Us Elections

Why Kamala Harris's Masala Dosa Video Is A Rage On India WhatsApp Groups

Indians Abroad | Supriya Batra and Saritha Rai, Bloomberg | Friday August 14, 2020

When Democratic Party presidential nominee Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate, it sparked a frenzy on the other side of the globe to track down her connections to Chennai, the southern Indian city where her mother was born.

Facebook, Twitter Step Up Fight Against Misinformation on US Elections

Reuters | Thursday August 13, 2020

Social media platforms stepped up fight against misinformation on the US elections, with Facebook starting a hub to help users with poll-related resources and Twitter expanding rules against misinformation on mail-in ballots and early voting.

"Everything We Care About On The Line": Kamala Harris In Campaign Debut

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 13, 2020

Kamala Harris made her campaign-trail debut as Joe Biden's Democratic running mate on Wednesday, delivering a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's leadership and highlighting the historic significance of her new role.

Blog: Kamala Harris's Black Identity And The Indian-American Vote

Blog | Amitoj Singh | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Kamala Harris could be the first Indian-American Vice President of the United States. Let that sink in.

Facebook Places Curbs on Ads by US News Publishers With Political Ties Ahead of Presidential Election

Reuters | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Facebook unveiled a new policy that would prevent US publishers with political ties from running ads presented as news articles, as the country gears up for the presidential election in November.

China Targeting Election Infrastructure With Cyberattacks: Top US Security Official

World News | Reuters | Monday August 10, 2020

Chinese government-linked hackers have been targeting US election infrastructure ahead of the 2020 presidential election, White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said on Sunday, indicating a more active level of alleged Chinese interference.

China Wants "Unpredictable" Trump To Lose 2020 Re-Election: US Intelligence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 8, 2020

China has boosted its efforts to influence the US presidential election in November and wants President Donald Trump to lose because it sees him as "unpredictable," a top US intelligence official said Friday.

COVID-19 Vaccine Sooner Than November 3 US Election? Trump Answers

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 6, 2020

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was possible the United States would have a coronavirus vaccine before the Nov. 3 election, a more optimistic forecast than timing put forth by his own White House health experts.

TikTok Takes Steps to Curb Misinformation Ahead of US Election

Reuters | Thursday August 6, 2020

TikTok has updated its content policies to curb misinformation on its platform ahead of the presidential election in the United States, the company said on Wednesday.

Mike Pompeo Offers $10 Million Reward Over US Election Interference

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 6, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday the United States would offer a $10 million reward to arrest any state actor who interferes in the November elections.

Trump Rejects Obama's Call To Boost Voting, Says "Success" Will Heal Racism

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 6, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday flatly rejected the need for direct action to address racism in the United States, dismissing his predecessor's call for sweeping steps to boost civil and voting rights ahead of the November3 election.

May Give Nomination Speech From White House, Says Donald Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 5, 2020

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he might give his acceptance speech for a second term nomination from the White House, a breach of longtime tradition.

"US Will Continue To Invest In Strategic India Ties": Joe Biden Party's Poll Promise

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The United States under a Joe Biden administration will continue to invest in strategic partnership with India, if he is voted to power, according to the proposed 2020 Democratic Party Platform.

US Election Will Be On November 3 As Planned: Donald Trump Advisers

World News | Reuters | Sunday August 2, 2020

The White House and Donald Trump's campaign on Sunday sought to shut down the Republican president's musings on delaying the 2020 vote, saying there will be an election on November 3.

Blog: Does Biden Really Need A Black Running Mate?

Blog | IP Bajpai | Thursday July 30, 2020

Normally, the choice of a vice presidential candidate doesn't really add much to the winning team, and most losing ones are forgotten. But it could have negative consequences like in the case of Sarah Palin in 2008. So could choosing a black candidate in an already polarised America. It could be the stick that breaks Biden's back. We will know next...