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A key FDA vaccine committee declined to vote on a Covid-19 vaccine

The decision to wait for more evidence means it’s very unlikely a Covid-19 vaccine will see any form of approval before Election Day.

By Umair Irfan

How to watch the last Trump-Biden debate

The final presidential debate and the mute button, explained.

By Emily Stewart

The fight is for democracy

The stakes of this election are so high because the system itself is at stake.

By Ezra Klein

Why did Trump think publishing his 60 Minutes interview footage was a good idea?

If Trump thinks struggling to answer Lesley Stahl’s basic questions speaks well for him, he should probably think again.

By Aaron Rupar

Mysterious emails and convenient leaks: The Trump campaign’s Hunter Biden attacks, explained

All of a sudden, people have come out of the woodwork saying they have Hunter Biden emails.

By Andrew Prokop

Colorado is fighting its largest wildfire in history. Other massive blazes are close behind.

Three of the four largest fires in Colorado history have ignited since July.

By Umair Irfan

Trump’s presidential campaign is Too Online

President Trump’s campaign is shaped by, and aimed at, an audience largely existing on Twitter.

By Jane Coaston

What if the Covid-19 vaccine only works half the time?

Even a mediocre Covid-19 vaccine could help end the pandemic.

By F. Perry Wilson

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“Hey Google,” the United States is suing you

Bill Barr and Elizabeth Warren have found a common enemy.

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By Sara Morrison October 22

A stranded oil tanker at risk of spilling in the Caribbean looks to be safe — for now

By Jariel Arvin October 22

We asked Joe Biden’s campaign 6 key questions about his climate change plans

By Umair Irfan October 22

How old should a president be?

By Charlotte Alter and Daniel J. Levitin October 22

Third-degree murder charge dropped against former officer in George Floyd killing

By Fabiola Cineas October 22

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Obama delivers a blistering critique of Trump in his first stump speech of the 2020 cycle

By Jerusalem Demsas October 22

Facebook’s independent oversight board is finally up and running

By Shirin Ghaffary October 22

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Trump on Supreme Court opportunity to overturn Obamacare: “I hope they end it”

By Dylan Scott October 22

Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

By Anna North October 22

Trump’s constant attacks on Kristen Welker show he doesn’t expect the debate to go well

By Aaron Rupar October 22

Trumpism never existed. It was always just Trump.

By Ezra Klein October 22

AOC streamed a video game on Twitch — meeting young potential voters on their own turf

By Allegra Frank October 22

How conspiracy theories like QAnon spilled into the mainstream

By Sean Illing October 22

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination — with no Democrats present

By Li Zhou October 22

Kristen Welker is moderating the final presidential debate. Trump is already attacking her.

By Benjamin Rosenberg October 22

Why one small-business owner shut down her shop for a month

By Mitchell Kuga October 22

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Trump's second term agenda

Dara, Jane, and Matt break down the policy stakes in 2020

The future of the office has been put on hold

By Rani Molla October 22

We must burn the West to save it

By Umair Irfan October 22

The vicious cycle of never-ending laundry

By Rachel Sugar October 22

The stakes of the Senate, explained

How South Carolina became one of 2020’s most unexpected Senate battlegrounds

By Li Zhou October 22

The stakes of the Senate, explained

Al Gross is hoping to ride Alaska’s independent streak to the Senate

By Katelyn Burns October 22

6 ballot measures that could change the criminal justice system

By German Lopez October 22

The stakes of the Senate, explained

The Vox Senate interview: Jaime Harrison talks about the coalition of voters needed to win South Carolina

By Li Zhou October 22

US intelligence officials say Iran and Russia obtained voter registration information to interfere in election

By Jen Kirby October 21

In defense of Quibi

By Peter Kafka October 21

What the FCC can and can’t do to Section 230

By Sara Morrison October 21

How The Vow’s directors went past the “sex cult” headlines to tell NXIVM’s deeper story

By Alissa Wilkinson October 21

Young people have a stake in our future. Let them vote.

By Kelsey Piper October 21

What’s the same and what’s different about the polls this time

By Matthew Yglesias October 21

7 movies and TV shows that explain US elections, from gerrymandering to hanging chads

By Alissa Wilkinson October 21

How bad is your state’s Covid-19 outbreak?

By German Lopez October 21

The stunning hypocrisy of the Trump family’s attacks on Hunter Biden

By Aaron Rupar October 21

America’s third Covid-19 surge is here. It was predictable — and preventable.

By German Lopez October 21

Why a Senate vote on stimulus has failed, again

By Li Zhou October 21

Purdue Pharma admits to crimes for its OxyContin marketing. But no one is going to prison.

By German Lopez October 21

Is it safe to vote in person? Experts say yes — with a few conditions.

By Dylan Scott October 21