/tags/2020-elections 2020 elections en-US WLRN Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-16/trump-indictment-first-amendment-rights Legal experts said they saw John Lauro’s statements as political positioning rather than a true legal defense. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-16/trump-indictment-first-amendment-rights Louis Jacobson | PolitiFact, Maria Ramirez Uribe | PolitiFact /government-politics/2023-08-15/politifact-florida-donald-trump-indictment-2020-election The federal indictment against Donald Trump over efforts to subvert 2020 election results said the former president had a right to speak publicly about the election. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-15/politifact-florida-donald-trump-indictment-2020-election PolitiFact /government-politics/2023-04-26/jury-to-deliberate-in-major-jan-6-case-against-proud-boys The seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants has gone to the jury. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:02 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-26/jury-to-deliberate-in-major-jan-6-case-against-proud-boys Michael Kunzelman | Associated Press /news/2022-07-29/election-deniers-are-running-to-control-voting-heres-how-theyve-fared-so-far Including Mark Finchem's win in Arizona, Republicans who deny the 2020 election results have now moved closer to overseeing the voting process in nearly a dozen states. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:28:35 GMT /news/2022-07-29/election-deniers-are-running-to-control-voting-heres-how-theyve-fared-so-far Miles Parks /news/2022-06-02/jan-6-panel-promises-previously-unseen-material-in-prime-time-hearing-on-june-9 The panel is expected to hold about a half dozen public hearings in June and release a report on its findings in September. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:20:52 GMT /news/2022-06-02/jan-6-panel-promises-previously-unseen-material-in-prime-time-hearing-on-june-9 Deirdre Walsh /news/2022-03-31/private-funding-saved-the-2020-election-now-some-gop-led-states-are-banning-it One study found that the U.S. government spends as much maintaining parking facilities across the country as it does running elections. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:21:33 GMT /news/2022-03-31/private-funding-saved-the-2020-election-now-some-gop-led-states-are-banning-it Miles Parks /news/national-politics/2022-01-21/texas-man-faces-federal-charges-for-allegedly-threatening-georgia-election-officials He allegedly wrote a graphic Craigslist post about killing three officials and harming law enforcement families. The case is the first brought by the Justice Department's election threats task force. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:11:16 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-01-21/texas-man-faces-federal-charges-for-allegedly-threatening-georgia-election-officials Ryan Lucas, Carrie Johnson /2021-09-30/they-voted-for-trump-and-then-for-biden-heres-what-these-swing-voters-think-now In a pair of virtual focus groups, a picture emerged of disappointment with Biden — but no regrets that they helped send Trump packing after one term. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:24:47 GMT /2021-09-30/they-voted-for-trump-and-then-for-biden-heres-what-these-swing-voters-think-now Don Gonyea /news/2021-08-17/death-threats-and-conspiracy-theories-why-2020-wont-end-for-election-officials Voting officials, who used to operate in relative anonymity, are facing threats and intense pressure as a large chunk of American voters have no confidence the system is fair. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:36:22 GMT /news/2021-08-17/death-threats-and-conspiracy-theories-why-2020-wont-end-for-election-officials Miles Parks /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2021-06-18/floridians-face-charges-from-insurrection-riot-fast-growing-places-pressure-growth-and-why-so-many-manatees-are-dying Why has the Sunshine State emerged as a crucible of political conspiracy and extremism? Also, The Villages is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, pressuring development and the environment. And a symbol of Florida is in trouble. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:51:22 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2021-06-18/floridians-face-charges-from-insurrection-riot-fast-growing-places-pressure-growth-and-why-so-many-manatees-are-dying Tom Hudson