House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays
The plan imposed by Louis DeJoy, a Republican fundraiser who took over the top job at the Postal Service in June, eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and orders that mail be kept until the next day if postal distribution centers are running late.
The plan imposed by Louis DeJoy, a Republican fundraiser who took over the top job at the Postal Service in June, eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and orders that mail be kept until the next day if postal distribution centers are running late.
'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.
7 candidates qualify in special election to replace Congressman Lewis
More than a half dozen candidates qualified Friday to run in the special election to complete the late Congressman John Lewis's final term, which expires in January.
More than a half dozen candidates qualified Friday to run in the special election to complete the late Congressman John Lewis's final term, which expires in January.
Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters final stretch
Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.
Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.
Delayed election results? Maybe, but not because of fraud
Delays caused by an increase in voting by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results.
Delays caused by an increase in voting by mail may contribute to public doubts about the results.
Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
Trump faces rare rebuke from GOP for floating election delay
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
Q&A: Questions stirred by Trump's idea of an election delay
A closer look at the key questions and answers about the president's extraordinary suggestion:
A closer look at the key questions and answers about the president's extraordinary suggestion:
Trump suggests delaying November election -- but date is set by Congress
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
President Donald Trump is for the first time publicly floating a “delay” to the Nov. 3 presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.
Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
Joe Biden says he will name running mate in first week of August
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
The former vice president has vowed to select a woman. He’s also confirmed in recent weeks that his short list includes several women of color.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden didn’t want to say much Tuesday about his vice presidential search, but Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee was prepared nonetheless to talk about potentially sensitive politics around one of the top contenders: Kamala Harris.
Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail.
Perdue takes down campaign ad with manipulated Ossoff photo
The digital campaign ad featured a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
The digital campaign ad featured a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
Trump will attend RNC in North Carolina to accept nomination
President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.
President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.
Jon Ossoff says he's negative for COVID-19 after wife tests positive
Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested negative for COVID-19, the candidate tweeted Monday evening. This after his wife tested positive for the virus last week.
Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested negative for COVID-19, the candidate tweeted Monday evening. This after his wife tested positive for the virus last week.
Notre Dame withdraws as host for 1st Trump-Biden presidential debate, citing ‘necessary health precautions’
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
The university made the announcement Monday, stating “the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.”
Gov. Kemp signs executive order for special election to fill late Rep. John Lewis' seat
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
Jon Ossoff awaiting COVID-19 results after wife tests positive for virus
The wife of Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested positive for COVID-19 and he himself is experiencing symptoms, campaign officials confirmed.
The wife of Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested positive for COVID-19 and he himself is experiencing symptoms, campaign officials confirmed.