Biden campaign agrees to 3 general election debates, slams Trump team for seeking more
The Biden campaign has agreed to participate in three planned general election presidential debates in the fall, while slamming the Trump campaign’s push for more debates as an “effort to change the subject” and “create a distracting ‘debate about debates.’”
Tom Petty's family issues cease and desist to Trump campaign after song was played at Tulsa rally
The note explained that Petty and his family "stand against racism and discrimination," and said the musician would never want his song used to promote "a campaign of hate."
Heat, virus no deterrent for Trump fans camped outside Tulsa arena
The groups gathering in Tulsa are taking loyalty to a new level, though some called the coronavirus threat "an exaggeration."
Polls indicate Biden is pulling further ahead of Trump amid growing American discontent
New polling released by the Associated Press and FOX News has found President Donald Trump’s approval rating in decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice that have been sweeping the nation.
People already lining up for Trump’s weekend rally in Oklahoma
More than two days before the president is set to take the stage in Oklahoma for his first rally since the coronavirus lockdowns, ardent Trump supporters are already lining up to camp outside the venue.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
One year ago: President Trump launched his 2020 re-election bid in Orlando
He also painted a disturbing picture of what life would look like if he loses in 2020, telling the crowd that Democrats "want to destroy you and they want to destroy our country as we know it."
Progressive donor group announces $59M vote-by-mail campaign
A nonprofit arm of the donor network Way to Win is working with philanthropic organizations including the Ford Foundation and George Soros' Open Society to raise the money. The network has already donated $50 million this cycle, which has largely gone to groups in battleground states including Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Arizona.
'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Jacksonville Mayor says Republican National Convention will be an economic driver
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Thursday night that the party was moving most of the convention’s showcase events to Jacksonville from Charlotte, N.C., following a dispute between Trump and North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper over COVID-19 precautions.
Groups ask judge to clear way for vote-by-mail fight in Florida
Attorneys for the DeSantis administration and Republican organizations argue that the plaintiffs are asking Hinkle “to rewrite Florida’s elections laws.”
Trump rally called 'dangerous move' in age of coronavirus
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.
Jacksonville mayor pledges 'smooth, safe, secure' convention
Calling it a “big win,” Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Friday he envisions the Republican convention in August as an opportunity to showcase his city and get his people back to work following massive shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Snoop Dogg says he's voting for the first time ever in 2020
“We got to make a difference, I can’t talk about it and not be about it,” he said.
Trump picks Tulsa on June 19 for return of signature campaign rallies
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back his 2016 team
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
Report: GOP national convention 'tentatively' set for Jacksonville
Governor Ron DeSantis had urged President Donald Trump to hold the event in the Sunshine State.