Politically charged rumors and conspiracy theories about Helene flourish on X False claims about the hurricane and the government’s response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface. Huo Jingnan
In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion The former first lady says she is a longtime supporter of abortion rights. Her memoir is coming out a year after former President Donald Trump said he was "able to kill Roe v. Wade." Bill Chappell
'The Atlantic' article examines 'The man who will do anything for Trump' NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Elaina Plott Calabro of "The Atlantic" about her profile of Kash Patel, a key figure in former President Trump's plans for a return to the White House. Steve Inskeep
How Democrats are targeting red seats in blue New York to help win back the House New York Democrats launched a coordinated campaign modeled on more traditional battleground state efforts. Federal, state and local leaders are combining efforts to target a group of House GOP freshmen. Deirdre Walsh
Too much presidential politics? State legislatures are also on the ballot With so much focus on the presidential election, keep in mind these down-ballot races can lead to big changes in your state when it comes to policies like abortion, health care and criminal justice. Ryland Barton
Kamala Harris is making an unusual pilgrimage today — to the birthplace of the GOP Harris will travel Thursday to Ripon, Wisconsin — home to the Little White Schoolhouse, where an 1854 meeting led to the birth of the Republican Party. She'll be joined by former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney. Franco Ordoñez
Harris and Biden surveyed damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in 2 swing states President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia and North Carolina to reassure people that help is on the way. Making good on that promise is a critical test in this election year. Franco Ordoñez
Walz to waltz through Washington for fundraiser A day after he appeared in a vice presidential debate on CBS, Washington Democrats announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will come to Western Washington on Oct. 8 for a "private event." Scott Greenstone
In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less In battleground states this year, Democrats and Republicans aren’t only trying to win, they’re also trying to lose by less in the counties they lost in 2020. Mia Venkat
Judge unseals new Trump Jan. 6 election interference evidence Prosecutors provided the most detailed look yet at their election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Carrie Johnson
