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Former President George W. Bush won't make formal election endorsement, office says

Dick Cheney, his vice president, announced Friday he's voting for Harris.
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WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20:  U.S. President George W. Bush answers questions during a news conference in the White Hosue Brady Briefing Room December 20, 2007 in Washington, DC. Bush urged Congress to work on important legislative matters and not be distracted by the fact that it's an election year.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
September 07

Former President Trump holds Wisconsin campaign rally

Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Wisconsin while Vice President Kamala Harris prepared in Pittsburgh ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate.
September 07
VIDEO: Former President Trump holds Wisconsin campaign rally
September 07

VP Harris and former President Trump strategize ahead of presidential debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are preparing ahead of the ABC News presidential debate, airing Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
September 07
VIDEO: VP Harris and former President Trump strategize ahead of presidential debate
September 07

How many GOP votes can Harris get after Cheney’s endorsement?

Will her move open the door to more Republicans doing the same?
September 07
Former U.S. Rep. Wyo. (R) Liz Cheney speaks onstage during the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jan. 15, 2024, in Atlanta.
September 06

Former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney says he'll vote for Harris

He said Trump "can never be trusted with power again."
September 06
Former Vice President Dick Cheney speaks at the Sunshine Summit opening dinner, Nov. 12, 2015, in Orlando, Fla.
September 06

Foreign actors 'ramping up' influence campaigns ahead of the election, say officials

The DOJ this week charged two Russians with alleged election interference.
September 06
Military musicians perform during the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival, at the Red Square in Moscow, on Sep. 1, 2024.
September 06

Dick Cheney to vote for Harris, daughter says

Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be crossing party lines for this election and voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to his daughter.
September 06
VIDEO: Dick Cheney to vote for Harris, daughter says
September 06

Trump denies sexual assault claim of accuser by saying he wouldn’t have 'chosen' her

Trump was speaking about the accusations made by Jessica Leeds.
September 06
Former US President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the Trump Tower in New York City, Sept. 6, 2024.
September 06

Early voting delayed in North Carolina as RFK Jr. seeks to remove name from ballot

North Carolina was set to send out ballots on Friday.
September 06
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement on the future of his campaign, Aug. 23, 2024, in Phoenix.
September 06

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.
September 06
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
September 06

Former Rep. Liz Cheney and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, September 8, 2024.
September 06
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
September 06

Harris debate strategy is to draw contrast with Trump on policy, personality: Source

She will paint him as dark and divisive versus herself as forward-looking.
September 06
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 2, 2024.
September 06

Sen. Chuck Schumer wants bipartisan spirit ahead of 2024 elections

The New York senator talks about Democrats' down-ballot strategies.
September 06
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) waves from the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
September 06

GOP wants Trump to stick to key issues. Down ballot, they're fighting culture wars

"It's code for liberal," one Republican said of attacks on social issues.
September 06
In this Jul. 16, 2024, file photo, Sen. candidate Bernie Moreno and Sen. candidate Tim Sheehy speak during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis.
September 06

JD Vance tells Arizona crowd late Sen. John McCain wouldn’t have supported Harris

Sen. JD Vance, said that although he never met the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, he is certain McCain would not support Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
September 06
Sen. JD Vance, said that although he never met the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, he is certain McCain would not support Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
September 06

JD Vance tells Arizona crowd late Sen. John McCain wouldn’t have supported Harris

The family came up when a reporter asked him about Jimmy McCain.
September 06
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance speaks during a campaign event at Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 5, 2024. (Photo by OLIVIER TOURON/AFP via Getty Images)
September 06

Judges appear skeptical as Trump seeks new trial in E. Jean Carroll case

Trump attended oral arguments in his appeal of the 2023 E. Jean Carroll verdict.
September 06
People protest against former President Donald Trump before his arrival to the New York Federal Court, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York.
September 05

Judge to decide Friday whether to delay Trump's sentencing in hush money case

The former president is currently scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 18.
September 05
Fox News' Sean Hannity hosts Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump for a town hall event on September 4, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
September 05

ABC News releases rules for Sept. 10 debate between Harris and Trump

The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
September 05
The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
September 05

Harris preparing for upcoming Trump debate in battleground Pennsylvania

It includes five days in Pittsburgh and a Trump stand-in wearing a wig.
September 05
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she steps on stage to address a crowd, Sept. 4, 2024, during a campaign stop, in North Hampton, N.H.
September 05

Here's how Donald Trump is prepping for Tuesday's presidential debate

"He doesn't need staff cheat codes to go into a debate," said a Trump adviser.
September 05
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump participates in a Fox News Town Hall with Sean Hannity at the New Holland Arena on Sept. 4, 2024 in Harrisburg, Penn.
September 05

Harris-Trump ABC News presidential debate: How to watch, what to know

ABC News Digital and 538 will live blog the debate online.
September 05
Vice President Kamala Harris, Former President Donald Trump.
September 05

'I let him talk. I’m gonna let her talk,' Trump says ahead of ABC News debate

Trump sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity in front of cheering crowd.
September 05
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes part in a town hall moderated by Fox News broadcaster Sean Hannity at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
September 04

Liz Cheney says she's voting for Kamala Harris against Trump

Former GOP congresswoman cited the dangers of a second Trump presidency.
September 04
Liz Cheney attends Liz Cheney in Conversation with David Rubenstein at The 92nd Street Y, New York, June 26, 2023.
September 04

Johnson to tie avoiding government shutdown to voter eligibility measure

A key Senate Democrat calls Johnson's election-year move a "poison pill."
September 04
House Speaker Mike Johnson talks to attendees of a campaign event for Republican U.S. House candidate Yvette Herrell of New Mexico in Las Cruces, N.M., Aug. 21, 2024.
September 04

Sen. Chuck Schumer weighs in on 2024 election season

While Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning for the White House, there are several other key races for U.S. Senate seats. Sen. Schumer discusses the presidential and various Senate races.
September 04
VIDEO: Harris and Trump continue to focus on battleground states
September 04

Harris breaks with Biden on capital gains tax in plan to spur small business growth

Vice president provides some details on plan to increase new small businesses.
September 04
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign stop at the Throwback Brewery,  Sept. 4, 2024, in North Hampton, N.H.
September 04

Early voting grows in popularity, reconfiguring campaigns, voting prep

All but three states offer early in-person voting options to all voters.
September 04
People wait in line outside the Washington Park Library to cast their ballots on the first day of in-person early voting for the November 3, 2020 elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 20, 2020.
September 04

Harris unveils tax plan for small businesses

While speaking to a crowd in New Hampshire, Vice President Kamala Harris detailed her tax incentive proposal for small businesses.
September 04
While speaking to a crowd in New Hampshire, Vice President Kamala Harris detailed her tax incentive proposal for small businesses.
September 04

'Knock it off': US announces sweeping crackdown on Russia over disinformation efforts

The DOJ announced an indictment of two employees of Russian state TV network RT.
September 04
Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks with reporters about an antitrust lawsuit against real estate software company RealPage during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Aug. 23, 2024, in Washington.
September 04

US to target Russia over election disinformation

Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday.
September 04
VIDEO: US to target Russia over election disinformation
September 04

Supreme Court 'first' sees 'hope' in Harris nomination

"I know a little about being a first," Ketanji Brown Jackson tells "The View."
September 04
Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson appears on the 'The View,' Sept. 4, 2024.
September 04

Dozens of Republicans slam Tennessee’s transgender care ban in SCOTUS filing

The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments on the trans care ban.
September 04
The U.S Supreme Court is viewed from the lawn of the U.S. Capitol, June 20, 2024, in Washington.
September 04

Where RFK Jr. got off the ballot after suspending campaign -- and where he couldn't

He wanted off swing-state ballots to avoid taking votes away from Donald Trump.
September 04
Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on August 23, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.
September 03

Former Kathy Hochul aide accused of scheming to advance interests of China

Sun and her husband were arrested at their Long Island home Tuesday morning.
September 03
Linda Sun in a photo posted to Twitter.
September 03

Federal judge orders Trump to cease using Isaac Hayes' song 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

A judge in Atlanta ruled that Donald Trump, and his campaign must stop using the song. Family of the song's co-writer, Isaac Hayes Jr., said the song was used without permission.
September 03
VIDEO: Federal judge orders Trump to cease using Isaac Hayes song "Hold On, I'm Coming"
September 03

Harris retains slight edge over Trump in polling

The 538 polling average reports Vice President Harris has an edge over Trump in six of the seven battleground states as both nominees prepare for their first debate.
September 03
VIDEO: Harris retains slight edge over Trump in polling
September 03

Harris campaign kicks off reproductive rights tour in Florida

The campaign launched a 50-stop bus tour in the battleground states.
September 03
People take pictures of the bus at a kickoff event for the "Reproductive Freedom Bus Tour" by the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walz, Sept. 3, 2024, in Boynton Beach, Fla.
September 03

Former Kathy Hochul aide arrested after FBI raid

Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and her husband, Christopher Hu, were arrested Tuesday morning at their Long Island home.
September 03
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and her husband, Christopher Hu, were arrested Tuesday morning at their Long Island home.
September 03

Ticket-splitters hold the key to majorities in both chambers of Congress

"It's going to be razor thin," one Republican said.
September 03
In this undated file photo, the US Capitol building is shown in Washington, D.C.
September 02

Brent Booker joins to talk about leading his union to support Harris' campaign

LiUNA General President Brent Booker joins ABC News Live to talk about the decision to lead his union to support Kamala Harris, the state of organized labor and more.
September 02
VIDEO: Brent Booker joins to talk about leading his union to support Harris' campaign
September 02

'Are you ready to make Donald Trump a loser again?' asks Biden

President Joe Biden addressed a crowd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the first joint campaign event since Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate.
September 02
VIDEO: 'Are you ready to make Donald Trump a loser again?' asks Biden
September 02

Harris: 'Thank you, Joe'

President Joe Biden helped Kamala Harris rally union workers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
September 02
VIDEO: Harris: 'Thank you, Joe'
September 02

US seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's plane, DOJ says

A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led investigation discovered the plane in the Dominican Republic, a source said.
September 02
A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) led investigation discovered the plane in the Dominican Republic, a source said.
September 02

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure deal after 6 hostages killed

Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin was one hostage Biden says Hamas murdered.
September 02
President Joe Biden talks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 2, 2024, in Washington.
September 02

US seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's plane, DOJ says

The plane was taken from the Dominican Republic to Florida.
September 02
Officers stand in front of an airplane that, according to the authorities, belongs to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sept. 2, 2024.
September 02

VP Harris & President Biden hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania

Azi Paybarah, national political reporter for the Washington Post, breaks down the latest polls and issues in the race for the White House.
September 02
VIDEO: VP Harris & President Biden hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania
September 02

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure deal after 6 hostages killed

According to senior administration officials, President Biden is considering presenting Israel and Hamas a final proposal for a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza but nothing is definitive.
September 02
According to senior administration officials, President Biden is considering presenting Israel and Hamas a final proposal for a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza but nothing is definitive.
September 01

Jared Polis defends Harris' shifts on policy

"I think it's a sign of a good leader," Polis told "This Week" Sunday.
September 01
Jared Polis, governor of Colorado, speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
September 01

Lindsey Graham 'heartbroken, devastated' over 6 hostages recovered in Gaza

The hostages "were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists," the IDF said.
September 01
In this March 12, 2024, file photo, Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a Senate Budget Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.

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