Aug 14 Major U.S. postal workers union endorses Biden for president By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The National Association of Letter Carriers, which represents 300,000 current and retired workers, said Thursday that Trump's longstanding hostility to the mail-delivering agency has heightened during the pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 14 What to expect from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions By Candice Norwood The 2020 presidential election was already set to be a contentious contest, but the pandemic, economic crisis and protests against racial inequality have heightened tensions and raised the stakes. Continue reading
Aug 14 For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Harris' mother gave her an early grounding in the civil rights movement and injected in her a duty not to complain but rather to act. Continue reading
Aug 14 Trust in Trump sinks over COVID-19 as Biden support grows By Laura Santhanam Days before the Democratic National Convention, this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden with his widest lead yet over incumbent President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 13 Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate By Alexandra Jaffe, Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives over the next three months. Continue reading
Aug 13 WATCH: Biden, Harris speak on COVID-19 pandemic By Associated Press Presumptive Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris are in Wilmington, Delaware this Thursday, August 13, where they will receive a briefing from health officials on the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 13 Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate's Biden probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The stark warning that Russia is working to denigrate Joe Biden adds to questions about the probe by Sen. Ron Johnson's Senate committee and whether it is mimicking, even indirectly, Russian efforts and amplifying its propaganda. Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: California governor calls Kamala Harris VP pick a 'proud moment' By Associated Press During a briefing Wednesday, Newsom reflected on his years of public service in California working alongside Harris when she was district attorney in San Francisco and the state's attorney general. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 4:11 Biden introduces Harris at a campaign event devoid of the standard pomp By Lisa Desjardins Former Vice President Joe Biden and his newly chosen running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, made their campaign debut together Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware. On a stage that allowed for social distancing, they offered a unified vision for… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 6:01 In debut as running mates, Biden and Harris share vision for defeating Trump Former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail Wednesday afternoon. At a joint appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, the two took the stage in front of reporters, but no supporters, to share their vision for… Continue watching