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Iran calling US about a deal, says Trump
IRAN-CRISIS-OIL-TRUMP:Iran calling US about a deal, says Trump
Deputy of New York Mayor Eric Adams is Seventh Senior Official to Resign
New York First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright became at least the seventh senior official in Mayor Eric Adams' administration to resign as multiple federal corruption investigations have engulfed City Hall in recent weeks, local media reported on Tuesday.
Harris Proposes New Funds for At-home Senior Care, Aiming at 'Sandwich Generation'
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris announced a plan to expand healthcare benefits to cover at-home senior care in an interview on ABC's "The View" program on Tuesday, the latest policy proposal in her effort to boost the "care economy" and lower healthcare costs.
'Evacuate Now,' Biden Says to Those in Hurricane Milton's Path
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged those who have been ordered to leave before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida to "evacuate now", saying it was a matter of life and death.
Ramstein Meeting on Ukraine Up in Air After Biden Cancels Trip to Germany
U.S. President Joe Biden canceled his upcoming trip to Germany and Angola on Tuesday in a blow to plans for the highest level meeting ever of the Ramstein group of Ukraine arms donors that aimed to underscore unwavering support for Kyiv.
Biden Postpones Trip to Germany, Angola to Focus on Hurricane Response, White House Says
U.S. President Joe Biden is postponing his upcoming trip to Germany and Angola to handle preparations for Hurricane Milton and relief efforts after Hurricane Helene, the White House said on Tuesday.
Harris' Lead Over Trump Narrows to 46% vs 43%, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican Donald Trump by a marginal three percentage points - 46% to 43% - as the two remain locked in a close race to win the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
US Supreme Court Considers Legality of Biden's 'Ghost Guns' Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court is set on Tuesday to consider the legality of a regulation issued by President Joe Biden's administration cracking down on "ghost guns," largely untraceable firearms whose use has proliferated in crimes nationwide.
Cissy Houston, Singer and Mother of Whitney Houston, Dies at 91
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning soul and gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, died in her New Jersey home on Monday at the age of 91.
Monster Hurricane Milton Threatens an Already Battered Florida
Hurricane Milton weakened slightly to a still powerful Category 4 storm on Tuesday as it threatened Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on its way to Florida, where more than a million people were ordered to evacuate from its path.
Musk Plans to Campaign for Trump in Pennsylvania, Source Says
Elon Musk plans more campaigning for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a source familiar with the effort said on Monday, after the billionaire made a high-profile appearance with the former president there.
Georgia Top Court Reinstates Ban on Abortions After Six Weeks
Georgia's highest court reinstated a ban on nearly all abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy on Monday while it considers the U.S. state's appeal of last week's ruling by a lower court judge blocking the law.
Milton Strengthens to Category 5 Hurricane, US NHC Says
Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
In-person Voting to Begin in North Carolina Oct. 17, Despite Storm Damage
(The Center Square) – With just 10 days until in-person early voting begins in North Carolina, the State Board of Election voted unanimously to pass a resolution to assist with
Report: Trump, Harris Plans Both Add to US Debt; Trump's Costs More
(The Center Square) – No matter who voters elect to be the next president, the U.S. federal debt is expected to continue to grow.
Explainer-The Electoral College and the 2024 US Presidential Race
In the United States, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote but through a system called the Electoral College, which allots electoral votes to the 50 states and the District of Columbia largely based on their population.
Op-Ed: Harris Campaign Designed to Attract Uninformed Voters
“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all." – John F. Kennedy
US Lets Starlink Provide Direct-to-cell Coverage for Hurricane-hit Areas
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk's SpaceX and T Mobile to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cellphones in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Jill Stein Sees 'No Lesser Evil' Between Harris, Trump
Widespread anger among Arab Americans and Muslims over U.S. support for Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon could cost Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, the election, Green Party candidate Jill Stein told Reuters on Sunday.
Kamala Harris, on Popular Podcast, Rejects Republican Digs at Childless Women
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday rejected Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders' suggestion that the Democratic presidential candidate is not humble because she does not have biological children.
Trump Threatens a 200% Tariff on Vehicles Imported From Mexico
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday said he would slap tariffs as high as 200% on vehicles imported from Mexico as he ratchets up his protectionist trade rhetoric ahead of the Nov. 5 election.