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In this hard-hitting episode of Battleground, we dive deep into the most pressing issues shaping the 2024 election. From a scandal rocking North Carolina's gubernatorial race to the crucial Latino vote in Pennsylvania and controversial election rule changes in Georgia, we bring you exclusive insights and expert analysis on the key battlegrounds that could decide the presidency. With just 43 days until Election Day and new polls showing a tightening race, Battleground is your essential guide to the 2024 election. Tune in for the latest twists and expert analysis you won't find anywhere else.

Congress reached a funding deal Sunday that would avert a possible partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies for about another three months.

Bloomberg national politics reporter Stephanie Lai joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to talk about Donald Trump's political future and the chances of another debate against Kamala Harris.

Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Indiana on Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next Thursday. David Washington, CEO of J & Washington political firm, joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about the latest.

Dr. Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies at Univ. of New Haven, joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about early voting. Voting sites opened in Virginia on Friday, making it the first state to offer early in-person voting.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance delivered remarks in the battleground state of Pennsylvania Saturday.

The election board in one of the most crucial swing states in the 2024 presidential election approved a controversial new rule that will require the hand counting of ballots on election night. The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 to approve a rule that requires poll workers to count the number of paper ballots by hand after voting is completed in a decision that was opposed by the state attorney general?s office, the secretary of state?s office and an association of county election officials but supported by many conservatives. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Former GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock on what this means for the swing state.

A US Secret Service probe found communication gaps and a lack of diligence ahead of the July attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Jillian Snider, a retired NYPD officer and adjunct lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice to discuss the report.

Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson denied involvement in an alleged pornography scandal, vowing to remain in the race to become the state's next governor. One day after the bombshell report came out, the Harris campaign is using the allegations in an advertisement targeting Robinson and Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Politico reports that the posts on the pornography forum reportedly linked to Robinson have been removed.

With just 46 days until the 2024 presidential election, "Battleground" dives deep into the critical swing states that could decide it all. Host S.E. Cupp explores the pivotal role of Philadelphia's suburbs in Pennsylvania, unpacks new polling data from Georgia, and examines the shifting dynamics in the Midwest. From the impact of union endorsements to the latest economic developments, this episode offers crucial insights into the factors shaping this neck-and-neck race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Don't miss this essential analysis of the battlegrounds that will determine America's political future.

The meeting, held at the Georgia State Capitol, drew a large crowd, requiring two overflow rooms to accommodate the number of attendees. In addition to the hand-counting requirement, the board is considering other changes, including a proposal to publicly post the names of all registered voters for the Nov. 5 election. Critics, including members of the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials (GAVREO), expressed concerns about the timing of these changes, warning they could disrupt the preparation and training of poll workers. "Any last-minute changes to the rules risk undermining the public’s trust in the electoral process and place undue pressure on those responsible for managing the polls," said GAVREO President W. Travis Doss Jr. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also voiced concern that the rule changes could cause confusion and chaos on election night, a view shared by many Democratic officials. "Activists seeking to impose last-minute changes in election procedures outside of the legislative process undermine voter confidence and burden election workers," Raffensperger said. During the public comment period, 30 people spoke, with the majority opposing the changes. One speaker highlighted the already tight timeline for election officials, saying, "Now is the time for election officials to train workers, perform security protocols, print ballots, and mail absentee ballots, not to learn new rules and procedures." Despite the concerns, some supporters believe that tighter election rules are crucial for maintaining free and fair elections. "Any way we can tighten up elections and ensure transparency is critical to voter confidence," said one attendee in favor of the new rules. MORE: Georgia election systems get ‘health check’ ahead of November The board has only voted on the hand-counting rule so far, with 10 more proposed changes still under consideration. Any approved changes will take effect 20 days from now, just as overseas and military ballots are being sent out and in-person early voting begins. The Cobb County Election Board has also urged the state to refrain from making rule changes so close to the election, unanimously voting earlier this week to call for a halt to any further modifications.

Communication breakdowns with local law enforcement hampered the Secret Service?s performance ahead of a July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, according to a new report that lays out a litany of missed opportunities to stop a gunman who opened fire from an unsecured roof. A five-page document summarizing the Secret Service report?s key conclusions finds fault with both local and federal law enforcement, underscoring the cascading and wide-ranging failings that preceded the July 13 shooting at a Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally where Trump was wounded in the ear by gunfire.

The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill increasing U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protections for major presidential and vice presidential candidates after two foiled assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump. It passed with an overwhelming unanimous 405 to 0 vote, a rare show of bipartisanship in Congress. The legislation was introduced by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in response to the July 13 shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.