Nebraska holds 1st in-person election in weeks amid pandemic
Polling places in the Omaha area appeared largely quiet, in part because there was such a huge number of absentee ballots mailed into election offices.
Polling places in the Omaha area appeared largely quiet, in part because there was such a huge number of absentee ballots mailed into election offices.
Supreme Court appears likely to reject Trump immunity claim
The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.
The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.
Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
White House directs staffers to wear masks in West Wing amid virus cases close to president
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
President Trump praises Texas governor for coronavirus efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republicans won the praise of the president at the White House.
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republicans won the praise of the president at the White House.
Republican donor, fundraiser Louis DeJoy picked as postmaster general
A Republican fundraiser and prolific political donor from North Carolina will be the next postmaster general.
A Republican fundraiser and prolific political donor from North Carolina will be the next postmaster general.
Justice Department dropping criminal case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.
In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.
Texas Politics: Dallas salon owner, COVID-19 hotspots and rental relief
Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha talks to Good Day about the latest political headlines in Texas. The governor and AG are backing a jailed Dallas salon owner. Plus, COVID-19 spread is still high in certain areas and Dallas and other Texas cities are offering housing relief to at least some people who are newly unemployed. More: texastribune.org
Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha talks to Good Day about the latest political headlines in Texas. The governor and AG are backing a jailed Dallas salon owner. Plus, COVID-19 spread is still high in certain areas and Dallas and other Texas cities are offering housing relief to at least some people who are newly unemployed. More: texastribune.org
Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing
Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.
Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.
Judge restores NY Democratic presidential primary on June 23
The New York Democratic primary will take place on June 23 as it is unconstitutional to cancel it.
The New York Democratic primary will take place on June 23 as it is unconstitutional to cancel it.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with infection, court says
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Vote-by-mail debate raises fears of election disinformation
With social distancing guidelines possibly curtailing in-person voting at the polls in November, states are drawing up plans to rely more heavily on a mail-in system that has until now seen only limited use.
With social distancing guidelines possibly curtailing in-person voting at the polls in November, states are drawing up plans to rely more heavily on a mail-in system that has until now seen only limited use.
White House disputes projected death toll increase
There are predictions that there may be a significant increase in deaths across the United States due to the coronavirus. But, the White House is pushing back against those projections.
There are predictions that there may be a significant increase in deaths across the United States due to the coronavirus. But, the White House is pushing back against those projections.
In televised town hall, Trump pushes for economic reopening
Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.
Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.
Biden flatly declares sexual assault 'never, never happened'
Joe Biden is denying a former staffer’s allegation of sexual assault, saying the accusation is not true.
Joe Biden is denying a former staffer’s allegation of sexual assault, saying the accusation is not true.
'Everyone's watching': Biden's VP audition process begins
The “veepstakes” competition that unfolds every four years is one of the most unpredictable, often awkward, rituals of politics.
The “veepstakes” competition that unfolds every four years is one of the most unpredictable, often awkward, rituals of politics.
Joe Biden wins Ohio's mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus
Amid legal challenges, officials pushed the primary to this week while converting to a mail-in process since Ohio remains under a stay-at-home order.
Amid legal challenges, officials pushed the primary to this week while converting to a mail-in process since Ohio remains under a stay-at-home order.