DOWN-BALLOT RACES: SENATE Democrats are facing significant challenges in efforts to retain control of the U.S. Senate in November. Jessica Taylor with the Cook Political Report talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep. Steve Inskeep
In Washington's closest elections, volunteers go door-to-door to 'rehab' faulty ballots When election results get tight in Washington state, another race begins: Who can do more “ballot curing,” having volunteers call, text, and even show up at voters’ doors to help fix faulty ballots. Scott Greenstone
First 2024 ballots go out this week in swing state North Carolina Four years ago, former President Donald Trump narrowly won North Carolina. Vice President Kamala Harris thinks she can win there now, something a Democrat hasn’t done since Barack Obama in 2008.
Despite evidence, Trump calls Arlington Cemetery incident a 'made up story' Meanwhile, members of Congress are asking for details about the incident, which was first reported by NPR. Tom Bowman
China is pushing divisive political messages online using fake U.S. voters The campaign known as “Spamouflage” includes accounts claiming to be American voters and U.S. soldiers posting about hot-button topics including abortion, Israel and Ukraine. Shannon Bond
What to watch for in the post-Labor Day campaign sprint From how to read the polls to big moments yet to come for Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump, here are five themes and questions to think about this fall. Domenico Montanaro
Sen. Sherrod Brown faces challenge from Republican businessman Bernie Moreno The race that could decide the balance of power in the Senate.
What people on a double-decker bus in Bangladesh's capital hope for the future Passengers on battered red double-deckers weaving through Dhaka, Bangladesh, discuss their hopes after protests toppled their autocratic leader.
What it means to call someone 'weird' in Minnesota Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has made 'weird' the insult of the campaign season, using it against his Republican opponents.