Anatomy of a racist smear: How false claims of pet-eating immigrants caught on

How an anti-immigrant rumor spread from a random Facebook post to leadership of the Republican Party and the biggest influencers on social media so quickly.

By Sarah Ellison and Jeremy B. MerrillSeptember 11, 2024

Arizona GOP billboards implore voters to ‘EAT LESS KITTENS’

Arizona’s Republican Party erected about a dozen billboards in the Phoenix area that say “EAT LESS KITTENS” and look similar to Chick-fil-A’s promos.

By Kyle MelnickSeptember 11, 2024

After fiery debate, Harris and Trump camps wrangle over a second one

Harris’s aides are confident she won Tuesday’s showdown but are looking for more ways to reach swing voters. Trump aides discuss whether a second debate would help or hurt.

By Toluse Olorunnipa, Marianne LeVine, Michael Scherer and Josh DawseySeptember 11, 2024

Harris, Trump attend 9/11 events after contentious debate

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail as Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump hold events a day after they debated in Philadelphia.

By Amy B Wang, Azi Paybarah, Mariana Alfaro, Patrick Svitek, Maegan Vazquez and Matt ViserSeptember 11, 2024

Feds increase security for Jan. 6 in effort to prevent Capitol attack repeat

The decision will give the next electoral count — scheduled for Jan. 6, 2025 — the same level of security accorded to presidential inaugurations and political conventions.

By Peter Hermann and Jacqueline AlemanySeptember 11, 2024

Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now?

Check out The Washington Post’s presidential polling averages of the seven battleground states most likely to determine the outcome of the election.

By Lenny Bronner, Diane Napolitano, Kati Perry and Luis MelgarSeptember 11, 2024

Grieving Ohio father to Trump and Vance: Stop using my son ‘for political gain’

Aiden Clark’s death has been amplified by leading Republicans who have to sought to attack Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration.

By Azi PaybarahSeptember 11, 2024

Harris, Trump set politics aside at ceremony to commemorate 9/11 attacks

Harris, Biden, Trump and Vance standing together at the New York memorial was a striking tableau in a political cycle in which Harris has attempted to reclaim the mantle of patriotism.

By Matt Viser and Maeve RestonSeptember 11, 2024

McBride wins primary, clearing path to be first openly trans member of Congress

McBride will be the Democratic nominee for Delaware’s at-large House seat, which is seen as solidly blue.

By Jiselle LeeSeptember 11, 2024

How 10 minutes on abortion changed the race between Trump and Harris

The debate proved that disappearance of abortion is a reality for women that Donald Trump will never comprehend.

By Ruth MarcusSeptember 11, 2024

Trump pushes false claims about migrants eating dogs in Springfield, Ohio

On the debate stage Tuesday, Donald Trump doubled down on baseless and dehumanizing claims pushed by his running mate that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating pets.

By Amy B Wang and Mariana AlfaroSeptember 11, 2024

Trump wavers on whether he wants a second debate with Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has signaled that it wants a second debate, in October. Trump said Wednesday that he is “less inclined” to participate.

By Amy B WangSeptember 11, 2024

Trump attack on Harris racial identity strikes a nerve at Black church watch party

The predominantly Black crowd responded with deep sighs and some laughter when the discussion in Tuesday night’s debate turned to the Republican’s baseless broadside against the vice president.

By Sabrina RodriguezSeptember 11, 2024

Why Kamala Harris has embraced America’s oil boom

Tuesday’s debate barely touched on the subject of climate change. But when it did, Harris embraced oil production.

By Anna PhillipsSeptember 11, 2024

Where independent and third-party candidates are on the ballot

See which states have them on the ballot, including the seven battleground states most likely to decide the election.

By Nick Mourtoupalas, Meryl Kornfield and Nicole MarkusSeptember 11, 2024

Global outlets pick apart debate, with many saying Harris came out on top

Reactions to the Trump-Harris debate showed how closely countries are watching for signs of how November’s presidential election could affect their U.S. ties.

By Adela SulimanSeptember 11, 2024
Analysis

Harris dominated Trump in debate, but will it matter?

In Tuesday night’s scorching debate, Harris tried to keep Trump on the defensive. But with polls showing no clear leader, the race may stay tight until the end.

By Dan BalzSeptember 11, 2024

Who won the Harris-Trump debate? We asked swing-state voters.

Uncommitted voters in battleground states share their thoughts on the Harris-Trump debate with The Post.

By Adrián Blanco, Eric Lau, Scott Clement, Emily Guskin and Dan KeatingSeptember 11, 2024

Democrats cheer — and Republicans dismiss — Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement

Democrats hailed “cultural icon” Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris after the debate. Donald Trump said he had “no idea” about it.

By Niha Masih and Annabelle TimsitSeptember 11, 2024

This ‘unhinged’ werewolf has already won Michigan’s election season

Jane Hynous, 12, drew a “delightfully unhinged” werewolf that won Michigan’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker contest.

By Kyle MelnickSeptember 11, 2024