Kamala Harris, in historic VP nomination acceptance speech, says America at 'inflection point'
This will be her second time speaking to the Democratic National Convention. But the stakes are higher than ever before as Harris tries to unite the party behind its presidential candidate, Joe Biden, while also introducing herself to a national audience who may be tuning into the campaign for the first time.
'Who's standing in the way?' Pelosi jabs at Trump, McConnell
Night 3 of the DNC was a show of strong women in politics, including Speaker of the House Pelosi who had the effective refrain: “Who’s standing in the way?” a direct jab at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump.
Barack Obama, in scathing rebuke of Trump at DNC, warns democracy at stake in 2020 election
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a live address during Wednesday night's Democratic convention and urge voters to back Joe Biden, who spent eight years by his side in the White House.
Hillary Clinton at DNC: 'This can’t be another woulda coulda shoulda election'
Hillary Clinton returned to the Democratic National Convention to cement her legacy as a champion of women in politics — and issued a stark warning.
'I have not lost my voice': Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke at the Democratic National Convention
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords made the speech almost 10 years after she was gravely wounded in a Tucson shooting that left six people dead and 12 others injured.
Professional sports arenas and stadiums turning into voting ‘super centers’ for November election
Various political organizations are working with major sports franchises to transform iconic sporting arenas into November polling center locations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says he appreciates support from QAnon conspiracy believers at White House press briefing
President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for support from QAnon conspiracy believers, who claim that Trump is saving the world from a satanic pedophile cult run within the ranks of the “deep state.”
Trump: 'If you can protest in person, you can vote in person'
President Trump on Wednesday said if people can “protest in person,” they can “vote in person” in November, amid the battle over mail-in ballots.
'Absentee' vs 'mail-in': Experts say terms vary by state, but all ballots receive same level of scrutiny
Experts say that each state dictates their own voting rules and terminology, and the two terms are often used interchangeably.
How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the VP pick
Harris will be the first Black woman and first Asian American woman named to a major party presidential ticket.
AOC calls out ‘racial injustice, colonization, misogyny’ in minute-long DNC speech
Firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called out "racial injustice, colonization, misogyny" as she helped nominate progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.
DNC Day 2: Biden secures Democratic nomination
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
‘George should be alive today’: Brothers of George Floyd lead moment of silence during DNC
The brothers of George Floyd led a moment of silence in the early moments of the Democratic National Convention for the man whose death sparked a national movement on racial injustice.
Jill Biden shares family struggles as she vouches for husband's ability to lead nation
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Cindy McCain video on Joe Biden aired at Democratic National Convention
Cindy McCain is lending her voice to a video on Joe Biden that is set to air during the Democratic National Convention
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.
‘There’s only chaos’: Bill Clinton slams Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 DNC speech
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Postmaster General says USPS will halt some operational changes until after election amid outcry
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced he would “suspend” his initiatives until after the election “to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail.”
Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed 'grave' counterintelligence threat, Senate panel says
The report from the Republican-led panel lays out significant contacts between Trump associates and Russians, describing for instance a close professional relationship between Trump campaign chairman Paul Mananfort and Konstantin Kilimnik, whom the committee describes without equivocation as a Russian intelligence officer.
Postmaster general Louis DeJoy to appear Friday before Senate over mail delays
Trump has flatly denied he was asking for a slow-walk of the mail. But his newly-installed postmaster, a Republican donor with no previous postal management, is facing pressure by Democrats to halt any changes as millions of Americans prepare to vote by mail during the COVID-19 crisis. Demonstrations are being held Tuesday in several cities.