SC Republicans Nikki Haley, Tim Scott cite racial progress in US at RNC

During the first night of Republicans’ national convention, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott offered uplifting views on racism in America through their personal experiences to close out the night.

Man whose daughter was killed in Parkland shooting speaks in support of Trump at RNC

Andrew Pollack, whose daughter, Meadow, was killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, delivered remarks in support of President Donald Trump at the 2020 Republican National Convention’s opening night on Monday.

Republicans paint dark picture of future if Trump loses

Republicans predicted a national “horror movie” should President Donald Trump lose in November, offering dark warnings for the president’s die-hard base on the opening night of his scaled down national convention on Monday even as others tried to broaden Trump’s political appeal.

Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones: 'We are free people with free minds'

A Democratic Georgia lawmaker who endorsed President Donald Trump spoke Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention.

Duo who waved guns at protesters appears at RNC

Mark McCloskey came out with a semi-automatic rifle and his wife emerged with a semi-automatic handgun. No shots were fired. Missouri law allows homeowners to use force, even lethal force, to defend their homes.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says he won't restore mail-sorting machines

DeJoy also disputed published reports that he has eliminated overtime for postal workers and said a Postal Service document outlining overtime restrictions was written by a mid-level manager.

Asteroid headed near Earth the day before Election Day

Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.

What to expect from the 2020 Republican National Convention
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Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, lays out what to expect from the GOP's mostly virtual national convention.

Biden has not been tested for coronavirus, deputy campaign manager says

Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.

Trump campaign unveils convention speakers, POTUS to speak every night

President Trump will not just be delivering an address on the final night of this week's Republican National Convention to accept his nomination for the presidential election -- he will be appearing every night of the convention.

Trump delivered on some big 2016 promises, but others unmet

Behind the drama, chaos and tumult that has defined President Donald Trump’s administration, the president has fulfilled a wide range of promises he made during his 2016 campaign.

Trump threatening to send law enforcement to polling places, but federal law prohibits it

President Trump has been threatening to send law enforcement to polling places, but federal law prohibits sending "any troops or armed men" to any polling place in the country, except "to repel armed enemies of the United States."

New York will give voters a chance to correct missing signatures on absentee ballots

The state of New York is going to give absentee voters a chance to correct mistakes like missing signatures. Before the pandemic, about 10% of New Yorkers voted absentee. In June, nearly 40% voted by mail.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says election mail will go through despite cuts

DeJoy testified to a Senate panel that it’s his “sacred duty” to ensure election mail delivery. But he told senators he can not yet provide a specific plan to do so.

How to cast your ballot without using USPS ahead of the 2020 election

There are several options for those who find themselves wary of the U.S. Postal Service’s ability to deliver their ballot on time.