By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Patricia and Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis homeowners who earlier this summer, are scheduled to speak at the next week, an aide familiar told CNN on Monday.News of the couple’s expected appearance, first by the Washington Post, comes as Republicans are gearing up for an unorthodox convention, as part of efforts to energize voters during a pandemic and going into the last three months of the campaign. Democrats their party’s national convention Monday in a night of programming headlined by former first lady Michelle Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Patricia and Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis homeowners who earlier this summer, are scheduled to speak at the next week, an aide familiar told CNN on Monday.News of the couple’s expected appearance, first by the Washington Post, comes as Republicans are gearing up for an unorthodox convention, as part of efforts to energize voters during a pandemic and going into the last three months of the campaign. Democrats their party’s national convention Monday in a night of programming headlined by former first lady Michelle Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — is set to unveil of his this week, and a collection of Democratic senators from a broad ideological spectrum are asking the President to make sure the proposal includes improvements to the health care system.In a letter obtained by CNN, 17 senators specifically ask for Biden to lower the Medicare eligibility age, expand Medicare benefits to include hearing, dental, and vision care, implement a cap on out-of-pocket expenses under traditional Medicare, and allow the program to negotiate lower drug prices.Biden’s plan is expected to include...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — is set to unveil of his this week, and a collection of Democratic senators from a broad ideological spectrum are asking the President to make sure the proposal includes improvements to the health care system.In a letter obtained by CNN, 17 senators specifically ask for Biden to lower the Medicare eligibility age, expand Medicare benefits to include hearing, dental, and vision care, implement a cap on out-of-pocket expenses under traditional Medicare, and allow the program to negotiate lower drug prices.Biden’s plan is expected to include...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — said Thursday that the newly announced are a proportionate response to against the US and interference in two presidential elections, but also emphasized that “now is the time to de-escalate” tensions with the country.Biden said during remarks at the White House that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call earlier in the week that he could have gone further with the measures. While he wanted to avoid escalating tensions, Biden made clear that he will not hesitate to take further action in the future.“We cannot allow a foreign...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — said Thursday that the newly announced are a proportionate response to against the US and interference in two presidential elections, but also emphasized that “now is the time to de-escalate” tensions with the country.Biden said during remarks at the White House that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call earlier in the week that he could have gone further with the measures. While he wanted to avoid escalating tensions, Biden made clear that he will not hesitate to take further action in the future.“We cannot allow a foreign...WW…

(CNN) embraced a familiar role on his trip to Houston Friday, offering both comfort and federal support after a severe winter storm-battered Texas and .It's a role past presidents have stepped into amid disasters and tragedies but also , whose connections with loss and crisis are among his calling cards.In his first official trip in the wake of a disaster, the President visited the Harris County Emergency Operations Center and later toured and met with volunteers at the Houston Food Bank, where first lady Jill Biden packaged food and water for the community earlier in the day. Texas Gov....…(CNN) embraced a familiar role on his trip to Houston Friday, offering both comfort and federal support after a severe winter storm-battered Texas and .It's a role past presidents have stepped into amid disasters and tragedies but also , whose connections with loss and crisis are among his calling cards.In his first official trip in the wake of a disaster, the President visited the Harris County Emergency Operations Center and later toured and met with volunteers at the Houston Food Bank, where first lady Jill Biden packaged food and water for the community earlier in the day. Texas Gov....WW…

Atlanta (CNN)All eyes are on Georgia as the state begins early voting on Monday for two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate.But there will be fewer early voting sites available in some parts of the state than there were for the November general elections, which has upset voting rights and advocacy groups in the state who say the changes will lead to longer lines, longer wait times and more barriers -- especially for voters of color. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are challenging incumbent GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler,...…Atlanta (CNN)All eyes are on Georgia as the state begins early voting on Monday for two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate.But there will be fewer early voting sites available in some parts of the state than there were for the November general elections, which has upset voting rights and advocacy groups in the state who say the changes will lead to longer lines, longer wait times and more barriers -- especially for voters of color. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are challenging incumbent GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler,...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Vice President Mike Pence stuck to his reputation as “on-message Mike” Thursday, delivering a concise, tightly scripted speech to a crowd of less than a thousand people gathered on the tarmac of Augusta’s airport, singing the praises of the two GOP candidates, incumbent Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both embroiled to keep their seats.Across the state, legislators listened to a theories alleging a sinister plot to steal an election from President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.In remarks clocking...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Vice President Mike Pence stuck to his reputation as “on-message Mike” Thursday, delivering a concise, tightly scripted speech to a crowd of less than a thousand people gathered on the tarmac of Augusta’s airport, singing the praises of the two GOP candidates, incumbent Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both embroiled to keep their seats.Across the state, legislators listened to a theories alleging a sinister plot to steal an election from President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.In remarks clocking...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — At a Saturday campaign stop in Marietta, Georgia, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel attempted to persuade Republicans to vote in the , even as voters expressed ambivalence about expanding “money and work when it’s already decided.”Incumbent Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are facing tough reelection battles in two January runoff elections that could determine control of the US Senate.“It’s not decided. This is the key – it’s not decided,” McDaniel told a fiery crowd of Republicans who turned the RNC chair’s...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — At a Saturday campaign stop in Marietta, Georgia, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel attempted to persuade Republicans to vote in the , even as voters expressed ambivalence about expanding “money and work when it’s already decided.”Incumbent Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are facing tough reelection battles in two January runoff elections that could determine control of the US Senate.“It’s not decided. This is the key – it’s not decided,” McDaniel told a fiery crowd of Republicans who turned the RNC chair’s...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has declined an invitation to debate Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff ahead of the January runoff election for his seat, CNN has learned, and will instead be represented by an empty podium.Perdue declined an invitation to participate in a December 6 debate with his Democratic rival, said MaryLynn Ryan, the chair of the Atlanta Press Club, which is hosting two separate debates for both Senate runoffs.Ossoff’s campaign told CNN they have accepted the Press Club’s invitation, with Ossoff tweeting Sunday,...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has declined an invitation to debate Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff ahead of the January runoff election for his seat, CNN has learned, and will instead be represented by an empty podium.Perdue declined an invitation to participate in a December 6 debate with his Democratic rival, said MaryLynn Ryan, the chair of the Atlanta Press Club, which is hosting two separate debates for both Senate runoffs.Ossoff’s campaign told CNN they have accepted the Press Club’s invitation, with Ossoff tweeting Sunday,...WW…

Washington (CNN)The decision to hold a political rally has become one of the sharpest differences between the candidates in an election year defined by a global pandemic.President is willing to flout coronavirus warnings by holding raucous, and sometimes indoor, political events, while Democratic nominee hasn't headlined a sizable gathering in months.The different tactics illustrate how Trump and Biden are approaching the November election and the ongoing coronavirus crisis. It was on full display over the last 24 hours when Trump disregarded Nevada state guidelines by holding an indoor...…Washington (CNN)The decision to hold a political rally has become one of the sharpest differences between the candidates in an election year defined by a global pandemic.President is willing to flout coronavirus warnings by holding raucous, and sometimes indoor, political events, while Democratic nominee hasn't headlined a sizable gathering in months.The different tactics illustrate how Trump and Biden are approaching the November election and the ongoing coronavirus crisis. It was on full display over the last 24 hours when Trump disregarded Nevada state guidelines by holding an indoor...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Reagan Foundation has asked the Donald Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee joint fundraising committee to stop using President Ronald Reagan’s likeness in fundraising appeals, an RNC spokesman confirmed to CNN.The presidential foundation, named for the nation’s 40th president, a Republican, called the RNC earlier this week in response to a fundraising email offering donors a chance to receive one of their “new Trump-Reagan Commemorative Coin Sets” featuring likenesses of both presidents, the spokesman told CNN Sunday.The call...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Reagan Foundation has asked the Donald Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee joint fundraising committee to stop using President Ronald Reagan’s likeness in fundraising appeals, an RNC spokesman confirmed to CNN.The presidential foundation, named for the nation’s 40th president, a Republican, called the RNC earlier this week in response to a fundraising email offering donors a chance to receive one of their “new Trump-Reagan Commemorative Coin Sets” featuring likenesses of both presidents, the spokesman told CNN Sunday.The call...WW…