Apr 29 Trump to begin preparing for transition in case he loses in November By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Trump is still all-in on getting reelected, but he’s also set to take the first steps to formally prepare someone else to take over if he loses in November. Continue reading
Apr 29 Seeking a presidential run, Amash says voters want political 'alternative' By David Eggert, Associated Press Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan says he's seeking the Libertarian nod for president because millions of Americans do not feel well represented by either major political party. Continue reading
Apr 29 Joe Biden wins Ohio's mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus By Associated Press Tuesday's primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 9:34 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's briefings, key Senate races NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the evolution of the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump’s shifting approval ratings and possible electoral implications… Continue watching
Apr 27 Amid pandemic, political campaigns forced to adapt By Jessica Yarvin Campaigns and candidates on both sides of the aisle are deploying new strategies to attract and engage voters, donors, and organizers virtually — whether it be big hats on Zoom, or interactive video game meetups. Continue reading
Apr 27 New York nixes Democratic presidential primary due to virus By Associated Press In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 23 North Dakota sets all-mail June primary due to virus fears By Associated Press North Dakota's June 9 primary will be conducted entirely by mail after all 53 counties chose to avoid in-person voting due to the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 Biden's ties to Obama could hamper appeal to Latino voters By Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden's tenure as Barack Obama's vice president is complicating his efforts to deepen ties with Latinos who could be critical to winning the White House. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Biden holds Earth Day town hall on climate change with Al Gore By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Former Vice President Al Gore, now one of the world's leading climate activists, endorsed Joe Biden’s White House bid on Wednesday, declaring that choosing the presumptive Democratic nominee over President Donald Trump is “not rocket science” and “not a close… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 3:21 News Wrap: Senate Intelligence Committee reaffirms Russian election meddling In our news wrap Tuesday, a bipartisan Senate report reaffirms that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election -- and will try it again this year. The findings contradict President Trump’s claims of a hoax and reiterate the intelligence… Continue watching