‘George should be alive today’: Brothers of George Floyd lead moment of silence during DNC

The brothers of George Floyd led a moment of silence in the early moments of the Democratic National Convention for the man whose death sparked a national movement on racial injustice.

Jill Biden shares family struggles as she vouches for husband's ability to lead nation

Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.

Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention

On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.

Elections officials look to ballot drop boxes as a way to bypass post office

Such boxes have been used with success for several years in states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado that rely overwhelmingly or entirely on ballots that have to be sent in.

Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed 'grave' counterintelligence threat, Senate panel says

The report from the Republican-led panel lays out significant contacts between Trump associates and Russians, describing for instance a close professional relationship between Trump campaign chairman Paul Mananfort and Konstantin Kilimnik, whom the committee describes without equivocation as a Russian intelligence officer.

Postmaster general Louis DeJoy to appear Friday before Senate over mail delays

Trump has flatly denied he was asking for a slow-walk of the mail. But his newly-installed postmaster, a Republican donor with no previous postal management, is facing pressure by Democrats to halt any changes as millions of Americans prepare to vote by mail during the COVID-19 crisis. Demonstrations are being held Tuesday in several cities.

Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband

President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.

5 takeaways from the 1st night of the Democratic National Convention

In another profound way that the coronavirus pandemic has upended American life, the Democratic National Convention started Monday with no convening. Instead, Democrats opted for the first virtual convention as the party begins the formal process of nominating Joe Biden as its candidate for president.

Michelle Obama at virtual DNC: Vote 'like our lives depend on it'

Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.

St. Louis couple who brandished guns at BLM protesters scheduled to speak at RNC

According to a Trump adviser, the McCloskeys, who were both charged for felony unlawful use of a weapon when they brandished guns at Black Lives Matter protesters, are scheduled to speak at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

President Donald Trump counters Joe Biden with law and order message in Minnesota

Trump spoke on Monday with a tough, law and order message to counterprogram former Vice President Joe Biden's show at the Democrats' national convention.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity, makes appeal to moderates during DNC address

On night one of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talked about unity within the party and made an appeal to voters who feel stuck between the poles of American politics.

‘These are not normal times’: Republican John Kasich backs Joe Biden in virtual DNC speech

Republican former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, an anti-abortion conservative who spent decades fighting to cut government spending, said it was time to “put our nation first,” voicing his support for Joe Biden during the 2020 DNC.

Cuomo to DNC: Trump's virus response shows leaders matter

In a prerecorded video, Cuomo addressed the opening night of the virtual Democratic National Convention late Monday.