Tom Petty's family issues cease and desist to Trump campaign after song was played at Tulsa rally

In a statement issued on Twitter on Saturday evening, the rocker's family revealed that they'd issued a cease and desist to Trump after using the song, explaining that the president's beliefs were far out of line from Petty's own.

Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections

President Donald Trump is looking to reverse a decline in his political fortunes by returning to the format that has so often energized himself and his base: a raucous, no-holds-barred rally before thousands of ardent supporters.

Metal barriers, Trump gear: Crowd readies for Tulsa rally

Supporters of President Donald Trump are lining up outside the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months.

Heat, virus no deterrent for Trump fans camped outside Tulsa arena

The groups gathering in Tulsa are taking loyalty to a new level, though some called the coronavirus threat "an exaggeration."

Polls indicate Biden is pulling further ahead of Trump amid growing American discontent

New polling released by the Associated Press and FOX News has found President Donald Trump’s approval rating in decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice that have been sweeping the nation.

Progressive donor group announces $59M vote-by-mail campaign

A nonprofit arm of the donor network Way to Win is working with philanthropic organizations including the Ford Foundation and George Soros' Open Society to raise the money. The network has already donated $50 million this cycle, which has largely gone to groups in battleground states including Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Arizona.

'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally

Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials. 

Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver

The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.

Advocacy groups urge Texas officials to expand voting access amid COVID-19

In a letter sent to Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs, and all 254 county clerks, the organizations are asking state and local elections officials to take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the upcoming elections. 

Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'

Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”

President to accept Republican nomination in Jacksonville: RNC

The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.

Trump to hold fundraiser, roundtable discussion on Thursday in Dallas

President Donald Trump will visit Dallas on Thursday for a high-dollar fundraiser and participate in a roundtable discussion with local leaders.

LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression

LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.

Trump picks Tulsa on June 19 for return of signature campaign rallies

Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.

Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back his 2016 team

The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.

State, county officials spar over voting issues in Georgia Primary

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is opening an investigation into voting problems in Fulton and DeKalb counties during the state's primary Tuesday.

'Structurally racist': LeBron James responds to Georgia election lines

"Everyone talking about 'how do we fix this?' They say 'go out and vote?' What about asking if how we vote is also structurally racist?"

Biden campaign says he opposes calls to 'defund the police' following George Floyd protests

Biden supports the "urgent need for reform," including more spending on public schools, summer programs, and mental health and substance abuse treatment separate from funding for policing.