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Two more political conventions this weekend: the Black National Convention and the People's Convention. Plus, no more verbal briefings to Congress on foreign interference in elections. 

Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination last night from the South Lawn at the White House, despite concerns about the Hatch Act.

The third night of the Republican National Convention featured Mike Pence, Kellyanne Conway, Lara Trump, among others. Faith leaders call on RNC delegates and President Trump to end family separation.

The second-night lineup at the Republican National Convention included three Trump family members and Mike Pompeo, the first Secretary of State to speak at a party convention in decades.

A recap of the first night of the Republican National Convention, plus former GOP officials who now say they oppose President Trump.  

The Republican National Convention starts today. And, Tennessee protesters who camp on state property may lose their right to vote.

Joe Biden accepts the nomination at the last night of the Democratic National Convention. Plus, the RNC gets ready for Trump to do the same next week.

Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president, joined on third night of the Democratic National Convention by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, among others.

At night two of the Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden was officially nominated after the roll call. And, relative smooth operations in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming's primaries.

Recapping first night of the first-ever virtual Democratic National Convention, and two Trump rallies in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Today's the start of the virtual Democratic National Convention. And, House Democrats' push to block recent changes to the U.S. Postal Service, already causing mail slowdowns.

Responses to President Trump's suggestion he opposes funding to the U.S. Postal Service partly to prevent expanded mail-in voting. And, Puerto Rico's second try at a primary on Sunday.  

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their first public appearance and running mates. President Trump called Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene a GOP "star," despite her support for baseless conspiracy theory QAnon.

California Sen. Kamala Harris will be on the ticket with Joe Biden in November. Four states had primaries yesterday, and two had runoffs. In Georgia and Wisconsin, two of the states with the most fraught elections this year, things went fairly smoothly.  

Connecticut updates its election rules, and two Trump allies face off in Georgia's state runoff. Plus, a preview of next week's Democratic National Convention.

Yesterday was the sixth anniversary of the police killing of Michael Brown. Tomorrow, Rep. Ilhan Omar faces off against a primary challenger in MN, plus primaries in CT, VT and WI. And, a shakeup at the Postal Service.

The Commission on Presidential Debates rejected the Trump's campaign for a fourth debate. Hawaii has a primary tomorrow, but there are only 8 vote service centers.

Iowa's governor restored the right to vote for citizens with past felony convictions via executive order. And, Tennessee has a primary election today.

Election experts testified before the US House that more funding is necessary. And, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona and Washington state had primaries yesterday; Tennessee and Hawaii have them later this week.  

Trump threatened litigation against Nevada for passing a bill to send ballots to all registered voters. Plus, Arizona, Michigan, Washington, Kansas and Missouri have primaries today.

Concerns about Postal Service delays and voter intimidation from voting rights advocates. Plus, Joe Biden calls for emergency housing legislation.  

Barack Obama called for major voting rights reforms. Bipartisan leaders reject Trump's suggestion he might delay the election. And, Black Voices for Trump co-chair Herman Cain died from COVID-19.

Data shows less support for Republicans in areas with more COVID-related deaths. And, U.S. officials speak on coronavirus misinformation from Russian intelligence services.  

AG William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee yesterday, including on the president's false claims about vote-by-mail. Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr. for false claims about the coronavirus.

John Lewis is the first Black lawmaker to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda; U.S. House votes to name the Voting Rights Advancement Act after Lewis to honor him. Plus, the DNC platform committee approves a platform proposal to be voted on at next month's convention.