Harris and Trump see federal land in the Southwest as an opportunity for more housing

October 16, 2024 - 6:21pm EDT
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Both major presidential candidates are reimagining swaths of land in the Southwest, much of it federally owned and maintained, as an opportunity to build more housing. Could this work on arid land?

Oct 16 - 1:50pm EDT

A judge temporarily blocked Alabama’s voter removal program after finding the state violated federal law by systematically purging voters too close to this fall’s election.

Oct 16 - 12:33pm EDT

The former president took questions on immigration, the economy and abortion in the hour-long town hall in front of a friendly crowd of women in suburban Atlanta.

Oct 16 - 11:10am EDT

The Biden administration has taken significant steps to address the medical debt problem that burdens 100 million people in America, but gains would be jeopardized by a Trump win, advocates say.

Oct 16 - 8:06am EDT

New NPR data shows former President Donald Trump edging out Vice President Harris in the race for the White House. And, a full list of tips on how to handle political disagreements and destress.

Oct 16 - 5:00am EDT

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election.

Oct 16 - 4:56am EDT

The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.

Oct 16 - 4:39am EDT

Schools often make good polling places, but amid safety concerns, and the disruption of several days of early voting some districts don't want to offer their spaces.

Oct 16 - 3:58am EDT

Democrats are hoping to pick up one electoral college vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.

Oct 16 - 3:58am EDT

Democrats are hoping to pick up one electoral college vote for Kamala Harris this year. Their spending is affecting Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s campaign to keep his seat.