Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com September 21, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Mark Harris How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning Streak Behind the scenes, the chief justice molded three momentous Jan. 6 and election cases that helped determine the former president's fate. By Jodi Kantor and Adam Liptak Erik S Lesser/EPA, via Shutterstock Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period. By Nick Corasaniti and Johnny Kauffman The New York Times Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked Kamala Harris holds an edge over Donald J. Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally. By Shane Goldmacher and Ruth Igielnik Kenny Holston/The New York Times Harris Hits Core Campaign Themes in Emotional Forum With Oprah Winfrey Vice President Kamala Harris spoke off the cuff, as guests included a teenager shot at her school and the family of a woman in Georgia who died as a result of the state's abortion ban. By Erica L. Green The New York Times Who Do Voters Really Like? Taylor Swift. The pop star Taylor Swift has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris — and is far more popular among Democrats and independents than Republicans. By Rebecca Davis O'Brien and Christine Zhang Keep Up With the 2024 Election The presidential election is 45 days away. Here's our guide to the run-up to Election Day. Election 2024 Polls: Harris vs. Trump → The New York Times 2024 Presidential Election Calendar → The New York Times Tracking the Swing States for Harris and Trump → The New York Times Comparing the Career Timelines of Trump, Vance, Harris and Walz → 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