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First LookPro-Biden or anti-Trump? Most Biden/Harris voters say the latterWhile the Biden/Harris ticket doesn't settle the Democratic party's ideological divides on issues like universal health care and law enforcement, the Biden campaign has built a coalition of supporters who disapprove of the current president.
First LookAfter lost ballots and a court case, Puerto Rico's votes are inPuerto Rican Gov. Wanda V谩zquez lost her pro-statehood party's primary to Pedro Pierluisi, who came in with 57% of the vote. The count was delayed after some polling stations ran out of ballots and the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a second round of voting.
Women and the vote: For women of color, the fight鈥檚 not overDuring the 2018 midterms, 53% of voters were women. Yet for some, a distrust of the system and other barriers keep them from the polls.
First LookPelosi calls House lawmakers back in political tussle over USPSDemocrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called lawmakers back early from the August recess to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from reducing service.聽
First Look'Can't have it': Trump speaks on USPS funding, mail-in votingIn an interview with Fox News, President Trump said Americans "can鈥檛 have universal mail-in voting"聽if a stalled聽relief bill that includes money for the postal service doesn't get through.聽Critics call it a blatant attempt to restrict voting rights.
First LookWhat the first Biden-Harris event tells us about their allianceDespite past differences, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris presented a united front for聽their first appearance as running mates. The campaign raised $26 million in the 24 hours after the announcement.
Politics WatchBouncy or brittle? Conventions near amid coronavirus uncertaintyThe four-year fanfare of party conventions will be toned down due to COVID-19. Those alterations will likely make an unpredictable election even more so.
First Look'Squad' member Ilhan Omar defends her seat in Minnesota primaryRep. Ilhan聽Omar defeated challenger Antone Melton-Meaux, whose campaign portrayed聽her as out of touch with the state's 5th district. One of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, Ms. Omar is known for her聽aggressive advocacy on liberal issues.
First Look'We Have Her Back': The war room blocking Kamala Harris' trollsAs Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris is聽the first Black female veep candidate ever. She now faces false claims about her citizenship, as well as sexist and racist online harassment. But women's groups are rallying to her defense.
鈥楢 fearless fighter鈥�: Biden taps Kamala Harris for VPDemocratic presidential candidate Joe Biden chose Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Here鈥檚 a closer look at the historic choice.
The ExplainerTrump鈥檚 executive actions: Legal? Helpful? Three questions.Trump鈥檚 pandemic relief order and memos may avoid constitutional issues. But states and businesses worry they just create administrative burdens.
First Look'This wasn't in anyone's budget': Pandemic warps election plansIn March, Congress sent $400 million to state election offices to help process absentee ballots and staff polling sites amid the pandemic. Analysts say they need $2 billion.
As recovery falters, can Washington reach a deal?Negotiations between the White House and House Democrats collapsed Friday. So far no new talks are scheduled, though both sides say they are willing.
First LookWhy doctors are handing out voter registration kitsHealth care workers and institutions nationwide are registering voters and supplying patients with emergency ballots as part of Civic Health Month. The pandemic has resulted registration rates down almost 70% in some states.
First LookNo ballots? Why some Puerto Ricans couldn't cast a primary vote.Puerto Rico partially delayed its Sunday primary elections after voting centers ran out of ballots. Incredulous voters and politicians are calling for answers from the election commission as the U.S. territory prepares to pick up voting on Aug. 16.
First LookCoronavirus relief: Can President Trump bypass Congress?President Trump asserted he can defer payroll taxes and extend $400 unemployment benefits. But top Democrats and some Republicans raised doubts.聽
First LookTrump signs orders aiding economy, asserting power to bypass CongressAfter talks with Congress stall, President Trump signs orders to restart emergency relief. Some question his authority to act unilaterally.聽
First Look'We seek to dissolve the NRA': NY attorney general sues NRAThe lawsuit against the NRA accuses the organization, as well as Wayne LaPierre,聽and three other current and former executives,聽of misspending and violation of state and federal laws.聽鈥漈he NRA is fraught with fraud and abuse,鈥澛燗ttorney General Letitia James said.聽
First LookBlack women run for office in historic numbersBlack women have long been a loyal voting bloc for Democrats, but haven't been well-represented in political positions. But in recent years, including 2020, Black women have been running in 鈥� and winning 鈥� local and state elections in historic numbers.
First LookSenate inches toward approving coronavirus reliefThe Senate is moving closer to a new coronavirus relief package, with both parties and the White House making concessions to move toward an agreement. Senators are hopeful the bill will be voted on next week.
