How Trump and Harris Compare on Key Policy Issues

A guide to where the candidates stand on taxes, healthcare, immigration, abortion access, foreign affairs and other topics

Campaign Lays Bare Debate Over What It Means to Be a ‘Real American’

Trump and Vance have emphasized protecting American values from outside threats, while Harris has focused on the U.S. as a land of opportunity for all

What Do First-Time Voters Think About This Election? We Asked Nine of Them

Young voters mention the economy, Israel and Gaza, climate, and abortion as key issues guiding their decisions

Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination, Vowing to Unite Nation ‘Around Our Highest Aspirations’

On the closing night of the DNC, the vice president spoke about why she’s running—without dwelling on the historic nature of her candidacy

Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate

Midwesterner might be able to help most in nearby Wisconsin and Michigan

The World Saw Biden Deteriorating. Democrats Ignored the Warnings.

European officials expressed worries about Biden’s focus and stamina before Thursday’s debate

Democrats Privately Discuss Replacing Biden on Presidential Ticket

Halting debate performance spurs turmoil in the party over 2024 candidate

Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America

Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting challenges facing President Biden in swing states, voicing discontent with the economy, illegal immigration and inflation