Aug 21 Watchdog says the U.S. Census lacks door knockers needed for 2020 count By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The Office of Inspector General this week issued an alert saying it was concerned about the bureau's ability to hire and retain workers, with six weeks left in the head count of every U.S. resident. The census helps determine the… Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Brayden Harrington on how Joe Biden helped him manage a stutter By Will Weissert, Associated Press Brayden Harrington, of Concord, New Hampshire, described meeting Biden this year and getting tips on speaking without a stutter. Brayden said, "Joe Biden cared."… Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed By Lisa Mascaro, Anthony Izaguirre, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Facing public backlash, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is testifying that it's his "sacred duty" to ensure election mail delivery. A Senate committee is digging into service changes he made ahead of the November election, just as millions of Americans are… Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Trump says the 2020 DNC was ‘gloomiest’ in history By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that where Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden sees “American darkness," he sees “American greatness.”… Continue reading
Aug 21 Russian opposition leader in coma to be flown to Berlin for treatment By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russian doctors gave permission for Alexei Navalny to be transferred abroad for medical treatment, a senior physician said Friday. The reversal came after more than 24 hours of wrangling over Navalny's condition and treatment. Continue reading
Aug 21 With Bannon arrest, federal prosecutors ensnare another member of Trump’s inner circle By Jim Mustian, Associated Press Legal observers say that new wire fraud charges against Steve Bannon show virtually no one in President Donald Trump's inner circle is immune from federal scrutiny. Continue reading
Aug 21 How Democrats’ unconventional convention succeeded — and where it missed the mark By Daniel Bush The DNC went virtual for the first time in history, and going into it nobody knew quite what to expect. Was it flawless? No. But overall, Democrats found innovative ways to highlight their core message… Continue reading
Aug 20 Read Joe Biden’ full speech at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, a position he has sought for more than 30 years and through three White House bids. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Michael Bloomberg urges voters to view Trump as an employee By Associated Press Businessman Mike Bloomberg is urging Americans to evaluate President Donald Trump like a coworker or employee when deciding whether to give him another term. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: At DNC, Pete Buttigieg details experience as gay veteran By Associated Press Pete Buttigieg says his experience as an openly gay man and military veteran shows how far the U.S. has come in just a few years and how much farther it has to go. Continue reading