Austinites show up in support for ‘Way South Philly Deli’ owner

Owner William Pearce said he hasn’t been this busy since January. The night before Pearce posted a video on the restaurant’s Facebook, in tears after watching the Vice Presidential debate.

Pence-Harris VP debate draws nearly 60M viewers, becomes second-most-watched

According to Nielsen data, the debate showdown between vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris was the second-most-watched match-up of presidential running mates in history.

Trump gets third 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination

President Trump received his third 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination in September, this time from a group of Australian law professors.

Court blocks extension of Wisconsin absentee ballot deadline

If the ruling stands, absentee ballots will have to be delivered to Wisconsin election clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day if they are to be counted. Results of the presidential race in the pivotal swing state would be known within hours of polls closing.

Carrollton mayoral candidate accused of mail ballot fraud

Zul Mirza Mohamed, who is a candidate for mayor in Carrollton, is charged with 84 counts of mail ballot application fraud and 25 counts of unlawful possession of an official mail ballot.

Texas county sued by progressive groups over lack of polling sites

Bexar County plans to have 284 polling sites on Nov. 3, but the plaintiffs asked a judge to order the county to open at least 311 sites on Election Day.

VP debate ends with poignant question from 8th grader on uniting a divided nation

The final question of the 2020 vice presidential debate was from a Utah middle school student who asked how the candidates plan to unite a sharply divided nation in crisis.

VP debate: Pence, Harris clash on coronavirus, taxes, climate, health care

Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris faced off Wednesday for the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 election.

Watch the vice presidential debate in full

The 90-minute faceoff appeared more cordial than President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s first presidential debate, but Pence and Harris still clashed on key issues, including the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fly on Mike Pence’s head sets social media abuzz during VP debate

The internet got distracted by a fly during the 2020 VP debate after it landed on top of Vice President Mike Pence’s head.

Political Oversight Project aims to repeal civil service government code

In order for the group to repeal Chapter 143, they need to collect 10 percent of the voting population’s signatures to petition to get it on the May ballot.

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.

The story behind the viral 'Get Your Booty to the Poll' PSA

It may be the one political spot that no one will forget after this election season. Several exotic dancers in a red, white and blue themed public service announcement urge men to vote in the upcoming general election and every election afterward. The hook, "Get Your Booty to the Poll," runs throughout the PSA with a male voice putting down a heavy bassline. But the dancers are, no doubt, the main attraction in the video.

Minnesota, a blue state for decades, could still be a battleground in 2020 election

A solidly blue state for the past half century, Minnesota has become an unquestioned presidential battleground after a narrowing margin that nearly saw the state turn red four years ago.