Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women

For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.

Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate

The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.

Biden chooses Sen. Kamala Harris as Democratic running mate
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It's an historic moment in presidential politics: For the first time, a Black woman will be on a major-party presidential ticket. Former Vice President Joe Biden has chosen his one-time opponent in the primary, California Sen. Kamala Harris, to be his Democratic running mate.

Pa. officials seek guidance on President Trump's executive order for new unemployment benefits

Pennsylvania has contacted the U.S. Department of Labor about a loan to prop up its unemployment compensation trust fund as President Donald Trump pushes states to help pay for a new round of federal unemployment benefits.

Murphy rejects Trump plan for states to foot some benefits

President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 a week unemployment compensation to succeed the expired $600 a week benefit, with the state paying for a quarter of it, is “just not workable,” New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Trump: Convention speech locale is White House or Gettysburg

President Donald Trump says his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.

Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details

Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Report: Ben Simmons likely out rest of season following knee surgery

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons had his left knee surgery to remove a loose body on Monday in Philadelphia and will remain there for rehab. It's likely he will miss the rest of the season, according to the report. 

Gov. Murphy reports positive signs in COVID-19 trends

New Jersey's COVID-19 trends are going in the right direction after rising slightly for about a week.

Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year

As the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, there is a real sense among allies and adversaries that the decision matters more in 2020.

Trump denies suggesting adding his face to Mount Rushmore, but calls it 'a good idea'

The New York Times reported on Saturday that in 2019, a White House aide asked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's office about how a president could get added to the famed mountain sculpture.

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.