President Donald Trump stages event outside of Biden's hometown of Scranton on last day of DNC

The political tradition of a presidential candidate lying low during the other party’s convention has eroded over the decades but — to the private delight of Trump’s advisers — the president's trip looked to be a particularly in-your-face piece of counter-programming designed to rattle an opponent.

NY voters allowed absentee ballots for general election

New York will allow voters to request absentee ballots for the general election because of coronavirus under a new state law signed Thursday.

Democratic National Convention viewers adjust to virtual convention

They are at home watching on TV and computer screens, or passing around clips of the highlights the day after. Some were in their cars at drive-in movie-style viewing stations Democrats set up in a few states. Some have tried for a social experience by jumping on a Zoom watch party.

Kamala Harris, in historic VP nomination acceptance speech, says America at 'inflection point'

This will be her second time speaking to the Democratic National Convention. But the stakes are higher than ever before as Harris tries to unite the party behind its presidential candidate, Joe Biden, while also introducing herself to a national audience who may be tuning into the campaign for the first time.

'Who's standing in the way?' Pelosi jabs at Trump, McConnell

Night 3 of the DNC was a show of strong women in politics, including Speaker of the House Pelosi who had the effective refrain: “Who’s standing in the way?” a direct jab at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump.

Barack Obama, in scathing rebuke of Trump at DNC, warns democracy at stake in 2020 election

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a live address during Wednesday night's Democratic convention and urge voters to back Joe Biden, who spent eight years by his side in the White House.

Hillary Clinton at DNC: 'This can’t be another woulda coulda shoulda election'

Hillary Clinton returned to the Democratic National Convention to cement her legacy as a champion of women in politics — and issued a stark warning.

DNC Day 2: Biden secures Democratic nomination

Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.

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.

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.

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.