The Justice Department is asking for more time to share next steps in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
2020 Election
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Away from his New York trial, Donald Trump’s campaign rallies are business as usual
In Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump largely avoided the hush money trial that has mostly sidelined his campaign efforts as he tried to woo voters with a familiar speech in two major swing states.
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Pro-Trump attorney arrested after hearing over leaking Dominion documents
Stefanie Lambert was arrested after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems.
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Election Day draws young, first-time voters to the polls
A recent poll projects young voters’ participation in this election will exceed that of the 2016 election.
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‘I’m considering it life or death’: Cranston voters on what’s at stake in this election
With Election Day just over a week away, Cranston voters say the stakes in this election feel higher than ever. While there are significant local races for mayor and state representatives, many voters say they see their ballot as a way to shape the future of the country.
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Commentary: Early voting and mail ballots now a necessity
Among the grueling challenges facing the government is how to conduct honest and accessible elections in this year of pandemic. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts on ensuring that voters don’t have to risk their health to cast ballots.
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Commentary: Warren Had A Plan For Everything, But Won Nothing
When it comes to the presidential campaign, America has become a country of old men. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses Elizabeth Warren’s failed bid for the White House.
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Political Roundtable: Walsh On The State Takeover Of Providence Schools & Mixed News For Democrats
Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers union, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the state takeover of Providence schools and mixed news for Democrats in the run-up to next year’s presidential election.
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For Presidential Candidates, Votes In Congress Take Back Seat
After a summer recess, Congress returns this week. Senators and representatives running for president — including those from New England — are splitting their time between Capitol Hill and the campaign trail, and it shows in their voting records.
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Mass. U.S. Rep. Moulton Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is ending his long-shot bid for the Democratic nomination for president. “Though this campaign is not ending the way we hoped, I am leaving this race knowing that we raised issues that are vitally important to the American people and our future,” the Marine veteran and 6th district congressman is […]