Former President Barack Obama to speak from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia
Former President Barack Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Former President Barack Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Trump: 'If you can protest in person, you can vote in person'
President Trump on Wednesday said if people can “protest in person,” they can “vote in person” in November, amid the battle over mail-in ballots.
President Trump on Wednesday said if people can “protest in person,” they can “vote in person” in November, amid the battle over mail-in ballots.
Melania Trump to address RNC from Rose Garden
Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham says Melania Trump will speak live Tuesday night from the Rose Garden, which has been undergoing a weeks-long renovation at the first lady’s direction.
Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham says Melania Trump will speak live Tuesday night from the Rose Garden, which has been undergoing a weeks-long renovation at the first lady’s direction.
AOC calls out ‘racial injustice, colonization, misogyny’ in minute-long DNC speech
Firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called out "racial injustice, colonization, misogyny" as she helped nominate progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.
Firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called out "racial injustice, colonization, misogyny" as she helped nominate progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.
Colin Powell says Joe Biden 'will stand with our friends and stand up to our adversaries' in DNC speech
Powell, the former cabinet member under Republican President George W. Bush, cited his shared values with Biden.
Powell, the former cabinet member under Republican President George W. Bush, cited his shared values with Biden.
Jimmy Carter says Joe Biden must be our next president
Former President Jimmy Carter called Joe Biden "the right person for this moment in our nation’s history” during his address with his wife, Rosalynn, during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Former President Jimmy Carter called Joe Biden "the right person for this moment in our nation’s history” during his address with his wife, Rosalynn, during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
DNC Day 2: Biden secures Democratic nomination
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
Jill Biden shares family struggles as she vouches for husband's ability to lead nation
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
‘There’s only chaos’: Bill Clinton slams Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 DNC speech
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
100th anniversary of women's suffrage: Commemorations highlight racial divide
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
'The future of our democracy is at stake': At virtual DNC, Sanders calls for supporters to rally behind Biden
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote 'like our lives depend on it'
Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Postal workers concerned about delivering ballots on time
The U.S. Postal Service is expected to play a central role in this year's presidential elections, but a series of cost-cutting policies at the agency has some staffers worried.
The U.S. Postal Service is expected to play a central role in this year's presidential elections, but a series of cost-cutting policies at the agency has some staffers worried.
Virginia state senator charged with 'injury' to Confederate monument
Authorities in Virginia say a state senator has been charged with two felonies for her alleged involvement in the damaging of a large Confederate monument during protests in the city of Portsmouth.
Authorities in Virginia say a state senator has been charged with two felonies for her alleged involvement in the damaging of a large Confederate monument during protests in the city of Portsmouth.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff resigns over severance payout
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's chief of staff has resigned after criticism for accepting a six-figure severance package when he left his job at an independent state agency to work in the governor's office.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's chief of staff has resigned after criticism for accepting a six-figure severance package when he left his job at an independent state agency to work in the governor's office.
Democratic National Convention Tuesday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, Aug. 17. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Tuesday.
The Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, Aug. 17. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Tuesday.
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.
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he will deliver his Republican National Convention nomination acceptance speech from the White House next Thursday.
Speaker Pelosi calls House back into session to vote on Postal bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.
States considering legal action against Trump administration over USPS, mail-in voting
At least a dozen states are reportedly considering taking legal action against the Trump administration over the ongoing mail-in voting conflict.
At least a dozen states are reportedly considering taking legal action against the Trump administration over the ongoing mail-in voting conflict.