When are the 2020 presidential debates?

With many of the usual staples of presidential campaign politics scrapped because of the pandemic, this fall's debates between President Trump and Joe Biden likely will take on outsized importance.

Amid outcry, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify before Congress

Democrats and some Republicans say actions by the new postmaster general, a Trump ally and a major Republican donor, have endangered millions of Americans who rely on the Postal Service to obtain prescription drugs and other needs, including an expected surge in mail-in voting this fall.

Accuracy of Detroit absentee ballot tracking questioned by residents

"Elections and voting is something I talk a lot about with my students," she said. "I really impress upon them that people have fought and died for this right to vote."

While Trump raises concern for voter fraud by mail, Secretary of State Benson disagrees

Some are even pointing the finger squarely at the new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, claiming he's deliberately trying to sabotage service to help the president win re-election, while the President continues to raise concerns over voter fraud. 

Michigan to mail cards telling 4.4 million they can vote from home

Michigan will mail postcards telling 4.4 million registered voters that they can vote from home in November’s presidential election.

Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting

The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.

'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate

The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.

Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate

The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.

Gov. Whitmer scheduled to speak on Monday at DNC, VP nominee to speak Wednesday

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to speak Monday, Aug. 17 at the Democratic National Convention, which may be a clue that she's out of the running for vice president, who's scheduled to speak Wednesday.

Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year

As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.

Trump making small gains in Michigan, but Biden still leads in new statewide poll

A new poll of Michigan residents shows a slightly tighter race between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, who has made some gains among Michigan voters.