Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
'I’ll be an ally of the light': At DNC, Biden pledges to overcome 'season of darkness' in America
Joe Biden has accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, vowing to take on national crises and declaring that “we will overcome this season of darkness.”
Joe Biden has accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, vowing to take on national crises and declaring that “we will overcome this season of darkness.”
Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Pennsylvania birthplace
On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival’s old backyard.
On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival’s old backyard.
'Who's standing in the way?' Pelosi jabs at Trump, McConnell
Night 3 of the DNC was a show of strong women in politics, including Speaker of the House Pelosi who had the effective refrain: “Who’s standing in the way?” a direct jab at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump.
Night 3 of the DNC was a show of strong women in politics, including Speaker of the House Pelosi who had the effective refrain: “Who’s standing in the way?” a direct jab at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump.
'Bring it on': Murphy rebukes Trump following lawsuit over NJ's mail-in ballot plan
Murphy claimed that hat the Trump campaign is trying to "delegitimize" the election through efforts that include "weaponizing the United States postal service."
Murphy claimed that hat the Trump campaign is trying to "delegitimize" the election through efforts that include "weaponizing the United States postal service."
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
White House pushes compromise on post office funding, stimulus checks
Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.
Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.
House Dems announce emergency USPS delays hearing, call on Postmaster General to testify
House Democrats are calling in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify on Capitol Hill this month amid outcry over disruptions in the U.S. Postal Service many warn could impact the 2020 election.
House Democrats are calling in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify on Capitol Hill this month amid outcry over disruptions in the U.S. Postal Service many warn could impact the 2020 election.
Robert Trump, the president’s younger brother, dead at 71
The president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill.
The president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill.
Pentagon launches task force to investigate UFOs
The Pentagon has created a task force to investigate UFOs following several unexplained incidents that have been observed by the U.S. military.
The Pentagon has created a task force to investigate UFOs following several unexplained incidents that have been observed by the U.S. military.
Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
Republicans ramp up effort to monitor voting after restrictions eased
The GOP is recruiting 50,000 monitors, typically party activists and specially appointed volunteers, across 15 battleground states to keep a close watch on who casts ballots.
The GOP is recruiting 50,000 monitors, typically party activists and specially appointed volunteers, across 15 battleground states to keep a close watch on who casts ballots.
Donald and Ivanka Trump donated to Kamala Harris’ previous bid for California attorney general
Prior to becoming president, Donald Trump donated $6,000 to Harris' re-election campaign. Ivanka Trump gave $2,000.
Prior to becoming president, Donald Trump donated $6,000 to Harris' re-election campaign. Ivanka Trump gave $2,000.
One dead, 20 others wounded after mass shooting at cookout in Southeast DC
A teenage boy is dead and a D.C. police officer is struggling for her life after a mass shooting at a cookout early Sunday in Southeast D.C.
A teenage boy is dead and a D.C. police officer is struggling for her life after a mass shooting at a cookout early Sunday in Southeast D.C.
Report: TikTok plans to sue Trump administration over executive order, claiming it is unconstitutional
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do
While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.
While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.
AP sources: Gov. Whitmer met with Joe Biden as he nears VP decision
Whitmer visited Biden last Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates.
Whitmer visited Biden last Sunday, according to two high-ranking Michigan Democrats who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The first-term governor of the battleground state has long been on his short list of possible running mates.