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How much money does the President of the United States make?
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While Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep current limits on asylum, former President Donald Trump has vowed to seal the southern border altogether.
Trump wins, Harris says "do not despair." See the live results map
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
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CBS News will have extensive live coverage of the 2024 election results as the votes come in. Here's how to watch on TV, cable or streaming.
U.S., Europe investigating devices detonated at DHL air cargo hubs
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With election anxieties high, accepting defeat offers hope for democracy
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Do you need photo ID to vote in the 2024 election?
As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.
As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now
I've covered four presidential campaigns, but this one is my first as a mom. This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.
Can you register to vote on Election Day? Maps show state-by-state rules
In some states, voter registration deadlines have already passed, but nearly half the states allow same-day registration on Election Day for those who still want to register and vote.
Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes may continue, Pa. judge says
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
Revisit the 2020 election results map ahead of the 2024 vote
Donald Trump managed to win back some states that he captured in 2016 but lost to President Biden won in 2020.
How the gender gap could impact the presidential race
The gender gap could define the presidential election with close races in seven battleground states. One organization of Republican women shows how they're making an impact for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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