elections

News Brief: U.S. Wildfires, Coronavirus Relief Bill, Russian Election Hackers

4:57am September 11, 2020

Fires continue to rage in the West Coast. The Senate failed to advance another COVID-19 relief bill. And, Microsoft says the Russian hackers who disrupted the 2016 election are back.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says it's his "sacred duty" to ensure election mail delivery this fall.

Politics & Government

Postal Service, Under Political Spotlight, Preps For Surge In Election Mail

10:30pm September 10, 2020

by Brian Naylor

President Trump's attacks on mail voting combined with changes by the postmaster general have undermined some confidence in the system — but experts say the Postal Service can handle the job.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on economic issues via video conference Thursday at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow.

Sanctions, Charges And Disclosures Whirl In U.S. Bid To Defend 2020 Election

9:33pm September 10, 2020

by Miles Parks

The U.S. sanctioned and charged foreigners it said were connected with interference. Meanwhile, Microsoft announced that it uncovered cyberattacks on political targets.

Treasury Department Sanctions Ukrainian Lawmaker Over Alleged Election Interference

7:03pm September 10, 2020

by Miles Parks

The U.S. sanctioned a Ukrainian politician over alleged election interference. Microsoft also revealed ongoing cyberattacks.

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President Trump on Thursday denies that his comments downplaying the severity of the coronavirus to the American public were a "lie."

Trump Says His Misleading Coronavirus Comments Were Meant To Show 'Strength'

5:51pm September 10, 2020

by Alana Wise

"I don't want to jump up and down and start screaming, 'Death! Death!' " the president said when asked about why he publicly downplayed the pandemic while privately acknowledging its severity.

Presidential Campaigns Use An Opportunity To Reach Voters As NFL Kicks Off Its Season

4:26pm September 10, 2020

by Tamara Keith

The NFL returns Thursday night. With many Americans craving the experience of watching live sports, presidential campaigns are using the opportunity to reach voters with ads during the games.

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Twitter says it will crack down on attempts to undermine faith in the November election or incite unrest.

Twitter's New Rules Aim To Prevent Confusion Around The 2020 Vote

1:54pm September 10, 2020

by Shannon Bond

Twitter will label or remove posts that spread misinformation. Social media companies are under pressure to curb the spread of false claims and prevent interference from foreign and domestic actors.

President Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally Tuesday at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston Salem, N.C.

Politics & Government

Trump, Republicans Raise $210 Million In August — Far Behind Democrats' Haul

7:39pm September 09, 2020

by Benjamin Swasey

President Trump and Republicans could've set a one-month fundraising record — had their Democratic counterparts not hauled in some $150 million more.

President Trump arrives Tuesday to talk about the environment in Jupiter, Fla.

Trump Adds Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton To List Of Potential Supreme Court Picks

7:07pm September 09, 2020

by Alana Wise

Trump on Wednesday released an additional 20 names he said he would select from if any Supreme Court vacancies arise during his remaining time in office.

Gen Z Voters On The Issues That Matter Most To Them Ahead Of The Election

4:28pm September 09, 2020

Generation Z is the most diverse and digitally connected generation in the U.S. As the general election nears, NPR talks with three young Los Angeles voters about the issues that matter most to them.