Twitter enacts multiple changes around retweets and tweet recommendations ahead of US elections
Twitter on Tuesday put into effect a change in its "retweet" process to help prevent abuse and the spread of misinformation.
Twitter on Tuesday put into effect a change in its "retweet" process to help prevent abuse and the spread of misinformation.
McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Trump changes tone in new appeal to 'great people' of California
In a tweet, President Trump claimed that California, along with New York, and Illinois had high tax rates, plagued with crime, and "just about any other problem you can have."
In a tweet, President Trump claimed that California, along with New York, and Illinois had high tax rates, plagued with crime, and "just about any other problem you can have."
Funeral homes offer limousine rides to the polls nationwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Some voters could ride to the polls on Election Day courtesy of funeral home limousines offered to chauffeur older residents to voting booths amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Some voters could ride to the polls on Election Day courtesy of funeral home limousines offered to chauffeur older residents to voting booths amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Proposition 25 would make California the first state to end cash bail system
Supporters of Prop 25 say the current cash bail system is inherently racist and classist, keeping poor people and minorities in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail like the wealthy can. However, some advocates argue an algorithm could worsen discrimination and keep people of color in jail at disproportionate rates.
Supporters of Prop 25 say the current cash bail system is inherently racist and classist, keeping poor people and minorities in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail like the wealthy can. However, some advocates argue an algorithm could worsen discrimination and keep people of color in jail at disproportionate rates.
Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
Election security efforts in California to prevent voter fraud
Precautions have been taken in California to guard against fraud and ballot tampering in the 2020 Presidential Election.
Precautions have been taken in California to guard against fraud and ballot tampering in the 2020 Presidential Election.
Future of CA's gig economy likely to be decided by voters on Nov. 3
Voters will decide on Proposition 22, which is whether Uber, Lyft, and other companies should classify gig workers as employees.
Voters will decide on Proposition 22, which is whether Uber, Lyft, and other companies should classify gig workers as employees.
Commission adopts new rules to mute mics in upcoming debate
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.
Rapper 50 Cent says he's voting for Trump in November election
The 45-year-old hip-hop mogul -- born Curtis James Jackson III -- took to Instagram on Monday to offer his support for President Trump after seeing figures related to former Vice President Joe Biden's proposed tax plan.
The 45-year-old hip-hop mogul -- born Curtis James Jackson III -- took to Instagram on Monday to offer his support for President Trump after seeing figures related to former Vice President Joe Biden's proposed tax plan.
Debate commission adopts new rules to mute mics
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday's debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday's debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
Trump goes after Fauci, tries to buck up his campaign team
Trump was facing intense pressure to turn around his campaign, hoping for the type of last-minute surge that revived his candidacy four years ago and plunging into an aggressive travel schedule despite the pandemic.
Trump was facing intense pressure to turn around his campaign, hoping for the type of last-minute surge that revived his candidacy four years ago and plunging into an aggressive travel schedule despite the pandemic.
Today is the last day to register online to vote in California
That means your registration has to be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than Oct. 19.
That means your registration has to be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than Oct. 19.
Michigan governor pushes back against Trump rally chants
When the crowd starting chanting “lock her up” Trump added, “Lock ’em all up.”
When the crowd starting chanting “lock her up” Trump added, “Lock ’em all up.”
Puerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election
The campaigns of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are rallying people in a place where U.S. citizens cannot cast ballots but have the ear of hundreds of thousands of potential voters in the battleground state of Florida.
The campaigns of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are rallying people in a place where U.S. citizens cannot cast ballots but have the ear of hundreds of thousands of potential voters in the battleground state of Florida.
Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements
Trump has touted his support from the law enforcement community, which includes endorsements from national, city and state officers’ unions.
Trump has touted his support from the law enforcement community, which includes endorsements from national, city and state officers’ unions.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Kirstie Alley responds to 'nasty,' 'horrible' people criticizing her support for Trump
Kirstie Alley responded with words of encouragement after getting dragged on social media for declaring her continued support for President Trump in the upcoming election.
Kirstie Alley responded with words of encouragement after getting dragged on social media for declaring her continued support for President Trump in the upcoming election.
Local election offices report record-setting amount of early voting
Bay Area counties are reporting record-breaking mail-in ballot turn-out.
Bay Area counties are reporting record-breaking mail-in ballot turn-out.