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Project 2025 aims to ‘eradicate' climate change research, slash disaster aid
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather Service, NOAA, the EPA, and FEMA among many other federal agencies. National climate reporter Chase Cain explains the implications.
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Ballot box found on side of the road after falling off Florida election worker's truck, officials say
A Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections employee has been fired after a ballot bin and bag fell off the worker’s truck and was found by a passerby in an incident that was caught on camera.
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Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon
Incendiary devices were set off Monday at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington.
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Election anxiety is scrambling Americans' travel plans
Concerns about potential political unrest and economic fallout are reshuffling vacation dates, holiday getaways and business trips.
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Far-right congressman suggests N.C. Legislature should consider handing electors to Trump on Election Day
The chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Andy Harris, suggested that North Carolina’s Republican-controlled state Legislature should consider awarding the state’s electors to Donald Trump before all votes are counted.
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A judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations purged ahead of the election
A federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting. The judge granted the injunction request Friday after a hearing in Alexandria, Virginia. The injunction was sought by the Justice Department, which claimed the voter registrations were wrongly...
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DOJ takes Virginia to court over voter roll purge
A judge could decide whether to grant an injunction stopping an executive order and reinstating about 1,600 voter registrations that have been canceled in Virginia. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.
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Early voting begins in Maryland
Thousands showed up for the first day of early voting in Prince George’s County, Maryland. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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8 things to know about Election Day exit polls
Stephanie Perry, manager of exit polling at NBC News, explains all the process that implies this survey done after voters cast their ballot.
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What happens if there's a tie in a presidential election?
While it’s statistically unlikely that there would be a tie between two presidential candidates, it could happen. Here’s what happens in the event of a tie.
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Kamala Harris considers Howard University as election night venue
As the presidential race heats up, both candidates are also looking ahead to Nov. 5. Vice President Harris is looking to spend her Election Night in D.C. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls
State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.
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For Capitol Hill residents, Election Day preps include plans for violent threats
Officials in the District are getting ready for the looming general election, prepping for everything from peaceful celebrations to a Jan. 6 repeat. For some of the people in Capitol Hill, that second possibility is daunting.
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DC leaders talk security ahead of Election Day, Inauguration Day
“Being close was very scary,” said one Capitol Hill resident. Some D.C. residents, remembering Jan. 6, are nervous as they prepare for Election Day 2024. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Trump and Harris make widely different claims on crime. Here's what the data shows
Despite slight differences, both major data sets show a clear national trend going back decades.
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Cards Against Humanity offers payouts to new swing-state voters, responding to Musk's PAC
The progressive card game company is paying new voters who come up with plans and disparage Donald Trump online.
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What is voter fraud, and how common is it?
There are several types of voter fraud that make headlines every election – but how common is voter fraud really? Here’s what you need to know.
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What to know about Maryland's US Senate debate: Candidates and how to watch
Maryland is just weeks away from electing a new U.S. Senator, and the only scheduled debate between the top two candidates will air this Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on News4.
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Lawsuit says Virginia is illegally purging legitimate voters off the rolls
A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of an ongoing “purge” of voter rolls that will disenfranchise legitimate voters. The lawsuit, filed Monday, argues that an executive order issued in August by Youngkin that requires daily updates to voter lists...
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What is ballot gathering? And what are the laws around this controversial practice?
While the practice of ballot collection is legal in 35 states, the rules vary significantly from state to state.