Trump Seeks Catholic Voters, But Some Catholics Push Back
President Trump aims to rally U.S. Catholics to support his reelection. The effort is dividing Catholics along partisan lines and within congregations.
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Why States Might Have A Hard Time Preparing For Mail-In Voting
States are considering more mail-in voting this year. It would be a major change for many states and would require them to find someone to print and mail all the ballots.
Senate Office Tells Biden It Cannot Seek Tara Reade Records
Joe Biden asked the secretary of the Senate to find "any and all" documentation of a sexual harassment complaint by former staffer Tara Reade, but the office says such records would be confidential.
Ballot Printers Increase Capacity To Prepare For Mail Voting Surge
With mail-in voting set to grow due to the coronavirus, experts warn that the companies that print ballots could get overwhelmed. One of the country's biggest vendors is ramping up capacity quickly.
From Puzzles To Plastic Straws: Merch Plays A Key Role In Trump's Fundraising
With people spending much more time at home due to the coronavirus, a presidential puzzle is just the latest example of the campaign capitalizing on in-the-moment merchandise.
Major Trial Begins Over Florida Felon Voting Rights
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with WLRN's Daniel Rivero about a case challenging Florida's attempt at blocking many formerly incarcerated people from voting.
The Legal Fight Over Voting Rights During The Pandemic Is Getting Hotter
A slew of lawsuits about mail-in voting have been filed in recent weeks. Some challenge efforts to make it easier to get absentee ballots; others call on states to do more to make voting accessible.
Biden Personally Responds To Sexual Assault Allegation
Former Vice President Joe Biden personally responded on Friday to the allegation of a sexual assault made by a former Senate staffer. He is denying it and offering to release personnel records.
What Biden's Response To Sexual Assault Allegations Means For His Campaign
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker about the response of presidential candidate Joe Biden to sexual assault allegations.
Trump Campaign Sends New Messages To African American Voters
The Trump campaign was trying to woo African American voters by pitching a low black unemployment rate. After the pandemic sent the country on the lockdown, the campaign is now changing its message.