Democrats announce musical performances for 2020 Democratic National Convention
Viewers can expect performances from artists including Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, Stephen Stills, and more. The musical acts will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air August 17-20, 2020.
Viewers can expect performances from artists including Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, Stephen Stills, and more. The musical acts will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air August 17-20, 2020.
Mail-in ballots sent to President Trump, First Lady in Florida
Following multiple claims that mail-in voting was unsafe and vulnerable to fraud, President Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Following multiple claims that mail-in voting was unsafe and vulnerable to fraud, President Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
Milwaukee election officials still counting Tuesday's ballots; record absentee voting expected in November
Milwaukee election officials said the results of Tuesday's primaries may not be known until later in the week as workers count absentee ballots.
Milwaukee election officials said the results of Tuesday's primaries may not be known until later in the week as workers count absentee ballots.
'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
Donald and Ivanka Trump donated to Kamala Harris’ previous bid for California attorney general
Prior to becoming president, Donald Trump donated $6,000 to Harris' re-election campaign. Ivanka Trump gave $2,000.
Prior to becoming president, Donald Trump donated $6,000 to Harris' re-election campaign. Ivanka Trump gave $2,000.
John Kasich says 'conscience' compelled him to speak at DNC, GOP is 'my vehicle but never my master'
Former Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich told CNN Monday he "had to search my conscience" before agreeing to speak at next week's Democratic National Convention in support of presumptive nominee Joe Biden.
Former Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich told CNN Monday he "had to search my conscience" before agreeing to speak at next week's Democratic National Convention in support of presumptive nominee Joe Biden.
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald wins US House primary
The election went off much more smoothly than April’s chaotic presidential primary, with municipalities forced to shut down polling sites after workers refused to show up out of fear of contracting the virus and voters overwhelmed the postal system with absentee ballots.
The election went off much more smoothly than April’s chaotic presidential primary, with municipalities forced to shut down polling sites after workers refused to show up out of fear of contracting the virus and voters overwhelmed the postal system with absentee ballots.
In Wisconsin, Joe Biden's VP pick of Kamala Harris applauded by some, others skeptical
California Sen. Kamala Harris addition to the Democratic party's presumptive ticket was welcomed by some on Tuesday. Others, though, were skeptical of the pick.
California Sen. Kamala Harris addition to the Democratic party's presumptive ticket was welcomed by some on Tuesday. Others, though, were skeptical of the pick.
Kamala Harris: From district attorney to senator to historic VP running mate — here’s what you need to know
Born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney.
Born in Oakland, California to a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Harris won her first election in 2003 when she became San Francisco’s district attorney.
Wisconsinites take part in Tuesday's primaries; virus precautions in place for voters, poll workers
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday turned out for partisan primaries. For those voting in-person, COVID-19 precautions were abundant.
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday turned out for partisan primaries. For those voting in-person, COVID-19 precautions were abundant.
1st Black woman on major party ticket: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as VP
The 55-year-old first-term senator, who is also of South Asian descent, is one of the party’s most prominent figures. She quickly became a top contender for the No. 2 spot after her own White House campaign ended.
The 55-year-old first-term senator, who is also of South Asian descent, is one of the party’s most prominent figures. She quickly became a top contender for the No. 2 spot after her own White House campaign ended.
Voters head to polls amid pandemic once again for Wisconsin's partisan primary
Wisconsin's polling places were open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for the 2020 partisan primary election.
Wisconsin's polling places were open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for the 2020 partisan primary election.
MU Law Poll: Joe Biden holds slight lead over President Trump among likely Wisconsin voters
The MU Law poll shows support of Joe Biden and President Trump has been relatively stable since June -- with big Biden leads in Milwaukee and Madison and a President Trump lead in the rest of the Milwaukee area.
The MU Law poll shows support of Joe Biden and President Trump has been relatively stable since June -- with big Biden leads in Milwaukee and Madison and a President Trump lead in the rest of the Milwaukee area.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Democrats announce additional speakers, schedule updates for 2020 DNC
These speakers will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air live August 17-20, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Eastern each night. Additional speakers and details will be announced in the coming days.
These speakers will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air live August 17-20, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Eastern each night. Additional speakers and details will be announced in the coming days.
Trump: Convention speech locale is White House or Gettysburg
President Donald Trump says his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.
President Donald Trump says his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.
Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details
Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election
The Postal Service already was facing questions over how it would handle the expected spike of mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic, but several operational changes imposed by its new leader have led to mail backlogs across the United States as rumors of additional cutbacks swirl, fueling worries about the November vote.
The Postal Service already was facing questions over how it would handle the expected spike of mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic, but several operational changes imposed by its new leader have led to mail backlogs across the United States as rumors of additional cutbacks swirl, fueling worries about the November vote.