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Virginia Democrats Are Hopeful They’ll Win Red Congressional District

This year, Republicans had hoped to win back some of the U.S. House seats they lost in 2018 but are finding that Democrats are in a position to make deeper inroads into their turf next month.

Activists Rally Black Voters In Traditional Red Counties In Florida’s Panhandle

Florida is expected to be a key state in the presidential election. African American women in the state’s panhandle aim to make sure all voices are heard in the traditionally conservative territory.

Voter Websites In California And Florida Could Be Vulnerable To Hacks, Report Finds

Cyber experts told the Department of Homeland Security in July that voter registration systems in California and Florida could be vulnerable to a hack, a closely-held report obtained by NPR reveals.

There’s A Lot At Stake For The Climate In The 2020 Election

Despite the cascade of other crises this year, climate change has emerged as a key election issue. The two presidential candidates’ positions on it could not be more different.

Here’s Where The Threat Of Militia Activity Around The Elections Is The Highest

Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Oregon have the highest risk of seeing increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report obtained exclusively by NPR.

U.S. Government Says Iran And Russia Try To Affect Public Opinion On The Election

On Wednesday, the government reported foreign actions, taken to affect public opinion related to U.S. elections. It comes after voters in Alaska and Florida reported receiving threatening emails.

Trump Rails Against The ‘Radical Left’ In Pitch To Pennsylvania Voters

The president’s remarks come just two weeks before the Nov. 3 election, in which he faces a steep uphill reelection battle against Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Safety Board Blames California Diving Boat’s Owner For Fire That Killed 34

The fire started in the boat’s salon, where divers had plugged in phones and other devices. Investigators pointed to the lack of a night watchman as a reason for high casualty numbers.

DOJ Unveils New Initiative To Help Police Departments, Offers Aid To Minneapolis

Justice Department officials unveiled a new initiative Tuesday to establish a grant program and national center to help with defining policies and training officers.

Election Law Blogger On The State Of Voting-Related Lawsuits

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Richard Hasen, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, about various election cases and lawsuits two weeks before Election Day.

U.S. Files Antitrust Suit Against Google

The U.S. Justice Department and 11 states are suing Google, accusing it of maintaining a monopoly in search and in search advertising in violation of antitrust laws.

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