Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Biden campaign assembles VP staff ahead of naming running mate
With a decision looming, Biden’s campaign on Tuesday announced a team of nine Democratic strategists and operatives who will help the eventual running mate handle the responsibilities and stress of serving on the ticket of a major political party during a presidential general election.
With a decision looming, Biden’s campaign on Tuesday announced a team of nine Democratic strategists and operatives who will help the eventual running mate handle the responsibilities and stress of serving on the ticket of a major political party during a presidential general election.
The list of who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention
The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.
The four-day event to formally nominate Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for president has been scaled back to a nearly all virtual event due to the coronavirus. But Wisconsin officials will still have prominent roles, based on details released by the Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday.
Why Joe Biden's 'imminent' running mate announcement matters more this year
Biden’s campaign has refused to comment on his search, but his team has been in recent contact with a small group of finalists that includes at least four women of color: California Sen. Kamala Harris, former national security adviser Susan Rice, California Rep. Karen Bass and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
Biden’s campaign has refused to comment on his search, but his team has been in recent contact with a small group of finalists that includes at least four women of color: California Sen. Kamala Harris, former national security adviser Susan Rice, California Rep. Karen Bass and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details
Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Intelligence indicates foreign interference into 2020 U.S. election
Doug Luzader reports.
Doug Luzader reports.
President Trump discusses economic relief as virus talks collapse
President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement about that status of strained negotiations over another economic stimulus bill.
President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement about that status of strained negotiations over another economic stimulus bill.
US intelligence officials: Russia vs. Biden, China vs. Trump ahead of 2020 election
U.S. officials also assess that China prefers that Trump not win a second term and that Beijing has accelerated its criticism of the president and its efforts to shape American opinion and public policy.
U.S. officials also assess that China prefers that Trump not win a second term and that Beijing has accelerated its criticism of the president and its efforts to shape American opinion and public policy.
Biden says border wall construction will stop if he’s elected president
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that while he won’t tear down President Trump’s much-touted wall along the United States’ southern border with Mexico, he also won’t continue construction of the barrier if he’s elected president in November.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that while he won’t tear down President Trump’s much-touted wall along the United States’ southern border with Mexico, he also won’t continue construction of the barrier if he’s elected president in November.
Republicans aiding Kanye West's bid to get on ballot in several states ahead of 2020 election
Kanye West’s unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions he’s being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump.
Kanye West’s unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions he’s being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump.
State bill would compensate victims of police brutality
The concept behind Assembly Bill 767 had already moved through the Assembly this legislative year.
The concept behind Assembly Bill 767 had already moved through the Assembly this legislative year.
Christien Kafton reports.
AB 767 would provide restitution to victims of police violence
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
Playing electoral defense, Trump to promote recovery in Ohio
As Trump greeted supporters upon his arrival in Cleveland, he lashed out at Democratic challenger Joe Biden, saying the stock market's rebound from its March lows would be erased if Biden won in November.
As Trump greeted supporters upon his arrival in Cleveland, he lashed out at Democratic challenger Joe Biden, saying the stock market's rebound from its March lows would be erased if Biden won in November.
President Trump speaks at the Whirlpool Corp.'s washing machine manufacturing plant in Clyde, Ohio
Trump spoke shortly after 12:30 p.m.PST on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Trump spoke shortly after 12:30 p.m.PST on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Snapchat adds in-app voter registration and other new election-related features
The social media platform reaches 75% of those in the U.S. between the ages of 13 to 34 year old, the company said.
The social media platform reaches 75% of those in the U.S. between the ages of 13 to 34 year old, the company said.
Allan Lichtman, who has correctly predicted every presidential race winner since 1984, calls 2020 election
American University's Dr. Allan Lichtman predicted President Donald Trump's 2016 election victory.
American University's Dr. Allan Lichtman predicted President Donald Trump's 2016 election victory.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Bay Area counties raising awareness about mail-in voting
Ballots should be sent out on Oct. 5, 2020. Polling sites will still open on Nov. 3, but Bay Area counties are urging people to vote early.
Ballots should be sent out on Oct. 5, 2020. Polling sites will still open on Nov. 3, but Bay Area counties are urging people to vote early.
California counties raising awareness about mail-in voting
Cristina Rendon reports.
Cristina Rendon reports.