Facebook removes more than 275 fake accounts linked to conservative group
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Twitter enacts more rules to combat election misinformation, violence
Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
Pence-Harris VP debate draws nearly 60M viewers, becomes second-most-watched
According to Nielsen data, the debate showdown between vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Kamala Harris was the second-most-watched match-up of presidential running mates in history.
Trump, Biden campaigns spar over timing of next presidential debates
It's up in air when the next presidential debate between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump may take place.
Biden campaign sold 15K fly swatters after fly landed on Pence’s head at VP debate
An uninvited participant swooped into Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate, and it set social media abuzz.
New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling
The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Court blocks extension of Wisconsin absentee ballot deadline
If the ruling stands, absentee ballots will have to be delivered to Wisconsin election clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day if they are to be counted. Results of the presidential race in the pivotal swing state would be known within hours of polls closing.
Carrollton mayoral candidate accused of mail ballot fraud
Zul Mirza Mohamed, who is a candidate for mayor in Carrollton, is charged with 84 counts of mail ballot application fraud and 25 counts of unlawful possession of an official mail ballot.
Texas county sued by progressive groups over lack of polling sites
Bexar County plans to have 284 polling sites on Nov. 3, but the plaintiffs asked a judge to order the county to open at least 311 sites on Election Day.
VP debate ends with poignant question from 8th grader on uniting a divided nation
The final question of the 2020 vice presidential debate was from a Utah middle school student who asked how the candidates plan to unite a sharply divided nation in crisis.
VP debate: Pence, Harris clash on coronavirus, taxes, climate, health care
Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris faced off Wednesday for the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 election.
Watch the vice presidential debate in full
The 90-minute faceoff appeared more cordial than President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s first presidential debate, but Pence and Harris still clashed on key issues, including the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fly on Mike Pence’s head sets social media abuzz during VP debate
The internet got distracted by a fly during the 2020 VP debate after it landed on top of Vice President Mike Pence’s head.
Trump says remaining US troops in Afghanistan should be ‘home by Christmas’
President Donald Trump said that the United States should have its remaining troops serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas.
Taylor Swift endorses Joe Biden, Kamala Harris ahead of VP debate
Taylor Swift endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ahead of the vice-presidential debate Wednesday.
The story behind the viral 'Get Your Booty to the Poll' PSA
It may be the one political spot that no one will forget after this election season. Several exotic dancers in a red, white and blue themed public service announcement urge men to vote in the upcoming general election and every election afterward. The hook, "Get Your Booty to the Poll," runs throughout the PSA with a male voice putting down a heavy bassline. But the dancers are, no doubt, the main attraction in the video.
Minnesota, a blue state for decades, could still be a battleground in 2020 election
A solidly blue state for the past half century, Minnesota has become an unquestioned presidential battleground after a narrowing margin that nearly saw the state turn red four years ago.
NJ postal worker accused of throwing away election ballots
A mail carrier in New Jersey was arrested on Wednesday for discarding a large amount of mail, including general election ballots.
Early voting can start Oct. 13 as scheduled, Texas Supreme Court rules
Abbott added six days to the early voting period through an executive order, an exercise of the emergency powers he has leaned into during the virus crisis. The Republicans who sued him argued this was an overreach.
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