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    Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president

    Sanders says: ‘We’ve got to make Trump a one-term president’ Biden all but confirmed as Democratic challenger to Trump Play Video 2:07 ‘We need you in the White House’: Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president – video Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday, during a surprise appearance on […] More

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    Michelle Obama announces new vote-by-mail push

    The fight to vote Michelle Obama The former first lady wants to make it easier to vote by mail, vote early and register online: ‘This shouldn’t be a partisan issue’ FILE – In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a rally to encourage voter registration in Las Vegas. […] More

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    Code Red and Politics Is For Power review: rallying calls for the battle to dump Trump

    EJ Dionne and Eitan Hersh offer complementary visions of how Democrats can achieve results by putting down their smartphones and taking real action Elizabeth Warren casts a shadow after a campaign Canvass Kick Off in Columbia, South Carolina in February. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters At what author EJ Dionne Jr accurately identifies as a “Code Red” […] More

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    Tears, anger and determination: six Bernie supporters in California on what's next

    Tears, anger and determination: six Bernie supporters in California on what’s next Voters grapple with the likely nomination of Joe Biden and what that could mean for the November election For Bernie Sanders supporters, the end of his presidential campaign this week was a crushing blow. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters The end of Bernie Sanders’ presidential […] More

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    How will coronavirus change the US presidential campaign?

    As the Democrats settle on a de facto nominee, the pandemic raises questions about primaries, conventions and election day Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Democratic national convention, where Joe Biden is expected to be nominated as the party’s presidential candidate to take on Donald Trump, has […] More

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    Trump's poll numbers dip over handling of coronavirus pandemic

    Republican allies and advisers said to be concerned Biden leads in head-to-head match-up, CNN poll finds Some media outlets reported that Republicans are worried Donald Trump’s rambling performances in his White House briefings. Photograph: Getty Images Support for Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus has plunged over the past week, polls show, as some of […] More

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    Coronavirus US live: top Republicans urge Trump to step back and let 'his experts speak'

    Trump wants to reopen the country next month A tale of two New Yorks: pandemic lays bare shocking inequities Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday in Washington DC. Photograph: Oliver […] More