Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
Ken Paxton files petition to Texas Supreme Court against mail-in voting
Those in support of the voting by mail order argue that anyone with a fear of contracting COVID-19 should be allowed to claim a “disability” and vote by mail.
Those in support of the voting by mail order argue that anyone with a fear of contracting COVID-19 should be allowed to claim a “disability” and vote by mail.
Biden says he would not pardon Trump or block investigations
Democratic candidate Joe Biden says that if he wins the presidency he will not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden says that if he wins the presidency he will not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.
Justices fear 'chaos' if states can't bind electors' votes
Supreme Court justices invoked fears of bribery and chaos Wednesday to suggest they think states can require presidential electors to back their states’ popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
Supreme Court justices invoked fears of bribery and chaos Wednesday to suggest they think states can require presidential electors to back their states’ popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
Nebraska holds 1st in-person election in weeks amid pandemic
Polling places in the Omaha area appeared largely quiet, in part because there was such a huge number of absentee ballots mailed into election offices.
Polling places in the Omaha area appeared largely quiet, in part because there was such a huge number of absentee ballots mailed into election offices.
Biden's virtual rally for Tampa falters, plagued by technical issues
The era of virtual campaigning did not start well for Joe Biden.
The era of virtual campaigning did not start well for Joe Biden.
Judge restores NY Democratic presidential primary on June 23
The New York Democratic primary will take place on June 23 as it is unconstitutional to cancel it.
The New York Democratic primary will take place on June 23 as it is unconstitutional to cancel it.
Vote-by-mail debate raises fears of election disinformation
With social distancing guidelines possibly curtailing in-person voting at the polls in November, states are drawing up plans to rely more heavily on a mail-in system that has until now seen only limited use.
With social distancing guidelines possibly curtailing in-person voting at the polls in November, states are drawing up plans to rely more heavily on a mail-in system that has until now seen only limited use.
Biden flatly declares sexual assault 'never, never happened'
Joe Biden is denying a former staffer’s allegation of sexual assault, saying the accusation is not true.
Joe Biden is denying a former staffer’s allegation of sexual assault, saying the accusation is not true.
'Everyone's watching': Biden's VP audition process begins
The “veepstakes” competition that unfolds every four years is one of the most unpredictable, often awkward, rituals of politics.
The “veepstakes” competition that unfolds every four years is one of the most unpredictable, often awkward, rituals of politics.
Joe Biden wins Ohio's mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus
Amid legal challenges, officials pushed the primary to this week while converting to a mail-in process since Ohio remains under a stay-at-home order.
Amid legal challenges, officials pushed the primary to this week while converting to a mail-in process since Ohio remains under a stay-at-home order.
Hillary Clinton becomes latest Democrat to endorse Biden
Hillary Clinton, the first woman to become a major party's presidential nominee, endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday, continuing Democrats' efforts to coalesce around the former vice president as he takes on President Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton, the first woman to become a major party's presidential nominee, endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday, continuing Democrats' efforts to coalesce around the former vice president as he takes on President Donald Trump.
Ohio's mail-in primary tests voting during coronavirus outbreak
Tuesday's election requires voters to run at least three pieces of mail — an application, a blank ballot and a completed one — through the U.S. Postal Service.
Tuesday's election requires voters to run at least three pieces of mail — an application, a blank ballot and a completed one — through the U.S. Postal Service.
New York cancels presidential primary
In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rising support for mail-in voting amid pandemic, poll suggests
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
What to watch in primary and special elections in Ohio and Maryland on Tuesday
Here's a look at what's coming Tuesday.
Here's a look at what's coming Tuesday.
Nancy Pelosi is latest high-profile Democrat to endorse Joe Biden
The House speaker said Biden would be a “voice of reason and resilience” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The House speaker said Biden would be a “voice of reason and resilience” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Close to 6,000 sign petition for no-excuse vote-by-mail for upcoming Texas elections
Last week a Travis County District Court Judge ruled that Texas voters could mail in their votes during COVID-19.
Last week a Travis County District Court Judge ruled that Texas voters could mail in their votes during COVID-19.
Biden says he’d make Michelle Obama his running mate 'in a heartbeat'
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.