elections

News Brief: California COVID-19 Surge, Trump And Biden Campaign, SCOTUS Ruling

3:42pm July 12, 2020

California is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Trump and Biden are focusing on the economy in their campaigns. And, a SCOTUS ruling has big implications for Native Americans.

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Facing a heavy burden from trade and the coronavirus, "Iowa's just in a position to be in maybe more ready than other states to make a change" in November, says pollster J. Ann Selzer.

Politics & Government

You Haven't Heard The Last Of Iowa This Election Cycle

10:58am July 12, 2020

by Clay Masters

After disastrous Democratic caucuses earlier this year, both Republicans and Democrats are giving the state a lot of attention and money in the run-up to November.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda is the composer and creator of the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton. History's Alexander Hamilton was at the center of the push to create an Electoral College.

Politics & Government

Hamilton, In Fiction And History, Is Key To Understanding The Electoral College

12:14pm July 11, 2020

by Ron Elving

When the Supreme Court ruled this week on "faithless electors," Alexander Hamilton's name appeared five times. But the story is a little more complicated than that told by the Broadway show.

Roger Stone leaves federal court after a sentencing hearing in February in Washington, D.C.

Trump Commutes Sentence Of Longtime Friend And Adviser Roger Stone

8:58pm July 10, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

The president has used his clemency power to spare Stone a prison sentence following his conviction in federal court. It's the latest official intercession in a case involving a Trump friend.

Sen. Roy Blunt (left) said he was "prepared to look at more money for the states to use for elections this year." But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (right) has said that such requests are a non-starter.

Politics & Government

Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Day Disaster

10:35am July 10, 2020

by Miles Parks

Senate Republicans say they are open to sending states more money to make it easier to administer an election amid the pandemic after initial fears that no more federal money would be spent.

Politics & Government

Trump, Biden Focus Campaigns On Economic Reform

5:47am July 10, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

President Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden are focused on the economy this week. The trajectory of the economy has often swayed presidential elections, but that appears to be changing.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, A Possible Biden VP Pick, Sees Profile Rise Amid Crises

5:00am July 10, 2020

by Emma Hurt

The first-term Atlanta mayor has spoken out against the state of Georgia's Republican-led pandemic response and spoken forcefully to protesters in her city.

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President Trump is not pleased with the Supreme Court's decision on Thursday that his financial records have to be turned over to a New York grand jury.

Politics & Government

You Won't See Trump's Taxes Before Election Day, But He Could Face Bigger Problems

6:27pm July 09, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Supreme Court's decision means President Trump's financial records will likely need to be turned over to a New York grand jury and could imperil his brand and fortune.

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden discusses his economic policy Thursday at McGregor Industries in Dunmore, Pa.

Biden Counters Trump's 'America First' With 'Build Back Better' Economic Plan

5:24pm July 09, 2020

The presumptive Democratic nominee's proposal includes a $700 billion investment in procurement and research and development for new technologies.

Who Is Keisha Lance Bottoms, One Of Biden's Potential Running Mates?

4:02pm July 09, 2020

by Emma Hurt (WABE)

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has raised her national profile amid the pandemic and protests against racism. That exposure has landed her on Joe Biden's list of potential running mates.

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