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Trump, Or Else: Speakers Laud President As 'Bodyguard Of Western Civilization'
2020/8/25

President Trump and his allies portrayed Democrats as "radical" and decried "cancel culture." The fi

What To Know About The Republican National Convention
2020/8/23

President Trump and the Republican party will lay out their vision for Trump's re-election all week.

Weekly Roundup: August 21st
2020/8/21

The head of the United States Postal Service testified before the Senate today about controversial c

'An Ally Of The Light': Joe Biden Pledges Return To Hope And Compassion
2020/8/21

Joe Biden has accepted the Democratic party's presidential nomination. In his acceptance speech, clo

Historic: Kamala Harris Accepts Vice Presidential Nomination
2020/8/20

Kamala Harris, in her speech on the third night of the Democratic National Convention,

One Upside For Virtual Convention? No Jeers For Controversial Speakers
2020/8/19

The Democratic National Convention's second night featured speeches from Colin Powell, Bill Clinton,

Not Too Far Left, But Left Enough: Kasich and Sanders Speak On DNC Night One
2020/8/18

Those were the dual messages of the first night of the Democratic convention from former Republican

The DNC Starts Tomorrow. Here's What To Watch For.
2020/8/16

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and others will speak at the mostly-virtual Democratic National Convention.

Life Kit: How To Vote By Mail
2020/8/15

If you're planning to vote this fall, you can probably mail in your ballot instead of voting in pers

Weekly Roundup: August 14th
2020/8/14

President Trump opposes funding for the U.S. postal service because he believes it will make voting

Trump's Executive Actions Are Less Than Meets The Eye
2020/8/13

President Trump announced an executive action last weekend to grant an additional $400 in employment

In First Campaign Event, Kamala Harris Prosecutes Trump
2020/8/13

Kamala Harris came out swinging, forceful in her critiques of President Trump at her first appearanc

Why Pick Kamala Harris For Vice President?
2020/8/11

Who is Kamala Harris and why did Joe Biden select her to serve as his vice president and running mat

Arizona Voters Discuss Coronavirus, Racial Justice, Election
2020/8/10

Who will win Arizona, Trump or Biden? How is the coronavirus being handled in the state? Who is to b

Weekly Roundup: August 7th
2020/8/7

Coronavirus stimulus package negotiations are

Republicans Fear Democrats May Win Senate
2020/8/6

Republican strategists worry that the party may not be able to win a Senate majority again, and they

Different Approaches, Same Pain: Georgia And California Struggle To Curb Covid-19
2020/8/5

As Congress stagnates on aid and Biden's convention duties go virtual, states are feeling the pain o

Trump's TikTok Trepidation Troubles Teens
2020/8/4

President Trump said Monday that TikTok will close Sept. 15 unless it's bought by an American compan

Weekly Roundup: July 31st
2020/7/31

The country's worst-ever GDP report mirrors common sense: the economic retracted dramatically when t