Election 2020: Polling locations become face mask battlegrounds

On Election Day, voters across the country will face varying rules about masks at polling places as officials try to balance safety precautions with the constitutional right to vote.

Some businesses in downtown Austin boarding up ahead of election

Businesses in downtown Austin are taking measures to protect themselves from any damage or looting on Election Day.

US judge blocks Trump immigration rule on public benefits

A federal judge in Chicago struck down a key immigration rule Monday that would deny green cards to immigrants who use food stamps or other public benefits, a blow to the Trump administration on the eve of the election.

Montopolis COVID-19 test site closed for Election Day, others open

The Montopolis COVID-19 test site will be closed on Election Day, according to Austin Public Health. Other test sites will be open by appointment only.

'Trump Train' blocks traffic on major roadways in NY, NJ

Car caravans full of supporters of President Donald Trump hit the road Sunday afternoon, blocking traffic along several major roadways in New York and New Jersey.

Candidates running for Austin City Council in 2020 election

Five Austin City Council seats are up for election this year with four incumbents hoping to be re-elected. Issues the candidates say are important to address in the city include the COVID-19 pandemic, health and economic disparities, and police reform. 

Oregon could become 1st US state to decriminalize cocaine, heroin, other hard drugs

Oregon could be the first state in the US to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD and other hard drugs. Instead of being arrested, the users would have the option of paying $100 fines or attending free addiction recovery centers.

Trump says supporters who surrounded Biden campaign bus 'did nothing wrong'

President Donald Trump said the FBI should stop investigating an incident in which his supporters were seen surrounding a Biden campaign bus in Texas, saying, "In my opinion, these patriots did nothing wrong."