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We answer voter questions about this year's election season — from early voting to mail-in or absentee ballots.
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News Brief: Louisville Protests, Trump On The Election, Homeless Veterans
Protests over the Grand Jury decision in Breonna Taylor's police shooting death continue. Trump questions the legitimacy of the upcoming election. And, how the pandemic is affecting homeless veterans.
Jobless New Yorkers Can Work At Polls And Still Keep Benefits, Gov. Cuomo Says
The governor's order makes it easier for jobless people to work for state and local election boards — as long as they're paid $504 or less each week.
Feds, In Unusual Statement, Announce They're Investigating Discarded Ballots
Federal authorities working in Pennsylvania say they've been asked to look into the discovery of some mailed ballots described as thrown away, but many aspects of the story remain unclear.
Facebook, Twitter Remove More Russian-Backed Fake Accounts Ahead Of Election
The social media companies said the accounts and pages were linked to Russian actors that had launched "hack-and-leak" operations to hurt Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.
Who Is Amy Coney Barrett, Front-Runner For The Supreme Court Nomination?
The 48-year-old judge, a possible replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is seen as having a proven conservative track record. Here are her views on faith, precedent, guns and more.
Parties' Reactions To Trump's Comment On Peaceful Transfer Of Power
President Trump refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power when asked by a reporter. It's confirming Democrats' fears that he might not give up power if he loses the election to Joe Biden.
Bloomberg Adds $16 Million To A Fund That Helps Florida Felons Get Chance To Vote
This week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.
White House Walks Back Trump Hedging On Potential Transfer Of Power
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and others rebuked President Trump's equivocation about whether he might transfer power peacefully against a backdrop of uncertainty about the ongoing election.
Bernie Sanders Says Americans Must Prepare To Stand Up For Democracy
The onetime presidential hopeful responded to a suggestion by President Trump that he might not accept the results of an election in which he lost; the White House later sought to modify that stance.