Pelosi Laments Biden’s Late Exit and the Lack of an ‘Open Primary’

“Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” the former House speaker said in an interview with The New York Times, suggesting she had anticipated an “open primary.”

from NYT > U.S. > Politics “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” the former House speaker said in an interview with The New York Times, suggesting she had anticipated an “open primary.”

Jack Smith Seeks Pause in Jan. 6 Case After Trump’s Election

The special counsel asked for time to assess how to proceed now that Donald Trump is returning the White House, triggering a Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics The special counsel asked for time to assess how to proceed now that Donald Trump is returning the White House, triggering a Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

Kamala Harris to Concede Election to Donald Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to speak at 4 p.m. Eastern time from Howard University, according to a campaign official briefed on her plans.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to speak at 4 p.m. Eastern time from Howard University, according to a campaign official briefed on her plans.

Trump, Vance and Allies Hurl Insults at Women as Race Ends

Donald J. Trump has used misogynistic language to refer to Kamala Harris, fostering an environment among his allies and at his rallies that revels in gendered insults.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Donald J. Trump has used misogynistic language to refer to Kamala Harris, fostering an environment among his allies and at his rallies that revels in gendered insults.

Where Can You Register to Vote on Election Day?

Vote.gov provides state-specific instructions on how and where to register and what kind of identification is needed.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Vote.gov provides state-specific instructions on how and where to register and what kind of identification is needed.

The Core of Kennedy’s Pitch for Trump? Kennedy.

Even as the former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has endorsed Donald J. Trump and campaigned for him, his message to voters is clear: Vote Trump to get me.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Even as the former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has endorsed Donald J. Trump and campaigned for him, his message to voters is clear: Vote Trump to get me.

Trump Rallies Draw Fewer Crowds as Election Campaign Winds Down

The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common.

James O’Keefe Recruits Election Workers to Secretly Record at the Polls

Mr. O’Keefe has sought volunteers willing to wear hidden cameras and hunt for voting problems. Dozens of election judges and poll monitors responded, records show.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Mr. O’Keefe has sought volunteers willing to wear hidden cameras and hunt for voting problems. Dozens of election judges and poll monitors responded, records show.

Trump Says He ‘Shouldn’t Have Left’ White House in 2020 at Pennsylvania Rally

Donald J. Trump, who sought to overturn his loss of the 2020 election, also joked that he didn’t mind if reporters were shot.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Donald J. Trump, who sought to overturn his loss of the 2020 election, also joked that he didn’t mind if reporters were shot.

Trump and Harris Focus on Economy as They Campaign in Southern States

The candidates outlined vastly different messages in Georgia and North Carolina, with Kamala Harris promising to bring down costs and Donald J. Trump exaggerating how bad the recent jobs report was.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics The candidates outlined vastly different messages in Georgia and North Carolina, with Kamala Harris promising to bring down costs and Donald J. Trump exaggerating how bad the recent jobs report was.

White House Altered Official Transcript of Biden’s Remarks on Trump and ‘Garbage’

The debate over the meaning of President Biden’s words comes down to an apostrophe, which the White House press office inserted into the transcript without the approval of official stenographers.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics The debate over the meaning of President Biden’s words comes down to an apostrophe, which the White House press office inserted into the transcript without the approval of official stenographers.

U.S. Spy Agencies Issue New Warning on Russia’s Election Misinformation Campaign

Two recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Two recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

They Want to Ensure That, This Time, White Women Vote for a Woman

Donald Trump has won white women, the country’s largest voting bloc, for two elections running. White female Democrats are trying to stop that from happening again, but it may be an uphill fight.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Donald Trump has won white women, the country’s largest voting bloc, for two elections running. White female Democrats are trying to stop that from happening again, but it may be an uphill fight.

Does Kamala Harris Back Free Health Care for Illegal Immigrants?

Donald Trump and other Republicans have said repeatedly that she does. Her history on the issue is complicated.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Donald Trump and other Republicans have said repeatedly that she does. Her history on the issue is complicated.

A Farm-Raised Steelworker Speaks Up for Harris and Against Trump (and Elon Musk)

Carhartt, a western Pennsylvania accent and a backdrop of tools provide blue-collar credibility in a new ad from Future Forward, the main super PAC aiding Kamala Harris.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics Carhartt, a western Pennsylvania accent and a backdrop of tools provide blue-collar credibility in a new ad from Future Forward, the main super PAC aiding Kamala Harris.

Why Is Harris So Passionate About Abortion Rights? Her Past Work Holds Clues.

For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics For a politician who has been criticized for shifting positions on some issues, this is an area where she has shown unwavering conviction.

Missing From the 2024 Presidential Election: Feminist Media

The robust feminist blogosphere of 2016 is all but gone. Some of the creators are missing its perspective.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics The robust feminist blogosphere of 2016 is all but gone. Some of the creators are missing its perspective.

Without Another Debate, the Campaign Became a Duel of TV Scenes

As the candidates raced to claim different corners of the national screen this week, it was “Undercover Boss” vs. “Roll the clip.”

from NYT > U.S. > Politics As the candidates raced to claim different corners of the national screen this week, it was “Undercover Boss” vs. “Roll the clip.”

The Group at the Center of Trump’s Planning for a Second Term Is One You Haven’t Heard of

America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.