Democrats on Wednesday night formally nominated Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as Joe Biden’s vice-presidential nominee, making her the first Black woman on a major party ticket, while the last Democratic president, Barack Obama, issued an extraordinary rebuke of his successor, President Trump. Below, some takeaways from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. […]
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Harris makes history with VP acceptance speech
Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket.
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for vice president
The first Black woman on a major party ticket issues an urgent plea for Americans of all colors to rally behind Joe Biden and find a way to vote despite concerns about the pandemic and postal slowdowns.
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Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
Former vice president Joe Biden used the 2nd night of the 4-day convention to feature a mix of party elders from both parties to make the case that he has the experience and energy to repair chaos that Trump has created at home and abroad.
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Read the report: Senate Intelligence panel finds Russia interfered in 2016 election on behalf of Trump
The Senate panel described its report, totaling more than 1,300 pages, as “the most comprehensive description to date of Russia’s activities and the threat they posed.”
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Amid outcry over USPS changes, postmaster general to testify before House
Facing a public backlash over mail delays and other problems, the Trump administration is scrambling to respond
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Lawsuit filed against Trump, postal chief seeking proper funding for USPS
The lawsuit alleges that Trump and DeJoy are trying to ensure the postal service cannot reliably deliver election mail.
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Biden prepares for Democratic convention, Trump hits the road
President Donald Trump isn’t about to cede the political stage as Democrats begin their national convention this week.
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Maine’s congressional delegation upset with Postal Service changes before election
Rep. Chellie Pingree accuses Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of attempting to “sabotage the U.S. Postal Service” and Sen. Angus King says the president is interfering with Americans’ right to vote safely.