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.
Biden raises $26 million in 24 hours after Harris VP announcement
Joe Biden raised $26 million in the 24 hours after he named Kamala Harris as his running mate, doubling his previous one-day record and signaling enthusiasm among Democrats following the selection of the first Black woman on a major party's presidential ticket.
Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
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.
President Trump launches attacks against Kamala Harris
Trump has repeatedly called Kamala Harris “nasty” and has leaned into appeals that appear stuck in a fictionalized version of the 1950s.
'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.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate
The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.
Kamala Harris' political star rose from Bay Area background
Kamala Harris's rising political career began with roots right here in the Bay 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.
Biden campaign reps to hold virtual roundtable on school reopening plan in Florida
Representatives for Joe Biden's campaign will be hosting a virtual roundtable discussions on his plan to reopen schools safely.
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.
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.
Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.
Experts agree with politicians: Voting by mail in Florida is safe and secure
More voters are casting ballots by mail so far in this month’s primary and a University of Florida poll shows more than 60-percent plan to vote by mail in the November election. But we‘re getting a lot of questions about the process and concerns about security.
Local precincts prepare for voting during COVID-19
On Sunday morning, 18-year-old Matthew Luh masked up and voted early with his dad and brothers for the first time.
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.