When are the 2020 presidential debates?
With many of the usual staples of presidential campaign politics scrapped because of the pandemic, this fall's debates between President Trump and Joe Biden likely will take on outsized importance.
Trump confirms he will deliver RNC acceptance speech from White House
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he will deliver his Republican National Convention nomination acceptance speech from the White House next Thursday.
Democratic National Convention Monday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention kicks off on Monday, Aug. 17. Here are virtual events that you can watch.
Lawsuit against President Donald Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding for USPS operations
The lawsuit alleges that Trump and DeJoy are trying to ensure the postal service cannot reliably deliver election mail.
States considering legal action against Trump administration over USPS, mail-in voting
At least a dozen states are reportedly considering taking legal action against the Trump administration over the ongoing mail-in voting conflict.
Mitt Romney speaks out against politicians attacking mail-in voting
Sen. Mitt Romney says politicians attacking the vote by mail system are threatening global democracy.
Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
Houston's Indian community reacts to Joe Biden's VP choice: Kamala Harris
Senator Kamala Harris says two of her major influences are her mother and grandfather, who are both from southern India.
Democrats tested in first party convention of the COVID-19 pandemic era
The Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. There will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.
Top US election officials say mail-in voting doesn’t lead to widespread voter fraud
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
Trump requests mail-in ballots for Florida primary despite weeks of criticism
Following repeated claims that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud, Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
Republicans ramp up effort to monitor voting after restrictions eased
The GOP is recruiting 50,000 monitors, typically party activists and specially appointed volunteers, across 15 battleground states to keep a close watch on who casts ballots.
'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
Double-amputee veteran skydives above Sturgis rally with giant US flag, Trump 2020 parachute
"You know it is so exhilarating to be an inspiration to a lot of them,” he said. “Some are looking for hope. Hope for despondent, courage to the timid, and strength to the weak.”
Houston leaders react to Joe Biden picking Kamala Harris as running mate
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has picked Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, and some Houston leaders are thrilled.
Kamala Harris: From district attorney to senator to historic VP running mate — here’s what you need to know
Born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney.
Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate
The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.
Kamala Harris' political star rose from Bay Area background
Kamala Harris's rising political career began with roots right here in the Bay Area.