Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits
With next week’s election looming, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are being scolded by Republicans at a Senate hearing for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies’ social media platforms.
Former DHS official reveals he wrote 'Anonymous' anti-Trump op-ed and book
Taylor’s anonymous essay was published in 2018 by The New York Times, infuriating the president and setting off a frantic White House leak investigation to try to unmask the author.
Social media CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits
Lawmakers of both parties, citing the companies' tremendous power to disseminate speech and ideas, are looking to challenge their long-enjoyed bedrock legal protections for online speech.
Bay Area election officials seeing unprecedented levels of early voting
Turnout has already surpassed 40% in many counties and another surge is expected at the end of the week with the opening of hundreds of in-person early voting centers that are intended to provide extra space for pandemic social distancing and services such as drive-by ballot boxes and last-minute registrations through election day.
Trump’s campaign website apparently hacked
The campaign website for President Donald Trump was apparently hacked Tuesday.
Joe Biden goes on offense with Georgia campaign stops
One week until Election Day, Joe Biden is going on offense, heading Tuesday to Georgia.
Lafayette home vandalized with swastika graffiti, owners urge public to vote
Homeowner Katie Peacock posted an image of the graffiti in a private Facebook group.
Here are the Senate races to watch in the 2020 election
There are 35 seats up for election in 2020. Here are some of the hotly contested races for Democrats and Republicans, as well as the states that are deemed true toss-ups.
Twitter launches ‘pre-bunk’ feature to combat misinformation ahead of 2020 election
Twitter announced a new “pre-bunk” feature which will present users with a series of prompts and reliable sources to combat misinformation ahead of the presidential election.
'Can I change my vote' Google searches spike following Trump tweet: What you need to know
More than 59 million Americans have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, but following a tweet from President Trump, searches for 'Can I change my vote' have spiked on Google Trends.
High court won’t extend Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline
The justices on Monday refused to reinstate a lower court order that called for mailed ballots to be counted if they are received up to six days after the Nov. 3 election. A federal appeals court had already put that order on hold.
President Trump eyes hosting election night party at his DC hotel
President Donald Trump has his eye on hosting an election night party at his own hotel in the nation’s capital.
High court won't extend Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline
The Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day.
Obama, Twitter users praise 102-year-old voter: 'Never looked better!'
One South Carolina voter, 102, has charmed the Internet after proudly casting her ballot. Former President Barack Obama has even praised her as an inspiration for all during this “important election” year.
WATCH LIVE: Santa Clara County officials on election security
One week ahead of Election Day, Santa Clara County officials provided fresh assurances about the integrity of the upcoming election.
Police: Florida man stole bulldozer, ran down Biden campaign signs
The man took a bulldozer and repeatedly destroyed Biden signs in full view of people who live in the neighborhood, witnesses said.
Fire set in Boston ballot drop box; FBI asked to probe fire
The state has asked the FBI to investigate the fire that was set around 4 a.m. in a ballot drop box outside the Boston Public Library downtown.
Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work
Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and key transportation and food workers can still perform jobs that cannot be done remotely.
Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress
The Nov. 3 contests in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana will shape policies in those states while the battle for control of Congress and the White House could determine whether marijuana remains illegal at the federal level.
Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days
Biden, with some help from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, was courting voters in hotly contested pockets of Pennsylvania that could prove key to deciding the outcome of the race in the state.