How does the Electoral College work?

The Electoral College was devised at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. It was a compromise between those who wanted direct popular elections for president and those who preferred to have Congress decide.

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge's decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed.

How many Vice Presidents have run for President? How many won?

Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, is running for President in 2024. How common is that throughout U.S. history? Here's every time a Vice President ran for the presidency.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid, endorsing Donald Trump

Ahead of a planned speech in Phoenix, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said in a Pennsylvania court filing Friday that he is endorsing Donald Trump for president.

Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

DNC speaker schedule Thursday: Kinzinger to give address, Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination

The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. 

Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC

Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.

DNC speaker schedule Wednesday: Walz, Clinton to headline third day of convention

The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Wednesday features Governor Tim Walz officially accepting his nomination as Kamala Harris' running mate, a keynote speech from former President Bill Clinton, and several others. 

Bill Pascrell Jr., long-time New Jersey congressman, dies at 87

New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than four decades, has died.

Gov. Tim Walz's wife clarifies fertility treatment was IUI, not IVF

Gov. Tim Walz and his wife have been open about their struggle to have children, but Minnesota’s first lady is clarifying which fertility treatment they used. 

DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention

The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans. 

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign from Senate after bribery convictions

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is slated to resign by the end of the day Tuesday, about a month after a jury convicted him on federal bribery charges.

RFK Jr. shows up too late to testify in court against Democrats' ballot challenge in Pennsylvania

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won't testify in defense of his effort to appear on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot. That's after he showed up late Tuesday to a court hearing in Pennsylvania where Democratic activists are trying to bar him from the ballot in the battleground state.

Chicago DNC 2024: Protesters march on first day of convention

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has prompted large demonstrations and marches as activists seek to have their voices heard.

Trump vs. Harris: Who is leading the latest polls in Pennsylvania?

With just hours until the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, the race between Trump and Harris remains “very close" in Pennsylvania, according to New York Times polls.