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Politics WatchDid Republicans violate the Hatch Act? Do voters care?Politicos have criticized the president for using the perks of his office to stage the Republican National Convention. In an unconventional administration, such accusations are nothing new.
First Look鈥楬e will not give up鈥�: First lady casts Trump in forgiving lightAfter some last-minute program changes, the second night of the RNC featured First Lady Melania Trump along with a farmer, Democratic mayor, and Native American leader. Mrs. Trump projected a polished portrait of her husband's presidency.
First LookGOP convention: Optimism, diversity, and warnings of socialismThe first night of the Republican convention was characterized by praise of President Trump's leadership and聽dark warnings of a violent, socialist American future. One speaker called the president "the bodyguard of Western civilization."聽
Trump鈥檚 big RNC challenge: Reframing pandemic politicsMost voters disapprove of how the president has handled the virus. His reelection may hinge on whether he can change that.
First Look'Less drama, more mama': Kellyanne Conway to leave White HouseKellyanne Conway, veteran adviser to President Trump, and George Conway, founder of anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project, will be stepping back from their public roles to focus on family. Ms. Conway is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention this week.
First LookRemoved mailboxes and sorting machines? Senators question DeJoy.Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told senators he had "no idea" equipment was being removed until the public outcry, but has no plans to restore those mailboxes or sorting machines. Mr. DeJoy said he's forming a plan聽to ensure election mail would arrive on time.
First LookDNC finale: Biden vows to unify America as 'ally of the light'After pointed criticism of聽President Trump and the state of the country by Democrats, Joe Biden shifted the tone on the final night of the DNC with a promise to rebuild a better country.
Joe Biden鈥檚 moment: Why his improbable candidacy may finally workThe former veep鈥檚 relationship-centered approach to politics stands apart from the technocratic Obama era, and Hillary Clinton鈥檚 2016 campaign.聽
First LookSteve Bannon charged with defrauding 'Build the Wall' donorsFormer White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested for defrauding donors in an online fundraising scheme. 100% of donations were promised to go toward the "We Build the Wall" project, but Mr. Bannon allegedly聽used large sums for personal expenses.
First Look'No vaccine for racism,' says Harris. She accepts VP nomination.California Sen. Kamala Harris formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on Wednesday night, cementing her place in U.S. history. She spoke about her upbringing, the future of the Democratic Party, and her friendship with Beau Biden.
First LookHow Florida, known for election meltdowns, nailed mail-in votingFlorida has historically been the site of the country's most contentious, drawn-out elections. But its swift primaries just set a new standard for voting during the pandemic. Other states are taking note of Florida's model as Election Day approaches.
Politics WatchThe Russia Report returns . . . from the GOPThe Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee released a report on Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Like the special counsel's findings last year, it's no exoneration.
In Kamala Harris鈥� richly textured background, a portrait of America todayThe California senator was raised in a multicultural, interfaith family, and has also created one of her own.聽
First LookHow Richmond plans to remove its Robert E. Lee statueCareful plans for removing聽the 13-ton Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, are being drawn up. Worker safety is one of several concerns amid tense debate over the Confederate monument.
First LookRepublicans join Dems on virtual stage at second night of DNCDemocrats formally nominated Joe Biden in a second convention night packed with speeches from former presidents, party elders, rising stars, and a handful of Republicans. The program focused on President Trump's morality and ability to lead.
Post office chief halts cuts 鈥� but concerns about election remainPostmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that he would postpone cost-cutting measures until after the November election.
First LookPostmaster General halts USPS reforms after the electionPostmaster General Louis DeJoy announced that he would hold off on making any changes to the U.S. Postal Service until after the November election, following an outcry by Democrats and others that service cuts could slow mail-in ballots.
First LookFrom teacher to possible FLOTUS, Jill Biden next to speak at DNCAlthough reluctant to enter politics,聽Jill Biden has supported her husband through career challenges and intense personal loss. Now, she returns to her former high school classroom to deliver her DNC address.
First LookThree takeaways from first day of the DNC: Vote, vote, and voteMichelle Obama delivered an energizing keynote, Sen. Bernie Sanders backed Joe Biden's health care plan, and former Gov. John Kasich urged Republicans to back Biden over Donald Trump 鈥� who weighed in on Twitter 鈥� on opening night of the virtual Democratic National Convention.
Conventions raise curtain on a campaign like no otherHeavily shaped by the pandemic,聽the presidential contest is entering a new phase with back-to-back, mostly virtual political conventions.聽
