Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com October 26, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. The New York Times Harris and Trump Deadlocked to the End, Final Times/Siena National Poll Finds The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied 48 to 48. By Adam Nagourney and Ruth Igielnik Erin Schaff/The New York Times Harris Calls Trump a Fascist: 6 Takeaways From Her CNN Town Hall Entering new rhetorical territory, the vice president turned even unrelated questions into attacks on Donald Trump as she offered long, winding answers to questions from voters. By Reid J. Epstein and Lisa Lerer Kenny Holston/The New York Times; Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC, via Getty Images 6 Takeaways From Donald Trump's 3-Hour Podcast With Joe Rogan The former president repeated his debunked claims of election fraud and speculated that there could be life on Mars in an interview aimed at young male voters. By Michael Gold, Tim Balk and Simon J. Levien Calla Kessler for The New York Times Bill Gates Privately Says He Has Backed Harris With $50 Million Donation Mr. Gates said in a statement to The Times that "this election is different," reflecting a significant change in his political strategy. By Theodore Schleifer Erin Schaff/The New York Times As Harris Courts Republicans, the Left Grows Wary and Alienated The vice president's tack to the right, support for Israel in the Gaza war and incremental policy proposals have alienated progressives and raised worries about waning liberal energy. By Nicholas Nehamas and Erica L. Green Keep Up With the 2024 Election The presidential election is 10 days away. Here's our guide to the run-up to Election Day. Lily Boyce Trump's and Harris's Possible Paths to 270 → The New York Times Early Voting Has Started. Here's What to Watch. → The New York Times Tracking the Swing States for Harris and Trump → Election 2024 Polls: Harris vs. Trump → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018