Category Archives: (Sandbox) Politics
Pelosi, Trump trade blame on COVID-19 stimulus talks; Senate Republicans on sidelines
By Susan Cornwell and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday it still was possible to get another round of COVID-19 aid before the Nov. 3 election, but that...
Oct 23, 2020
Exclusive: National Guard called in to thwart cyberattack in Louisiana weeks before election
By Christopher Bing (Reuters) - The Louisiana National Guard was called in to stop a series of cyberattacks aimed at small government offices across the state in recent weeks, according to two people ...
Oct 23, 2020
More than 50 million Americans have cast ballots in presidential election
(Reuters) - More than 50 million Americans have cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election with 11 days to go in the campaign, a pace that could lead to the highest voter turnout in over a century...
Oct 23, 2020
Analysis: Biden win would lift Mexico-U.S. ties but energy is ‘canary in the mine’
By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A Joe Biden presidency would lower border tensions and raise pressure on Mexico to respect U.S. business interests as the two neighbors implement a trade deal de...
Oct 23, 2020
Explainer: What happens if the U.S. election is contested?
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has claimed without evidence that unprecendented numbers of mail-in ballots will lead to widespread fraud by Democrats in the Nov. 3 presidential electi...
Oct 23, 2020
‘Dueling’ electors, ‘hanging chads’: a history of contested U.S. elections
By Brad Heath (Reuters) - The combination of the coronavirus pandemic and President Donald Trump's accusations of mass voter fraud by Democrats has legal experts warning of the possibility of a contes...
Oct 23, 2020
Special Report: Why the Pennsylvania vote count might throw U.S. into political crisis
By Jarrett Renshaw, Simon Lewis and Brad Heath PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Here in the birthplace of American democracy, election officials are scrambling to prepare for a presidential vote they fear cou...
Oct 23, 2020
Debates over, Trump and Biden enter campaign’s 11-day homestretch
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden begin a sprint through the final 11 days of the U.S. presidential race on Friday, a day after...
Oct 23, 2020
Betting markets give Trump slightly improved chances after debate
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's probability of getting re-elected gained slightly on online betting markets following Thursday's final presidential debate. Bettors on British exchange...
Oct 23, 2020
Analysis: A newly restrained Trump faces the same old problems
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump turned in the restrained and consistent performance his advisers said he needed in his final debate with Democratic challenger Joe Biden...
Oct 23, 2020
