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‘Determined to blow an election’: Things to watch at Trump-Harris debate
Harris and Trump will be face-to-face for the first time Tuesday night.
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How to watch tonight’s presidential debate
The two candidates will square off on ABC.
![School board candidate John Sutton III's name will remain on the November ballot. But a trial on the matter will be held to determine if the voter signatures he submitted to become eligible met all the requirements. School board candidate John Sutton III's name will remain on the November ballot. But a trial on the matter will be held to determine if the voter signatures he submitted to become eligible met all the requirements.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/05/10/6VX7KMKZZJBDXJZWI72Q5OJ5HE-e1686420898567.jpg?w=119)
Virginia Beach School Board candidate withdraws from race after opponent sued to keep him off ballot
School board candidate John Sutton III's name will remain on the November ballot. But a...
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From stirring to cringey: Memorable moments from past presidential debates
Here’s a look at some highs, lows and curveballs from presidential debates past.
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Trump leads Harris by a point in NYT-Siena College national poll
The survey of 1,695 registered voters conducted Sept. 3-6 shows support for Trump at 48% against 47%...
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Fall legislative preview: Congress returns for busy fall session
Congress returns this week facing the traditional election year push and pull of members wanting to...
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Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate this week elevates stakes of Pennsylvania voting
With just eight weeks to election day and early voting in Pennsylvania beginning Sept. 16,...
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are preparing for their first debate in Philly. Here’s what’s at stake.
Debates can be consequential, as this election season has already shown. And Tuesday could wind...
![Many say they don't want Trump to return to the presidency, but they're frustrated that Harris continues to support U.S. policies on the Israel-Hamas war that they oppose. Many say they don't want Trump to return to the presidency, but they're frustrated that Harris continues to support U.S. policies on the Israel-Hamas war that they oppose.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Election_2024_Palestinian_American_Voters_21715.jpg?w=132)
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Grief over Gaza, qualms over US election add up to anguish for many Palestinian Americans
Many say they don't want Trump to return to the presidency, but they're frustrated that...
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What to know as Trump, Harris face off for first presidential debate Tuesday
With polls showing a tight race, the stakes are sky high because the first presidential...