Trump tweet fuels speculation of Stone pardon
The tweet came after a judge ruled Stone would report to prison in July. June 27, 2020, 4:16 PM 3…
Voting starts on referendum to let Putin remain in power until 2036
The vote is taking place across seven days because of the pandemic. June 25, 2020, 3:43 PM 7 min read…
New York, Kentucky among 6 states bracing for voting on Tuesday
Just two weeks after Georgia’s messy day at the polls, another six states are testing the waters of voting during…
Mail-in voting delays in primary cause Pennsylvania to sound alarm about November
With Pennsylvania’s presidential and statewide primary June 2 its first election in which any voter could choose to vote by…
Trump ramps up attacks on mail voting, targeting battlegrounds Michigan, Nevada
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on mail-in voting on Wednesday, targeting election officials in two battleground states over efforts…
Hillary Clinton to endorse Joe Biden for president in virtual town hall
She is a “special guest” at town hall focused on impacts of coronavirus on women April 28, 2020, 6:14 PM…
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden, they announce ‘working groups’ on policy issues
In a surprise appearance on a campaign livestream, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for the…
Democratic Party’s progressive wing leverages political power to push Joe Biden leftward
Former Vice President Joe Biden now takes up the mantle for the Democratic Party after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ended…
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks order by governor suspending in-person voting, putting Tuesday’s election back on track
Wisconsin’s spring election appears to be back on, after the state Supreme Court blocked an executive order from Gov. Tony…
New York presidential primary postponed amid record numbers of coronavirus cases
New York — which has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic’s spread in the U.S.– will now be on…
Congress pours $400 million into boosting states’ election efforts amid coronavirus crisis, experts say it’s ‘not enough’
As part of the sweeping emergency funding package, congressional leaders settled on including hundreds of millions to boost states’ efforts…
7 states shelve primary contests — for now — as coronavirus shuffles 2020 election calendar
The far-reaching coronavirus pandemic has thrusted the 2020 campaign into uncharted territory, forcing election officials to choose between upending the…
An unexpected shift of events, Biden endorses Warren’s bankruptcy plan
The two previously sparred over a 2005 bill that her plan would largely undo. March 14, 2020, 9:30 PM 6…
Super Tuesday live updates: Biden performing well so far in the South, Sanders in Northeast
As Super Tuesday, the single biggest day of voting gets underway, the candidates are competing across 15 contests for a…
Pete Buttigieg to end 2020 White House bid: Sources
Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg will suspend his 2020 presidential campaign, according to sources. Buttigieg will address supporters…
Downing Street wanted a ‘weirdo.’ One new hire resigned after racist, sexist comments emerge
The job posting called for “weirdos and misfits” to work for the government. February 18, 2020, 3:34 PM 5 min…
Stacey Abrams ‘absolutely’ wants to run for president one day, but says she’d accept a VP slot in 2020
Stacey Abrams, the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who’s now focusing on tackling voter suppression head on, said she “absolutely” sees…
DNC unveils qualifications for last Democratic debate ahead of South Carolina primary
It is also the final debate before the candidates compete on Super Tuesday. February 15, 2020, 10:47 PM 7 min…
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns in wake of caucus chaos
Troy Price submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday. February 12, 2020, 11:18 PM 3 min read Troy Price, chair of…
ABC News Democratic debate live updates: Candidates face off after chaos mars Iowa results
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Iowa’s final results from the first contest of the presidential cycle remain unclear, despite reaching 100% of…
Holiday honoring Confederate generals swapped for Election Day in Virginia
The state previously honored Election Day as a holiday through 1989. February 6, 2020, 10:12 PM 3 min read Virginia…
Iowa caucus results delay ignites debate over state’s status as ‘first-in-the-nation’
Caucus critics say Monday’s messy process should hasten the case for change. February 4, 2020, 9:28 PM 6 min read…
Trump campaign working to cash in ahead of the State of the Union
The fundraising effort is raising eyebrows with watchdog groups. February 4, 2020, 6:17 PM 4 min read President Donald Trump’s…
Pastor Of Historic Atlanta Church Announces Campaign For U.S. Senate
ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Raphael Warnock, pastor of the Atlanta church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached,…
Bloomberg won’t release women who sued him from secrecy agreements
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg told ABC News this week he will not take any steps to release women who…
Election security officials brace for possible Iran cyber retaliation
With tensions between Washington and Tehran on the rise, election security officials are warning of possible retaliation from Iran in…
Facebook’s ban on deepfakes a ‘baby step’ but won’t eliminate disinformation, experts say
Facebook announced it will remove deepfakes on its platform, a move experts call a “baby step” in the right direction…
Julian Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro announced the end to his campaign on Thursday. “It’s with profound gratitude to all of…
Historic vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump lies ahead for House
The Democrat-controlled body is expected to approve articles of impeachment. December 18, 2019, 9:01 AM 7 min read The House…
Early exit polls indicate huge victory for Conservatives in UK election
The vote has been described as the “most important vote in a generation.” December 12, 2019, 10:28 PM 7 min…
‘Start Here’: ‘Targeted attack’ in Jersey City, UK election, and Harvey Weinstein
Here’s what you need to know to start your day. December 12, 2019, 10:10 AM 6 min read It’s Thursday,…
DOJ watchdog defends Russia investigation report against AG Barr’s criticism
Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz on Wednesday faced tough questioning from lawmakers on both sides of the Senate…
Conservative party accused of peddling disinformation ahead of UK election
While American eyes were focused on the Trump impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill last week, the U.K. has been embroiled…
Rick Gates takes the stand in Roger Stone trial, describes ‘brainstorming’ sessions about WikiLeaks
Former deputy Trump campaign manager Rick Gates testified during Roget Stone’s trial on Tuesday that the campaign had a keen…
Warren proposes ‘corporate perjury’ law related to industry-funded research
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday proposed a new “corporate perjury” law that she would pursue if…
Longtime New York Republican Rep. Peter King will not run for reelection
Rep. Peter King, a veteran New York Republican lawmaker known for his bipartisan efforts and also his controversial comments on…
Trump impeachment inquiry: Who testified before Congress and what they said
Since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry in September, there has been a steady drumbeat of current…
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg eyeing presidential bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is eyeing a run for president in 2020. Interested in 2020 Elections? Add…
Suburban revolt boosts Democrats in the age of Trump: Analysis
The revenge of the suburbs continues in the age of President Donald Trump. On yet another Election Day, the president’s…
Pete Buttigieg’s youth and optimism is winning over older Iowans
Mixed in among the hundreds, sometimes thousands, of Iowans who attend a single Pete Buttigieg rally is an important voting…
Kentucky Republican Matt Bevin’s campaign officially asks for a recanvass, as bitter governor race still too close to call
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, the Republican incumbent, requested the secretary of state’s office to recanvass the vote totals after Tuesday’s…
Jeff Sessions expected to announce bid for Alabama Senate seat
Jeff Sessions, the former U.S. attorney general and senator from Alabama, is expected to announce Thursday that he will launch…
Kamala Harris drops out, then rejoins HBCU event after Trump honor
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., announced that she would no longer appear at a scheduled event at a historically black college…
1 Brexit deal passes Parliament but another critical timing vote fails
A proposed deal that could lead to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) passed a critical vote in…
‘If I were in the House, I would vote to impeach’ Trump: Former Republican Gov. John Kasich
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said if he were in the House of Representatives today, he would vote to impeach…
Pelosi describes Trump’s White House ‘meltdown,’ defends impeachment probe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday declined to place a timeline on the impeachment process, pushing back on questions about…
Trump directed me to work with Giuliani to push Ukraine on investigations: Sondland
The U.S. ambassador to the European Union will tell Congress that President Donald Trump directed him and others to work…
Can an unconventional West Coast billionaire shake up the Democratic presidential race?
Tom Steyer is a study in contrasts. The California billionaire who will make his national political debut next week in…
Warning issued after RNC sends ‘imitation census’ mailers to boost Trump re-election in Montana
A mailer circulating in Montana labeled “2019 congressional district census” notifies voters “you have been selected to represent voters in…
Sen. Bernie Sanders to attend October debate after hospitalization, campaign official says
As Sen. Bernie Sanders recovers from a heart procedure to clear a clogged artery, his campaign promises he will be…
Bernie Sanders hospitalized for blocked artery, campaign events canceled
Sen. Bernie Sanders, 78, was hospitalized Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Interested in Bernie Sanders? Add Bernie Sanders as an…
Sanders presidential campaign pivots health scare to Medicare for All message
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential election campaign on Wednesday sought to use news the candidate had a heart…
Read the transcript of Trump’s call with the Ukraine president
The White House released the highly anticipated transcript from President Donald Trump‘s controversial July call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.…
After first major Iowa weekend, Democrats set sights on February caucuses
After drum lines, chants, gaggles and forums at the recent Polk County Steak Fry, the 2020 Democratic hopefuls are now…
Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced she was moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.…
Democratic presidential candidate Buttigieg unveils health plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Thursday unveiled his plan to reform the U.S. healthcare system by…