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9 congressional sleeper races to watch on Election Night
These sleeper congressional races could determine which party wins a majority in the House or Senate, which will have a substantial impact on the next president’s agenda.
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A ‘constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat
Officials are bracing for “constitutional sheriffs,” who believe they can seize voting machines and patrol polling places, to try to interfere in the elections.
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Trump says insult-riddled Madison Square Garden rally was a ‘lovefest'
At a press conference on Tuesday, Donald Trump called his Madison Square Garden rally a “lovefest.”
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Who is Tony Hinchcliffe? What to know about Trump rally comedian who insulted Puerto Rico
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe insulted Puerto Rico during a Trump event at Madison Square Garden. Here’s what to know about him.
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Trump's Madison Square Garden event turns into a rally with crude and racist insults
Donald Trump is finally getting his Madison Square Garden moment. With just over a week to go before Election Day, the former president will take the stage Sunday at one of the country’s most well-known venues.
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Elon Musk defends $1 million giveaway after Justice Department warning
Elon Musk spoke in a virtual townhall event Friday and said that his petition giveaway wasn’t meant to assist in voter registration.
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First-time voters, disasters, & climate change could decide this election
The Environmental Voter Project says more than 130,000 first-time voters, who prioritize climate change, have already cast ballots. Combined with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change, they could decide this election. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us where climate voters could have the most influence.
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A new bill could allow paid sick time to take care of pets in New York City
A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.
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Trump is the only GOP candidate some young voters have ever known. It's shaped their worldview.
Voters born in the mid-to-late ’90s who have only known the Republican Party led by Donald Trump say the idea of a “normal election” feels foreign to them
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US deficit tops $1.8 trillion in 2024 as interest on debt surpasses trillion-dollar mark
The shortfall was more than 8% from the previous year and the third highest on record, the Treasury Department said Friday.
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When to watch NBC Connecticut's local election coverage online for free
From your neighborhood officials to national positions in Washington, many seats are up for grabs in this year’s elections. NBC Connecticut has you covered online with special programming on our free streaming channel. Find the NBC Connecticut News Channel on our website, the NBC CT app, or whatever platform you use for streaming. Here’s a look at free LIVE...
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The threat of election chaos looms as the Supreme Court returns to action
The new Supreme Court term starts Monday with new cases on the docket and the possibility that emergency election-related cases could arise in the coming weeks.
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Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris, calls Donald Trump ‘dangerous'
Bruce Springsteen is endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The music superstar revealed his 2024 election choice in a lengthy social media video on Oct. 3, sharing why he backs the democratic candidate and her running mate, Tim Walz.
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How your state's minimum wage stacks up… with Oreos
Minimum wage laws vary across the U.S., but how far does one hour of work actually get you? We break it down by Oreos … how many Oreos you can buy with your state’s minimum wage.
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How to vote in the 2024 election in Connecticut, including dates and deadlines
The 2024 election is just over a month away, but early voting starts in October, and registered voters face several choices at the voting booth. Chief among the choices is the president of the United States and voters will also be deciding on candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state senate, state representative, registrar of voters, judge...
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Sarah McBride's historic run for Congress was decades in the making
If she wins Delaware’s only House seat in November, the Democrat is poised to become the country’s first openly transgender member of Congress.
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Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters
Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November.
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Biden: The Secret Service ‘needs more help'
President Joe Biden said he was thankful former President Donald Trump was OK, but said the Secret Service needs more help and that Congress should look into their needs.
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Young women are more liberal than they've been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds
Young women are more liberal than they have been in decades, according to a Gallup analysis of more than 20 years of polling data.
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Trump, Harris propose different visions for America during presidential debate
During their closing statements, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump closed Tuesday’s debate with differing messages on the future of America.