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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
The July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life was a recurring theme at a Trump campaign rally in Butler on Saturday.
As Biden Edges Closer To Victory, Trump Campaign Challenges Vote Counts
by Mara Liasson
Joe Biden is pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs in order to carry the White House. He secured victories in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.
Trump's Rural Voter Strategy Didn't Pay Off In Every State
by Kirk Siegler
One Trump campaign strategy was to get a large rural turnout to offset expected losses in cities. That strategy failed in the longtime GOP stronghold of Arizona.
Kentucky Town Elects French Bulldog Named Wilbur As Mayor
Wilbur handily unseated incumbent Brynneth Pawltro, a rescued pit bull. Wilbur earned 13,143 votes — the highest winning total recorded in the canine election. The event is done as a fundraiser.
Another Black Eye For Polling Industry, Media That Rely On It
by David Folkenflik
Nearly all election polls forecasted a blue wave. But when that failed to materialize, pollsters looked foolish — and the news organizations they partner with lost credibility too.
Historic $14 Billion Spent In Presidential And Congressional Races
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ami Copeland, former deputy national finance director for Barack Obama's first presidential campaign, about record-breaking fundraising for Tuesday's election.
2020 Election Trend: Voters Liberalize State Drug Laws
by Amelia Templeton
Oregonians voted to become the first state to decriminalize the personal possession of illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and methamphetamine. The measures passed by a wide margin.
Non-Lullaby Does The Trick To Soothe Fussy Baby
Every parent finds ways to soothe a crying baby. One father posted a video online demonstrating how his infant stopped crying after hearing the song "Psychosocial" by Slipknot.
Trump Campaign Targets Vote Totals In 3 Battleground States
The Trump campaign wants certain mail-in ballots not to be counted in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, it wants counting stopped until its observers get more access. And it wants a recount in Wisconsin.
Remembering Michigan State Representative Who Died Of COVID-19
Isaac Robinson came from a politically engaged family in Detroit and had a deep connection to politics. Friends remember the 44 year old as a tenacious state representative. Robinson died in March.
News Brief: Ballot Counting Continues In Tight Presidential Race
The winner of the presidential election is still unclear. The Trump campaign wants counting stopped in Michigan until observers get more access. And, the role the economy played in voters' choices.
2020 Presidential Race: Ballot-Counting Stretches Beyond Election Day
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative writer Noah Rothman of Commentary magazine and Aimee Allison, founder of the political organization She the People, about what the count indicates so far.
Pennsylvania, Michigan Among States Where Counting Continues
by Pam Fessler
The ballots are still being tabulated in some key states — Pennsylvania and Michigan, for example. The presidential campaigns are braced for possible legal fights.