100th anniversary of women's suffrage: Commemorations highlight racial divide
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed 'grave' counterintelligence threat, Senate panel says
The report from the Republican-led panel lays out significant contacts between Trump associates and Russians, describing for instance a close professional relationship between Trump campaign chairman Paul Mananfort and Konstantin Kilimnik, whom the committee describes without equivocation as a Russian intelligence officer.
Trump claims the only way he'll lose is if election is 'rigged,' says he should be able to run for 3rd term
As the Democratic National Convention got underway Monday night, President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail.
Democratic National Convention Thursday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
Democratic National Convention Wednesday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Aug. 19. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
'The future of our democracy is at stake': At virtual DNC, Sanders calls for supporters to rally behind Biden
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote 'like our lives depend on it'
Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Downtown Milwaukee a near ghost town on first day of DNC
With downtown streets bare on day one, it's�anyone's�guess what boost will be felt in Milwaukee by the mostly virtual DNC.
Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders among the speakers on first night of DNC
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
'Scary time:' DNC visitors won't show up to dinner as Carnevor reopens, shuttered 5 months amid COVID-19
With downtown streets bare on day one, it's anyone's guess what boost will be felt in Milwaukee by the mostly virtual DNC.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity, makes appeal to moderates during DNC address
On night one of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talked about unity within the party and made an appeal to voters who feel stuck between the poles of American politics.
‘These are not normal times’: Republican John Kasich backs Joe Biden in virtual DNC speech
Republican former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, an anti-abortion conservative who spent decades fighting to cut government spending, said it was time to “put our nation first,” voicing his support for Joe Biden during the 2020 DNC.
President Trump holds campaign rally in Oshkosh, calls it a peaceful protest
The president thanked Wisconsin voters for helping him win the White House in 2016.
Banner unfurled in Red Arrow Park on amid DNC
Activists calling for justice in multiple deaths across Wisconsin unfurled this banner in Red Arrow Park on the first day of the DNC.
Minnesota governor told White House a Trump visit to George Floyd memorial is 'really bad idea'
President Donald Trump’s campaign team wanted to have the president visit south Minneapolis Monday during his trip to Minnesota, multiple sources in government and law enforcement say. Gov. Tim Walz says he spent the weekend telling the White House why it was a “really bad idea.”
Democratic National Convention Tuesday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, Aug. 17. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Tuesday.
Amid outcry, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify before Congress
Democrats and some Republicans say actions by the new postmaster general, a Trump ally and a major Republican donor, have endangered millions of Americans who rely on the Postal Service to obtain prescription drugs and other needs, including an expected surge in mail-in voting this fall.
Trump confirms he will deliver RNC acceptance speech from White House
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he will deliver his Republican National Convention nomination acceptance speech from the White House next Thursday.
Democratic National Convention Monday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention kicks off on Monday, Aug. 17. Here are virtual events that you can watch.