Trump administration formally notifies United Nations of its demand to restore sanctions against Iran

None of the other council members believe the U.S. has the legal right to demand the re-imposition, or “snapback," of sanctions because President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018. As such, the demand is expected to further isolate the U.S. at the U.N. and test the Security Council’s credibility.

NASCAR 'Trump 2020' car keeps Goodyear tires despite president's call for boycott

The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.

Barack Obama, in scathing rebuke of Trump at DNC, warns democracy at stake in 2020 election

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a live address during Wednesday night's Democratic convention and urge voters to back Joe Biden, who spent eight years by his side in the White House.

Melania Trump to address RNC from Rose Garden

Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham says Melania Trump will speak live Tuesday night from the Rose Garden, which has been undergoing a weeks-long renovation at the first lady’s direction.

Former FBI lawyer admits to false statement during Russia probe

Kevin Clinesmith, who pleaded guilty to making a false statement, is the first current or former official to be charged in a special Justice Department review of the investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

DNC Day 2: Biden secures Democratic nomination

Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.

Jill Biden shares family struggles as she vouches for husband's ability to lead nation

Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.

Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention

On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.

President Donald Trump visits Arizona and Iowa amid second day of Democratic National Convention

Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.

Bernie Sanders at Democratic National Convention
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Senator Bernie Sanders was one of the keynote speakers at the virtual National Democratic Convention on Monday, August 17, 2020.

Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed 'grave' counterintelligence threat, Senate panel says

The report from the Republican-led panel lays out significant contacts between Trump associates and Russians, describing for instance a close professional relationship between Trump campaign chairman Paul Mananfort and Konstantin Kilimnik, whom the committee describes without equivocation as a Russian intelligence officer.

Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband

President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote 'like our lives depend on it'

Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.