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October 14

Trump town hall interrupted by medical emergencies in the crowd

What was supposed to be a Q&A with supporters was paused by fainting spells.
October 14
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign town hall on Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa., as South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem watches.
October 14

Harris calls Trump 'increasingly unstable and unhinged' during Pennsylvania rally

Harris played clips of Trump during her campaign stop in Erie on Monday.
October 14
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at Erie Insurance Arena, in Erie, Pa., Oct. 14, 2024.
October 14

Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina

The man was armed with a handgun and rifle, according to the sheriff's office.
October 14
In this Sept. 30, 2024 file photo A FEMA response team member works with a guard member  at Crooked Creek Fire Department near Old Fort in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene  in Old Fort, N.C.
October 14

New polling shows Trump and Harris in dead heat

Just two percentage points now divide former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll.
October 14
New polling shows Trump and Harris in dead heat
October 14

Harris unveils new proposals to empower black men

ABC News' Selina Wang discusses the Harris campaign's economic proposals aimed at boosting support among black men.
October 14
ABC News' Selina Wang discusses the Harris campaign's economic proposals aimed at boosting support among black men.
October 14

Tribal leader discusses the importance of Indigenous voters

Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community talks about the push to get indigenous voters to show up to the polls for the 2024 election.
October 14
VIDEO: Tribal leader discusses the importance of Indigenous voters
October 14

Harris and Trump in dead heat, new poll shows

ABC News Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein discusses how the candidates are faring among men and women, as well as on the issue of the economy.
October 14
Harris and Trump in dead heat, new poll shows
October 13

Trump campaigns in Prescott Valley, Arizona

Former President Donald Trump is in Prescott Valley, Arizona, on Sunday after campaigning in California on Saturday.
October 13
VIDEO: Trump campaigns in Prescott Valley, Arizona
October 13

Harris campaigns in Greenville, North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Greenville, North Carolina, on Sunday, with only 23 days until Election Day.
October 13
VIDEO: Harris campaigns in Greenville, North Carolina
October 13

Vance stands by Trump's false claims Venezuelan gangs have invaded Aurora, Colorado

The Republican mayor of the city has said the claims are grossly exaggerated.
October 13
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
October 13

Beshear fleshes out difference between Biden, Harris agendas

Harris' policies "are about right now," Beshear says on "This Week."
October 13
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., on “This Week."
October 13

'This Week' Transcript 10-13-24: Republican VP Nominee JD Vance & Gov. Andy Beshear

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 13.
October 13
Republican vice president nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during a campaign event in Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2024.
October 13

Economic discontent, issue divisions add up to tight presidential contest: POLL

Harris has 50% support to Trump’s 48% among likely voters, the poll finds.
October 13
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
October 12

Group with close ties to Trump presumed to have been attacked by Chinese hackers

This report comes on the heels of alleged Iranian hacking of the Trump campaign.
October 12
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the spin room after an ABC News presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
October 12

2024 presidential candidates seek inroads with Hispanic community

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are doing outreach with the Hispanic community along the campaign trail.
October 12
VIDEO: 2024 presidential candidates seek inroads with Hispanic community
October 12

Wisconsin Democratic leader on Harris' path to victory in the state

Democratic leader in the Wisconsin state assembly, Greta Neubauer, joins to give her analysis.
October 12
Wisconsin Democratic leader on Harris' path to victory in the state
October 12

Candidates pushing to secure Black male vote

Journalist Roland Martin, host of the daily digital show "Roland Martin Unfiltered," joins to discuss VP Kamala Harris and former President Trump's efforts to court Black male voters.
October 12
Candidates pushing to secure Black male vote
October 12

Harris medical report released amid new Trump health scrutiny

Despite promising to release his medical records, Trump hasn't yet.
October 12
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Oct. 11, 2024, at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
October 12

Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election

Forty-one states have a combined 147 ballot measures in the 2024 election.
October 12
A voter casts their ballot during early voting for the Presidential General Election in Chicago, Illinois on October 3, 2024.
October 11

DOJ sues Virginia for allegedly purging voters too close to election

The system has already faced lawsuits from several immigration rights groups.
October 11
A seal for the Department of Justice is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference at the Department of Justice Building, March 21, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
October 11

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris rally voters out West

Voters in Colorado and Arizona heard from the presidential candidates separately. Plus, pressure mounts for Congress to add more funding to hurricane relief.
October 11
VIDEO: Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris rally voters out West
October 11

Trump visits Aurora, Colorado, pushing misleading narratives about migrants

Local officials say his claims Venezuelan gangs have overrun Aurora are false.
October 11
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, Oct. 11, 2024, in Aurora, Colo.
October 11

As Harris, Trump reach out to male voters, here's what polls show about 'gender gaps'

Harris running mate Tim Walz has been deployed to recruit male voters.
October 11
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign event, on Oct. 11, 2024, in Warren, Mich.
October 11

Trump repeats false claims at Colorado rally

Speaking at a rally in Aurora, Colorado, former President Donald Trump continued pushing misleading narratives about the city’s migrant population.
October 11
VIDEO: Trump repeats false claims at Colorado rally
October 11

Harris says she will create bipartisan policy council if elected

Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning and speaking to voters at a rally Friday afternoon in Arizona.
October 11
VIDEO: Harris says she will create bipartisan policy council if elected
October 11

Latino voters share diverse priorities they want Harris, Trump to address

Latinos are the second-largest group of eligible voters in the U.S.
October 11
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the Expo at World Market Center, Sept. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas.
October 11

Biden to visit Florida storm damage, says misinformation spreaders will 'pay a price'

Biden said officials were "breaking through with the truth" amid misinformation.
October 11
President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal government's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, at the White House, Oct. 11, 2024, in Washington.
October 11

Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'

President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal response to hurricanes Milton and Helene.
October 11
VIDEO: Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'
October 11

Republican VP nominee JD Vance & Gov. Andy Beshear Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, October 13, 2024.
October 11
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
October 11

Harris campaign deploying Walz in new push for male voters in swing states

He will do local tv interviews focused on high school football and hunting.
October 11
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event in Superior, Wisc., Sept. 14, 2024.
October 11

Harris campaign launches effort to turn out Black churchgoers as Election Day nears

The get-out-the-vote program includes the creation of a faith advisory board.
October 11
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the National Baptist Convention on Sept. 8, 2022 in Houston.
October 11

Walz weighs in on Biden's term when pressed on 'GMA'

Joe Biden has “done everything in the best interests of the American public.”
October 11
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talks to ABC News' Michael Strahan for an interview that will air on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Oct. 11.
October 11

Obama rips Trump, chides Black men over 'excuses' for not voting for Harris

The former president began a multi-state campaign tour in Pittsburgh Thursday night.
October 11
The former president began a multi-state campaign tour in Pittsburgh Thursday night.
October 11

Voters question Harris' pitch as agent of change: POLL

Most Americans want her to take a new direction from Biden's policies.
October 11
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend an event on gun violence in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington.
October 11

How 2 elite Navy SEALs drowned in plain sight in anti-terror mission

A Navy investigation released Friday blames heavy gear for the deaths of two SEALs who drowned during a nighttime boat raid off the coast of Somalia in January.
October 11
A Navy investigation released Friday blames heavy gear for the deaths of two SEALs who drowned during a nighttime boat raid off the coast of Somalia in January.
October 11

How 2 elite Navy SEALs drowned in plain sight in anti-terror mission

The Navy’s findings follow months of questions about the Jan. 11 incident.
October 11
The dhow Navy SEALs boarded on Jan. 11 to interdict weapons officials believed were enroute to the Houthis.
October 10

Alsobrooks, Hogan trade barbs on abortion, guns and the GOP in otherwise civil debate

The debate was hosted by Maryland Public Television.
October 10
In this photo provided by Maryland Public Television, U.S. Senate in Maryland candidate, Democrat Angela Alsobrooks speaks during a debate against fellow-candidate, Republican Larry Hogan at Maryland Public Television in Owings Mills, Md., on Oct. 10, 2024.
October 10

Obama rips Trump, chides Black men over 'excuses' for not voting for Harris

He started a multi-state campaign tour in Pittsburgh Thursday night.
October 10
Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event in support of Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris, in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 10, 2024.
October 10

'My position is the campaign's position,' Walz now says on ditching Electoral College

VP nominee tries to clarify his position in "Good Morning America" interview.
October 10
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talks to ABC News' Michael Strahan for an interview that will air on "Good Morning America" on Friday, Oct. 11.
October 10

'My position is the campaign's position,' Walz on eliminating the Electoral College

The Democratic VP nominee aligned himself with the position of the Harris-Walz campaign on the Electoral College in an interview with Michael Strahan airing Friday on "Good Morning America."
October 10
'My position is the campaign's position,' Walz on eliminating the Electoral College
October 10

Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief

House Speaker Mike Johnson hasn't addressed the calls by dozens of members.
October 10
House speaker Mike Johnson and President Joe Biden.
October 10

Biden tells Trump 'get a life' over hurricane misinformation

Biden spoke Thursday at the White House about the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
October 10
President Joe Biden speaks and gives an update on the impact and the ongoing response to Hurricane Milton, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2024.
October 10

Republicans in storm states face 'balancing act' on response so close to election

"Republicans are terrified of being labeled a RINO," one Republican said.
October 10
Former President Barack Obama (R) is greeted by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie upon arriving in Atlantic City, N.J., on Oct. 31, 2012 to visit areas hardest hit by cyclone Sandy.
October 10

Biden delivers remarks in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden said he's spoken with local officials in all affected areas, offering everything they need for recovery efforts.
October 10
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
October 10

Mayorkas holds briefing following Hurricane Milton 

The Homeland Security secretary said search and rescue is the top priority.
October 10
VIDEO: Mayorkas holds briefing following Hurricane Milton 
October 10

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy and political family matriarch, dies at 96

She enjoyed exuberant highs and endured heartbreaking losses.
October 10
Ethel Kennedy poses for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 22, 2012, in Park City, Utah.
October 10

Trump outpaces Harris and Walz in campaign events as Election Day approaches

In September, Trump held 21 public events compared to Harris' 13.
October 10
Former President Donald Trump holds up his fist as he walks offstage at the end of a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds in Butler, Pa., Oct. 05, 2024.
October 10

Gallego and Lake go on the offensive during only Arizona Senate debate

The debate took place on the first day of early, in-person voting in the state.
October 10
In this combination photo, Kari Lake speaks in Dallas, Aug. 5, 2022, left, and Rep. Ruben Gallego is seen in the Capitol in Washington, DC, July 14, 2022.
October 09

Harris campaign office in Arizona shot at for 3rd time in a month, police say

The shootings come as U.S. law enforcement is on alert for political violence.
October 09
In this Sept. 25, 2024, file photo, bullet holes remain in the glass window at a Democratic Party campaign office in Tempe, Ariz.
October 09

Strategists break down presidential campaigns' options as election day looms

Tricia McLaughlin and Amanda Renteria discuss upcoming election.
October 09
Former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump listens to questions during a Town Hall event, Sept. 27, 2024, in Warren, Mich. Vice President and Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris speaks at an event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh.