No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday. Outraged Democrats warned that time was being wasted on GOP infighting as the virus worsens, jobless aid expires and the death toll rises.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday. Outraged Democrats warned that time was being wasted on GOP infighting as the virus worsens, jobless aid expires and the death toll rises.
‘Massive reductions’: Trump signs executive orders to lower prescription drug costs
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
Trump honors former track phenom and Kansas congressman Jim Ryun with Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to those who make especially meritorious contributions to the nation.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to those who make especially meritorious contributions to the nation.
‘Carelessness’: Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmakers’ handling of the pandemic
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Feds accuse ex-Philly congressman Michael 'Ozzie' Myers of stuffing ballots
A disgraced former Pennsylvania congressman faces allegations he paid a Philadelphia elections official to fabricate votes to help his campaign clients.
A disgraced former Pennsylvania congressman faces allegations he paid a Philadelphia elections official to fabricate votes to help his campaign clients.
Trump lauds possible ‘winner’ vaccine, pushes for reopening of schools in Wednesday coronavirus briefing
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
Trump deploys feds to more states under 'law-and-order' push
President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr say federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime.
President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr say federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60 million bribery case
U.S. Attorney David DeVillers described the federal case as "likely the largest bribery scheme ever perpetrated against the state of Ohio."
U.S. Attorney David DeVillers described the federal case as "likely the largest bribery scheme ever perpetrated against the state of Ohio."
'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
Top Republicans meet with Trump to negotiate next coronavirus stimulus package
Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package as the crisis many hoped would have improved has dramatically worsened, just as emergency relief is expiring.
Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package as the crisis many hoped would have improved has dramatically worsened, just as emergency relief is expiring.
Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he will act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement Monday came hours after Democratic lea
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he will act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement Monday came hours after Democratic lea
Trump faces divisions with Senate GOP on coronavirus aid
Lawmakers were returning to a Capitol still off-limits to tourists, another sign of the nation’s difficulty containing the coronavirus. Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again, leaving Congress little choice but to engineer another costly rescue.
Lawmakers were returning to a Capitol still off-limits to tourists, another sign of the nation’s difficulty containing the coronavirus. Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again, leaving Congress little choice but to engineer another costly rescue.
Pompeo says US should limit which human rights it defends
The Trump administration's top diplomat has alarmed human rights groups and others by calling for U.S. foreign policy to be based on the ideals of America's Founding Fathers.
The Trump administration's top diplomat has alarmed human rights groups and others by calling for U.S. foreign policy to be based on the ideals of America's Founding Fathers.
‘I almost killed my daughter’: Kanye West breaks down during abortion monologue at SC campaign event
Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
Trump coronavirus briefings are coming back after new surge in cases
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
Linkin Park issues cease-and-desist after Trump reelection video uses band's music
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.