'This Never Happened,' Biden Says Of 1990s Sexual Assault Allegation
For the first time, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has personally responded to an allegation of sexual assault from a former Senate staffer.
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Virus Outbreak Poses Political Challenge For Republican In Key Senate Race
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is seeking reelection and has allied himself with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to support the state's stay-at-home order even as many Republicans want to see the state reopen.
Older Voters Swing Toward Biden In Polls Amid Pandemic
With the 2020 election campaign well underway, older voters are still making their minds up as health care, retirement and the economy loom during the pandemic.
Biden Announces Vice Presidential Search Committee
Former Vice President Joe Biden has kicked off the next phase of his campaign, appointing former and current Democratic officials to help him pick a running mate. Biden has said he'll choose a woman.
Kweisi Mfume Wins Special Election To Fill Elijah Cummings' Seat In Congress
Voters return Kweisi Mfume to the seat he held for five terms; he was replaced by the late Elijah Cummings in 1996.
Former Neighbor Corroborates Tara Reade's Account Of Sexual Assault By Joe Biden
Tara Reade accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of a sexual assault that took place in 1993. NPR has now spoken to a former neighbor of Reade's who corroborates Reade's account on record.
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash Takes Step Toward Libertarian Presidential Bid
The Republican-turned-independent from western Michigan is a persistent critic of President Trump, but some worry Amash's third-party bid could help Trump.
Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus
In an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 50% say they or someone in their household has lost hours or a job due to the pandemic. They also say their governor is doing a better job than the president is.
New Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Voting By Mail Amid Pandemic
Despite a partisan divide over increasing absentee voting, about half of all Republicans support universal access to a mail-in ballot, according a new Pew Research poll.
Former Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden
The 2016 Democratic nominee for president endorsed Biden in the November face-off against President Trump during a live stream event on Tuesday.