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Clad in dress clothes, the man identified himself as a private investigator and said he was conducting a criminal investigation into election fraud. “You’re not going to come in here, grill me like this and I’m not going to find out what’s going on.”Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Bridget Bennett / Reuters fileShe soon learned that the deputy and the private investigator had visited other township offices as part of an effort to find evidence of election fraud. And the man responsible for it was the top lawman in the area — Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Leaf fashions himself as a “constitutional sheriff.” Sheriffs like him see themselves as holding supreme authority in their counties, exceeding that of state and federal law enforcement officials.

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When asked why, a Trump campaign official put it bluntly. “If there’s one state that could bite you in the a--, it’s North Carolina,” the official said. Yet he’s made a plan of returning to North Carolina each day until the election. While Harris campaign aides on social media chided Trump for holding a defensive posture in a state that hasn’t gone blue since 2008, the Trump campaign cast the repeated visits to North Carolina as an aggressive, cover-all-the-bases strategy. “North Carolina, I’m here to ask for your vote.

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☆ This election is so divisive, some companies have gone silent even on basic civics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

But in 2024, in an election cycle as divisive as ever, these same companies and many more have been less active in encouraging voting. Despite the nonpartisan nature of get-out-the-vote campaigns, companies may view any appearance of being political as a risk not worth taking. Some brands have found success and acceptance from their consumers with a get-out-the-vote campaign this election season. “No one is saying you’re not allowed to feel passionate about this coming election,” said Shankman. “But understand that not everyone who uses your company or buys your product is going to think the same way you do.

Persons: LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, ”, Armour, “, Absolut, Edelman, That’s, Peter Shankman, ’, “ We’ve, Emily Hikade, it’s, Jen Rubio, you’re, I’d Organizations: CNN, Nike, ” Nike wasn’t, “ NIKE, Inc, BluShark, Corporate America

☆ The US is bracing for civil unrest around the election. But just how high is the risk?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The United States is preparing for civil unrest surrounding the election. Election Day itself isn't as high of a risk as the postelection period, analysts say. AdvertisementThe turmoil that took place after the last US presidential election has left its mark. In the final stretch before Election Day, it seems like everyone — from voter advocacy groups and election officials to risk management and security companies — is preparing for civil unrest. The company said the peaceful 2022 midterm elections showed that the threat of civil violence remained comparatively low.

Persons: midterms, —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Glen, Kucera, Rachel Brown, Brown, Jenny Kane, Chris Crawford, Verisk, Maplecroft, Robert Munks, Munks, Trump, Harris Organizations: Service, Allied Universal, National Task Force, Protect Democracy, United Locations: States, Washington and Oregon, Clark County , Washington, Portland , Oregon, Portland, United States, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, France, Greece, Spain, Europe, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Americas

☆ How Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to dispute the election results – again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Jeremy Herb | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

Election officials warn they’re outmatched and struggling to combat the wave of falsehoods coming from Musk and his platform. Manipulating early voting numbersIn 2020, Trump attacked early voting and mail-in voting, claiming they were used to cheat. Election officials have been inundated with threats of violence since the 2020 election. But Trump and his allies have been laying the groundwork to try to dispute the election should he lose. In Georgia, conservatives sought to allow county election officials to refuse to certify the election results, though the effort was blocked by a state judge.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, He’s, he’s, Kamala Harris, “, ”, Ben Ginsberg, you’re, they’re, Justin Levitt, ” Levitt, hasn’t, Elon Musk, they’re outmatched, Musk, it’s, –, Kathy Boockvar, Boockvar, Athena, doesn’t, Elon, what’s, Jocelyn Benson, ” Musk, Benson, Lara Trump, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan, Ruth Greenwood, Harris, Michael Morley, ” Trump, Glenn Youngkin, They’ve, Andy Harris, Hurricane Helene, Ginsberg, ” CNN’s Yahya Abou, Ghazala, Sarah Boxer, Pamela Brown, Ethan Cohen, Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Devan Cole, Daniel Dale, Curt Devine, Danny Freeman, John Fritze, Brian Fung, Majlie, Puy, Holmes, Lybrand, Sean Lyngaas, Sara Murray, Paula Reid, Fredreka Schouten, Tierney Sneed, Donie O’Sullivan, Casey Tolan Organizations: CNN, noncitizens, Republican, Loyola Law School, Biden White, Elon, Democrat, Benedictine, Republicans, Republican National Committee, Trump, Harvard Law School, RNC, Democratic, Florida State University College of Law, ” Republicans, Virginia Republican Gov, Justice Department, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Capitol, Maryland GOP, North, GOP, Republican National Locations: American, Florida, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, Allentown , Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie, Bucks, Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Allegheny County, Portland , Oregon, Vancouver , Washington, Maryland, North Carolina, Hurricane

☆ How news outlets are bracing for an election night cliffhanger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

As polls show a dead heat between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in the final days of the race, news outlets are preparing an anxious nation for the likelihood that election night will stretch into an election week. Most major media outlets around the country rely on a handful of organizations to crunch the numbers and make race calls. “We’re also going to be really transparent about why we may not be able to call a race,” Pace said. In 2020, Joe Biden was not declared the winner of the presidential election until Saturday, several days after election night. While Biden went on to carry the state by roughly 10,000 votes, the network came under assault from Trump and his allies, who blasted the right-wing network’s election night projection.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Julie Pace, ” Pace, Elon Musk, “ We’re, “, Pace, Joe Biden, Trump, ”, David Chalian, ” Chalian, Chalian, Biden, Arnon Mishkin, Axios, ” Mishkin, Scott Tranter, Tranter, ” Tranter, there’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Associated Press, AP, “, CNN, Trump, Capitol, ” CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Edison Research, Fox News, Scripps Locations: New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, South Florida, Washington ,

☆ 11 surprising things from this earnings season, including my favorite stock so far
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Horton makes the most sense as a Kamala Harris stock because of a promised $25,000 toward a first home. I don't know if either candidate can pull off huge tariffs (Trump) or a credit (Harris). Here are eleven surprising things about this earnings season that you can store up and pull out when the election is confirmed. The deficit will begin to hurt the stock market hard next year even if the economy continues to cool. Away from the hyperscalers, I like Marvell , where CEO Matt Murphy bought $1 million worth of stock in the open market.

Persons: beckons, Joe Biden, Biden, Donald Trump, D.R, Horton, Kamala Harris, Harris, let's, Let's, Trump, haven't, Myers, Abbvie, Eli Lilly, Anat Askenazi's, Abbott, neonatologists, Reckitt, Jim Hurst, Danaher, Jason Hollar, It's, Amgen, That's, Estee Lauder, Parker, Pat Gelsinger's, He's, Matt Murphy, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, David Paul Morris Organizations: U.S, NBC News, White, Ford Motor, Trump, Costco, Volkswagen, Bankers, Banco Santander, Apple, Amazon, GE Vernova, U.S ., Treasury, Merck, NEC, FDA, CDC, NIH, GE Healthcare, Cardinal Health, NPC, Nvidia, Caterpillar, Linde, Devices, heaven's, Intel, Marvell, Micron, Arista, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Europe, Germany, China, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Spain, It's, Santander, —, Bristol, U.S, Taiwan, Eaton, Dover, Norwegian, Caribbean, San Francisco

☆ 10 House races to watch on election night (and beyond)
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Terence Burlij | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

With so much at stake, CNN has identified 10 races to watch on Tuesday – grouped into buckets that nod to broader themes across the House landscape. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger decided against seeking a fourth term, instead launching a campaign for governor in 2025. Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has crafted a moderate profile by challenging his party on issues ranging from spending to immigration. This year she faces a challenge from GOP state Rep. Gabe Evans, a fellow Mexican American and a former Army helicopter pilot and police officer. GOP Rep. Zach Nunn, an Air Force officer, was first elected in 2022 – defeating Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne by about 2,000 votes.

Persons: CNN —, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Eugene Vindman, Derrick Anderson, Abigail Spanberger, Biden, Vindman, Anderson, Trump’s, Alexander –, Volodymyr Zelensky, Jen Kiggans, Missy Cotter Smasal, Don Bacon, Tony Vargas, –, Joe Biden, Brad Ashford, Bacon, Vargas, Harris, Jared Golden, Austin Theriault, Golden, Theriault, Elissa Slotkin’s, Curtis Hertel, Tom Barrett –, Barrett, Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan’s, Dan Kildee, Yadira Caraveo, Gabe Evans, Hyoung Chang, Yadira, Evans, Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson, Stelson, Josh Shapiro, Perry, Marc Molinaro, Josh Riley, Sen, Al Franken, Trump, Michelle Steel, Derek Tran, Don Davis, Davis, Laurie Buckhout, Zach Nunn, Cindy Axne, Lanon Baccam, CNN’s David Wright, Matt Holt, Molly English, Renée Rigdon, Andrew Menezes Organizations: CNN, Congress, Republicans, GOP, Louisiana Republican, New York Democrat, White, Republican, Democratic, Labor, Army, National Security Council, NSC, Biden, Nebraska Rep, GOP Rep, Air Force, Democrats, Electoral College, Harris, Capitol, Trump, Marine Corps, Trump voters, NASCAR, Democrats outpacing Republicans, Republican Democratic Rep, Army helicopter, Slotkin, Hertel, CIA, Central Michigan, Colorado Rep, Denver Post, crosscurrents, Colorado, Latina, Caucus, – Trump, MAGA, Empire, Democrats outspending Republicans, District :, US Army, North, North Carolina –, an Air Force, Iowa’s, Dallas County, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Louisiana, Virginia’s, Washington, Virginia, District, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Maine’s, Canada, Lewiston –, AdImpact, Michigan’s, Michigan, Lansing, Central, Denver, exurbs, Mexican, Aurora, Central Pennsylvania, New York, Empire, Hudson, It’s, California’s, District : California, California, Orange, Los Angeles, Korean, North Carolina’s, North Carolina, Alabama, Iowa’s, Des Moines, Laos

☆ Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimidation in the European Union candidate country. Today, you have saved Moldova!” Sandu said after claiming victory after midnight. Moldova’s large diaspora, which cast ballots in record numbers of more than 325,000 voted, heavily in favor of Sandu in the runoff. The presidential role carries significant powers in areas such as foreign policy and national security and has a four-year term. But the results of the ballots including Sunday’s vote were overshadowed by allegations of a major vote-buying scheme and voter intimidation.

Persons: — Moldova’s, Maia Sandu, Sandu, Alexandr Stoianoglo, ” Sandu, Stoianoglo, ”, “, Ursula von der Leyen, you’ve, Stanislav Secrieru, Secrieru, Dorin Recean, Vladislav Culiomza, Silviana Zestrea, Ilan Shor, oligarch, Shor, Father Vasilii, it’s, Cristian Cantir, ” Savlina, Stringer Organizations: Western, European Union, Central Electoral Commission, CEC, Russia Party of Socialists, “, Sunday, Moldovan, Northampton, Reuters, ”, EU, Police, Associated Press, Oakland University, AP, ” Moldovan Locations: CHISINAU, Moldova, Russia, “ Moldova, Sandu, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Frankfurt, Germany, Liverpool, Soviet, Chisinau, Bucharest, Comrat, Gagauzia, EU, European, Ukraine, Brussels, Moscow

With Pennsylvania expected to be a close and crucial state in the 2024 race for the presidency, it's unusual election laws are again under the microscope. Election experts say Pennsylvania's laws make it fertile ground for rigged election claims to flourish. “The Pennsylvania legislature had multiple opportunities to clarify and improve the state’s election law,” said Nate Persily, an NBC News election law expert and professor at Stanford Law School. Vance, was "voter fraud" perpetrated by Democrats. Trump supporters on county boards across the country have sought to block the certification of election results by delaying or voting against the certification in the past.

Persons: it's, —, ”, Nate Persily, Donald Trump, J.D, Vance, Al Schmidt, “ They’ve, they’ve, ‘, ” Trump, Wendy Weiser, Weiser, isn’t, “, Michael Morse, Morse, Trump Organizations: Pennsylvania, NBC, Stanford Law School, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU Law School, NBC News, Trump, University of Pennsylvania Law, Court of, Electoral Locations: Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Lancaster, Lancaster County , Pennsylvania, ”, Court of Pennsylvania

But that hasn’t stopped abortion rights supporters from pushing for votes up and down the ballot. Across the South, supporters of abortion rights are using the issue to motivate voters. Although Texas does not have a statewide referendum on abortion, Rep. Colin Allred's Senate campaign has galvanized abortion rights supporters. It’s easier for Democrats to campaign on the issue, she said, because their party is more united in favor of abortion rights than Republicans are in opposition. That switch proved pivotal in passing the state’s abortion ban.

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WAXHAW, N.C. — Pro-Trump signs outnumber the ones for Harris outside of the Wesley Chapel volunteer fire department, an early voting site in Union County, North Carolina. A crumpled Harris sign adds to pre-election stress in the Union County, North Carolina. Patrick Martin / NBC NewsBryan Robinson, another Union County resident, echoed concerns about the potential for violence and retaliation. Leigh Benish and her son at their church in Butler, Pa. Election-related anxiety, Benish said, has kept her up at night. Leigh BenishThe onslaught is so overwhelming that Benish, a church pastor in Butler, has begun to focus on election stress in sessions with her counselor.

Persons: Harris, ”, Lisa, Kamala Harris, Walz, “, Patrick Martin, Bryan Robinson, “ I’m, Vaile Wright, Bryan Sexton, ” Sexton, Elijah Nouvelage, Leigh Benish, “ I’ve, Benish, Donald Trump, ” Benish, Wright, ” Wright, Sexton, Lisa Quebedeaux, she’s, ” Quebedeaux Organizations: —, Trump, Wesley Chapel, Democratic, NBC, American Psychological Association, Duke Center for, ” Media, Butler Locations: N.C, Union County , North Carolina, Charlotte, South Carolina, It’s, Union County, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Durham , North Carolina, Duluth , Ga, Butler , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Butler, Pa

☆ A house divided: How two generations of Black men with opposing political views live under the same roof
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Marquisef_Headshot.Jpg | Marquise Francis | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

SAVANNAH, Ga. — David Shockley doesn’t understand his son Darius’ political ideology. “It makes no sense,” said David, who is Black and plans to vote for former President Donald Trump for a second time. The latest NBC News Stay Tuned Gen Z poll, powered by SurveyMonkey, found that more than half of Gen Z respondents ages 18 to 29 say they have different political views than at least one of their parents. Both David and Darius — two Black men in a battleground state — are emblematic of a voter base that Democrats and Republicans see as integral to success. “Despite the chasm between the political views, we still come together on our—” said David as he searched for the right word.

Persons: — David Shockley doesn’t, Darius ’, Shockley, ”, David, Donald Trump, “, Gen, Gen Zers, Harris, it’s, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, doesn’t, Darius, Kamala Harris, Obama, ’, Trump, Ben Waterhouse, Zs, Margaret Talev, ” Daniel Potter, ” Darius, ” David, Will, Darius —, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, It’s Organizations: NBC, Trump, NBC News, Harris, University of North, Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Washington , D.C, Kinder Institute, Urban Research’s, Population Research, “, Georgia Southern University Locations: SAVANNAH, Ga, Savannah, America, University of North Carolina, U.S, Washington ,, Atlanta, Bronx , New York

Some officials pointed to Colorado as a strong example of planning for potential chaos surrounding the electors meeting. GeorgiaIn Georgia, state law mandates that electors “shall” meet at the state Capitol, and elections officials there are making sure they will. MichiganIn Michigan, state law requires electors to meet this year on Dec. 17 in the state Capitol’s Senate chamber. State officials indicated there was no leeway to change that. Per state law, the electors meet in the state House chamber of the state Capitol on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December (Dec. 17).

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris —, ” Elaine Marshall, “, haven’t, they’d, State Jena Griswold, Adrian Fontes, “ We’ve, ” Fontes, Fontes, ”, Mike Hassinger, Brad Raffensperger, Hassinger, hadn’t, ” Angela Benander, Jocelyn Benson, Benander, Gretchen Whitmer, Stacey LaRouche, Whitmer, Whitmer “, Michiganders, Michael Shaw, ” Cecilia Heston, Cisco Aguilar, ” Marshall, ” Amy Gulli, Al Schmidt, Sarah Godlewski, Tony Evers Organizations: Electoral College, Washington , D.C, Colorado, State, . Arizona, Marine Corps, Republican, Capitol Police, Georgia State Patrol, Senate, Michigan State Police, Department of State, Shapiro Administration, Pennsylvania Department of State, The Locations: Washington ,, North Carolina, Colorado, Arizona In Arizona, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, ” Nevada, Nevada, ”, Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin In Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Here are five keys to Harris’ bid to make history and become the first woman, the first Black woman and the first Indian American person to become president. Harris cannot afford much slippage with these groups, which are full of low-propensity voters who need encouragement to turn out. Here are five keys to a Trump victoryBut will that curiosity materialize into actual votes for Trump at the ballot box? They could give Harris a crucial boost because these voters tend to reliably turn out in election after election. In addition, Trump has campaigned heavily on the fears of migration and blamed Harris for chaos at the southern border.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, Harris ’, Joe Biden, Wade, enshrine Roe, Gen, Joe Rogan’s, Dave Portnoy, Elon Musk, John Della Volpe, “ bro, ” Will, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Nikki Haley, Biden, — Organizations: Sun, Black, Trump, Democratic, Democrats, Sports, Republican, Republicans Locations: Lakes, It’s

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' differing styles were on full display during dueling rallies Friday night in Milwaukee, the largest city in one of the nation’s most important swing states. Early in his speech, Trump gave a shout-out to Milwaukee Bucks’ star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece. As Trump has stoked new controversy with his recent comments about Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney, Harris again emphasized that she would listen to people who disagree with her. Harris continued to flex her star appeal, featuring musical artist Cardi B at her Milwaukee rally. “Thrilled to be back in this beautiful state,” Trump said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Giannis Antetokounmpo, mused, “, ” Trump, It’s, stewing, Liz Cheney, I’ll, ” Harris, Cheney, Tucker Carlson, Nikki Haley, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Bobby, Kennedy, Cardi, Joe Biden, ”, Brett Favre, Favre Organizations: Milwaukee Bucks, Republican, NBA, Fair, Trump, Trump Republicans, Democrats, South Carolina Gov, Reading, Republicans, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Locations: Milwaukee, Wisconsin's, Greece, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona , Nevada, North Carolina

☆ Frustration grows as federal agency struggles to combat election lies spread by Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Sean Lyngaas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Some internal proposals to support election officials’ efforts to combat disinformation have made little headway. Jen Easterly, director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in an interview in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2024. Ben Curtis/APThe agency has advised election officials on how to communicate clearly with voters and to prepare for security incidents. Some election officials interviewed by CNN were skeptical about the federal government’s ability to debunk election lies that are part of a broader rise of misinformation in America. The agency now has a team of former election officials who provide physical and cybersecurity services to election offices around the country.

Persons: Homeland Security’s, CISA, Jen, Ben Curtis, Sen, Mark Warner, “, Elon Musk, Hurricane Helene, ”, ‘, Cait Conley, Stephen Richer, Conley, we’ve, ” Conley, ” Adrian Fontes Organizations: CNN, The Department, Homeland, Agency, Infrastructure Security Agency, Senate Intelligence Committee, Virginia Democrat, Social, Republican, Capitol, Meta, Twitter, YouTube, US, FBI, Russian Locations: Washington ,, Virginia, America, Maricopa County

☆ Twitter and TikTok Users' Election Projections Are Completely Warped.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Amanda Hoover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

And earlier this year, the company made further moves to de-emphasize political content on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Meanwhile, half of the 18- to 29-year-olds surveyed by the Pew Research Center saying they watch political content on TikTok. No one on social media has the answer to what will happen in Tuesday's election. Anxiously reposting or liking election content may feel like the only thing we can do as the clock ticks down. For now, the best way to alleviate that anxiety might be to get off social media until Tuesday passes.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump's, Trump, MAGA, Trump's, Harris, Joe Biden, Trump megadonor Elon Musk, It's, Musk, Ioana Literat, Megan Smith, ProPublica, Tracy Clayton, Sol Messing, Messing, Instagram, Michelle Obama, we've, it's, that's Organizations: Trump, Trump megadonor, Republican, Pew Research Center, Columbia University's Teachers College, Social Media, Facebook, Meta, Pew Research, New York University's Center for Social Media, Politics, Twitter, Musk's America PAC Locations: Florida, Texas, California, Philadelphia, . New Hampshire, Virginia, Pennsylvania, United States, Washington, New, Ohio

☆ Gen Z is just now discovering Trump's 'Grab 'em' comments on TikTok. Don't let that make you feel old.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Gen Z is apparently discovering Donald Trump's lewd "Grab 'em" comments that came to light in 2016. AdvertisementWant to feel old? Some members of Gen Z are apparently only now discovering Donald Trump's infamous "Grab em …" comments that came during a hot mic moment. (Please, let's agree to never tell Gen Z about "left shark".) Don't let this make you feel old; let it make you wiser.

Persons: Donald Trump's, —, Gen, Kate Sullivan, Trump, Billy Bush, Ron DeSantis, Elon Musk, Dana Carvey's Bush, millennials, let's, youngs, Billie Eilish, Z Organizations: Service, Washington Post, Florida Gov Locations: Ohio, Florida, The Washington, .

☆ How Russian ‘dirty money’ risks rigging this European country’s presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

If other Kremlin-friendly parties swing their support behind him, the second round will be extremely close. Both the Kremlin and Shor have denied interference, but Moldovan officials have warned the second vote could also be targeted by similar schemes. He has called for a “reset” of relations with Moscow and said he would be willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, while maintaining he is committed to joining the EU. As a result, his platform is a mix of contradictory policies, said Samurokov: “You either support European integration, or you want to promote cooperation with Moscow. Evgenia Novozhenina/ReutersStill, Moldovan officials are braced for a second round of voting marred by pro-Russian meddling.

Persons: Maia Sandu, Sandu, Alexandr Stoianoglo, Sandu –, Moscow –, Stoianoglo, Vladislav Culiomza, Reuters Sandu, Valeriu Pasha, Ilan Shor, Shor, ” Maksim Samorukov, Sandu’s, ”, Vladimir Putin, Evgenia Novozhenina, ” Pasha, Volodymyr Zelensky, “ Organizations: CNN, European Union, EU, Russian Party of Socialists, World Bank, Moscow, Reuters, Reuters Analysts, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, Communist Locations: Soviet, Europe, Moldova, European, Ukraine, Harvard, Chisinau, Russian, Russia, Moscow, Transnistria, Georgian, ”, Georgia

☆ US citizens caught in Virginia’s voter purge aimed at noncitizens speak out
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Rene Marsh | Danya Gainor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Glenn Youngkin’s effort to purge 1,600 people he says are suspected noncitizens from the state’s voter registration rolls using records from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Nadra Wilson was also listed as a noncitizen and was purged from Virginia’s voter rolls. She also didn’t realize she had been purged from Virginia’s voter registration rolls until she received a call from CNN. She said she is still undecided but “I have the right to vote.”Saule Bohoney was also wiped off of Virginia’s voter registration rolls. She became aware she had been taken off Virginia’s voter rolls after receiving mail from the state informing her.

Persons: Glenn Youngkin’s, they’d, Noncitizens, Youngkin, ”, Christian Martinez, ” Martinez, Rachel Xu, “ I’m, Xu, Nadra Wilson, Wilson, she’s, ” Fatima Bashir, ” Bashir, ” Saule Bohoney, Bohoney, “, haven’t, Jill Stein, Abdullah Al Mosawa, ” Al Mosawa, Al Mosawa, ” Ryan Snow Organizations: CNN, Republican Gov, Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia, Noncitizens CNN, George Mason University, Trump, Northern Virginia College, cybersecurity, Green, Lawyers ’, Civil Locations: Georgia, Virginia, China, Brooklyn , New York, Pakistan, Asia, Alexandria , Virginia, Yemen

☆ UK's Conservatives name Kemi Badenoch as new leader, shifting the party further to the right
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch delivers a speech on the final day of Conservative party conference at Birmingham ICC Arena on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. LONDON — The U.K.'s opposition Conservative Party on Saturday named right-wing Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, closing a long-drawn-out runoff after the Tories' landslide electoral defeat ushered in a moment of reckoning for the party. Badenoch ousted Robert Jenrick to secure the top job, replacing outgoing leader and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. "It is the most enormous honor to be elected to this role," Badenoch said, giving her maiden speech as party leader shortly after the results were announced. The ultimate winner was decided by Conservative Party members, with Badenoch receiving 53,806 votes to Jenrick's 41,388.

Persons: Kemi Badenoch, Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, Rishi Sunak, Tory, Jenrick, James, Keir Starmer's Organizations: Conservative, Birmingham ICC Arena, Conservative Party, Tories, Conservatives, Keir Starmer's Labour Locations: Birmingham, England, Badenoch

☆ Rent and home prices are through the roof. Harris and Trump each say they have the answer
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That shortage also affects rent prices. In August, Harris unveiled a multi-pronged plan to lower housing costs. The plan also includes two main proposals to lower rent costs. Both plans to lower rent would be subject to congressional approval, meaning that the measures may be difficult to pass even if Harris wins the presidency. Unlike Harris, Trump has not rolled out a formal housing plan, but he has tied plans to deport undocumented immigrants to housing.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, “ It’s, ”, Jim Parrott, That’s, ” Parrott, Mario Tama, Freddie Mac, Harris, Trump, “ We’re, homeownership, SSRS, “, Nick Pappas Organizations: CNN, Urban Institute, National Economic Council, SSRS, National Association of Realtors, Trump, Economic, of New, Treasury, Federal Reserve, “ Locations: Arizona , Nevada , Wisconsin , Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Los Angeles , California, America, of New York, Kansas

☆ Here’s how election night will unfold hour by hour
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Here’s a look at when polls close and how many electoral votes are at stake each hour:7 p.m. 28 electoral votes lean toward Trump: Indiana, Kentucky and South Carolina16 electoral votes lean toward Harris: Virginia and Vermont16 toss-up votes: Georgia7:30 p.m. 10 electoral votes lean toward Trump, including Utah and Montana6 toss-up votes: NevadaTotal votes with polls closed by 10 p.m. 4 electoral votes lean toward Trump: Idaho74 electoral votes lean toward Harris, including California, Oregon and WashingtonTotal votes with polls closed by 11 p.m. 3 electoral votes lean toward Trump in Alaska4 electoral votes lean toward Harris votes in HawaiiTotal votes with polls closed by 1 a.m.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, It’s, Harris, Trump Organizations: CNN, Republican, Democratic, Trump :, Trump, West Virginia, North Carolina Total, Congressional, Pennsylvania, Congressional District, Michigan, Nevada, Washington Total, Hawaii Locations: America, East, West, Florida, Ohio, California, New York, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Trump : Indiana , Kentucky, South Carolina, Harris : Virginia, Vermont, North Carolina, Trump : Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, Trump : Oklahoma , Missouri , Tennessee , Mississippi , Alabama, Harris : Illinois, Maine , New Hampshire , Massachusetts, Rhode Island , Connecticut , New Jersey , Delaware , Maryland, Washington, Arkansas, Arizona , Michigan, Wisconsin, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota , Nebraska , Iowa , Kansas , Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico , Colorado , Minnesota , New York, Arizona , Wisconsin, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Trump : Idaho, California , Oregon, Hawaii, Alaska, Trump

☆ Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Octavio Jones | ReutersExecutives at America's largest companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election more so than in recent cycles. The word "election" came up on 100 earnings calls of S&P 500 -listed firms between Sept. 15 and Oct. 31, according to FactSet. The U.S. presidential election is Tuesday Nov. 5. 'Prudent' clientsMultiple companies cited a feeling of unpredictability tied to the presidential race among consumers and business clients. To be sure, some of the "election" mentions this year were tied to unrelated events like enrollment periods for health care.

Persons: Blythe Andrews , Jr, Octavio Jones, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Richard Tobin, FactSet, John Butters, Harris, Trump, Harry Lawton, Hurricanes Helene, Andrew Watterson, Michael Bayley, Gary Hershorn, Stanley Black, Decker, Donald Allan, Decker's Allan, William Grogan, Jon Vander Ark, Eric Ashleman, hasn't, Nonfarm payrolls, Equifax, Mark Begor, Stephen Squeri, we've, Mark Parrell Organizations: Public, Reuters, America's, CNBC, U.S, Dover, Tractor Supply, Hurricanes, Southwest Airlines, Royal, Hollywood International Airport, Corbis, Republican, Republic, Boeing, Tyler Technologies, American Express, Equity Locations: Tampa , Florida, U.S, Milton, Royal Caribbean, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, America, China

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