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Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 14. On Thursday, the committee voted to advance her nomination to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.

Amy Coney Barrett Moves A Step Closer To Confirmation After Judiciary Committee Vote

11:05am October 22, 2020

Democrats boycotted the vote, pointing to what they called the damage she would do to health care, and reproductive and voting rights, and the fact the vote took place amid the presidential election.

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 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.

A poll worker places vote-by mail ballots into a ballot box this month at the Miami-Dade County Election Department headquarters in Doral, Fla. Voters in Florida are among those who have reported receiving emails threatening them to vote for President Tru

Voters In Florida And Alaska Receive Emails Warning 'Vote For Trump Or Else!'

11:41pm October 21, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

Cybersecurity experts say the origin of the messages remains unknown and may be the product of a foreign disinformation effort.

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, seen above during his earlier tenure in the House, delivered a briefing on election threats on Wednesday evening.

U.S. Blames Iran For Threatening Election Emails, Says Russia May Interfere Too

10:33pm October 21, 2020

by Philip Ewing

The director of national intelligence and the FBI director said on Wednesday night that U.S. officials believe Iranian influence-mongers are behind an election-intimidation scam.

The Supreme Court blocked a lower court order allowing voters in Alabama to cast their ballots curbside at polling places.

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Supreme Court Blocks Curbside Voting In Alabama, An Option During Pandemic

10:24pm October 21, 2020

by Nina Totenberg

The high court issued its order Wednesday night, over the dissent of the court's three liberal justices. The practice was intended to accommodate people with disabilities and at-risk individuals.

Former President Barack Obama addresses Joe Biden-Kamala Harris supporters during a drive-in rally Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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Entreating Pa. Residents To Vote, Obama Delivers Rebuke Of Trump

8:20pm October 21, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

"What we do these next 13 days will matter for decades to come," the former president stressed.