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Immigration is a central theme of the US presidential election, with the Democrats’ adopting a tougher stance as Donald Trump’s ramps up his anti-immigration rhetoric.

The messy backstory on how the Journal sent a reporter, twice, to the heart of Russia’s military-industrial complex in wartime.

Finance leaders at the recent IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington expressed more uncertainty and anxiety over a potential Trump presidency.

While the race is close, Trump is polling better than in any prior contest. Some worry they’re missing something.

Robinhood is the latest trading platform to allow betting on the election, although critics warned that betting markets should not be seen as reliable predictors.

The rule will take effect in January 2025.

It’s unclear exactly how many ballots may have been affected by the fires, however officials have suggested hundreds may have been damaged.

Kamala Harris appeared at a Puerto Rican restaurant in Philadelphia as multiple congressional Democrats condemned the crude commentary.

Since 2016, the party has eked out more votes in once-red counties to offset losses elsewhere.

Trump delivered a raucous homecoming in his image, while Democrats highlighted offensive speakers.

The socially conservative Faith & Freedom Coalition is buttressing newer, more unconventional efforts.

The Post has tried to contain the damage from owner Jeff Bezos’ last-minute decision to have the paper not endorse a presidential candidate.