Elections & Voting

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

SpaceX Launches Three Rockets in Four Days as Rocket Lab Signs 20-Mission Deal

SpaceX completed three Falcon 9 launches in a four-day stretch, while Rocket Lab locked in its largest Electron contract ever — a 20-launch deal a company official called a "massive vote of confidence.

Politics Oct 2

US Employers Add Just 29,000 Jobs in September, Slowest Month Ahead of Midterms

Employers added only 29,000 jobs in September, down from 133,000 in August, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% — the weakest monthly hiring report before voters head to the polls.

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Politics Oct 2

Trump Stages Midterms Rally Blitz as Polls Show Base Already Locked In

Trump has scheduled a wave of rallies in the final stretch before the midterms, but polling suggests the appearances are firing up supporters who were already committed to voting Republican.

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Health Oct 2

Nurse Pitches LeBron James as Sixers' Primary Playmaker

Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse says LeBron James would be the ideal offensive creator for a Sixers roster full of grab-and-go athletes.

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Politics Oct 1

SEC Proposes Letting Fund Managers Charge Performance Fees in 401(k)s

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose rules allowing registered fund managers to charge performance-based fees, a change that could bring hedge-fund-style pay into millions of retirement accounts.

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Sports Oct 1

Wings' Jessica Shepard Wins WNBA Most Improved Player in Close Vote

Dallas forward Jessica Shepard took home Most Improved Player honors after her first full season as a starter, edging out a crowded field in one of the tightest votes of the awards cycle.

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Politics Oct 1

White House Releases Taxpayer-Funded Ad Promoting Trump's Iran Military Campaign

The White House has produced a government-funded promotional video praising President Trump's military operations against Iran, drawing criticism over the use of public money for political messaging.

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Politics Oct 1

Trump's AI Chatbot Refuses to Say Who Won 2020 Election

Users asking the Trump-endorsed AI chatbot about the 2020 election get deflections or silence instead of a direct answer, testing how political tools handle contested facts.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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.

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Politics Sep 30

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 Sep 30

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 Sep 30

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 Sep 30

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 Sep 30

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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