Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Notre Dame withdraws as host for 1st Trump-Biden presidential debate, citing ‘necessary health precautions’
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
Texas adds six days to early voting period for 2020 general election
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the decision on Monday, which had been expected, as Texas continues to suffer from a major outbreak of COVID-19 across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the decision on Monday, which had been expected, as Texas continues to suffer from a major outbreak of COVID-19 across the state.
Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he will act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement Monday came hours after Democratic lea
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he will act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement Monday came hours after Democratic lea
‘I almost killed my daughter’: Kanye West breaks down during abortion monologue at SC campaign event
Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
Linkin Park issues cease-and-desist after Trump reelection video uses band's music
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Trump down 15 points to Biden in latest national poll
As new cases of the coronavirus soar in much of the nation, a new national poll now shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading President Trump by 15 percentage points.
As new cases of the coronavirus soar in much of the nation, a new national poll now shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading President Trump by 15 percentage points.
MJ Hegar defeats Royce West in close runoff election to face U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
MJ Hegar has defeated Royce West after a nail-biter of a race to see who would face John Cornyn for U.S. Senate in the fall.
MJ Hegar has defeated Royce West after a nail-biter of a race to see who would face John Cornyn for U.S. Senate in the fall.
Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.
Biden pledges New Deal-like economic agenda to counter Trump
Democrat Joe Biden is turning his campaign against President Donald Trump toward the economy.
Democrat Joe Biden is turning his campaign against President Donald Trump toward the economy.
Less than 50 percent of Americans would support another celebrity president, survey says
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Kanye West says he'd model his administration after Wakanda government from 'Black Panther'
In a four hour interview in which he also withdrew his support from President Donald Trump, Kanye West said his presidential administration would be set up like the government of Wakanda.
In a four hour interview in which he also withdrew his support from President Donald Trump, Kanye West said his presidential administration would be set up like the government of Wakanda.
Hegar and West battling for shot at Republican Cornyn in U.S. Senate runoff
Two Democrats and one chance – the opportunity this fall to knock Republican John Cornyn out of his seat in the United States Senate.
Two Democrats and one chance – the opportunity this fall to knock Republican John Cornyn out of his seat in the United States Senate.
Retail politicking a 'new frontier' in time of pandemic
The pandemic is changing the way we live, do business, and — in this big election year — how campaigns are reaching voters and donors.
The pandemic is changing the way we live, do business, and — in this big election year — how campaigns are reaching voters and donors.
Supreme Court's abortion ruling raises stakes for election
Both sides also say Monday’s ruling is not the last word on state-level abortion restrictions. One abortion rights leader evoked the image of playing whack-a-mole as new cases surface.
Both sides also say Monday’s ruling is not the last word on state-level abortion restrictions. One abortion rights leader evoked the image of playing whack-a-mole as new cases surface.
200 Florida doctors pen open letter to Jacksonville mayor, calling RNC 'medically disrespectful'
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Supreme Court doesn’t wade into Texas mail-in voting battle
Early voting in Texas begins Monday for primary runoff elections that had been postponed to July over coronavirus fears, but Texas is now one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots as confirmed cases reach record levels and Gov. Greg Abbott reimposes restrictions.
Early voting in Texas begins Monday for primary runoff elections that had been postponed to July over coronavirus fears, but Texas is now one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots as confirmed cases reach record levels and Gov. Greg Abbott reimposes restrictions.
President Trump's visit to Arizona marked by border visit, Phoenix event, protest
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in N. Carolina, Kentucky
Voters have rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky.
Voters have rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky.