Biden pledges New Deal-like economic agenda to counter Trump
Democrat Joe Biden is turning his campaign against President Donald Trump toward the economy.
Less than 50 percent of Americans would support another celebrity president, survey says
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Justices rule states can bind presidential electors' votes
So-called faithless electors have not been critical to the outcome of a presidential election, but that could change in a race decided by just a few electoral votes.
House approves $1.5T plan to fix crumbling infrastructure
The bill also authorizes more than $100 billion to expand internet access for rural and low-income communities and $25 billion to modernize the U.S. Postal Service’s infrastructure and operations, including a fleet of electric vehicles.
Tampered road sign in Brentwood reads: Don't stop for protesters, Trump 2020
The sign on Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood read: Do not slow for protesters.
Pence cancels some political events because of virus spikes
Pence will still travel to those states, which have set records for new confirmed infections in recent days, the White House confirmed, saying he will meet with governors and their health teams.
California voters could expand vote to some 17-year-olds
The California Assembly approved a proposed Constitutional amendment on Friday by a vote of 54-8. Voters must still approve the amendment before it can become law.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Donald Trump's
Zuckerberg announced that the company will make policy changes "to connect people with authoritative information about voting, crack down on voter suppression, and fight hate speech."
Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested a slow-down in coronavirus testing
As the nation sees a potential second wave of the virus, many suggested the statement was a dangerous admittance that the President had called for less coronavirus testing. Others maintained the comment was made in jest.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
Expansion of California privacy law qualifies for ballot
Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced Wednesday a measure to amend the law will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention
Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person, but it remains to be seen whether there will be a significant in-person audience there to see it.
Contra Costa Co. elections officials seek balance of voting, safety
County supervisors and election officials said they're increasing efforts to recruit as many younger poll workers as possible.
Trump rails against mail voting, but he and his aides have repeatedly done it themselves
Vice President Mike Pence and a half-dozen other senior advisers to President Donald Trump have repeatedly voted by mail, according to election records.
2 Trump staffers who attended rally test positive for COVID-19 after 6 others diagnosed before event
At least six other campaign staffers who helped set up the event also tested positive for the coronavirus prior to the rally and did not attend.
Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans punk Trump's comeback rally?
For more than a week before Donald Trump’s first campaign rally in three months on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, these tech-savvy groups opposing the president mobilized to reserve tickets for an event they had no intention of attending.
Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election
The lower-than-expected turnout at the comeback rally, in particular, left Trump fuming.
Trump comeback rally features thousands of empty seats, staff infections
The rally was meant to restart his reelection effort less than five months before the president faces voters again.




















