As Trump and Harris spar, ABC’s moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country

As Trump and Harris spar, ABC’s moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country

The ABC News moderators were great. No, actually they were a “disgraceful failure.” They cut off Kamala Harris too much. No, actually they corrected Donald Trump unfairly. Such is the contentious tenor of the times in 2024’s campaign season. And so it went Tuesday night at Trump’s and Harris’ first — and quite possibly only … Read more

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they’ve longed for in Philadelphia

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they’ve longed for in Philadelphia

WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden gave bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage this summer, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity — a failure, even — on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box. The difference was stark, then, on Tuesday night, when Vice President Kamala Harris … Read more

Harris wants a 28% capital gains tax rate. How it compares with history

Harris wants a 28% capital gains tax rate. How it compares with history

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs.  Marco Bello | Jeenah Moon | Reuters As the election ramps up, many investors are focused on capital gains taxes and … Read more

RFK Jr. off North Carolina ballot: state Supreme Court

RFK Jr. off North Carolina ballot: state Supreme Court

Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name must be removed from North Carolina’s November ballot, the state’s Supreme Court ordered. The ruling Monday night may help Republican nominee Donald Trump against the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the key battleground state, and his chances in the national election. Trump has a … Read more

What taxes may look like after 2025

What taxes may look like after 2025

With the presidential election approaching, experts are sounding alarms about the upcoming expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA. Without action from Congress, trillions in tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump via the TCJA will expire after 2025. The outcome of the 2024 election will determine which political party … Read more

RFK Jr. back on Michigan ballot, state Supreme Court rules

RFK Jr. back on Michigan ballot, state Supreme Court rules

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement on the future of his campaign in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. August 23, 2024.  Thomas Machowicz | Reuters Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on the ballot in Michigan in November, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Monday, a decision that could boost … Read more

Trump Media shares climb more than 7%

Trump Media shares climb more than 7%

Jaque Silva | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media by climbed more than 7% on Monday, a respite from the stock’s two-months-long losing streak ahead of the date when its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump, can begin selling his shares. Shortly before 1 p.m. ET, shares of Trump Media … Read more

It’s not just Harris and Trump who have a lot at stake in next week’s debate. ABC News does, too

It’s not just Harris and Trump who have a lot at stake in next week’s debate. ABC News does, too

NEW YORK — Hours after ABC News released the rules for next Tuesday’s presidential debate, resolving a final dispute in Donald Trump’s favor, the former president was on the attack — against ABC News. “I think a lot of people will be watching to see how nasty they are, how unfair they are,” he said … Read more

Harris proposed 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners—what to know

Harris proposed 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners—what to know

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Portsmouth International Airport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept. 4, 2024. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images ‘We don’t make any changes until the law has passed’ Currently, investors pay 0%, 15% or 20% for long-term capital gains, plus an extra 3.8% net investment income tax, … Read more

Dick Cheney to vote Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney says

Dick Cheney to vote Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney says

Liz Cheney arrives with her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, to vote at the Teton County Library during the Republican primary election, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug 16, 2022. Jabin Botsford | The Washington Post | Getty Images Republican former Vice President Dick Cheney will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 … Read more