Biden campaign says he opposes calls to 'defund the police' following George Floyd protests
Biden supports the "urgent need for reform," including more spending on public schools, summer programs, and mental health and substance abuse treatment separate from funding for policing.
Bush, Romney not expected to support Trump, NYT reports
Former President George W. Bush and Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, are reportedly not expected to support the reelection of President Trump -- two high profile GOP figures who are believed to be avoiding backing the Republican president in November.
Colin Powell says he 'cannot in any way support' Trump; announces he will vote for Biden
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday became the latest member of the Republican Party’s old guard to announce that he will not be voting for President Trump in November’s general election.
Joe Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina
President Donald Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
Biden: President Trump 'consumed' by ego, not leading during crisis
Joe Biden plans to deliver remarks on the unrest gripping the U.S. on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
'Hate just hides': Biden vows to take on systemic racism
Joe Biden vowed to address institutional racism in his first 100 days in office as he sought to elevate his voice Monday in the exploding national debate over racism and police brutality.
Civil unrest could influence Biden's search for running mate
The widespread protests and outcry following the incident have increased pressure on Biden to choose a black woman.
Biden speaks of racial 'open wound' amid protests over death of George Floyd
“The original sin of this country still stains our nation today,” Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden makes first in-person appearance in more than 2 months
The appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak (http://www.coronavirusnow.com/).
President Trump’s pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021
“We built the greatest economy in the world,” Trump said. “I’ll do it a second time.”
BET co-founder blasts Biden over comments on black voters: 'Arrogant and out-of-touch attitude'
BET co-founder Robert L. Johnson slammed the former vice president and suggested he apologize to "every black person he meets."
Vote-by-mail expansion approved in Illinois Senate; Pritzker supports bill
The idea is to make it easier for voters to cast ballots and limit the number who have to go to physical locations and be exposed to the coronavirus.
Biden says he was too 'cavalier' about black Trump backers
“If you’ve got a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or for Trump, then you ain’t black,” Biden said in an online interview with prominent black radio personality Charlamagne Tha God.
Change.org petition urges Joe Biden to endorse $2K monthly stimulus income amid COVID-19
A Change.org petition aimed at getting 2020 presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden to publicly endorse a “universal basic income” of $2,000 per month for every U.S. resident.
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
Biden says he would not pardon Trump or block investigations
Democratic candidate Joe Biden says that if he wins the presidency he will not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.
Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race
Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.