Q&A: Questions stirred by Trump's idea of an election delay
A closer look at the key questions and answers about the president's extraordinary suggestion:
A closer look at the key questions and answers about the president's extraordinary suggestion:
Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing
President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.
President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
Elections officials working to keep polling places safe for voters amid COVID-19 pandemic
2020's primary in Arizona will take place amid an ongoing global pandemic.
2020's primary in Arizona will take place amid an ongoing global pandemic.
Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Trial begins in suit challenging Arizona education tax initiative
Opponents of the Invest in Education Act allege that backers illegally paid petition circulators and that the initiative summary attached to petition sheets failed to clearly state the full size and scope of the tax increase.
Opponents of the Invest in Education Act allege that backers illegally paid petition circulators and that the initiative summary attached to petition sheets failed to clearly state the full size and scope of the tax increase.
Trump will attend RNC in North Carolina to accept nomination
President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.
President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.
Notre Dame withdraws as host for 1st Trump-Biden presidential debate, citing ‘necessary health precautions’
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
Biden calls Trump the country's 'first' racist president
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
Marijuana legalization on Arizona's November ballot, but not before heading to court
Arizonans will get a chance to vote to legalize marijuana in November, but not before heading to court after a health group says the initiative had a misleading description when gathering signatures to get it on the ballot.
Arizonans will get a chance to vote to legalize marijuana in November, but not before heading to court after a health group says the initiative had a misleading description when gathering signatures to get it on the ballot.
Navajo lawmakers to take up coronavirus-related bills
Tribal lawmakers approved a bill in April to cancel the tribe’s primary election and decide the winner by plurality vote in the November general election. Tribal President Jonathan Nez later vetoed the action and urged lawmakers and election officials to come up with alternatives to preserve tribal members’ rights to vote.
Tribal lawmakers approved a bill in April to cancel the tribe’s primary election and decide the winner by plurality vote in the November general election. Tribal President Jonathan Nez later vetoed the action and urged lawmakers and election officials to come up with alternatives to preserve tribal members’ rights to vote.
State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he will act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement Monday came hours after Democratic lea
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he will act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement Monday came hours after Democratic lea
‘I almost killed my daughter’: Kanye West breaks down during abortion monologue at SC campaign event
Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
Linkin Park issues cease-and-desist after Trump reelection video uses band's music
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Rapper Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at rally
Rapper Kanye West used part of his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate to rant against historical figure Harriet Tubman.
Rapper Kanye West used part of his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate to rant against historical figure Harriet Tubman.