Trump says Biden speech is 'just words' at DNC close

President Trump and his Republican allies were quick to pan Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s acceptance speech on Thursday night.

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.

Trump administration formally notifies United Nations of its demand to restore sanctions against Iran

None of the other council members believe the U.S. has the legal right to demand the re-imposition, or “snapback," of sanctions because President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018. As such, the demand is expected to further isolate the U.S. at the U.N. and test the Security Council’s credibility.

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.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a new law allowing every New Yorker to vote by mail, if they want to, in November.

Cuomo brushes back report of care home death undercount

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to an Associated Press report that his state’s coronavirus death toll in nursing homes could be a major undercount, saying it makes sense to include only those residents who died on the home’s property.

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.

Federal judge clears way for Manhattan DA to get Trump tax returns

A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for Manhattan's top prosecutor to get President Donald Trump’s tax returns, rejecting a last-ditch attempt by his lawyers to block a subpoena issued to his accounting firm.

NASCAR 'Trump 2020' car keeps Goodyear tires despite president's call for boycott

The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.

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.

Trump re-election campaign sues NJ over mail-in ballots

President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has sued New Jersey in a bid to stop the state’s plans to conduct the general election mostly by mail.

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.

NYC COVID-19 infection rate
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Officials are warning New Yorkers to keep their guard up and that despite New York City's sterling numbers, the coronavirus still hasn't gone away.

NYC teachers union threatens strike, calls for mandatory coronavirus tests

The United Federation of Teachers outlined its own plan for safely reopening New York City's public schools and urged Mayor Bill de Blasio and schools officials to follow their guidance.

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.