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Trump gives Sen. Ted Cruz a boost in tough Texas battle

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has his "complete and total endorsement," aiming to boost the Republican against a resilient Democratic opponent.

October 15, 2024

Back to the future: California counties impose seasonal mask mandate on health workers

Several Bay Area counties in California will require health care workers to mask up from Nov. 1 to either March or April, an unusual revival of rules that sparked controversy during the height of the pandemic.

October 14, 2024

Ga. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgians should trust elections process, results

Georgia's elections chief says voters should have high confidence in the security of November's election as the critical swing state tries to avoid a repeat of the chaos that swirled around the 2020 contest.

October 14, 2024

Kamala Harris appeals to Arizona Republicans in new ad

Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing directly to Arizona Republicans wary of former President Donald Trump, hoping a dose of crossover support will allow her to clinch the swing state.

October 14, 2024

Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV: Trump calls on Harris to take cognitive test

Former President Donald Trump says Vice President Kamala Harris should take a cognitive test, calling her "slow and lethargic" in how she answers media questions.

October 14, 2024

Mayorkas is confident that states will ease voting for hurricane-affected areas

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday said local and state officials are taking steps to make sure residents in hurricane-impacted areas are able to vote in November's election.

October 10, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Hurricane Milton causes havoc but not the ‘worst-case’ scenario

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage but did not live up to worst fears because it weakened before landfall, and the storm surge was not as bad as feared.

October 10, 2024

Biden slams Trump, GOP allies over disaster relief claims on cusp of Milton landfall

A stern President Biden lashed out at former President Donald Trump and his GOP allies Wednesday as he led a major hurricane response weeks before Election Day, accusing his predecessor of spreading false information about the federal response to hurricanes in the Southeast.

October 9, 2024

FEMA chief says rumors about land seizure are ‘demoralizing’ and ‘damaging’ storm relief

No program takes away a storm victim's land or requires them to forfeit their homes for failure to repay relief funds, President Biden's emergency manager said Wednesday, hoping to dispel rumors around the response to Hurricane Helene.

October 9, 2024

FEMA vows to be ready for ‘difficult day’

President Biden's emergency manager on Wednesday declared that "FEMA is ready" to deal with the onslaught of Hurricane Milton even as it assists North Carolina towns reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

October 9, 2024

HHS outlines efforts to alleviate IV fluid shortage

President Biden's health secretary told medical leaders on Wednesday that he is working to fill major gaps in the supply of intravenous fluids after a critical factory in North Carolina shut down because of Hurricane Helene.

October 9, 2024

Profane Biden slams Netanyahu, Putin, faults Obama for Crimea debacle: Woodward book

President Biden's relationship with Israel remains strong, the White House insisted Tuesday, downplaying excerpts from a forthcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward that says Mr. Biden expressed his mounting frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in profane terms.

October 8, 2024

Biden delays overseas trip in order to monitor response to hurricanes

President Biden is postponing his trip to Germany and Angola because of the dual challenges of cleaning up Hurricane Helene's devastation and preparing for Hurricane Milton, according to the White House.

October 8, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warns post-hurricane looters they might get shot

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning people not to loot homes and businesses after Hurricane Milton passes through the state.

October 8, 2024

Harris campaign dispatches first lady Jill Biden on nationwide tour

First lady Jill Biden will travel to five swing states through Oct. 15 to get out the vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, the campaign said Tuesday.

October 8, 2024

Biden, Harris get double-barreled disaster test with Helene closely followed by Hurricane Milton

The Biden-Harris administration is eyeing landfall of a devastating hurricane in Florida even as it weathers accusations that its search-and-rescue efforts in North Carolina are falling short and forcing citizens and aid groups to fill gaps in the recovery from Hurricane Helene.

October 8, 2024

DeSantis says he isn’t ducking calls from Harris before Hurricane Milton

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday denied that he intentionally ducked a call from Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall later this week.

October 7, 2024

It’s not just the mountains: Areas near Charlotte and S.C. reeling from downed power lines, flooding

Hurricane Helene washed away mountain towns during its treacherous path through western North Carolina, but other parts of the state are reeling, too, despite the lack of media attention.

October 7, 2024

NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ team rocked by another resignation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Monday he will "stay focused" on his job as another one of his top officials, Deputy Mayor Phil Banks, resigned amid the swirl of scandal around the administration.

October 7, 2024

Abortion supplants Obamacare in campaign; Trump unable to replace health law

Abortion has replaced Obamacare as the top health care issue in the presidential campaign, underscoring the fallout from former President Donald Trump's failure to replace the Democrats' signature health law and success in overturning Roe v. Wade.

October 7, 2024