St. Louis couple who brandished guns at BLM protesters scheduled to speak at RNC

According to a Trump adviser, the McCloskeys, who were both charged for felony unlawful use of a weapon when they brandished guns at Black Lives Matter protesters, are scheduled to speak at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

‘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.

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.

Puerto Rico governor loses primary of pro-statehood party

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez has acknowledged losing the primary of her pro-statehood party to Pedro Pierluisi, who briefly served as the U.S. territory’s governor last year amid political turmoil.

House Dems announce emergency USPS delays hearing, call on Postmaster General to testify

House Democrats are calling in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify on Capitol Hill this month amid outcry over disruptions in the U.S. Postal Service many warn could impact the 2020 election.

Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president

A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.

New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option

The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.

Democrats tested in first party convention of the COVID-19 pandemic era

The Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. There will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.

Trump requests mail-in ballots for Florida primary despite weeks of criticism

Following repeated claims that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud, Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.

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.

Dallas attorney shares special connection with Kamala Harris as sorority sisters

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s selection of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate has lit up social media timelines in pink and green, which are the colors of her sorority.

'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.