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Democratic activists’ hopeful down-ballot blitz in Florida pays off up-ballot

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

yorkfoto/iStockBy WILL MCDUFFIE, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Scarred by narrow defeats at the ballot box in recent years, Democrats in Florida are planning a different approach this fall: Compete everywhere, no matter the odds.With primaries being held Tuesday in the... Read More.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Clinton to speak at Day 2 of the DNC

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy LIBBY CATHEY, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Following a first night of programming focused on unity -- featuring a handful of Republican speakers and former first lady Michelle Obama -- Democrats continue their mostly virtual convention in Milwaukee Tuesday... Read More.

Former DHS official blasts Trump, endorses Biden

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

Gwengoat/iStockBy KATHERINE FAULDERS and LUKE BARR, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Calling President Donald Trump "unfocused and undisciplined," a former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's bid for the presidency."Given what... Read More.

In about-face, Carson backtracks on his push against neighborhood zoning

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

Official White House Photo by Tia DufourBy ANNE FLAHERTY, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- In Minneapolis, Housing Secretary Ben Carson last year cheered on the city council when it moved to eliminate single-family zoning -- the kind of government red-tape Carson... Read More.

The story behind choir that sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at DNC kickoff

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night with a rendition of the national anthem sung virtually by a multicultural choir representing the United States.The performance struck a chord on Twitter,... Read More.

Daughter who lost father to COVID-19 blames Trump in emotional DNC speech

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

Handout/DNCC via Getty ImagesBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Kristin Urquiza may not have been one of the big names to speak at the Democrats' virtual convention Monday night -- but she had a big message for voters.Urquiza made... Read More.

DNC 2020 Day 1: Michelle Obama, former rivals rally behind Joe Biden

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

iStock/Sean PavoneBy IVAN PEREIRA and LAUREN KING, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Democrats opened their mostly virtual convention in Milwaukee Monday under the theme of unity, with speakers who represented the party's progressive and traditional platforms."As we have learned throughout our... Read More.

Five key takeaways from first night of Democratic National Convention

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

Handout/DNCC via Getty ImagesBy KENDALL KARSON and MEG CUNNINGHAM, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The first virtual convention opened on Monday night with a gathering (of sorts) featuring a diverse roster of Democratic Party loyalists, members of the old guard, ascending... Read More.

DNC 2020 Live: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders to kick off convention

Monday, August 17 by ABC News

iStock/Sean PavoneBY: IVAN PEREIRA and LAUREN KIND(MILWAUKEE) -- Democrats will open their mostly virtual convention in Milwaukee Monday under the theme of unity, with speakers who represent the party's progressive and traditional platforms."As we have learned throughout our history,... Read More.

Multiple states ready suit against Trump admin over mail-in voting fears

Monday, August 17 by ABC News

iStock/courtneykBY: MATTHEW MOSK, OLIVIA RUBIN, LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, and KATHERINE FAULDERS(NEW YORK) -- A group of Democratic state attorneys general are now in the final stages of preparing legal action against the Trump administration for recent cost-cutting changes made to... Read More.

Sen. Doug Jones predicts Joe Biden would first try to ‘find common ground’ rather than push to eliminate filibuster

Monday, August 17 by ABC News

ABC NewsBY: QUINN SCANLAN(WASHINGTON) -- Ahead of the first night of the Democratic National Convention, where the party hopes to convey a united front going into the final stretch of the 2020 campaign, Alabama Sen. Doug Jones said that... Read More.

Postmaster general agrees to testify next week amid mail-in voting firestorm

Monday, August 17 by ABC News

iStock/Andrei StanescuBY: KATHERINE FAULDERS and LIBBY CATHEY(WASHINGTON) -- House Democrats said Monday that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to their demand that he testify next week about controversial changes he's making to the United States Postal Service amid... Read More.

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Democratic activists’ hopeful down-ballot blitz in Florida pays off up-ballot

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Clinton to speak at Day 2 of the DNC

Former DHS official blasts Trump, endorses Biden

In about-face, Carson backtracks on his push against neighborhood zoning

The story behind choir that sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at DNC kickoff

Daughter who lost father to COVID-19 blames Trump in emotional DNC speech

DNC 2020 Day 1: Michelle Obama, former rivals rally behind Joe Biden

Five key takeaways from first night of Democratic National Convention

DNC 2020 Live: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders to kick off convention

Multiple states ready suit against Trump admin over mail-in voting fears

Sen. Doug Jones predicts Joe Biden would first try to ‘find common ground’ rather than push to eliminate filibuster

Postmaster general agrees to testify next week amid mail-in voting firestorm

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