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 polling averages; unlike us, some even produce election forecasts, which take
Hezbollah leader agreed to temporary ceasefire days before assassination, says Lebanese foreign minister
The temporary ceasefire was called for by US President Joe Biden, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and other allies during last week’s UN General Assembly.
Hurricane Helene renews calls for Congress to pass disaster funding
The widespread devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene is upping the pressure on lawmakers for a looming end-of-year fight over disaster funding. While funding negotiators on both sides acknowledge the need for additional resources for disaster recovery, it has already been a
Debate performance gives Vance 2028 White House boost
Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) debate performance is giving him a shot in the arm to become a leading 2028 presidential contender no matter what happens in November between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. The impact of vice presidential debates
Bipartisan California lawmakers urge House leaders to boost disaster relief funding
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from Orange County, Calif., are urging House leaders to include disaster relief funding in fiscal 2025 spending, highlighting wildfire damage in the state even as damage from Hurricane Helene on the other side of the
Programming Alert: NewsNation to feature PA senate race tonight
(NewsNation) — NewsNation will broadcast the Pennsylvania Senate debate live between Democratic Senator Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick. It’s one of a series of nationwide debates that will be shown live on television, at NewsNationNow.com and in the
Report: Doug Emhoff accused of slapping former girlfriend in 2012
Editor's Note: A video previously attached to this article has been removed because there were copyright issues. (NewsNation) — Several unnamed sources accused second gentleman Doug Emhoff of hitting a woman in the face while waiting in line at a valet
No amount of evidence will convince Republicans of Trump’s 2020 guilt
In support of his effort to prosecute Donald Trump for his attempt to subvert the 2020 election results, special counsel Jack Smith compiled a 165-page report detailing Trump’s actions, from casting doubt on the security of the election well before
Democrats try to find political salvation in the Southwest
Once the leading edge of Western conservatism, four states in the Southwest have shifted over the last two decades to become a Democratic firewall, giving the party a fighter’s chance of keeping the Senate majority and bolstering their presidential prospects. Ahead
Braun, McCormick trade attacks during Indiana governor debate
INDIANAPOLIS -- While there were many issues discussed during the first debate between Indiana's top two gubernatorial records, much of the debate served as attacks on each other's records, as well as their respective running mates. On Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator
Valadao, Salas spar over issues in California debate
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- David Valadao and Rudy Salas debated over issues voters said are of the most importance to them during a debate Wednesday night. The two candidates met for the debate Wednesday night from the KGET studios in Bakersfield.
With races tight, some House Republicans tout ‘pro-choice’ credentials
A small group of House Republicans will spend the run-up to Election Day stressing an unexpected message: support for abortion rights. With control of the House on the line, Republican lawmakers running in districts that Joe Biden won in the 2020
New California law mandates fashion industry to take old clothes back for free
(KTLA) — California will soon have the nation’s first mandatory textile take-back requirement after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring apparel companies to accept unwanted clothing. The goal of the bill, SB 707, is to reduce the millions of tons of
Costco now selling platinum bars and coins on website
(KTLA) - Following the smash success of adding gold and silver bars and coins to its list of products, Costco has added a new precious metal to its stores: platinum. The wholesale retailer is selling a 1-ounce platinum bar, as well
Liz Cheney to campaign with Kamala Harris in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign Thursday in Wisconsin with Republican former congresswoman Liz Cheney as Harris looks to emphasize her cross-party support in the final weeks before the November election. Cheney, who endorsed Harris last month, will appear
Trump’s outrageously false claim of 13,000 migrant murderers ‘on the loose’
“I’m outraged that over 13,000, the exact number’s 13,099, convicted illegal, alien murderers are now on the loose. They allowed to come in, over 13,000 murderers, many of them murdering many more than one person. They’re murderers and they’re out
Rep. Jim Jordan angles to lead a possible House Republican minority
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is not known for being generous with moderate colleagues. During the earliest days of his two decades in the House, the far-right firebrand often ignored, or publicly defied, the more centrist members of his party. But with
Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights
Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a “family values” bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before