Texas politicians push back on Trump’s proposal to delay November 2020 election
Texas politicians on Thursday pushed back on the idea of delaying November’s general election after a startling tweet from President Donald Trump floating the proposal.
Texas politicians on Thursday pushed back on the idea of delaying November’s general election after a startling tweet from President Donald Trump floating the proposal.
Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump will attend RNC in North Carolina to accept nomination
President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.
President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.
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.
Biden calls Trump the country's 'first' racist president
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol
The House has approved a bill to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate leaders from the U.S. Capitol, as well as a bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, the author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared African Americans couldn't be citizens.
The House has approved a bill to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate leaders from the U.S. Capitol, as well as a bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, the author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared African Americans couldn't be citizens.
Quinnipiac poll: Joe Biden up 1 point on Donald Trump in Texas
The survey is one of several from the past few months that show Texas is a presidential battleground for the first time in recent memory.
The survey is one of several from the past few months that show Texas is a presidential battleground for the first time in recent memory.
Act introduced to U.S. Senate to support independent music venues impacted by COVID-19
The grants would provide six months of financial support to the venues that would "keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America," a press release from the U.S. Senate stated.
The grants would provide six months of financial support to the venues that would "keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America," a press release from the U.S. Senate stated.
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.
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 .
Conservative lawyer Jared Woodfill confirmed to FOX 26 that Federal Judge Lynn Hughes ruled the party can have their in-person convention .
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.
Mary Trump's book sells 950,000 copies in first-day record for publisher
Mary L. Trump’s tell-all on President Trump, “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man,” set a first-day record for Simon & Schuster after the publisher said Thursday it sold 950,000 copies, including presales.
Mary L. Trump’s tell-all on President Trump, “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man,” set a first-day record for Simon & Schuster after the publisher said Thursday it sold 950,000 copies, including presales.