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NPR Podcast 'No Compromise' Spotlights America's 'QAnon Candidate'

7:20am October 22, 2020

The female congressional candidate in Georgia is a believer in the conspiracy theory known as QAnon. She is also rooted in a style of confrontational politics that is revolutionizing the gun debate.

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Far-right extremist "Boogaloo boys" stand on the steps of the capitol in Lansing, Mich., during a rally on Oct. 17. Michigan is one of five states with the highest risk of increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report.

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

7:20am October 22, 2020

by Tim Mak

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.

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The Difficulties Behind Reuniting Migrant Children With Their Families

6:25am October 22, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Nan Schivone of Justice in Motion about the 545 immigrant children separated from their parents by the U.S. whose parents haven't been located.

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

6:25am October 22, 2020

by Debbie Elliott

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.

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Iran Blamed For Threatening Election Emails, U.S. Intelligence Officials Say

6:25am October 22, 2020

by Miles Parks

Top national security officials announced Wednesday that Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration data and are trying to influence the U.S. presidential election.

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News Brief: Election Intimidation, Presidential Debate, DOJ's Opioid Deal

5:57am October 22, 2020

U.S. officials say Iran is behind threatening election emails to voters. The final Trump-Biden presidential debate is hours away. And, Purdue Pharma reaches a deal with DOJ over OxyContin sales.

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The stage for the final presidential debate of the 2020 election is tested for light and sound at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday.

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5 Questions Ahead Of The Last Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

5:00am October 22, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

This is the last, best chance for both candidates to make their arguments to a broad audience of the American public for why they should be president — and there's a lot on the line.

Democrat Jaime Harrison has set fundraising records in his bid to unseat GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.

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'Fundraging' Fuels Democratic Money Advantage Over GOP In Most Races

5:00am October 22, 2020

by Susan Davis

Democrats have outraised Republicans in nearly all competitive House and Senate races in 2020. Most of that money has come from small dollar donors who fear a second Trump term.

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

4:31am October 22, 2020

by Miles Parks

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.

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President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are debating Tuesday night in Cleveland for the first time.

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Live: Trump-Biden Final Presidential Debate

12:01am October 22, 2020

The second presidential debate was canceled, but President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are debating again on Thursday. Follow live updates and analysis.