Decision 2024

Immigration is one of the key issues of the November election, with many voters concerned over the number of migrants who have entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

GOP senators anticipate that in a second term, Trump would have at least one Supreme Court vacancy to fill. Democrats hope that prospect motivates their voters this fall.

Easterly’s trust in the election process comes as intelligence officials have warned of escalating efforts by foreign adversaries to influence voters, deepen partisan divides and undermine faith in U.S. elections.

The swing states that determine the outcome of a presidential election always changing, like any trend. NBC’s Tommy McFly breaks down which states are “in” as crucial players in 2024.

We asked an economist to answer some commonly Googled questions about Social Security in the United States.

Both focused on the top of the ticket, not each other. Walz admitted to flubbing a personal story. Vance distorted Trump’s health care record. And they fought over economic records.

Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday went after each other’s running mates in a vice presidential debate that opened with a discussion of burgeoning domestic and international troubles.

In closing statements on Tuesday, vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance pitched themselves to America’s voters as the election nears.

When asked about if former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, Republican candidate JD Vance avoided a response by claiming “I’m not looking in the past.”

When asked about the Jan. 6 insurrection, JD Vance defended former President Donald Trump on handling a peaceful transfer of power, while Tim Walz accused Trump of misusing his power to discredit the election. “A president’s words matter.”

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz advocated for federal family leave policies. “A federal program of paid family medical leave… will enhance our workforce, enhance our families, and make it easier to have the children that you want.”

When asked by debate moderators about running mate former President Donald Trump’s comments that he has “a concept of a plan” to improve U.S. health care, Ohio Sen. JD Vance commended Trump for his work on improving health care costs during his prior administration.

When asked about gun control, Tim Walz talked about the importance of red flag laws and universal background check to reduce gun violence. “We understand that the second amendment is there, but our first responsibility is to our kids.”

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance advocated for protecting the Second Amendment while passing bipartisan action to end school shootings, including increasing on-campus security.

When asked about abortion, JD Vance defended hospitals’ autonomy to not practice abortions, while Tim Walz argued Republicans are distorting birth control laws.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz highlighted his record of supporting reproductive health care and abortion rights during his tenure as Minnesota’s governor, contrasting his record with the Republican agenda to restrict abortion rights. “In Minnesota, we are ranked first in health care for a reason,” Walz said. “We trust women, we trust doctors.”

JD Vance, asked about past criticisms of Donald Trump, including calling him unfit for office in 2016, said he was “wrong about Donald Trump.”

During a debate question on the Democratic plans to address immigration concerns, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance for spreading misinformation about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, prompting a slew of threats against the local immigrant community.

When asked by debate moderators about immigration, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance claimed Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is responsible for an increase of undocumented immigrants and fentanyl in the U.S.

When asked about climate change and Hurricane Helene, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance said that the best way to fight climate change is by investing in energy production.