Trump was shot in the ear at a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, by gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was then killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter. After a second assassination attempt on ...

In a Univision town hall, Vice President Kamala Harris made statements about her opponent Donald Trump’s business record, his stances on Social Security and whether he’d “terminate” the U.S.

Hurricane Milton devastated many parts of Florida when it made landfall Oct. 9. Some social media users said the destruction extended to the most magical place on Earth. "#Breakin ...

Now, researchers say there’s evidence that China and Russia are amplifying false social media claims about the storms, as they did after other disasters. Although research on foreign interference can ...

Social media claims that Kid Rock donated millions in supplies to North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene victims, while Taylor Swift did nothing, originated on a self-described satirical website. Swift ...

In the span of a week, Trump falsely said Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could not reach President Joe Biden, falsely said the feds were offering only $750 to people whose homes were washed away and falsely ...

A member of the Pasco County Sheriff's Office goes out to help residents trapped in their homes as waters rise after Hurricane Milton caused the Anclote River to flood, Oct. 11, 2024, in New Port ...

After former President Donald Trump backed out of a "60 Minutes" interview — skipping a decadeslong tradition of major party presidential candidates’ interviews with the network ahead of the general ...

Democrats are attacking Republican candidate Dave McCormick’s past abortion position in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race, arguing he supports abortion restrictions in all cases. "Dave McCormick is ...

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An advertisement for a North Carolina Democrat’s campaign tries to tie his Republican opponent to Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the state’s Republican gubernatorial nominee who has called for more abortion ...

A New York City program gives prepaid debit cards to migrant families sheltering in city hotels to spend on food and baby supplies for four weeks. The amount of money varies by family size, but is ...