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.
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.
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.
MJ Hegar raises $13.5 million in third quarter, a huge improvement over past hauls
The fundraising bonanza left Hegar with over $8 million cash on hand at the end of this month, her campaign said. Cornyn, who has had a decisive financial advantage from the start, had $14.5 million in the bank at the end of June.
The fundraising bonanza left Hegar with over $8 million cash on hand at the end of this month, her campaign said. Cornyn, who has had a decisive financial advantage from the start, had $14.5 million in the bank at the end of June.
Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
‘A coin toss’ in NC: Surge in unaffiliated voters makes state a battleground in 2020 election
North Carolina, a historically Republican state, is now considered a political battleground as unaffiliated voters have become the fastest-growing group among its booming population — portending an unpredictable 2020 presidential election, according to experts.
North Carolina, a historically Republican state, is now considered a political battleground as unaffiliated voters have become the fastest-growing group among its booming population — portending an unpredictable 2020 presidential election, according to experts.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
2020 Election: How do I vote in Texas?
We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2020 Election, including important dates, voter registration information, and early voting locations.
We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2020 Election, including important dates, voter registration information, and early voting locations.
Election 2020: World reacts after 1st Biden-Trump debate
The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."
The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."
Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format
The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Frank Ocean transforms professional website into voter registration resource after first presidential debate
The “Chanel” singer took it one step further and revealed that his website BLONDED.CO has been transformed into a voter registration resource.
The “Chanel” singer took it one step further and revealed that his website BLONDED.CO has been transformed into a voter registration resource.
Far-right extremist group 'Proud Boys' celebrates after Trump callout during debate
President Donald Trump on Tuesday didn’t condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some American cities this summer, branding it solely a “left-wing” problem and telling one far-right extremist group to “stand back and stand by."
President Donald Trump on Tuesday didn’t condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some American cities this summer, branding it solely a “left-wing” problem and telling one far-right extremist group to “stand back and stand by."
Presidential debate: Trump, Biden spar over Supreme Court, health care, COVID-19
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden clashed over COVID-19 and the economy, the Supreme Court and more during the first presidential debate.
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden clashed over COVID-19 and the economy, the Supreme Court and more during the first presidential debate.
Big dollars spent on Texas Senate District 30 special election
Observers are watching Drew Springer, a current state representative for part of that senate district, and Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who came to national attention after being jailed over reopening her business.
Observers are watching Drew Springer, a current state representative for part of that senate district, and Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who came to national attention after being jailed over reopening her business.
Biden releases 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate with Trump
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, released their 2019 tax returns ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, released their 2019 tax returns ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
Cindy McCain joins Biden’s transition advisory board
Cindy McCain is the second Republican on the transition advisory board, joining Bob McDonald who headed the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama.
Cindy McCain is the second Republican on the transition advisory board, joining Bob McDonald who headed the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
A look at some of the most memorable presidential debate moments in history
Here is a look back at a few of the most memorable moments in American presidential debate history.
Here is a look back at a few of the most memorable moments in American presidential debate history.
Presidential debates: The history of the American political tradition
While presidential debates continue to develop and evolve, their competitive spirit has not changed and continues to be a significant part of the presidential election process.
While presidential debates continue to develop and evolve, their competitive spirit has not changed and continues to be a significant part of the presidential election process.
Analysis: In debate, a last chance for Trump to define Biden
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden face off in their first general election debate on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden face off in their first general election debate on Tuesday.
2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order for extension, US official says
The U.S. secretary of Commerce says the 2020 census will end Oct. 5, despite a federal judge’s ruling last week that the head count of every U.S. resident should continue through the end of October, according to a tweet posted on the Census Bureau’s website Monday.
The U.S. secretary of Commerce says the 2020 census will end Oct. 5, despite a federal judge’s ruling last week that the head count of every U.S. resident should continue through the end of October, according to a tweet posted on the Census Bureau’s website Monday.