Commission adopts new rules to mute mics in upcoming debate

President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.

FBI investigating if Hunter Biden email story tied to Russian disinformation effort

The FBI is investigating whether emails that were published by the New York Post related to Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, and his purported dealings in Ukraine are connected to a possible Russian influence operation, according to the Associated Press.

Trump, Biden go at it -- from a distance -- in town halls

President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night, their scuttled second debate replaced by dueling televised town halls.

Gov. Abbott issues order limiting mail-in ballot drop-off to one location

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is limiting counties to one absentee ballot drop off location, but North Texas counties already established just one drop off location.

No straight-ticket voting in Texas for 2020 general election, court says

November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.

Michigan AG charges conservative activists for robocalls trying to dissuade urban voters from voting by mail

Two conservative activists have been charged with multiple felonies for a series of robocalls that aimed to discourage urban residents in Detroit and other cities from voting by mail.

Questions still remain for mail-in voting for North Texans

A significant increase in mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic will likely shape the election results, or at least when the results are tallied.

Judge blocks Texas' repeal of straight-ticket voting

A federal judge Friday blocked Texas from eliminating straight-ticket voting, a decision that would allow for choosing one party's entire slate of candidates in the November election that is now less than six weeks away.

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote

Just days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.

North Texans requesting mail-in ballots for upcoming election at record-breaking numbers

North Texas is shattering records when it comes to requests for mail-in ballots. Elections administrators say that means there could be a very high turnout for the November presidential election.

Kamala Harris slams ‘profound failure of leadership’ in counter to Trump ahead of final night of RNC

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans a Thursday speech condemning President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and she'll give it just hours before Trump is set to accept renomination for a second term.

Candace Valenzuela defeats Kim Olson in Democratic runoff for Texas' U.S. House District 24

Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member, will go on to face former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne in the race for Texas' U.S. House District 24 in the fall.