Harris distances herself from Biden's ‘garbage’ comment: ‘I strongly disagree’ with criticizing people based on their vote  —  ABC News' Mary Bruce asked her what she thought when she heard Biden's comment.  —  Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during …

A Texas Woman Died After the Hospital Said It Would be a “Crime” to Intervene in Her Miscarriage  —  Josseli Barnica is one of at least two pregnant Texas women who died after doctors delayed emergency care.  She'd told her husband that the medical team said it couldn't act until the fetal heartbeat stopped.

6-Foot-1 Beauty Queen Accuses Trump of ‘Grabbing Her Body Everywhere’  —  SOUNDS FAMILIAR  —  Beatrice Keul is the 28th person to accuse the former president of sexual misconduct.  —  Yet another woman has come forward to accuse Donald Trump of groping her, bringing the total number …

Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations  —  The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting.  The justices, over the dissents …

Johnson's ‘No Obamacare’ Remark Draws Attention to Unpopular Stance  —  Speaker Mike Johnson said a Trump victory would allow Republicans to embark on a “massive overhaul” of the Affordable Care Act.  He said the party wants to “take a blowtorch to the regulatory state.”

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After non-endorsement, 250,000 subscribers cancel The Washington Post  —  Newsroom staffers press for answers on the loss of readers and trust after the owner and publisher decided to no longer endorse presidential candidates.  —  At least 250,000 Washington Post readers have canceled …

Polls Show Trump's Edge Shrinking on Voters' Top Issue: The Economy  —  It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling.  But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?  —  The economy is still the No. 1 issue in the presidential election.

Machete-wielding teen arrested after group accused of intimidating Democrat supporters at Florida polling station, police say  —  Caleb James Williams was arrested for allegedly brandishing his weapon at two women, aged 71 and 54, police said.  —  Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding …

Arnold Schwarzenegger Endorses Kamala Harris: 'Don't Recognize Our Country'  —  Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on Wednesday that he is endorsing Vice President  —  for president.  —  “I don't really do endorsements.  I'm not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don't trust most politicians.

That “Little Secret” Between Trump and Johnson?  Here's What It Could Mean.  —  The “secret” almost certainly involves a plan to install Trump in the White House if he loses the election—but this plan could be even worse than you think.  —  Pocket  —  During the Nazi-throwback rally …

“Obsessed with revenge”: In dual rallies, Trump celebrated fascism, but Kamala exposed its true face  —  MAGA made a petulant case for white supremacy, but on the site of January 6, Harris reminded voters of its violence  —  In the days since Donald Trump's hate-filled rally at Madison Square Garden …

Historian who correctly predicted 9 of last 10 presidential elections picks Harris, still  —  Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will be the next president of the United States and beat Republican rival Donald Trump on Election Day, or so historian and election forecaster Allan Lichtman still predicts.

Star-Ledger ending print edition and closing production facility in 2025  —  The Star-Ledger will cease publishing a print newspaper and will close its Montville production facility in February 2025.  The decision was made by the Star-Ledger's owner, Newark Morning Ledger Co., due to rising costs …

What Will You Do?  —  Life-changing choices we may be forced to make if Donald Trump wins  —  Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Nassau Coliseum, September 18, 2024, in Uniondale, New York.  —  What will you do if men in uniforms arrive in your neighborhood …

These look like Harris ads.  Trump backers bought them.  —  The Washington Post's essential guide to tech policy news  —  Happy Wednesday!  Apple Intelligence is going just great.  Send news tips to: will.oremus@washpost.com.  —  They look like Harris ads.  Trump backers bought them.

Gross Domestic Product, Third Quarter 2024 (Advance Estimate)  —  Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.  In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.0 percent.

The vast majority of early voters were probably going to vote anyway  —  As with everything this election, it's what's at the margin that could make the difference.  —  Elon Musk approaches information about the 2024 election with the passion of a new convert: Enthusiastic about what he sees, even if he doesn't entirely understand it.

Once Top Advisers to Trump, They Now Call Him ‘Liar,’ ‘Fascist’ and ‘Unfit’  —  Former President Donald J. Trump often brags about hiring “the best people.”  But the breadth of the criticism aimed at Mr. Trump, especially from his own former military and national security officials, sets him apart from any modern president.

GOPer Wrecks Trump on NYC Hate Rally: “Surprise, You Blew Yourself Up” … As the backlash to Donald Trump's hate rally in New York intensifies, he defended the event as a “lovefest” in a rambling monologue on Tuesday.  Why?  Because the vile “joke” at the rally comparing Puerto Rico to a pile …

Tim Scott promised $14 million to sway Black voters to Trump.  He raised a fraction of that.  —  A super PAC that pledged to spend up to $14 million to turn out Black voters for Donald Trump in key battleground states appears to have sputtered.  South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott …