Take a look at a sample of political news packages produced and edited at ABC News by Silas, featuring stories from the presidential campaign trail, the White House, Capitol Hill and state houses.
Countdown to the 2020 Election
America This Morning
Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech in Pittsburgh later today framed around Americans’ safety under the Trump administration. It comes as the decision to end in-person briefings on foreign election interference sparks outrage on Capitol Hill. pic.twitter.com/7pW4gZLWKV
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) August 31, 2020
Trump’s Social Accounts Suspended
World News Now
TRUMP’S ACCOUNTS SUSPENDED: After he violated platform policies, Twitter and Facebook placed unprecedented restrictions on the president’s accounts. @willganss speaks with @ADWEEK’s @ScottNover. pic.twitter.com/GV4QpdJSIk
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) January 7, 2021
Trump’s Impeachment Trial Delayed?
America This Morning
IMPEACHMENT DELAYS? Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing Donald Trump’s impeachment trial be delayed so that Trump’s team has more time to prepare. ABC’s Elizabeth Schulze reports. pic.twitter.com/n52Wwt3oFL
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) January 22, 2021
Biden’s Nominee Fight
America This Morning
BIDEN NOMINEE FIGHT: The president could be facing his first Cabinet nomination defeat as his pick for budget director faces scrutiny over social media posts in which she attacked Republicans. ABC’s Deirdre Bolton reports. pic.twitter.com/QCsT7hpoGx
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) February 25, 2021
Tom Steyer in the Carolinas
World News Now
TOM STEYER IN THE CAROLINAS: The billionaire Democratic presidential candidate launched a 4-day bus tour across North and South Carolina over the weekend, hoping to woo black voters in those states. ABC News’ Briana Stewart reports from the campaign trail. pic.twitter.com/MsHxBR38gg
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) January 20, 2020
Early Voting Kicks Off
America This Morning
DEVELOPING: The first mail-in ballots for November’s election are being sent to voters today. This comes as President Trump clarifies his comments about his supporters trying to vote twice. ABC’s Ines de La Cuetara reports. pic.twitter.com/sJqqnBWwqg
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) September 4, 2020
Breaking News: Dramatic Move to Block Voting Bill in Texas
America This Morning
BREAKING: A Republican-backed voting bill in Texas has failed to pass in the state’s legislature after Democratic lawmakers staged a walkout overnight. ABC’s Andrew Dymburt reports. pic.twitter.com/3e1I6MI5hX
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) May 31, 2021
Historic Vote in Mississippi Over Confederate Flag
America This Morning
HISTORIC VOTE: After a landslide vote, Mississippi will officially retire its controversial flag, doing away with the display of the Confederate battle emblem that’s flown for 126 years. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. pic.twitter.com/LOa7wtaYS7
— ABC World News Now (@abcWNN) June 29, 2020
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