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Metal Barriers, Trump Gear: Crowd Readies For Tulsa Rally
Supporters of President Donald Trump were filling streets Saturday around the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months.
Judge Weighs US Bid to Stop Release of John Bolton's Book
A federal judge on Friday criticized former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton for moving to publish his book without formal clearance from the White House.
Meet Nestor: Did Republican Congressman Take Son Out of the Closet to Score Political Points?
Thursday afternoon Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida wanted the world to meet Nestor.
Trump Looks to Reset Campaign Amid Pandemic with Tulsa Rally
Pressing ahead in a pandemic, President Donald Trump looked to reverse a decline in his political fortunes Saturday by returning to the format that has so often energized himself and his loyal supporters.
'Why Not a Black Woman?' Consensus Grows around Biden's VP
Joe Biden is facing growing calls to select a Black woman as his running mate as an acknowledgement of their critical role in the Democratic Party.
Retirements Spark Scramble for Open House Seats in New York
To the consternation of many Democrats, the front-runner in a crowded congressional primary in one of the bluest districts in New York City is a Pentecostal minister who opposes abortion rights, likes Trump and has a long history of anti-gay comments.
Klobuchar Urges Biden to Pick Nonwhite Woman as Running Mate
Amy Klobuchar says she is dropping out of the running to be vice president and urging Democrat Joe Biden to select a woman of color instead.
Political Notebook: In Colorado, Transgender Trailblazer Titone Seeks Second Term
Earlier this year the Colorado Legislature was poised to ban criminal defendants from using a gay or transgender panic defense at trial.
Poll: Americans Not Buying White House Spin on Coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic is "a cause for celebration," but a new poll finds more than half of Americans calling it fair or poor.
Former Army Secretary Backs Biden, Citing 'Moral Leadership'
The first openly gay Army secretary says he's supporting Joe Biden for president, the latest endorsement from a former military leader who had criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of anti-racism demonstrations.
Warren's Outreach to Black Voters Could Help VP Standing
Shortly before Elizabeth Warren joined their virtual happy hour on a recent Friday afternoon, the five African American women co-hosting the #TheSipHour mused about calling her by her first name.
Will Juan Melecio's Controversial Past (as Adult Performer Antonio Biaggi) Dash His Political Hopes?
Newly announced candidate Juan Melecio is facing scrutiny for racist comments, both online and in legal documents.
GOP Candidates Balance Pros, Cons of Running with Trump
While a campaign event with a president who draws TV cameras and raucous crowds can be gold for down-ballot candidates, these days its value can be debatable.
Trump Moved Tulsa Rally Date after Learning about Juneteenth
President Donald Trump didn't know the significance to black Americans of the date and location he chose for his first campaign rally since the coronavirus pandemic more than three months ago.
GOP Congressman Who Officiated Gay Wedding Loses Primary
A freshman Virginia GOP congressman who angered social conservatives in his district when he officiated a gay wedding lost his party's nomination.
Trump Rally Called 'Dangerous Move' in Age of Coronavirus
After months away from the campaign trail, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters this coming Saturday for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the coronavirus. Trump will head to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Biden's VP List Narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, Others
Joe Biden's search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.
Trump Reschedules Campaign Rally After Juneteenth Uproar
President Donald Trump said Friday that he is rescheduling his first campaign rally in months to a day later so it won't conflict with the Juneteenth observance of the end of slavery in the United States.
Protests in Trump Country Test His Hold in Rural White Areas
In the lake country 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Detroit, hundreds danced, prayed and demanded racial justice in Cadillac, a Michigan town that was long home to a neo-Nazi group.
GOP Congressman at Risk of Losing Seat Over Gay Marriage
Freshman Virginia GOP congressman Denver Riggleman has a conservative voting record and the strong backing of President Donald Trump but is still in danger of losing his seat this weekend in a Republican nominating contest.