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USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick takes a look at how Georgia became a swing state.

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USA TODAY Editor Karen Weintraub breaks down exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling showing Vice President Kamala Harris losing ground among Latino voters to former President Donald Trump in two major battleground states.

A judge gives preliminary approval for an NCAA settlement allowing revenue-sharing with college athletes.

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