Apr 14 WATCH: Louisiana governor holds briefing after again delaying primary election By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday again delayed Louisiana's presidential primary because of the coronavirus — this time to July 11 — as the state's chief elections officer asked lawmakers to expand mail-in balloting and early voting. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Obama endorses Biden, says former VP has 'qualities we need' By Associated Press Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden in a video on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party's biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures. Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden defeats Sanders in Wisconsin primary By Scott Bauer, Todd Richmond, Associated Press Returns weren’t allowed to be reported until Monday due to a quirk in the court battle over the election. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 8:16 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sanders' endorsement, Trump's crisis response NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Sen. Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, how Sanders’ politics… Continue watching
Apr 13 WATCH: Sanders endorses Biden for president during virtual COVID-19 event By Associated Press The backing is a crucial development for Joe Biden, who must bridge the Democratic Party's ideological divide to unify voters against President Donald Trump in the fall. Continue reading
Apr 13 Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press When We All Vote, a nonpartisan voting initiative, says Americans should have greater access to voting by mail, early in-person voting and online voter registration. Continue reading
Apr 11 Biden beats Sanders to win Alaska Democratic primary By Associated Press Joe BIden has won the Alaska Democrats' party-run presidential primary, beating Sen. Bernie Sanders days after Sanders suspended his campaign. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 11:33 Bernie Sanders on pandemic health coverage and supporting Joe Biden By Judy Woodruff, Kate Grumke The Democratic primary effectively came to an end as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., announced he was suspending his campaign. But his name will remain on the ballot in the remaining contests, which he says will help influence the party’s platform. Continue watching
Apr 09 Georgia postpones primaries again because of coronavirus By Ben Nadler, Associated Press It comes after Wisconsin went ahead with elections on Tuesday, forcing thousands of voters to stand in hourslong lines amid the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 09 Biden vs. Trump: General election battle is now set By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Barring unforeseen disaster, Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump this fall. Continue reading