elections

How Endorsement Of Trump Could Affect Legitimacy Of Police

5:52pm October 21, 2020

by Martin Kaste

President Trump calls himself the "law-and-order" candidate, and major police unions have endorsed him. Some worry that kind of political alignment may undermine the police's legitimacy.

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Democrats Have A Shot At Winning A Majority In Texas House Of Representatives

5:52pm October 21, 2020

by Ashley Lopez

Democrats are nine seats away from winning a majority in the 150-seat chamber in the Texas House of Representatives. A win would mean Democrats could help draw new political maps in 2021.

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Politics & Government

Obama Appears On Biden's Campaign Trail In Philadelphia

4:35pm October 21, 2020

by Asma Khalid

Former President Barack Obama made his first in-person appearance on the campaign trail on behalf of his former vice president, Joe Biden, on Wednesday evening in Philadelphia.

Polls Show A Close Race Between Sen. David Perdue And Jon Ossoff For Senate

4:35pm October 21, 2020

by Emma Hurt

One of Georgia's two U.S. Senate races this year is close as Sen. David Perdue's ties with President Trump may be hurting his campaign in the increasingly diverse state.

Some GOP Members Express Doubt About Trump's Ability To Win The Election

4:35pm October 21, 2020

by Mara Liasson

Some Republicans have started to express greater criticism of President Trump, with his reelection prospects looking weak. Some also worry other Republicans could be swept out of office.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Ilhan Omar Play On Twitch To Engage Young Voters

4:35pm October 21, 2020

by Andrew Limbong

Looking to engage younger and future voters, Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar took to Twitch, the streaming platform for gamers. They played the popular game Among Us.

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden sit atop their vehicles as they listen to him speak Sunday at Riverside High School in Durham, N.C.

Politics & Government

Anxious Democrats Don't Trust Biden's Lead. His Campaign Is Fine With That

1:55pm October 21, 2020

by Scott Detrow

After 2016, nothing will make Democrats feel secure in the final weeks of a presidential election. For Joe Biden's campaign, which doesn't want voters to be complacent, the anxiety is OK.

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President Trump waves at the end of a rally at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pa., on Tuesday evening.

Politics & Government

In Race's Final Days, Biden Campaign Has Big Cash Advantage Over Trump's

12:26pm October 21, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

The president's campaign committee finished September with $63.1 million cash on hand, compared with the Biden team's $177.3 million, according to new federal filings.

Steve Wynn speaks to reporters in Massachusetts in 2016, when he still led Wynn Resorts. In 2018, Wynn stepped down from the company after a series of allegations of sexual misconduct, including one allegation of rape. Wynn has denied any wrongdoing.

Politics & Government

GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn's Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations

9:21am October 21, 2020

by Tom Dreisbach

Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump will have their final debate on Thursday.

Politics & Government

The Final Biden-Trump Debate Is Thursday. Here's What You Need To Know

5:00am October 21, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

The debate likely marks President Trump's last chance to reach a massive audience as he trails Joe Biden in polls nationally and in key states.