Polls indicate Biden is pulling further ahead of Trump amid growing American discontent

New polling released by the Associated Press and FOX News has found President Donald Trump’s approval rating in decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice that have been sweeping the nation.

Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s bid to end DACA

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.

Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from US Capitol

In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.

Progressive donor group announces $59M vote-by-mail campaign

A nonprofit arm of the donor network Way to Win is working with philanthropic organizations including the Ford Foundation and George Soros' Open Society to raise the money. The network has already donated $50 million this cycle, which has largely gone to groups in battleground states including Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Arizona.

Immigration expert discusses SCOTUS ruling on DACA
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This morning the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's effort to end legal protection for 650,000 immigrants who came to the United States as children. They are the so-called dreamers. Laura Collins, an immigration expert at the Bush Center, talks to Good Day about the decision to let DACA survige.

Alana Rocha: Mask requirements, police funding and Biden in Texas
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Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joins Good Day to talk about some of the headlines from around the state. Someone finally figured out a way around Gov. Greg Abbott's objection to requiring masks in public and he is blaming everyone's favorite target -- millennials. More: texastribune.org

Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected

President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.

'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally

Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials. 

VP Mike Pence to visit Dallas for 'Freedom' event at First Baptist Church

Officials say Vice President Mike Pence will visit Dallas later this month for a "Celebrate Freedom" event at a prominent area church.

Senate Republicans proposes policing changes in 'Justice Act'

It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.

Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism

The order would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.

Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on police use of force

The Senate majority at stake, Republicans are abruptly shifting priorities to focus on policing changes as Congress rushes to respond to nationwide protests over the killings of black Americans by law enforcement officers.

DC mayor sued over 'Black Lives Matter' street painting

A lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s move to paint “Black Lives Matter” in giant yellow letters down the city’s 16th Street near the White House, alleging she is violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause by showing a preference to what it calls a “cult orthodoxy.”

Videos of Trump walking on ramp, lifting glass with two hands put him on the defensive

President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "

President to accept Republican nomination in Jacksonville: RNC

The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.

Trump calls for increase in police funding during Dallas visit despite growing reform movement

Trump made it clear again he does not support the idea of taking money and resources away from police. He spoke ahead of a high-dollar fundraiser at a North Dallas home scheduled for Thursday evening.

Trump to hold fundraiser, roundtable discussion on Thursday in Dallas

President Donald Trump will visit Dallas on Thursday for a high-dollar fundraiser and participate in a roundtable discussion with local leaders.

LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression

LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.