‘The Simpsons’ spoofs 2020 presidential election in upcoming Halloween episode
A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” shows Homer inside a voting booth, trying to decide which candidate deserves his support.
A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” shows Homer inside a voting booth, trying to decide which candidate deserves his support.
Trump, Biden to hold dueling town halls Thursday instead of originally scheduled debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will compete Oct. 15 on different networks by holding separate televised town hall events.
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will compete Oct. 15 on different networks by holding separate televised town hall events.
George Floyd mural unveiled in his hometown of Houston on week of his birthday
Family and friends of George Floyd joined community members in his hometown of Houston to unveil a mural ahead of his birthday this week.
Family and friends of George Floyd joined community members in his hometown of Houston to unveil a mural ahead of his birthday this week.
Early numbers show CA mail-in-ballot returns well ahead of 2016, so far
Compared to this point in 2016, Californians are returning their mail-in ballots at a much faster pace. Before the first weekend after ballots went out, 250,000 were returned, 20 times more than the same point in 2016.
Compared to this point in 2016, Californians are returning their mail-in ballots at a much faster pace. Before the first weekend after ballots went out, 250,000 were returned, 20 times more than the same point in 2016.
Supreme Court halts census count after Trump administration filing
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
‘The world is watching America with abject horror’: Mitt Romney slams US political climate
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Former 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted a strong statement condemning the political climate and divide within the U.S., calling American politics “so divided, so angry, so mean, so violent.”
Biden on packing the Supreme Court: 'I'm not a fan'
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Joe Biden says he is “not a fan” of the idea of adding seats to the Supreme Court.
Trump intensifies focus on Harris in final weeks of campaign
Grasping for a comeback, President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are intensifying their focus not on Democratic nominee Joe Biden, but on his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris — arguing without evidence that it’s Harris, the first Black woman on a major party ticket, who would really be in charge if Democrats win the White House.
Grasping for a comeback, President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are intensifying their focus not on Democratic nominee Joe Biden, but on his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris — arguing without evidence that it’s Harris, the first Black woman on a major party ticket, who would really be in charge if Democrats win the White House.
Candidates can't declare election night victory on Twitter 'no matter who you are'
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
California elections officer orders Republicans to remove unofficial drop boxes
Republicans refused, saying they are taking advantage of California’s liberal ballot collection law that allows anyone to collect ballots from voters and deliver them to county election offices.
Republicans refused, saying they are taking advantage of California’s liberal ballot collection law that allows anyone to collect ballots from voters and deliver them to county election offices.
Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.
California's Republican Party acknowledges owning unofficial ballot drop boxes
State GOP spokesman Hector Barajas said Monday the party owns the boxes. He declined to say how many exist and where they are located.
State GOP spokesman Hector Barajas said Monday the party owns the boxes. He declined to say how many exist and where they are located.
68% of voters say climate change will be ‘important issue’ in their 2020 election decision
The survey found that registered voters in the United States said climate change will be a very (42%) or somewhat (26%) important issue in making their decision about whom to vote for in the presidential election.
The survey found that registered voters in the United States said climate change will be a very (42%) or somewhat (26%) important issue in making their decision about whom to vote for in the presidential election.
Trump says 'California is going to hell'
The president said during a Monday morning Twitter rant that, "California is going to hell. Vote Trump!"
The president said during a Monday morning Twitter rant that, "California is going to hell. Vote Trump!"
History of the Supreme Court: Why do 9 justices serve? What is ‘packing the court’?
More than 100 justices have served on the Supreme Court, and since 1869, the number of seats on the Supreme Court has stood at nine.
More than 100 justices have served on the Supreme Court, and since 1869, the number of seats on the Supreme Court has stood at nine.
California elections officials investigate illegal, unofficial ballot drop-off boxes
California election officials have received reports that unofficial ballot drop boxes were placed in several counties and said these set-ups are illegal.
California election officials have received reports that unofficial ballot drop boxes were placed in several counties and said these set-ups are illegal.
San Francisco runner has creative way to motivate others to vote
Emily Hou wanted to run the Chicago Marathon, but when the event was canceled, she ran a 26.3-mile route in San Francisco that formed a message about voting.
Emily Hou wanted to run the Chicago Marathon, but when the event was canceled, she ran a 26.3-mile route in San Francisco that formed a message about voting.
Fauci says comments in Trump campaign ad 'taken out of context'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said comments of his used in a new campaign ad from President Donald Trump were used without his permission.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said comments of his used in a new campaign ad from President Donald Trump were used without his permission.
Public invited to observe mail-in ballot processing in San Mateo County
Election officials can open the return envelopes containing voted mail ballots beginning 29 business days before Election Day.
Election officials can open the return envelopes containing voted mail ballots beginning 29 business days before Election Day.
Doctor says Trump no longer at risk of transmitting virus
Trump's return to public activity came as Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the White House again to avoid large-scale gatherings of people without masks.
Trump's return to public activity came as Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the White House again to avoid large-scale gatherings of people without masks.