Gov. Murphy: Rise in NJ COVID-19 cases ‘setting off alarms’

The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey are continuing to climb and are “setting off alarms,” according to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Alarm over spike in COVID-19 cases in NJ
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Officials say they are raising the alarm over a recent spike in coronavirus cases in New Jersey.

NY eyes pain for wealthy, working class to help right budget

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he opposes raising taxes on the wealthy to help the state weather the coronavirus economic crisis, though its clear federal aid alone won’t solve the state’s fiscal woes.

Trump says he'll act to ban TikTok in US as soon as Saturday

President Donald Trump says he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States.

Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters final stretch

Joe Biden is nearing a final decision on his running mate and is expected to announce his pick the week of Aug. 10.

Supreme Court denies request to halt construction of the border wall

A number of groups, including the ACLU and Sierra Club, had asked the high court to get involved again after the justices last year cleared the way for the administration to use military funds for construction while the case played out in the courts.

Trump says US 'may be banning' China-owned video app TikTok

“We are looking at TikTok," Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. "We may be banning TikTok.”

De Blasio releases school reopening plan for NYC
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With 1.1 million students and 1,800 schools just weeks away from reopening for the fall semester, New York City is juggling a delicate balance between the need to educate and keeping everyone healthy.

Murphy addresses rise in COVID-19 cases in NJ
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Governor Phil Murphy says the rise in coronavirus cases in New Jersey are setting off alarms.

Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail

For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.

Republicans dismiss Trump's idea to delay election

Republican officials in the states and on Capitol Hill are condemning President Donald Trump's suggestion about postponing the November election.

Rise in COVID-19 cases in NJ draws concern
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While COVID-19 has been on the decline in New York, a recent increase in cases in New Jersey is drawing serious concern.

Trump offers to help pay for Vanessa Guillen funeral

The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment.

Vanessa Guillen’s family to meet with President Trump Thursday

The family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen is preparing to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss a bill that would help prevent what happened to the 20-year-old from ever happening to anyone else.

Trump meets with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family, backs congressional bill named for her

President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.

US agents in Portland set to pull back, but tensions simmer

The Trump administration and Oregon leaders declared victory after it was announced that U.S. agents guarding a federal courthouse during violent demonstrations in Portland will pull back, but it wasn’t clear the agreement will reduce tensions that have led to more than two months of protests.