U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure' Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security. Emma Bowman
Trump is promising deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. What is it? Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here's what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Rachel Treisman
GOP ads on transgender rights are dominating airwaves in the election's closing days The ad spending, which includes at least $17 million by the Trump campaign, is part of a broader Republican strategy casting the Democratic Party as taking transgender rights to extremes. Susan Davis
Seattle Mayor Harrell's friend dismissed from top job after being accused of hate speech, slur Last June, Darrell Powell — longtime friend and former football teammate of Mayor Bruce Harrell — was dismissed from his role as interim CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Ashley Hiruko
Fewer staff, longer reviews? Seattle Mayor Harrell proposes cuts to city's construction department Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections would lose about 30 positions under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget, which would reduce general fund support for the department by $2.9 million in 2025 and $2.5 million in 2026. Ann Dornfeld
Dwindling 'double hater' voters are picking sides NPR returns to 12 swing voters who disapproved of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump back in May to find out where they've landed with Kamala Harris as the nominee and the election just weeks away. Mara Liasson
How Arizona residents are reacting to a potential new immigration policy An immigration proposal on Arizona ballots this fall is raising worries across the political spectrum. Ximena Bustillo
Presidential campaigns converge on Michigan The presidential campaigns are projecting confidence in Michigan. But the fact that candidates from both major parties are in the state on the same day shows how close the race is in this key state. Colin Jackson
Killing of Hamas leader roils busy week in presidential politics Israel’s killing of Oct. 7 attack mastermind Yahya Sinwar is opening up a new chapter in the war in Gaza.
The rise of the Latino right Fox News launched a Spanish-language news program this week called "Fox Noticias." The show comes as former President Donald Trump is making inroads among the Latino community, even as he ramps up his anti-immigrant rhetoric.
