several housing laws. “The Norwalk City Council’s failure to reverse this ban, despite knowing it is unlawful, is
Trump wouldn’t answer how he voted on abortion
(NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump avoided answering a press question about how he voted in regards to Florida's abortion amendment on Tuesday. "Just stop talking about that,” Trump responded to a reporter after being asked twice about how he voted
Election Day deals offer free food and rides
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX/KUCW) – Many companies are advertising deals, freebies or unique offerings on Election Day. While some offers available Tuesday require proof of voting, other offers are open to all customers. Here are some deals and steals to keep
Cambria County granted 10 p.m. extension at polls after issues plague vote machines
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Poll issues reached across Cambria County Tuesday morning, prompting commissioners to file to keep polls open until 10 p.m. instead of the statewide 8 p.m. Just before 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, it was ordered by
Schools embrace Election Day lessons, while 12th graders head to the polls
(The Hill) -- Students around the country are getting mock elections, nine-week campaign courses and field trips to the polls, where many high school seniors will vote for their first time on Tuesday. Principals and teachers find election years are a
Puppy therapy offered at Texas polling location on Election Day
PEARLAND, Texas (KIAH) -- Voting just got a little more relaxing! The Houston Humane Society is bringing "Puppies at the Polls" to the West Pearland Library on Election Day, adding a dose of puppy therapy to the democratic process in
Wisconsin shop bakes up a 2024 presidential cookie poll
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Uncle Mike's Bake Shop in De Pere, Wisconsin, stirred up excitement by baking specialty cookies that doubled as a fun kind of ballot, inviting customers to cast their "votes" in an unofficial poll for the
Democrats, GOP trying to hold on to border House districts
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Two Democratic and two GOP incumbents who represent border districts in the U.S. House of Representatives will be trying to hold on to their seats this Tuesday. In West Texas, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas,
Video: Security footage shows Vancouver ballot box explosion
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Newly released security footage shows the moment a Vancouver ballot box was set on fire and left to explode, leaving nearly 500 ballots to burn inside. Video of the incident shows a car pulling up to the
Nigeria court frees 119 protesters, some facing death penalty, after government drops charges
A Nigerian court freed 119 people including minors on Tuesday, after the authorities dropped charges against them arising from deadly protests in August against economic hardship.
Texas AG to deploy legal team to polling places on Election Day
(The Hill) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state on Election Day. The announcement comes as the capstone to three months of allegations by Texas Republicans that state and national Democrats intend
MLK Jr’s daughter demands MAGA account delete ‘vile’ deepfake
(The Hill) - Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., is calling for a Trump-supporting social media account to remove an AI-generated ad featuring her father. In a video posted to X, the account @MAGAResource shares a