Concerns over mail delivery ahead of 2020 election put spotlight on ballot deadlines
The mail-in ballot deadlines are tight in the best of times. But many more ballots are at stake this year with tens of millions of Americans likely to vote by mail because of concerns about coronavirus exposure at polling places.
The mail-in ballot deadlines are tight in the best of times. But many more ballots are at stake this year with tens of millions of Americans likely to vote by mail because of concerns about coronavirus exposure at polling places.
'It's all riding on Wisconsin': Nancy Pelosi delivers stark message to Democrats
“No pressure, it’s all riding on Wisconsin,” Pelosi told more than 100 Democrats during a virtual meeting tied to the final day of the Democratic National Convention. “No pressure.”
“No pressure, it’s all riding on Wisconsin,” Pelosi told more than 100 Democrats during a virtual meeting tied to the final day of the Democratic National Convention. “No pressure.”
Democratic National Convention viewers adjust to virtual convention
They are at home watching on TV and computer screens, or passing around clips of the highlights the day after. Some were in their cars at drive-in movie-style viewing stations Democrats set up in a few states. Some have tried for a social experience by jumping on a Zoom watch party.
They are at home watching on TV and computer screens, or passing around clips of the highlights the day after. Some were in their cars at drive-in movie-style viewing stations Democrats set up in a few states. Some have tried for a social experience by jumping on a Zoom watch party.
Federal judge clears way for Manhattan DA to get Trump tax returns
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for Manhattan's top prosecutor to get President Donald Trump’s tax returns, rejecting a last-ditch attempt by his lawyers to block a subpoena issued to his accounting firm.
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for Manhattan's top prosecutor to get President Donald Trump’s tax returns, rejecting a last-ditch attempt by his lawyers to block a subpoena issued to his accounting firm.
Trump: 'If you can protest in person, you can vote in person' amid mail-in ballot controversy
Democrats have claimed that voting by mail is the only safe way to cast ballots amid the pandemic.
Democrats have claimed that voting by mail is the only safe way to cast ballots amid the pandemic.
DNC Day 3: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton urge Americans to vote as Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination
Former President Barack Obama warned Wednesday night that American democracy may not survive if Donald Trump is reelected.
Former President Barack Obama warned Wednesday night that American democracy may not survive if Donald Trump is reelected.
Kamala Harris, in historic VP nomination acceptance speech, says America at 'inflection point'
This will be her second time speaking to the Democratic National Convention. But the stakes are higher than ever before as Harris tries to unite the party behind its presidential candidate, Joe Biden, while also introducing herself to a national audience who may be tuning into the campaign for the first time.
This will be her second time speaking to the Democratic National Convention. But the stakes are higher than ever before as Harris tries to unite the party behind its presidential candidate, Joe Biden, while also introducing herself to a national audience who may be tuning into the campaign for the first time.
'Who's standing in the way?' Pelosi jabs at Trump, McConnell
Night 3 of the DNC was a show of strong women in politics, including Speaker of the House Pelosi who had the effective refrain: “Who’s standing in the way?” a direct jab at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump.
Night 3 of the DNC was a show of strong women in politics, including Speaker of the House Pelosi who had the effective refrain: “Who’s standing in the way?” a direct jab at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump.
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.
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.
Hillary Clinton at DNC: 'This can’t be another woulda coulda shoulda election'
Hillary Clinton returned to the Democratic National Convention to cement her legacy as a champion of women in politics — and issued a stark warning.
Hillary Clinton returned to the Democratic National Convention to cement her legacy as a champion of women in politics — and issued a stark warning.
Judge boycotts Amazon over offensive Biden-Harris T-shirt
A popular Atlanta judge is demanding an apology and is organizing a boycott after Amazon sold offense Biden-Harris T-shirts.
A popular Atlanta judge is demanding an apology and is organizing a boycott after Amazon sold offense Biden-Harris T-shirts.
'I have not lost my voice': Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke at the Democratic National Convention
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is set to make the speech almost 10 years after she was gravely wounded in a Tucson shooting that left six people dead and 12 others injured.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is set to make the speech almost 10 years after she was gravely wounded in a Tucson shooting that left six people dead and 12 others injured.
FOX 7 Discussion: Wednesday’s DNC speakers
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin for a preview of Wednesday's speakers at the Democratic National Convention.
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin for a preview of Wednesday's speakers at the Democratic National Convention.
Professional sports arenas and stadiums turning into voting ‘super centers’ for November election
Various political organizations are working with major sports franchises to transform iconic sporting arenas into November polling center locations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Various political organizations are working with major sports franchises to transform iconic sporting arenas into November polling center locations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Former President Barack Obama to speak from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia
Former President Barack Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Former President Barack Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
'Absentee' vs 'mail-in': Experts say terms vary by state, but all ballots receive same level of scrutiny
Experts say that each state dictates their own voting rules and terminology, and the two terms are often used interchangeably.
Experts say that each state dictates their own voting rules and terminology, and the two terms are often used interchangeably.
How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the VP pick
Harris will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket.
Harris will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket.
Trump calls for boycott of Goodyear after company is accused of banning MAGA
'Get better tires for far less!' Trump tweeted.
'Get better tires for far less!' Trump tweeted.
AOC calls out ‘racial injustice, colonization, misogyny’ in minute-long DNC speech
Firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called out "racial injustice, colonization, misogyny" as she helped nominate progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.
Firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called out "racial injustice, colonization, misogyny" as she helped nominate progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.