Election 2020: World reacts after 1st Biden-Trump debate
The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."
The first debate pitting Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden left many aghast overseas. The director of a London think tank said the two candidates telling each other off had created “a level of disbelief, just shock, frankly."
Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format
The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump campaign threatens to sue over Philadelphia's satellite election offices
President Donald Trump’s campaign is threatening to sue to gain access for its campaign officials to observe activity inside of newly opened satellite election offices in Philadelphia.
President Donald Trump’s campaign is threatening to sue to gain access for its campaign officials to observe activity inside of newly opened satellite election offices in Philadelphia.
9 discarded ballots weren't fraud, Pa. election chief says
It appears that an election worker’s decision to throw out nine military ballots in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, amounted to a mistake and not “intentional fraud,” the state’s top elections official said Wednesday.
It appears that an election worker’s decision to throw out nine military ballots in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, amounted to a mistake and not “intentional fraud,” the state’s top elections official said Wednesday.
Far-right extremist group 'Proud Boys' celebrates after Trump callout during debate
President Donald Trump on Tuesday didn’t condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some American cities this summer, branding it solely a “left-wing” problem and telling one far-right extremist group to “stand back and stand by."
President Donald Trump on Tuesday didn’t condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some American cities this summer, branding it solely a “left-wing” problem and telling one far-right extremist group to “stand back and stand by."
Presidential debate: Trump, Biden spar over Supreme Court, health care, COVID-19
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden clashed over COVID-19 and the economy, the Supreme Court and more during the first presidential debate.
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden clashed over COVID-19 and the economy, the Supreme Court and more during the first presidential debate.
Watch the first 2020 presidential debate in full
After more than a year of circling each other, Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met on the debate stage Tuesday night in Ohio. Watch the 90-minute debate in full here.
After more than a year of circling each other, Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met on the debate stage Tuesday night in Ohio. Watch the 90-minute debate in full here.
Biden releases 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate with Trump
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, released their 2019 tax returns ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, released their 2019 tax returns ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
Cindy McCain joins Biden’s transition advisory board
Cindy McCain is the second Republican on the transition advisory board, joining Bob McDonald who headed the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama.
Cindy McCain is the second Republican on the transition advisory board, joining Bob McDonald who headed the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama.
Cuomo ready to send National Guard to collect NYC garbage
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says if New York City can't pick up the garbage the National Guard can do it.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says if New York City can't pick up the garbage the National Guard can do it.
Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Rally brings gun rights advocates to Harrisburg
A smaller than usual crowd of a few hundred people rallied for gun rights on the steps of Pennsylvania's Capitol on Tuesday, an annual event that also was attended by a few dozen state lawmakers.
A smaller than usual crowd of a few hundred people rallied for gun rights on the steps of Pennsylvania's Capitol on Tuesday, an annual event that also was attended by a few dozen state lawmakers.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Negotiations continue with advocates for the homeless and Philadelphia officials
Philadelphia Housing Authority and city officials offer homes on Westmont Street in Strawberry Mansion for the homeless at the encampment, but a deal has not been reached.
Philadelphia Housing Authority and city officials offer homes on Westmont Street in Strawberry Mansion for the homeless at the encampment, but a deal has not been reached.
President Trump's former campaign manager hospitalized amid threat to harm self
Florida police and campaign officials say President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale has been hospitalized after he threatened to harm himself.
Florida police and campaign officials say President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale has been hospitalized after he threatened to harm himself.
Murphy signs law exempting combat pay from NJ income tax
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed bipartisan legislation exempting combat pay earned by members of the military from the state income tax.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed bipartisan legislation exempting combat pay earned by members of the military from the state income tax.
GOP takes Pennsylvania court’s ballot deadline to high court
Republicans, including President Donald Trump’s campaign, have opposed such an extension, arguing that it violates federal law that sets Election Day as the first Tuesday in November and that such a decision constitutionally belongs to lawmakers, not the court.
Republicans, including President Donald Trump’s campaign, have opposed such an extension, arguing that it violates federal law that sets Election Day as the first Tuesday in November and that such a decision constitutionally belongs to lawmakers, not the court.
Pederson sticking with Wentz after another rough Sunday, second-guesses overtime punt
Monday morning, Doug Pederson was adamant about his faith in his team and his quarterback, though admitted he wishes he would have gone in a different direction in overtime.
Monday morning, Doug Pederson was adamant about his faith in his team and his quarterback, though admitted he wishes he would have gone in a different direction in overtime.