Another new pandemic reality? Election gets shaken up in New Jersey
Add voting to the list of routines shaken up this year because of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Traditional first lady cookie contest won't happen ahead of 2020 election
After running for seven election cycles, the traditional first lady cookie contest will not continue, after Family Circle Magazine, which conducted the contest, published its last issue in December of 2019.
Biden slams Trump over alleged comments mocking US war dead
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden declared President Donald Trump "unfit" for the presidency on Friday, delivering an impassioned reaction to a report that Trump — who never served in uniform — allegedly mocked American war dead.
Kanye West kept off Arizona ballot as presidential candidate following Maricopa County Superior Court ruling
A court in Maricopa County has granted an injunction that prevents rapper Kanye West from appearing on the ballot in Arizona as a presidential candidate.
Facebook will pay some users to deactivate their accounts ahead of 2020 election
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Trump walks back suggestion that voters should cast ballot twice, urges visit to polls to double-check
The president a day earlier suggested people vote twice to test the mail-in system, which is illegal.
Facebook will restrict new political ads a week before Election Day
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Lawsuit seeks to ban Kanye West from appearing on Arizona ballot for President
A lawsuit has been filed in Arizona to block rapper Kanye West from appearing as a Presidential candidate on the November ballot.
Fox News Poll: Biden tops Trump among likely voters in key states
Democrat Joe Biden is ahead in three key states that President Donald Trump won in 2016, according to new Fox News statewide surveys of Arizona, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
US voter registration systems have not been hacked, federal and state officials say
Federal and state officials said this week they have seen no cyberattacks on voter registration systems nor “any systems involving voting” following reports about state voter data being posted on a Russian hacking forum.
'We need straightforward, common-sense solutions': Biden speaks on schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of his own planned trip to Wisconsin.
2020 presidential, vice presidential debate moderators announced
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced 2020’s presidential and vice presidential moderators Wednesday.
Joe Biden raises over $360 million in August for presidential campaign, shattering record
Former Vice President Joe Biden raised $364 million for his election effort in August, a record-shattering sum that will give the Democrat ample resources to compete in the final two months of the campaign. Biden struggled to raise money during the Democratic primary.
Old Navy will pay store employees to serve as poll workers on Election Day
Old Navy will compensate store associates who serve as poll workers with eight hours of pay, regardless if they are scheduled to work on Nov. 3.
Voting by mail: 9 states send ballots automatically, 35 allow COVID-19 as an excuse, 6 require other reason
Since every state allows some form of mail voting, it’s important to know the rules and to be aware of what you may have to do in order to receive a mail-in ballot.
Joe Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for inciting unrest
Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.
Are you registered to vote? Majority of US states offer online voter registration in 2020
The 2020 presidential election is November 3. Are you registered to vote?
Your Take: After DNC and RNC, who was helped more by their convention — Biden or Trump?
A diverse group of voters in areas across the country — Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. — were presented with the question.
Lynne Patton says NYCHA residents weren't tricked for RNC video
Longtime Trump family aide and current HUD official Lynne Patton is pushing back on claims that New York City public housing residents featured in a promotional video shown during the Republican National Convention did know how the video was being used but says she wouldn't do it again.