Time correspondent: American voters are plagued by a ‘nation of misinformation’
Misinformation has claimed the spotlight yet again ahead of the 2020 election. So much so that many American voters seem to care less and less…
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Whitmer says Trump ‘inciting’ domestic terrorism as Trump campaign adviser dismisses President’s incendiary rhetoric as ‘having fun’ at rallies
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called out President Donald Trump on Sunday for incendiary comments he made about her during a weekend campaign rally,…
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Pelosi outlines 48-hour deadline to pass stimulus bill before election
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi detailed Sunday the deadline she gave the president’s coronavirus relief package…
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‘It’s incredibly important’: Chalk artist gives Las Cruces residents a sign to vote
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — If you’re looking for a sign to vote, this is it. “It’s always important but it seems incredibly important now,” said Bob…
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Crowds gather for Women’s March to protest Trump and Supreme Court nominee
Demonstrators wore pink knit pussyhats and black face masks honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday for the second…
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The legal reckoning awaiting Donald Trump if he loses the election
If things don’t go Donald Trump’s way on Election Day, the President may face more serious matters than how to pack up the West Wing.…
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Ice Cube sets the record straight on his plans with Trump in interview
After taking heat for a few days, rapper Ice Cube spoke to CNN on Friday to set the record straight on why he was working with President Donald…
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Democrats fight to hold onto Michigan seat in larger battle for Senate control
Democrats are hoping to take back control of the Senate majority after Election Day, but to do that they need to defend incumbent Michigan Sen. Gary…
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U.S. Supreme Court to review Trump census plan to exclude undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up President Donald Trump’s policy, blocked by a lower court, to exclude people…
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Beto O’Rourke to teach politics at Texas State University next year
SAN MARCOS, Texas — From Congress to the campaign trail and now to the classroom – former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke plans to teach…
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U.S. budget deficit hits all-time high of $3.1 trillion amidst pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — The federal budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3.1 trillion in the 2020 budget year, more than double the previous record, as…
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US rejects Russian response to Trump administration’s arms control proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Russia on Friday rejected each other’s proposals for potentially salvaging the last remaining legal constraint on…
Continue Reading UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there won’t be trade deal with EU unless there is a ‘fundamental’ change from bloc
LONDON (AP) — The British government says trade talks with the European Union are effectively over and the country must prepare for a no-deal break…
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WATCH: Replay of ABC News town hall with Joe Biden
(Editor’s note: You can watch the ABC News town hall with Joe Biden in its entirety in the video player above.) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania —…
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ABC-7 anchor documents experience with long lines at an El Paso early voting site
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO VOTE IN EL PASO EL PASO, Texas — I documented my voting experience at the Bowling Family YMCA in Northeast El Paso.…
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Biden flight companion is 3rd person tied to campaign to test positive for virus
WILMINGTON, Delaware — A third person tied to Joe Biden’s campaign has tested positive for the coronavirus. The news comes as Biden’s running…
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Kamala Harris tests negative for virus after canceling campaign travel
WILMINGTON, Delaware — U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris of California has tested negative for the coronavirus. It comes the same day she canceled travel for…
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C-SPAN suspends political editor Steve Scully indefinitely after he admits he lied about his Twitter feed being hacked
NEW YORK (AP) — C-SPAN has suspended its political editor Steve Scully indefinitely after he admitted to lying about having his Twitter account…
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Amy Coney Barrett hearings conclude; Senate vote on top court nominee before Nov. 3
WASHINGTON, DC — Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination cleared a key hurdle Thursday as Senate Judiciary Committee…
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El Paso FBI office says it’s working to prevent voter fraud in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — As election day draws nearer and early voting has already started in Texas and several other states, the FBI said it is working to…
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Texas, New Mexico rules vary on use of mail-in ballots
El Paso, Texas — Election season is in full swing for both New Mexico and Texas. Many Borderland residents may not feel comfortable waiting in line…
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Why Pete Buttigieg’s Fox News appearances keep going viral
Pete Buttigieg is savage. At least that’s how one TikTok user described his recent interview on Fox News, during which he was asked about…
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WATCH: U.S. Senate day 3 of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
(Editor’s note: You can watch an archived version from ABC News of Day 3 of hearings in the video player above.) LIVE BLOG: Latest developments…
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First lady says Trumps’ teenage son Barron tested positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Melania Trump said Wednesday that her and the president’s teenage son, Barron, tested positive for the coronavirus not long…
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Social Security recipients to get 1.3% cost-of-living hike; average retiree will see $20 a month
WASHINGTON, DC — Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 1.3% cost-of-living hike, with the average retiree to get a $20 increase per month.…
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Early voting kicks off with record turnout in El Paso, long lines across Texas
EL PASO, Texas — The first day of early voting in Texas saw a record high turnout in El Paso, but relatively few glitches as voters surged to…
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Jill Biden visits El Paso for early voting start amid tight presidential race in Texas
EL PASO, Texas — As the latest poll in Texas shows the presidential race tight, Democratic nominee Joe Biden sent his wife to the Lone Star state to…
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WATCH: U.S. Senate day 2 of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
(Editor’s note:Â You can watch an archived version from ABC News of the entire Day 2 of hearings in the video player above.) LIVE BLOG: See the…
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U.S. Supreme Court grants Trump administration request to end Census count early
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.…
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Judge denies bond to 3 of 5 Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor, will rule later on the other 2
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Members of anti-government paramilitary groups implicated in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor ahead of the…
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