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Sen. Pat Toomey. R-Pa., said he's returning to the private sector instead of running for reelection to his Senate seat.

Politics & Government

Republican Sen. Pat Toomey To Retire, Opening Up 2022 Race In Pennsylvania

2:43pm October 05, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

Toomey is leaving politics when his term ends. It triggers a new, major political battle for his seat in 2022. The news puts a key swing state seat up for grabs in the next midterm election.

Facebook Keeps Data Secret, Letting Conservative Bias Claims Persist

1:49pm October 05, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Conservatives accuse Facebook of being biased against right-wing views, but engagement data tells a different story. The most popular content on Facebook, though, remains a secret.

"Get Your Booty To The Poll" is a voting PSA that invokes Atlanta's strip club culture to appeal to voters, specifically Black men in Georgia often overlooked by the political establishment.

Politics & Government

Stripper Polls: The Racy Voting PSA That's Actually All About The Issues

5:01am October 05, 2020

by Juana Summers

An Atlanta director says no one is engaging with Black men about the upcoming election. Her approach took politics inside the strip club with the video "Get Your Booty To The Poll."

Vice President Pence, seen during a press conference at the White House on Sept. 28, will begin a campaign tour through key swing states following the vice presidential debate on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

How Trump's Coronavirus Infection Changes The Campaign's Final Weeks

8:00pm October 04, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

Vice President Pence and other top Trump surrogates will hold in-person campaign events during a tour through key swing states.

White House physician Sean Conley updates the press on the health status of President Trump on Sunday.

Doctors: Trump Being Treated With Steroid But Could Be Discharged As Early As Monday

2:37pm October 04, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

President Trump has experienced two drops in his oxygen levels over the course of his COVID-19 diagnosis, his medical team said Sunday.

Politics Chat: President Remains At Walter Reed Hospital After Coronavirus Diagnosis

2:00pm October 04, 2020

by Mara Liasson

President Trump is hospitalized and is being treated with experimental therapies less than a month from Election Day.

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How Trump's Coronavirus Infection Is Changing The Biden Campaign

9:36am October 04, 2020

by Scott Detrow

The president's coronavirus diagnosis forced the Biden to adjust his campaign. He's continuing to hold events, and using his speeches to urge people to wear masks.

Politics & Government

Michigan Voters React To Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test

5:25pm October 03, 2020

by Asma Khalid

Voters in the swing state of Michigan are responding to news of President Trump and the first lady testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Politics & Government

After Recruitment Hurdles, Poll Workers Face High Pressure

5:25pm October 03, 2020

by Lucy Perkins

Around the country, election officials are recruiting thousands of new pollworkers to run this fall's election. It's a daunting task with high stakes, especially in swing states.

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Disinformation Around Trump's Health 'Very Concerning' Ahead Of Election

5:25pm October 03, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with two scholars — Arie Perliger and Nina Jankowicz — about how Trump's questioning of mail-in voting and misinformation surrounding his health may affect the election.

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