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Black candidates tap protest energy to challenge Democrats

By Steve Peoples, Alan Fram, Associated Press

In New York and Kentucky, Democratic establishment favorites are facing similar political forces that jeopardize their political future.

Klobuchar urges Biden to pick nonwhite woman as running mate

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Amy Klobuchar is dropping out of vice presidential contention and urging Democrat Joe Biden to select a woman of color instead.

Stacey Abrams on 'reformation and transformation' in American policing

Stacey Abrams was Georgia's Democratic nominee for governor in 2018. Since her defeat, she founded Fair Fight Action, an organization that works to protect voting rights. Now she is under consideration to be former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 running…

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WATCH: Biden delivers remarks in Darby, Penn., on reopening the country amid coronavirus

By Associated Press

Last week, Biden was in Philadelphia to unveil a multifaceted plan he said would gradually reopen the economy, increasing growth while not putting business owners or consumers at unnecessary risk.

Oklahoma governor seeks larger event venue for Trump's Tulsa rally

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

So many people are interested in attending President Donald Trump's rally Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that the governor is seeking a larger, outdoor venue to accommodate them.

Biden posts massive $81 million cash influx for May

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

The amount suggests that Biden won't have difficulty raising the cash needed to compete with Trump, even in the midst of a pandemic that has tanked markets, forced many out of work, or otherwise crimped peoples' ability to spend.

Trump rally called 'dangerous move' in age of coronavirus

By Carla K. Johnson, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — After months away from the campaign trail, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters this coming Saturday for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the coronavirus. Trump will head to Tulsa, Oklahoma…

Georgia poll worker describes 'overwhelming' voting chaos

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

The chaos during Georgia's primary elections frustrated voters, but also put a strain on poll workers. Some were staffing the polls for the first time on Tuesday after concerns about the coronavirus scared away more experienced workers.

Black leaders call Trump's Tulsa rally plan 'a slap in the face'

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Black leaders say it's disrespectful to hold the event on Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in the U.S. Tulsa community leader Sherry Gamble Smith calls it a "slap in the face" to hold the rally in Tulsa.

Unemployment woes a mounting strain on Trump in Florida

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press

With the November election just five months away, Florida’s troubled unemployment system could create problems for Republicans trying to again secure the state for President Donald Trump.