Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
DHS official claims pressure to alter Homeland Security intelligence reports in whistle-blower complaint
Brian Murphy says in a whistle-blower complaint that he was pressured by agency leaders to make his intelligence reports reflect the priorities of the Trump administration.
Brian Murphy says in a whistle-blower complaint that he was pressured by agency leaders to make his intelligence reports reflect the priorities of the Trump administration.
Prescription drug deliveries by USPS significantly delayed, Senate Democrats say
U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.
U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.
National Democratic group to spend $6.2 million in effort to flip the Texas House
A national Democratic super PAC is pumping over $6 million in to the fight for the Texas House majority.
A national Democratic super PAC is pumping over $6 million in to the fight for the Texas House majority.
Trump releases list of 20 possible Supreme Court picks, including Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair after White House stages RNC events
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
President Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
‘Purple’ Colorado could go blue in 2020 election as younger voters flock to state, experts say
Experts say Colorado’s electorate has been slowly turning from red to purple over the last 30 years and will likely turn completely blue if it continues on its current trajectory with younger, college-educated people moving into the state.
Experts say Colorado’s electorate has been slowly turning from red to purple over the last 30 years and will likely turn completely blue if it continues on its current trajectory with younger, college-educated people moving into the state.
Mail-in and absentee ballots: How to ensure yours is properly filled out and doesn’t get rejected
Political experts are predicting the rejection of thousands of absentee ballots this fall. Here’s what you need to know to make sure yours is filled out properly and counted.
Political experts are predicting the rejection of thousands of absentee ballots this fall. Here’s what you need to know to make sure yours is filled out properly and counted.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
US House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations
It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.
It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.
VP Pence visits La Crosse, touts administration's job creation success
Vice President Mike Pence visited La Crosse on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Vice President Mike Pence visited La Crosse on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
Jacob Blake spoke with Joe Biden from hospital bed during Kenosha visit
Joe Biden’s trip to Kenosha is testing his pitch that he’s a unifying figure.
Joe Biden’s trip to Kenosha is testing his pitch that he’s a unifying figure.
Facebook will restrict new political ads a week before Election Day
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
President Trump faces pushback for urging people to vote twice as test
President Donald Trump is facing a backlash for urging voters in North Carolina to vote by mail and then try to vote again in person to test the mail-in ballot system in the Nov. 3 election.
President Donald Trump is facing a backlash for urging voters in North Carolina to vote by mail and then try to vote again in person to test the mail-in ballot system in the Nov. 3 election.
Trump and Biden to both visit Shanksville for 9/11 anniversary
It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial will overlap. But it probably will be the closest that the candidates have been to one another in months.
It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial will overlap. But it probably will be the closest that the candidates have been to one another in months.
Second Trump administration appointee ousted at FDA amid credibility concerns
The shakeup comes just five days after conservative communications specialist Emily Miller was removed from her post heading the agency’s press office.
The shakeup comes just five days after conservative communications specialist Emily Miller was removed from her post heading the agency’s press office.