Elections & Voting

Election coverage, voting rights, campaign updates, and political analysis.

Swing States: Which Ones Really Decide Presidential Elections

A handful of battleground states decide who wins the White House. Here's which ones matter most, how they got that way, and how to read the map like a strategist.

Politics 6h ago

Voter Registration by State: Deadlines, Rules, and How to Check Your Status

Voter registration rules vary sharply by state. Here is how deadlines, same-day registration, and automatic sign-up work, plus how to check your status before an election.

7 min read

Politics 6h ago

How the Electoral College Works and Why Your State Matters More Than You Think

The Electoral College decides the presidency, not the popular vote. Here's how the 538 votes are allocated, why swing states dominate campaigns, and how your vote carries different weight depending on where you live.

7 min read

Politics 7h ago

The Seven States That Keep Deciding Who Becomes President

A handful of states have chosen the last several presidents. Here's why they swing, which ones matter most, and how to read the map before the next election.

5 min read

Politics 7h ago

Your Vote Doesn't Go Straight to Washington: How American Elections Actually Work

The president isn't chosen by a national popular vote, and your primary ballot may matter more than your general election one. Here's how the machinery really runs.

5 min read

Politics 7h ago

Follow the Money: How American Campaigns Are Really Funded

American elections cost billions, but the money doesn't come from where most voters think. Here's how the system actually works, and how to see who's funding your candidates.

5 min read

Politics 7h ago

The Voter Registration Maze: Deadlines, Rules, and How to Check Your Status in All 50 States

Voter registration rules vary wildly from state to state, and missing a deadline can cost you your vote. Here is how the system works, where the traps are, and how to confirm you are on the rolls.

5 min read

Politics 8h ago

Andy Burnham Pledges Electoral Reform Fight in Next Election Campaign

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says he will make changing Britain's voting system a central campaign promise in the next general election.

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Sports 9h ago

Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act in Historic Vote

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, the first college sports bill to clear either chamber of Congress. It now heads to the House.

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World 13h ago

Sanders PAC Funnels Cash to Midterm Candidates in Late Push

Bernie Sanders' political organization is directing new money to progressive candidates ahead of the midterms, signaling an aggressive closing push from the Vermont senator.

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World 14h ago

Backpack Wins Fat Bear Week 2026, Toppling Offspring of Former Champion

Backpack claimed the Fat Bear Week 2026 title, defeating a bear raised by a former champion in the annual vote held by Katmai National Park.

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Technology 22h ago

OpenAI Protesters Deploy Fake AI Ads, Glitch Art to Target Company's San Francisco HQ

Activists are escalating their campaign against OpenAI with parody advertisements, projection art, and a fake billboard outside the company's San Francisco offices. The protests come as OpenAI faces growing scrutiny over its business practices and safety record.

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Politics 1d ago

Trump Promotes America.gov AI Tool That Contradicts His Own Claims

President Trump touted a new government AI chatbot as a source of truth, but the tool's own answers frequently conflict with statements he has made on tariffs, the economy, and the 2020 election.

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Politics 1d ago

Johnson Backs Voluntary AI Guardrails as Congress Breaks for Election

House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNBC he hopes AI safety rules stay voluntary, speaking hours before a White House meeting with tech executives and as lawmakers prepare to leave Washington until after November.

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Politics 1d ago

Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill After Marathon Debate

The chamber voted 68-29 to move forward with the legislation after weeks of tense negotiations between party leaders.

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