Andrew Blake

Voting early preferred by most; concerns apparent ballots may not be correctly counted: Poll

Most registered U.S. voters would prefer to participate in the electoral process before Nov. 3, and only about half want to cast their ballot in person, recent polling showed Thursday.

September 10, 2020

Joe Biden campaign suspending TV ads to commemorate 9/11: Report

Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden's campaign is reportedly suspending television advertisements on Friday to commemorate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

September 10, 2020

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor: Donald Trump is ‘the biggest threat to the American people’

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday called President Trump "the biggest threat to the American people" over revelations about his handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

September 10, 2020

Democratic firm working for Biden campaign targeted by suspected Russian hackers: Report

Microsoft has notified a Democratic consulting firm contracted by the presidential campaign of Joseph R. Biden that it has been targeted by suspected Russian hackers, Reuters reported Thursday.

September 10, 2020

Tucker Carlson rips Lindsey Graham, ‘supposed’ Republican, for recommending Trump talk to Woodward

Fox News host Tucker Carlson blamed Sen. Lindsey Graham for President Trump speaking to journalist Bob Woodward in a number of telling interviews revealed Wednesday.

September 10, 2020

Ted Lieu accuses Donald Trump of ‘reckless homicide’ over Woodward revelations about COVID-19

Rep. Ted Lieu, California Democrat, accused President Trump of "reckless homicide" Wednesday over revelations about how he described the novel coronavirus to reporter Bob Woodward in February.

September 9, 2020

Donald Trump Jr. on Kenosha gunman Kyle Rittenhouse: ‘We all do stupid things at 17’

Donald Trump Jr. deferred passing judgment on Kenosha gunman Kyle Rittenhouse, but he acknowledged that everybody does "stupid things" when they are as old as the accused teen.

September 9, 2020

Julian Assange case: Defense witnesses cite Donald Trump’s attacks on the press, ‘war on journalism’

President Trump and his frequent attacks on the press were raised Wednesday by witnesses testifying in defense of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange during his extradition trial in London.

September 9, 2020

Donald Trump rails against Twitter for not removing doctored ‘Moscow Mitch’ image of McConnell

President Trump took issue with Twitter on Tuesday for not taking down an obviously doctored image of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, dressed in Soviet military garb.

September 9, 2020

Adam Kinzinger, GOP congressman, defends Fox News reporter after Donald Trump calls for her firing

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Illinois Republican, came to the defense of Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin after President Trump called for her firing from the cable-news channel Saturday.

September 5, 2020

Bin Laden niece backs Trump, says reelection ‘vital’ to future of Western civilization: Report

Osama bin Laden's niece is a proud supporter of President Trump and believes the future of Western civilization depends on him being reelected, the New York Post reported Saturday.

September 5, 2020

Facebook removes Patriot Prayer pages in fight against ‘violent social militias’

Facebook removed pages associated with right-wing group Patriot Prayer on Friday after finding they violated the platform's rules against dangerous individuals and organizations.

September 5, 2020

Portland detectives reveal details of deadly shooting between Patriot Prayer, Antifa supporters

Police in Portland, Oregon, provided new details Friday about the death of Aaron "Jay" Danielson after his accused murderer, Michael Forest Reinoehl, was shot and killed as well.

September 5, 2020

‘Sully’ Sullenberger, ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot: Donald Trump unfit for office, ‘vote him out’

Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, the retired pilot best known for successfully pulling off the "Miracle on the Hudson," tore into President Trump in a series of Twitter posts Friday.

September 5, 2020

Trump urges Fox News to fire Jennifer Griffin after reporter backs up parts of Atlantic report

President Trump urged Fox News to fire national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin late Friday after she backed up claims made in a bombshell article the White House rejects.

September 5, 2020

Jimmy Carter voices approval for absentee ballots after Trump administration says he warned of fraud

Former President Jimmy Carter expressed support for voting by mail after the White House said he previously called absentee ballots the largest source of potential voter fraud.

September 4, 2020

Twitter and Facebook flag Donald Trump posts suggesting double voting

Twitter and Facebook intervened after President Trump posted on their platforms recommending Americans vote twice in November's election Thursday.

September 4, 2020

DHS: Russians trying to undermine trust in U.S. election by boosting criticisms about mail-in voting

Russia is "amplifying criticisms" about mail-in voting to undermine trust in the U.S. electoral process, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned in a bulletin Thursday.

September 4, 2020

Senate Dems urge Treasury to sanction Russia for ongoing election interference

Senate Democrats urged the Treasury Department to counter ongoing Russian election interference in a letter asking the Trump administration to impose sanctions.

September 4, 2020

Thomas Massie defends Kenosha gunman Kyle Rittenhouse, touts ‘incredible restraint and presence’

Rep. Thomas Massie, Kentucky Republican, commended teen gunman Kyle Rittenhouse on Thursday and said he believes he should be acquitted of killing two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

September 4, 2020