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Collins Won't Say in Debate Who She'll Vote for in November
Collins, who has said she didn't vote for Trump four years ago, brushed off the question of who, she'll vote for in November, saying voters are more interested in talking to her about issues.
Challenger to QAnon Supporter Bows Out of Race in Georgia
The Democratic candidate for an open U.S. House seat in Georgia dropped out of the race Friday, clearing a near-certain path to victory for a QAnon-supporting Republican contender.
Climate Change Largely Missing from Campaign as Fires Rage
A streak of climate-related disasters has left millions of Americans reeling. But it's barely had an impact on the campaign for the White House.
Virginia Lawmakers Push to Expand Police Decertification Law
State lawmakers are now pushing for changes to make it easier to decertify problem police officers and more difficult for them to hop from department to department.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Action on Ballots Raises Questions
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to halt the mailing of absentee ballots raised concerns that it could cause delays and confusion in the presidential battleground state.
Gold Star Families Fault Trump on Alleged 'Loser' Remarks
Two Gold Star families criticized disparaging remarks President Donald Trump allegedly made about veterans and those serving in the military while recalling the memories of their sons Thursday.
Trump's Supreme Court Nominee List Shows Poor LGBTQ Record
Earlier this week, President Trump released a highly politicized list of potential Supreme Court nominees. Not surprisingly, most potential nominees have records that don't fare well for LGBTQ rights.
Trump, Struggling to Define Biden, Steps Up Harris Attacks
Donald Trump barely mentioned Tim Kaine when he was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2016. But four years later, the president has plenty to say about Kamala Harris.
AP Exclusive: Pence to Attend Event Hosted by QAnon Backers
Vice President Mike Pence and top officials from President Donald Trump's campaign are slated to attend a Montana fundraiser next week hosted by a couple who have expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory, AP reports.
Out Councilman Slams NYPD Union Chief Over 'Homophobic' Tweet, Urges Him to Resign
An openly gay councilman in New York City is calling out the leader of a New York Police Department union, urging him to resign from his position after he tweeted from the union's official account and called the councilman "a first class whore."
Trump Raises $210 Million, Robust but Well Short of Biden
President Donald Trump and his Republican Party jointly raised $210 million in August, a robust sum but one dwarfed by the record $364.5 million raised by Democrats and their nominee, Joe Biden.
'Deadly Stuff': Trump's Own Words Bring Focus Back to Virus
Trump's own words are redirecting attention to his handling of the pandemic when he can least afford it — less than two months before Election Day.
Watch: Trump's Gay Pitbull Attacks Press, But Why Doesn't He Address LGBTQ Issues?
Last Tuesday the press had an opportunity to grill Richard Grenell, Donald Trump's biggest gay booster, at a press event. Grenell, though, was having none of it. Why won't he address LGBTQ issues publicly?
In 3 Big States, Biden Looks to Rebuild Democrats' Blue Wall
In 2016, Donald Trump tore down Democrats' "blue wall," winning the White House with surprise victories in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. This year, Joe Biden is trying to rebuild.
Trump and Biden Run Vastly Different Pandemic Campaigns
With less than eight weeks until Election Day, Trump and Biden are taking diametrically opposite approaches to campaigning during a pandemic — and the differences amount to more than political theater.
Gay Candidate Comes Under Attack in Michigan's 6th Congressional District
Something's rotten in the state of Michigan. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton is using out-of-context 15-year-old Internet postings in a strategic move against Democratic challenger Rep. Jon Hoadley.
Amid Virus Surge, Noem Pushed South Dakota Tourism with CARES Act Funds
The state currently ranks second in the country for new cases per capita over the last two weeks. Yet Gov. Kristi Noem is using $5 million in federal relief funds to pay for a tourism ad campaign.
Altered Mindsets: Marijuana Is Making Its Mark on Ballots in Red States
Voters in Montana and a handful of other states this fall decide whether to legalize recreational or medical marijuana.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Calls WH Colleague a 'Foulmouthed Jew' in New Book
In her book out this week, former Presidential White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called one of her colleagues "a liberal, aggressive, foulmouthed Jew from New York City."
Labor Day Bringing Biden to Pa., Harris and Pence to Wis.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden is collecting a trio of Labor Day endorsements from organized labor while running mate Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence are set to campaign in Wisconsin.