Jimmy Carter says Joe Biden must be our next president
Former President Jimmy Carter called Joe Biden "the right person for this moment in our nation’s history” during his address with his wife, Rosalynn, during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Former President Jimmy Carter called Joe Biden "the right person for this moment in our nation’s history” during his address with his wife, Rosalynn, during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
DNC Day 2: Biden secures Democratic nomination
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
Jill Biden shares family struggles as she vouches for husband's ability to lead nation
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.
Trump to pardon women's suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony for 1872 arrest
The pardon comes as women celebrate the 100th anniversary of the right to vote.
The pardon comes as women celebrate the 100th anniversary of the right to vote.
100th anniversary of women's suffrage: Commemorations highlight racial divide
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Democratic National Convention Thursday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
'The future of our democracy is at stake': At virtual DNC, Sanders calls for supporters to rally behind Biden
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.
Minnesotans protest possible changes to USPS outside Monticello Post Office
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking for ways to ensure the U.S. Postal Service won’t be disrupted during the election, but folks in Minnesota are doing what they can, too.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking for ways to ensure the U.S. Postal Service won’t be disrupted during the election, but folks in Minnesota are doing what they can, too.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity, makes appeal to moderates during DNC address
On night one of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talked about unity within the party and made an appeal to voters who feel stuck between the poles of American politics.
On night one of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talked about unity within the party and made an appeal to voters who feel stuck between the poles of American politics.
When are the 2020 presidential debates?
With many of the usual staples of presidential campaign politics scrapped because of the pandemic, this fall's debates between President Trump and Joe Biden likely will take on outsized importance.
With many of the usual staples of presidential campaign politics scrapped because of the pandemic, this fall's debates between President Trump and Joe Biden likely will take on outsized importance.
DFL House candidate apologizes for language used at protest outside Minneapolis police union president's home
A Minnesota House candidate is apologizing for the language he used at a demonstration outside the home of the Minneapolis police union president.
A Minnesota House candidate is apologizing for the language he used at a demonstration outside the home of the Minneapolis police union president.
States considering legal action against Trump administration over USPS, mail-in voting
At least a dozen states are reportedly considering taking legal action against the Trump administration over the ongoing mail-in voting conflict.
At least a dozen states are reportedly considering taking legal action against the Trump administration over the ongoing mail-in voting conflict.
White House pushes compromise on post office funding, stimulus checks
Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.
Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.
Hagedorn fires chief of staff after allowance spending spree
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn has fired his chief of staff after a spending spree on taxpayer-funded communications, his office said on Saturday.
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn has fired his chief of staff after a spending spree on taxpayer-funded communications, his office said on Saturday.
USPS warns 46 states, DC about election mail delays that could affect whether ballots get counted
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
President Trump to make campaign stop in Mankato, Minnesota Monday as part of 3-state swing of speeches
President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in Mankato, Minnesota next Monday.
President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in Mankato, Minnesota next Monday.
City: Minneapolis had highest primary turnout in 50+ years
Despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the mail-in ballot process, the City of Minneapolis says this week's primary had the highest turnout in more than 50 years.
Despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the mail-in ballot process, the City of Minneapolis says this week's primary had the highest turnout in more than 50 years.
Who's next? Senate Republicans say 'stay tuned' on firing more Walz commissioners
The day after Senate Republicans suddenly fired Minnesota's top workplace safety regulator, a GOP aide said "stay tuned" about their next target in a standoff that is unlike any in recent Minnesota history.
The day after Senate Republicans suddenly fired Minnesota's top workplace safety regulator, a GOP aide said "stay tuned" about their next target in a standoff that is unlike any in recent Minnesota history.