USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
State weighs use of National Guard to handle mail-in ballot requests
Rhode Island's top elections official has proposed mobilizing the National Guard to help process what's expected to be an overwhelming number of mail-in ballot applications for November's general election from people concerned about heading to the polls during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.”
Poll: 8 in 10 Americans say country is heading in the wrong direction under Trump
More Americans say the country is heading in the wrong direction than at any previous point in Trump's presidency.
On House floor, Ocasio-Cortez, other Democrats call out abuse from men including Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outrage over a Republican lawmaker's verbal assault has broadened into an extraordinary moment on the House floor.
‘It’s not the right time’: Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
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.
State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
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
‘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.
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.
Trump not ready to commit to election results if he loses
President Donald Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming White House election. In saying that, he's recalling a similar threat he made weeks before the 2016 vote.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stays ruling on Texas GOP convention, GRB doors stay shut
Conservative lawyer Jared Woodfill confirmed to FOX 26 that Federal Judge Lynn Hughes ruled the party can have their in-person convention .
Jamaal Bowman defeats Rep. Eliot Engel in New York Democratic congressional primary
Former middle school principal Jamaal Bowman has toppled 16-term U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel in New York's Democratic primary in another upset victory for the party's insurgent wing.
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.
How the Twitter Bitcoin hack happened and what means for the 2020 election
While the hack appeared to be financially motivated, it raised questions about Twitter's ability to secure its service against election interference and misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Kanye West files statement of candidacy with FEC for 2020 presidential election
The Oklahoma State Election Board confirmed Yeezy’s candidacy in a July 15 tweet.
Republicans sharply restrict Jacksonville's RNC attendance over coronavirus fears
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.