Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair after White House stages RNC events
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
‘Purple’ Colorado could go blue in 2020 election as younger voters flock to state, experts say
Experts say Colorado’s electorate has been slowly turning from red to purple over the last 30 years and will likely turn completely blue if it continues on its current trajectory with younger, college-educated people moving into the state.
Experts say Colorado’s electorate has been slowly turning from red to purple over the last 30 years and will likely turn completely blue if it continues on its current trajectory with younger, college-educated people moving into the state.
Former Gov. Snyder shares reaction from Biden endorsement, says he'd consider cabinet position offer
Snyder was asked what he would do about getting a call from a President-Elect Biden offering a cabinet post.
Snyder was asked what he would do about getting a call from a President-Elect Biden offering a cabinet post.
1,000 people double-voted in Georgia primary, secretary of state says
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that 1,000 Georgians voted twice in the state’s June 9 primary, a felony that he said will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that 1,000 Georgians voted twice in the state’s June 9 primary, a felony that he said will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Absentee ballot rejections could triple in battleground states
An Associated Press analysis of absentee ballot rejections found the number of ballots that could go uncounted this year in some key battleground states could be up to three times higher than during the last presidential election four years ago.
An Associated Press analysis of absentee ballot rejections found the number of ballots that could go uncounted this year in some key battleground states could be up to three times higher than during the last presidential election four years ago.
Election officials look to movie theaters, drive-thrus, for safe in-person voting centers
The general election is expected to include polling places at NBA arenas nationwide as part of an agreement owners made with players to combat racial injustice.
The general election is expected to include polling places at NBA arenas nationwide as part of an agreement owners made with players to combat racial injustice.
Oakland University students get creative with animated PSA encouraging people to vote Nov. 3
Students at Oakland University created a Public Service Announcement encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
Students at Oakland University created a Public Service Announcement encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
Joe Biden coming to Michigan for campaign visit Wednesday, Sept. 9
Michigan, a traditionally Democratic state in elections past, went to President Donald Trump in 2016's election. It is considered one of the key battleground states in the run up to Election Day on Nov. 3.
Michigan, a traditionally Democratic state in elections past, went to President Donald Trump in 2016's election. It is considered one of the key battleground states in the run up to Election Day on Nov. 3.
Trump walks back suggestion that voters should cast ballot twice, urges visit to polls to double-check
The president a day earlier suggested people vote twice to test the mail-in system, which is illegal.
The president a day earlier suggested people vote twice to test the mail-in system, which is illegal.
Labeling Trump a "bully," former Michigan Gov. Snyder endorses Biden for president
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has endorsed Joe Biden for president.
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has endorsed Joe Biden for president.
Facebook will restrict political ads week before election to reduce likelihood of 'civil unrest'
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking more steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election "civil unrest."
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking more steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election "civil unrest."
SOS Benson, Detroit Clerk Winfrey announce partnership to support Detroit election
The partnership announced involves collaborative efforts to recruit and train additional staff and election workers, opening 14 new satellite clerk offices throughout the city and providing additional support to ensure the integrity of the city's absentee ballot tabulation.
The partnership announced involves collaborative efforts to recruit and train additional staff and election workers, opening 14 new satellite clerk offices throughout the city and providing additional support to ensure the integrity of the city's absentee ballot tabulation.
2020 presidential, vice presidential debate moderators announced
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced 2020’s presidential and vice presidential moderators Wednesday.
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced 2020’s presidential and vice presidential moderators Wednesday.
Joe Biden raises over $360 million in August for presidential campaign, shattering record
Former Vice President Joe Biden raised $364 million for his election effort in August, a record-shattering sum that will give the Democrat ample resources to compete in the final two months of the campaign. Biden struggled to raise money during the Democratic primary.
Former Vice President Joe Biden raised $364 million for his election effort in August, a record-shattering sum that will give the Democrat ample resources to compete in the final two months of the campaign. Biden struggled to raise money during the Democratic primary.
Detroit Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and Redwings partner for November election
A partnership between the Secretary of State and the Detroit City Clerk's office is working to bolster election systems ahead of the General Election.
A partnership between the Secretary of State and the Detroit City Clerk's office is working to bolster election systems ahead of the General Election.
Joe Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for inciting unrest
Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.
Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.
Persistent voting problems in Detroit elections get magnified by COVID-19
After Detroit's absentee precinct issue, a Wayne County canvasser explains needed changes to help secure election results.
After Detroit's absentee precinct issue, a Wayne County canvasser explains needed changes to help secure election results.
Crowd of 1,500, many without masks, packed onto White House South Lawn amid pandemic for Trump's RNC speech
It was a stunning scene in a country where parents and children have been laid to rest without their loved ones present, schools have gone to online-only learning and businesses have shut their doors to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
It was a stunning scene in a country where parents and children have been laid to rest without their loved ones present, schools have gone to online-only learning and businesses have shut their doors to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump formally accepts Republican re-nomination from RNC stage at White House
Four years ago, Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president with a dark convention speech that painted a dystopian portrait of an America in decline. And he offered a singular solution: “I alone can fix it.”
Four years ago, Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president with a dark convention speech that painted a dystopian portrait of an America in decline. And he offered a singular solution: “I alone can fix it.”