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Darla Chaddock (left) and her husband, Rob Chaddock, share a drink with their friends Michelle and Kenny Stone (right) at Judy's Barge Inn in Buffalo, Iowa.

In Buffalo, Iowa, a community wrestles with Trump-fueled political apathy

10:50am November 17, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

Donald Trump continues to dominate polls in Iowa despite losing out on a coveted endorsement from the popular governor. Kim Reynolds endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis instead but voters aren't sold.

Former President Donald Trump arrives at a rally on April 2, 2022, near Washington, Mich.

Trump bets big on Michigan with rally on GOP debate night as UAW strike continues

9:48am September 27, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

Seven Republicans will join the second GOP debate Wednesday but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump won't be one of them. Instead, Trump will head to Michigan to court autoworkers.

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In this file image, then-President Donald Trump and then-former Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speak during the first presidential debate on September 29, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Tired of the Republican primary, GOP frontrunner Donald Trump shifts focus to Biden

5:06am September 20, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

Former President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on President Biden in another sign his campaign is looking past the Republican primaries — and focusing more on the general election ahead.

Then-President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the certification of Joe Biden as the next president on Jan. 6, 2021.

Politics & Government

Raising money and poll numbers, Donald Trump stays 'Teflon Don' amid indictments

5:07am August 04, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

In 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump claimed he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. Now, he faces criminal charges in three separate indictments, and voters continue to support "Teflon Don."

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FILE - A ballot and voting drop box are in Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Politics & Government

Mail voting is still pretty popular, even without the pressure of the pandemic

2:28pm July 03, 2023

by Ashley Lopez

After the 2020 election saw record levels of mail-in voting, election officials saw less mail ballots than at the height of the pandemic but the method is still much more widely used than before.

Voters line up at the American Airlines Center during early voting in mid-October in Dallas.

More Than 9 Million Texans Cast Ballots Early, Topping State's Total Turnout In 2016

8:21pm October 30, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The mark set Friday by Texas, with its 38 electoral votes, also comes on the last day of early voting in the state. Texas, once a reliably red state, is seen as a "toss-up" heading into Election Day.

Dogs wait for their owners outside a polling station in London, part of a popular tradition of taking pets to the polls. The U.K. is voting in a general election to select 650 members of Parliament.

World News

U.K. Holds A Pivotal General Election, And Voters Bring Their Dogs To The Polls

10:51am December 12, 2019

by Bill Chappell

Boris Johnson's Conservatives are expected to win only enough seats to secure a small majority. So far on election day, the most popular figures at polling stations are (literally) dogs.

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein answers questions from members of the media on Oct. 6 in Oakland, Calif.

Wisconsin Agrees To Presidential Vote Recount At Third-Party Candidates' Requests

10:47pm November 25, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Jill Stein has demanded a recount in three states where the presidential election results were tight. Wisconsin has agreed and has until Dec. 13 to complete the recount.

3 Reasons Why Donald Trump Is Back On Capitol Hill

12:00pm July 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump is meeting with Republican Congressional leaders in Washington on Thursday. Here's a look at a few of the reasons why he is coming back.

Trump Ousts Embattled Campaign Manager

7:31pm June 20, 2016

Corey Lewandowski's departure appears to be a reaction to the presumptive GOP nominee's sagging poll numbers and weeks of difficulty as he prepped for a tough fight with Hillary Clinton.

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