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Trump vows to deport millions. Builders say it would drain their crews and drive up home costs.
While some contractors dismiss the plan as political rhetoric, many say they can’t afford to lose more people from an aging, immigrant-dependent workforce still short of nearly 400,000 people.
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There will be plenty of firsts no matter who wins the presidential election
Has a woman ever been president? Has a president ever served non-consecutive terms? Has a president ever been convicted of a felony? Here’s why the 2024 election will be historic for a variety of reasons, regardless of who wins.
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Elon Musk raises payment offer to $100 for voters who sign petition supporting ‘free speech & right to bear arms'
Billionaire Elon Musk has upped his financial offer for registered swing state voters to sign a conservative-leaning petition. On Thursday, Musk wrote on X that his pro-Trump super PAC would give $100 to signees and those who refer them.
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Early voting begins on Monday in Connecticut: What to know to cast your ballot
Voters in Connecticut will be able to cast their ballots early in-person for the first time in a presidential general election leading up to this November’s contest. Early voting will get underway in Connecticut on Monday in towns and cities across the state. Early voting for the 2024 general election in Connecticut will begin Monday, Oct. 21 and continue until…
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Important election dates and deadlines to know in New York
When will vote-by-mail ballots arrive? When is the voter registration deadline? Here are the important dates and deadlines as the clock ticks down to the 2024 general election on Nov. 5.
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Judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ad: ‘It's the First Amendment, stupid'
In a sharply worded ruling, U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker issued a temporary restraining order calling threats by the Florida Department of Health “unconstitutional coercion.”
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How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data
A network of reporters and voting experts gathers results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of them for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.
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Harris mocks Trump for calling himself the ‘father of IVF': ‘What does that even mean?'
The vice president’s comments came at a rally Thursday night in Wisconsin, where she leaned into criticizing her Republican opponent for his policies on reproductive rights.
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What Nebraska's ‘blue dot' means for the 2024 election
The blue dot represents a unique opportunity when it comes to Electoral College votes for the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates alike.
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Harris spars with Fox News host and says she wouldn't be a ‘continuation' of Biden
In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Vice President Kamala Harris used some of her strongest language yet to emphasize that her presidency would be distinct from President Biden’s if elected.
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What weeks of early-voting data tell us about how Democrats and Republicans are turning out in 2024
As some battleground states start early voting, Virginia has been going for weeks. The data show more interest in early voting from GOP areas this time.
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Abortion rights are on ballots again as Supreme Court fallout continues
Maryland is one of 10 states with abortion-related measures on the ballot in November, most of which would protect abortion rights.
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Elder care costs are outpacing inflation. Americans want a lifeline.
A recent Harris campaign proposal targets at-home caregivers struggling with steep out-of-pocket expenses even as consumer prices finally stabilize.
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ISIS-K behind foiled Election Day terrorism plot, U.S. officials say
ISIS-K, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, directed an Afghan man’s foiled U.S. Election Day terror plot, according to two senior U.S. officials briefed on the matter.
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Bill Clinton mistaken for President Joe Biden at McDonald's
Former President Bill Clinton recently stepped into a McDonald’s and was briefly mistaken for another president.
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Here's what you need to know about early voting in New York state
Residents of New York state who are registered to vote have the chance to vote early in the 2024 general election. Early voting in New York state begins nine days prior to Election Day, which is Nov. 5 this year, according to the state Board of Elections. Early voting is done in person. Early voting in New York state begins…
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Today is NJ's last day to register to vote: Here's what you need to know
With Election Day right around the corner, Oct. 7 marks the deadline for voter registration in a number of key states including Georgia, Ohio, Montana and Texas, among others. But, what about the tri-state area? New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents can breathe a sigh of relief if they haven’t registered to vote yet, because they still have some…
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Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest
A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.
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Bacon hogs the spotlight in election debates, but reasons for its sizzling inflation are complex
Bacon prices have been a particular focus in this election.
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Cards Against Humanity offers payouts to new swing-state voters, responding to Musk's PAC
The progressive card game company is paying new voters who come up with plans and disparage Donald Trump online.