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.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
Milwaukee County Executive outlines vision for racial equity
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says the focus of his administration is going to be addressing racial equity.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says the focus of his administration is going to be addressing racial equity.
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.
Trump returns to White House briefing, says 'shooting' outside White House now 'under control'
"I do not know the condition of the person, it seems the person was shot by Secret Service, so we'll see what happens," the president said.
"I do not know the condition of the person, it seems the person was shot by Secret Service, so we'll see what happens," the president said.
Wisconsin National Guard ready to pitch in on Election Day: 'Happy to help Wisconsin'
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin will once again vote.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin will once again vote.
Milwaukee County Executive outlines vision for racial equity
'We must shift the bulk of our focus upstream on strategies that prevent poor outcomes for everyone in our community," he said.
'We must shift the bulk of our focus upstream on strategies that prevent poor outcomes for everyone in our community," he said.
Democrats reveal lineup of people who will speak at 2020 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the lineup of persons who will share their stories at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the lineup of persons who will share their stories at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
NFL legend Brett Favre says Trump golf outing was 'an honor,' praises president's skills
For his part, President Trump also praised Favre’s skills in a tweet late last month, noting the former Packers star hits a long drive.
For his part, President Trump also praised Favre’s skills in a tweet late last month, noting the former Packers star hits a long drive.
White House reveals how much average worker will save thanks to Trump's payroll tax executive order
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
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.
Report: TikTok plans to sue Trump administration over executive order, claiming it is unconstitutional
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
US intelligence officials: Russia vs. Biden, China vs. Trump ahead of 2020 election
U.S. officials also assess that China prefers that Trump not win a second term and that Beijing has accelerated its criticism of the president and its efforts to shape American opinion and public policy.
U.S. officials also assess that China prefers that Trump not win a second term and that Beijing has accelerated its criticism of the president and its efforts to shape American opinion and public policy.
Trump says he may take executive action on evictions, student loans, payroll taxes if no aid agreement reached
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
At least 2 in Wisconsin challenge Kanye West's presidential nomination papers
Rapper Kanye West's attempt at getting on Wisconsin's presidential ballot was challenged to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Rapper Kanye West's attempt at getting on Wisconsin's presidential ballot was challenged to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
COVID-19 alters DNC for participants, viewers; here's how to watch
The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be almost entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, there are several ways to watch.
The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be almost entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, there are several ways to watch.
Biden walks back African American 'diversity' remarks, lauds community's 'diversity of thought'
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden attempted late Thursday to walk back remarks he made favorably comparing the diversity of the Latino community to that of the Black community.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden attempted late Thursday to walk back remarks he made favorably comparing the diversity of the Latino community to that of the Black community.