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AOC wins big and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeats her primary challengers in New York. In Kentucky, injunction allows voting to be extended.![]()
Injunction request helps reopen Louisville polls as voters pound on doors
U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker won a court order that let Louisville's only polling site reopen to voters who missed the initial cutoff.![]()
Q&A: Harris says Democrats need to listen to young voters
Kamala Harris, a contender to be Joe Biden’s running mate, won’t address whether she thinks Biden should choose a Black woman as his vice president.![]()
Obama raises $7.6 million for Joe Biden’s campaign
The fundraiser marked Obama’s official return to the presidential campaign trail, and underscored his popularity within the Democratic Party.![]()
Can AOC win again? Who will face Mitch McConnell? Here's what to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Several states have primaries and runoffs on Tuesday in the latest elections amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 120,000 in the U.S.![]()
Biden calls Trump's Arizona visit 'reckless and irresponsible'
Former Vice President Joe Biden called President Donald Trump's Arizona visit 'a distraction' from Trump's failed response to the COVID-19 crisis.'![]()
Biden commits to three debates, rejects Trump call for a fourth
Biden Campaign Manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said the Trump campaign "is desperate to change the subject from his failed leadership of the country."![]()
Univ. of Michigan won't host October presidential debate
The University of Michigan will not host a presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.![]()
Experts: Trump worry of foreign-made, fraudulent mail-in ballots is 'nonsense'
Several safeguards exist to protect the authenticity of absentee ballots to prevent the scenario Trump is envisioning, voting experts say.![]()
AOC faces first primary test after upset win
The New York Democrat knows the primary process well, as her upset victory allowed her to gain a massive following after the 2018 midterm election.
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Who will face Mitch McConnell? 3 Dems battle it out in Ky.
They all have the same goal: to persuade Kentucky Democrats they're the one who can dethrone Mitch McConnell and end his 36-year Senate career.![]()
Takeaways from Trump's Tulsa rally: 'Slow the testing down'
President Trump used the rally to brag about his coronavirus response, slam the media and defend confederate statues amid high racial tensions.![]()
Joe Biden needs his Joe Biden. Here's who his VP pick could be
The nominee has openly talked about some candidates he’s considering and said he has sought advice on the decision from former President Barack Obama.![]()
Trump Tulsa speech ends, president wanted to 'slow the testing down'
Trump wrapped up his rally in Tulsa after a speech of 1 hour and 41 minutes in which he boasted of his administration's response to the coronavirus.![]()
Trump gambles with Tulsa rally amid pandemic
Trump's rally in Tulsa, his first since March, could kickstart his struggling reelection effort or set it back, political observers say.![]()
Trump campaign manager didn't vote in '16
Parscale, then a Texas resident, oversaw Trump's digital operation in 2016 and became the campaign manager in 2018.![]()
Sharpton slams Trump at Tulsa Juneteenth celebration
Al Sharpton said Juneteenth needed to be a federal holiday. He attended a Tulsa event ahead of Trump's visit to the city.![]()
Trump Tulsa rally stirs fear of COVID-19 super spread event
The BOK Center asked the Trump campaign for a written plan detailing measures "for health and safety, including those related to social distancing."![]()
Biden holds an 11-point lead over Trump in new survey
Joe Biden holds a lead among all age groups and among female respondents, but President Trump maintains a small lead among male registered voters.![]()
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads with 'Nazi-related symbols'
"Ignorance is no excuse for using Nazi-related symbols," Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt wrote on Twitter.
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With tents and coolers, Trump supporters line up for Tulsa rally
James Massery, 57, of Preston, Oklahoma said he was using his vacation days from work to make sure he gets into the rally.![]()
Iowa Poll: Trump leads Biden by 1 point in state he won by 9 in '16
The results are among a wave of polling that indicates an increasingly unstable electoral map for the president.![]()
Liberal activists urge Biden to pick Warren as VP
Jane Fonda is among the 100+ advocates, scholars and celebrities who co-signed a letter urging Joe Biden to pick Sen. Elizabeth Warren as his VP.![]()
GOP congressman who officiated gay wedding loses nomination
Denver Riggleman, a member of the Freedom Caucus, upset many Republicans in his district when he officiated the wedding of two male campaign aides.![]()
Poll: Democrat leads Joni Ernst in Iowa Senate race
According to the Iowa Poll, 46% of likely voters say they would back Greenfield if the election were held today, and 43% say they would back Ernst.![]()
How GOP, Democratic leaders are overhauling convention plans
While Donald Trump will have the big "celebration" he wanted in Jacksonville, Democrats could choose a hybrid approach in Milwaukee.![]()
How COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Georgia elections
The myriad issues surrounding Georgia’s primary election quickly became a topic of national conversation.![]()
Biden and Trump each warn that other side may 'steal' election
Both men's rhetoric centers on vote-by-mail, which Biden and Democrats support amid the coronavirus pandemic and Trump strongly opposes.![]()
Jacksonville to host Trump's convention speech
RNC officials had said earlier this week that Jacksonville was a front-runner to host the GOP convention after backing out of Charlotte.![]()
Voter registration nosedives during pandemic
The sharp reduction in voter registration complicates campaign efforts in battleground states ahead of the 2020 election.
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USA TODAY Poll: Crackdown on White House protest a defining moment
In an exclusive poll, Americans express little trust in President Trump to promote racial justice amid a split on peaceful protests vs. law and order.![]()
Utah candidate Jon Huntsman tests positive for COVID-19
Utah gubernatorial candidate Jon Huntsman Jr.'s positive test came after an initial incorrect negative.![]()
Trump campaign demands CNN retract poll that showed Biden ahead
The president has regularly attacked news organizations when he does not like poll results, even though they are generally conducted by third parties.![]()
Jacksonville, Florida, is the favorite for RNC convention
An assurance of hotel capacity and a sign-off from President Donald Trump are still needed before Jacksonville is officially named the pick.![]()
Data shows breadth of protests – and most were peaceful
The majority of the protests appeared to be peaceful, according to Ipsos research that contradicts the White House's emphasis on instances of rioting.![]()
Four key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Georgia voters faced long lines and problems with voting machines in Tuesday's primary. Some officials say this may signal problems for November.![]()
GOP nears decision on new convention host city for Trump
RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday mentioned Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee as potential host states.![]()
Long lines, machine issues in Georgia primary
Georgia officials called for an investigation into voting issues in the state's Tuesday primary after reports of long lines and machine problems.![]()
What to watch for in Tuesday's primaries
Voters in five states are casting ballots Tuesday in primaries amid nationwide protests and a pandemic that has killed more than 111,000 in the U.S.![]()
Joe Biden comes out against 'defund the police'
Joe Biden's campaign said the former vice president does not support defunding police in the wake of protests after George Floyd's death.
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Poll: 80% feel like the US is 'out of control'
According to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Sunday, just 15% of voters think matters in the USA are under control.![]()
Is Biden betting Trump's 'law and order' will backfire?
As Trump looks to make rioters the face of opposition, his militarized response presents a contrast that the Biden campaign embraces.![]()
Where do Americans stand on election issues? Let them tell you.
Nationscape Insights is a large scale study that allows you to explore where voters stand on key issues facing the country.![]()
Colin Powell: I will be voting for Biden
Colin Powell, a retired four-star Army general, joins a growing list of former senior military officials who have denounced Trump![]()
Biden clinches Democratic presidential nomination
In early April, Biden became the presumptive nominee after Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign.![]()
Biden: 10-15% of Americans 'not very good people'
Joe Biden's remarks drew comparisons to comments by Hillary Clinton 2016 that half of Trump's supporters were part of a "basket of deplorables."![]()
GOP, Democrats eager to attend party conventions
Both Republicans and Democrats say they are undaunted about attending in person, as organizers adapt their plans to allow more space between visitors.![]()
Poll: Trump leads by Biden 1 point in Texas
The poll of 1,166 registered voters shows the nation's most reliably Republican large state could be in danger of falling to the Democrats in November.![]()
Trump won't accept Republican nomination in Charlotte, RNC says
North Carolina could not guarantee the Republicans full use of convention facilities in Charlotte because of the spread of coronavirus.![]()
Biden inches toward delegate win, Steve King ousted and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Biden swept all seven of the states holding presidential primaries Tuesday – Maryland, Indiana, Rhode Island, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota.
