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First LookMilitia plot to kidnap Michigan governor uncovered, FBI saysAn alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov.聽Gretchen Whitmer is the latest development in a string of paramilitary activity seen across the United States. Six men were charged in federal court, while the state is prosecuting seven others under Michigan's anti-terrorism law.
First LookTrump needs older voters on Nov. 3 鈥� but he's losing themPresident Trump is losing ground with older voters, who are unhappy with the way he is handling the pandemic. Older Americans are an outsized demographic in battleground states, and a crucial base for the presidential candidates to win over.
Arizona used to be a conservative stronghold. Now it may go blue.The nation鈥檚 fastest-growing state 鈥� where most voters live in one of two major metro areas 鈥撀爃as become fertile ground for Democrats.
First LookAfter debate is set to go virtual, Trump says he won鈥檛 attendAn online presidential debate has been done before, but President Donald Trump has said he won't attend the second debate against Joe Biden if it's not in person. The decision to make the debate virtual follows Mr. Trump's diagnosis with COVID-19.
First LookA more civil VP debate takes on climate change, taxesWhile the first U.S. presidential debate was criticized for its tone, the vice presidential debate was notably more calm. Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence tackled climate change, taxes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics WatchThe four-year shadow of Nov. 8, 2016Less than a month from the election, hedged bets, qualifiers, and "to be sure" paragraphs abound. They're all, in part, a fingerprint of the unlikely outcome in 2016.
Trump confronts twin challenges: health and credibilityOnly 34% of U.S. adults believe President Trump has relayed truthful information about COVID-19, according to聽a new poll聽since his own diagnosis.
First LookAmerican suburbs are changing, and so are their politicsMore and more Americans are moving from crowded, liberal cities to their surrounding suburbs, changing the political landscape. Dubbed 鈥渇lip zones,鈥� these more politically diverse neighborhoods are shaking up local and national campaigns.
First LookWhy both parties are courting Wisconsin's Hispanic votersHispanic Americans are key demographic in this swing state, though they are far from a unified voting bloc. Republicans and Democrats alike are struggling to gain traction in Wisconsin leading up to Nov. 3.
First LookWhy the pressure is on for this year's vice presidential debateOften seen as an afterthought, Wednesday鈥檚 vice presidential debate is taking on greater weight in light of President Donald Trump鈥檚 coronavirus diagnosis. Both Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris will be scrutinized for their leadership capabilities.
How a president and pandemic intertwinedPresident Trump鈥檚 handling of his health struggle has become a symbol of the White House approach to managing the crisis. How will history view it?
First LookUS presidents throughout history have kept illnesses hiddenThe White House shared little 鈥� or confusing 鈥� information about President Trump's COVID-19 illness. Historically, other U.S. presidents have done likewise.聽
Will Trump鈥檚 COVID-19 diagnosis change anything? Or everything?As the nation confronts a jarring October surprise, it could raise new questions about the electoral system鈥檚 ability to navigate and absorb shocks.
First LookDebate spurs rising tide of Black and Asian American votersVoters of color have watched the run-up to the Nov. 3 election and this week鈥檚 presidential debate with unease 鈥� and a renewed resolve to vote. 鈥淚 hope that we take some of that frustration ... and use it to motivate ourselves to go to the polls,鈥� said one voter.
First LookPresident Donald Trump tests positive for coronavirusPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus 鈥� news that rattled the nation on Friday.
First LookTrump administration proposes further cuts in refugee admissionsThe Trump administration wants to further reduce the number of refugees admitted into the U.S. With the number of refugees already at historic lows, the move calls into question professed humanitarian values.聽
In Midwest, Trump鈥檚 鈥榣aw and order鈥� message wins some, loses othersTrump鈥檚 call for 鈥榣aw and order鈥� isn鈥檛 helping him in Wisconsin and Minnesota
The ExplainerRanked choice voting is on the rise. What is it?Maine is set to be the first state to use a ranked choice system in a presidential race. Massachusetts and Alaska have ballot measures on the system.
Politics WatchThe pros and cons of presidential debatesSymbol of democracy or shameless partisan carnival? The first debate of 2020 has many wondering whether they're even worth it.
First LookTrump-Biden debate defined by interruptions, acrid tone. Who won?President Donald Trump鈥檚 and presidential candidate Joe Biden鈥檚 opposing views got some airing at Tuesday鈥檚 debate, but bitterness and interruptions were the defining characteristics. Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to maintain control.聽
