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The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability

The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hacking a local election system in the United States wouldn't be easy, and secretly altering votes on a scale massive enough to change the outcome of the presidential race would be impossible , election officials have said, thanks t
Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans' frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels.
Kamala Harris says Trump's comments on women 'are offensive to everybody'

Kamala Harris says Trump's comments on women 'are offensive to everybody'

MADISON, Wis.
A national campaign to lessen polarization pushes states to ditch partisan primaries

A national campaign to lessen polarization pushes states to ditch partisan primaries

DENVER (AP) — A national campaign is backing ballot measures in six states to end partisan primaries, seeking to turn down the temperature in a polarized country by removing a process that gives the most active members of both major parties an outsiz
Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes isn't a member of the historically Black sororities and fraternities known as the “Divine Nine.

Missouri Republican election challenger says he should be allowed to watch early voting

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — A Republican committeeman has asked a judge to stop early voting in Missouri’s third-largest county until it allows “watchers” or "challengers” to observe the polls. Early voting will continue in St.
Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

CHICAGO (AP) — Billboards with the words “STOP Child Gender Surgery.” Pamphlets warning about endangering minors. “PROTECT PARENT RIGHTS” plastered on church bulletins.
Trump won't vote early, though he said he would

Trump won't vote early, though he said he would

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — Donald Trump is planning to cast his vote on Election Day despite having previously said he would vote early.
Iowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed

Iowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four voters and a Hispanic civil rights group sued Iowa's top election official after he directed election workers to challenge the ballots of people who may be naturalized citizens, alleging the state infringed upon their rig
US voters hear a stark message in the presidential race: The country's fate is on the line

US voters hear a stark message in the presidential race: The country's fate is on the line

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.