Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August
Over 50% of the massive haul came from online, small-dollar donations, according to the campaign.
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At Voice of America, Trump Appointee Sought Political Influence Over Coverage
Michael Pack, who leads VOA's parent company, ordered a political appointee to formally review a story on Joe Biden. The move appears to violate bans on political meddling in coverage.
There's A Big Focus On Suburbs, But Democrats See Potential Gains Farther Out
In 2016, President Trump won overwhelmingly in Union County, N.C., an exurban area outside Charlotte. Now, Democrats see potential gains with new residents and disaffected Republicans.
Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country
Kenosha residents lament the violence and destruction that left swaths of their city damaged or destroyed, but many understand the anger over biased policing and wide racial inequities that led to it.
Generation Z In The GOP: Young Republicans Reflect On The Future Of Their Party
Some young Republican activists are concerned about the future of the GOP. It's now totally defined by President Trump, who is overwhelmingly rejected by their peers.
In High-Profile Mass. Senate Primary, Markey Fends Off Kennedy Challenge
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey survived the highest-profile Democratic primary contest of his decades in federal office, defeating Rep. Joe Kennedy III, a member of the legendary political dynasty.
News Brief: Russian Interference, Right-Wing Extremism, CDC Bans Evictions
Facebook and Twitter remove Russia-backed accounts targeting some voters. An ex-DHS official says the White House failed to take far-right extremism seriously. And, there's a new ban on evictions.
Markey Fends Off Kennedy Challenge In High Profile Mass. Senate Primary
Sen. Ed Markey has prevailed in the Democratic race over Rep. Joe Kennedy III, who becomes the first member of the legendary Massachusetts political dynasty to lose an election in the state.
Trump Administration Seeking To Expand Collection Of Biometric Data From Immigrants
The proposed policy, which DHS called "imminent" on Tuesday, would allow the government to demand more personal data from more people as part of the immigration process.
Census Door Knocking In Some Areas To End Even Earlier Than Expected
The Census Bureau confirms San Diego is among the areas where in-person counting for the 2020 census will end as early as Sept. 18, almost two weeks before the expedited end date of Sept. 30.