2020 election
Where Things Stand: Trump Sows New Fears About Election Prime Badge
09.24.20 | 10:43 am

Like clockwork, President Trump on Wednesday sparked a new controversy centered on his shirking of democratic norms. This time, it was Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the November election. Read More

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) participates in a reenactment of her swearing in ceremony with Vice President Joe Biden, inside the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  On the right is his wife Cindy. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) participates in a reenactment of her swearing in ceremony with Vice President Joe Biden, inside the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  On the right is his wife Cindy.
So What Is The ‘McConnell Rule,’ Really?
McConnell has always honored a straightforward principle when it comes to judicial selection.
09.22.20 | 1:53 pm
Scramble To Set Pandemic Election Rules Winds Down As Early Voting Begins In Earnest
This Week in Voting Rights: A weekly roundup of news on Americans' access to the ballot box.
09.21.20 | 2:22 pm
Poorly Protected Postal Workers Are Catching COVID-19 by the Thousands. It’s One More Threat to Voting by Mail.
More than 50,000 workers have taken time off for virus-related reasons, slowing mail delivery. The Postal Service doesn’t test employees or check their temperatures, and its contact tracing is erratic.
09.18.20 | 10:38 am
Is Your State Ready For The Pandemic Election? A Look At CO, MN, WV, LA, MD
We’re taking a state-by-state look at the places that appear most ready for a pandemic election, and the places that could be in for a big mess.
09.18.20 | 7:00 am
on June 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. on June 5, 2018 in Washington, DC.