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Trump Looms Large Over Campaigns for Control of Congress

By Lisa Mascaro | Sep 7, 2020

The battle for control of Congress is solidifying into a race about President Donald Trump, as Republicans hitch their fortunes to their party's leader and Democrats position themselves as a bulwark against him.

Harris Warns Suppression, Interference Could Alter Election

By Brian Slodysko | Sep 6, 2020

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris says foreign interference, doubt cast about the election by President Donald Trump and voter suppression could potentially cost her and Joe Biden the White House in November.

Voting in Person Nov. 3? Expect Drive-Thrus, Sports Arenas

By Sophia Eppolito | Sep 6, 2020

Voting will look a little different this November. States are turning to stadiums, drive-thrus and possibly even movie theaters as safe options for in-person polling places amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Harris' Mostly Virtual Campaign to Get Wisconsin Road Test

By Kathleen Ronayne | Sep 6, 2020

Kamala Harris told a friendly crowd of Hollywood donors on Thursday they'd be surprised by how many states she's visiting daily, if only virtually.

Racial Tensions Roiling US Pose Target for Election Meddling

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Sep 5, 2020

The tensions coursing through the United States over racism and policing are likely targets for adversaries seeking to influence the November election, lawmakers and experts warn — and there are signs that Russia is again seeking to exploit the divide.

Dueling Versions of Reality Define 1st Week of Fall Campaign

By Steve Peoples | Sep 5, 2020

On the campaign trail with President Donald Trump, the pandemic is largely over, the economy is roaring back, and murderous mobs are infiltrating America's suburbs.

Biden Slams Trump Over Alleged Comments Mocking US War Dead

By Zeke Miller and Alexandra Jaffe | Sep 4, 2020

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden declared President Donald Trump "unfit" for the presidency on Friday, delivering an impassioned reaction to a report that Trump — who never served in uniform — allegedly mocked American war dead.

Two HIV-Positive Former Military Cadets to Have Their Day in Court

Sep 3, 2020

"Federal courts have ruled against the Trump administration's attempts to shut down these lawsuits vindicating the rights of servicemembers living with HIV to serve their country free from discrimination," said Scott Schoettes, Lambda Legal.

Trump Supporter Jacob Wohl Banned from Instagram

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Sep 3, 2020

Far-right Trump-supporting fraud Jacob Wohl was banned from Instagram on Monday.

Pelosi Says Hair Salon Should Apologize for 'Set-Up'

By Janie Har | Sep 3, 2020

A testy Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she takes responsibility for trusting the word of a San Francisco hair salon that it was OK to come in for a solo visit.

Progressive Challengers' Year: 3 Wins and Some Close Calls

By Alan Fram | Sep 3, 2020

Progressives trying to shove Congress to the left by competing in this year's Democratic primaries ousted three moderate incumbents, won other victories and established themselves as a force that's not going away.

Biden: Trump Ignores Pandemic, Stokes Unrest, Solves Neither

By Bill Barrow and Will Weissert | Sep 3, 2020

Joe Biden is calling the struggle to reopen U.S. schools amid the coronavirus a "national emergency" and accusing President Donald Trump of turning his back to stoke passions instead about unrest in America's cities.

Facebook Moves to Target Misinformation Before Election

By Zen Soo | Sep 3, 2020

With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking more steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election "civil unrest."

After Kim Jong-un Winked at Sarah Sanders, Trump Told Her to 'Take One for the Team'

Sep 2, 2020

After hearing that Korean dictator Kim Jong-un winked at former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders at the 2018 Singapore summit, President Donald Trump told her to "go to North Korea and take one for the team."

Pete Buttigieg Launches New Podcast

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Sep 2, 2020

Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind. and contender in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, has just launched a new podcast, "The Deciding Decade with Pete Buttigieg."

Fox, C-SPAN, NBC Moderators for Upcoming Trump-Biden Debates

By Zeke Miller | Sep 2, 2020

Representatives from Fox News, C-SPAN and NBC will moderate the upcoming debates between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

Rep. Richard Neal Defeats Out Candidate Alex Morse in Mass. Democratic Primary

Sep 2, 2020

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, the powerful chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, held off Democratic challenger Alex Morse after an acrimonious campaign that included allegations of sexual misconduct leveled at his younger opponent.

Markey Defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts' Senate Primary

By Steve LeBlanc | Sep 2, 2020

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts defeated U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III in Tuesday's hard-fought Democratic primary.

After Blasting Trump on Violence, Biden Now Turns to Schools

By Bill Barrow | Sep 2, 2020

Joe Biden plans to hammer President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not helping the nation's schools reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook Axes Small Russian Troll Network Ahead of Election

By Barbara Ortutay | Sep 1, 2020

Facebook said Tuesday that it removed a small network of accounts and pages linked to Russia's Internet Research Agency, the "troll factory" that has used social media accounts to sow political discord in the U.S. since the 2016 presidential election.

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