In an abrupt reversal, President Donald Trump now is encouraging voters in the critical swing state of Florida to vote by mail after months of criticizing the practice, and only days after threatening to sue Nevada over a new vote-by-mail law. Read more
Black women have long been the heart of the Democratic Party — among the party’s most reliable and loyal voters — but for decades that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise. Read more
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, like the man she might serve as vice president, prizes loyalty in her ranks and occasional mischief in her workplace. Read more
Biden said in May that he hoped to name his pick around Aug. 1 and told reporters this week that he would “have a choice in the first week of August.” Read more
Five states — Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and Utah — relied on mail-in ballots even before the coronavirus pandemic raised concerns about voting in person this coming November. Read more
It was the first time Trump publicly raised the idea of pushing back the balloting. Read more
President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, both promise sweeping progress over the next four years —- via starkly different paths. Read more
Biden’s list, at the least, suggests that he wants to defuse any tensions around his relationship with Harris. Read more
Everyone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, consent to daily testing for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from others. Read more
The massive effort by political parties, super PACs and other organizations to fight over whether Americans can vote by mail is remarkable considering the practice has long been noncontroversial. Read more
It’s a strategy with deep roots in presidential politics, racist overtones and some record of success. Read more
Democrats briefed on the matter said the threat was far more urgent than what the administration described. Read more
Trump, 74, attempted to demonstrate his mental fitness by reciting five words — in order, importantly — over and over in a television interview broadcast Wednesday night. Read more
His plans for a grand gathering in Florida starting shrinking almost as quickly as the move was announced, as coronavirus cases spiked in the state and other parts of the country. Read more
The former White House partners used an interview-style conversation to amplify Biden’s arguments against Trump, with Obama emphasizing Biden’s experience and personal attributes. Read more
Recent polls suggest that much of Biden’s support comes from a coalition of voters united far more by their disdain for Trump than their affinity for Biden. Read more
Warren, meanwhile, is lending Biden her progressive credentials and frequently hosts campaign events for him, including one recent fundraiser that brought in $6 million. Read more
The intention, as Facebook laid it out in late June, was to provide links to unbiased information about when and how to vote on election-related posts. Read more
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he would act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. Read more
The comments drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd. Read more
President Donald Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming White House election, saying it’s too early to make such an ironclad guarantee. Read more
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