MICHAEL MCDONALD

Bill Miller, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office in Washington, confirmed the existence of law enforcement activity on Wednesday.

Bill Miller, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office in Washington, confirmed the existence of law enforcement activity on Wednesday.

There are plenty of stars at this World Series, from Freddie Freeman to Jose Altuve.

In a decision that could have far-reaching free speech implications for faculty at universities and colleges across Florida, the University of Florida has refused to allow three political science professors to continue to serve as expert witnesses in a case that challenges a new state law that restricts voting access.

The school said having the professors testify was "adverse" to the university's interests, marking a departure from normal procedure and raising major concerns about freedom of speech.

The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, who've been playing together for more than half a century, don't let old resentments get in the way of a new album and tour.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Brandi Carlile and the Doobie Brothers, as well as the return of Jon Stewart to prime time and a prequel film to “The Sopranos” called “The Many Saints of Newark.”.

A bitter party fight in Nevada suggests the GOP is far from being finished with its post-election reckoning.

Democrats push for voting rights legislation as states add restrictions House and Senate Democrats are pushing for voting rights protections as the number of Republican proposals to restrict voting access in states around the country rises. University of Florida professor of political science Michael McDonald joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

Voters have cast more than 94 million ballots in the United States ahead of Election Day, according to the U.S. Texas and Hawaii have both already exceeded their total voter turnout in 2016, at about 110% of those voting levels. Several other states are nearing 100% of their 2016 turnout already, according to the U.S. Florida Georgia, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina and Washington, have all exceeded 90% of total turnout in 2016. WATCH: 'It's Americans doing their civic duty' — Early voters break records across the U.S.

Early voting in 2020 has now surpassed the 58 million mail-in or in-person early votes cast in 2016, based on Associated Press totals , and reached over 50% of the more than 136 million total ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election. Democrats still lead Republicans in mail voting for states that report party data, but GOP voters have surpassed Democrats in ballots cast in person. Of the more than 26 million returned mail ballots tracked by the U.S. Republicans are hoping strong turnout in person can make up Democrats' mail voting advantage. Republicans lead in-person votes with 46.4% to Democrats' 34.0%, while Democrats lead mail ballots with 46.8% to Republicans' 31.0%.

With two weeks until Election Day, more than 34 million Americans have already voted in the 2020 presidential election, according to U.S. Votes cast by mail and in person this election cycle have now reached 24.5% of the more than 136 million total ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election. While Democrats have dominated vote-by-mail, Republicans are starting to make up ground with in-person early voting. As one-stop in-person early voting started last Thursday, North Carolina's turnout is far outpacing that of 2016. In-person early voting opened in Florida on Monday morning with long lines even amid stormy weather.

More than 22 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes driven both by Democratic enthusiasm and a pandemic that has transformed the way the nation votes. “The Republican numbers are going to pick up,” said John Couvillon, a GOP pollster who is tracking early voting. But there have been extraordinary lines and hourslong wait times in Georgia, Texas and North Carolina as they've opened in-person early voting. Of the early voters, 82% cast ballots through the mail and 18% in person. In-person early voting began this week in several major states and also broke records, particularly in crowded, Democratic-leaning metropolitan areas.

A sign directs residents outside an early voting polling location for the 2020 Presidential election in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. With exactly three weeks until Election Day, early voting turnout both in person and via mail is far outpacing that of 2016. The soaring level of early voting comes as the coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for safer alternatives to casting ballots. The project, led by University of Florida professor Michael McDonald, reports that Democrats are leading the historic surge of early voting. Over 46 million mail ballots requested across the country have yet to be returned.

AdvertisementNearly 10 million Americans had already cast ballots as of Monday night, through mail ballots or at in-person voting sites, according to the U.S. Elections Project’s nonpartisan tally of early voting. And look what’s happening in early voting all across America — long lines, long lines. (Democrats are also more likely to request mail ballots and have returned them at a higher proportion than Republicans.) Interviews with voters at polling stations here found many motivated to vote early to deny Trump a second term.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Michael McDonald is reuniting with the Doobie Brothers for their 50th anniversary tour, kicking off Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach! Fans will be singing along to classic hits like "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Long Train Running" and "Taking It To The Streets"! Gates open at 6 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m.For tickets or more information click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.