Trump trails Biden in key battleground states
Recent polling shows President Donald Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden by significant margins in several battleground states.
Recent polling shows President Donald Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden by significant margins in several battleground states.
Native Americans protesting Trump trip to Mount Rushmore
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.
NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book
A New York City judge has dismissed a claim by Donald Trump’s brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president’s niece.
A New York City judge has dismissed a claim by Donald Trump’s brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president’s niece.
With a jab at Trump, Pelosi unveils new 'Obamacare' bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a jab at President Donald Trump as she unveils a plan to expand the Obama-era health law.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a jab at President Donald Trump as she unveils a plan to expand the Obama-era health law.
Barr to testify as Democrats examine DOJ politicization
Attorney General William Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month for the first time as the panel examines whether he has inappropriately politicized the Justice Department.
Attorney General William Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month for the first time as the panel examines whether he has inappropriately politicized the Justice Department.
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan had declined to immediately dismiss the case, seeking instead to evaluate on his own the department’s unusual dismissal request.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan had declined to immediately dismiss the case, seeking instead to evaluate on his own the department’s unusual dismissal request.
Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes
A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.
A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.
AOC wins primary while many other races undecided
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday, but election night ended with uncertainty over the outcomes of several other New York congressional races featuring other young insurgents.
Freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday, but election night ended with uncertainty over the outcomes of several other New York congressional races featuring other young insurgents.
New York may not have full primary results until July
About 1.8 million people requested absentee ballots by mid-June and had until Tuesday to mail them.
About 1.8 million people requested absentee ballots by mid-June and had until Tuesday to mail them.
Dr. Fauci says 'it will be when not if' for a COVID-19 vaccine
The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year.
The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year.
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
“This bill is not salvageable and we need bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point,” write Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the co-authors of the party's bill, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
“This bill is not salvageable and we need bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point,” write Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the co-authors of the party's bill, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
Obama returns to the campaign trail with Joe Biden fundraiser
Former President Barack Obama raised more than $4 million from 120,000 individual donors ahead of his first fundraiser for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Former President Barack Obama raised more than $4 million from 120,000 individual donors ahead of his first fundraiser for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Trump hints at 'generous' second stimulus check
"We will be doing another stimulus package," President Trump said. "It'll be very good, it'll be very generous."
"We will be doing another stimulus package," President Trump said. "It'll be very good, it'll be very generous."
Dr. Fauci gives a coronavirus update to Congress
With coronavirus cases rising in about half the states and political polarization competing for attention with public health recommendations, Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday at a fraught moment in the nation's pandemic response.
With coronavirus cases rising in about half the states and political polarization competing for attention with public health recommendations, Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday at a fraught moment in the nation's pandemic response.
Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election
President Donald Trump’s return to the campaign trail was designed to show strength and enthusiasm but instead highlighted growing vulnerabilities. The Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, also crystallized a divisive reelection message that largely ignores broad swaths of voters who could play a decisive role on Election Day.
President Donald Trump’s return to the campaign trail was designed to show strength and enthusiasm but instead highlighted growing vulnerabilities. The Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, also crystallized a divisive reelection message that largely ignores broad swaths of voters who could play a decisive role on Election Day.
Pirated editions of John Bolton memoir have appeared online
John Bolton’s memoir officially comes out Tuesday after surviving a security review and a legal challenge from the Justice Department.
John Bolton’s memoir officially comes out Tuesday after surviving a security review and a legal challenge from the Justice Department.
GOP hope to flip back two Trump-friendly districts in NY
Three New York Democrats ousted Republican members of Congress in 2018. Now, the GOP wants those seats back. Republican voters in Tuesday’s primary will line up behind the candidates they think have the best shot of retaking control.
Three New York Democrats ousted Republican members of Congress in 2018. Now, the GOP wants those seats back. Republican voters in Tuesday’s primary will line up behind the candidates they think have the best shot of retaking control.
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
President Donald Trump is looking to reverse a decline in his political fortunes by returning to the format that has so often energized himself and his base: a raucous, no-holds-barred rally before thousands of ardent supporters.
President Donald Trump is looking to reverse a decline in his political fortunes by returning to the format that has so often energized himself and his base: a raucous, no-holds-barred rally before thousands of ardent supporters.
Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it
A federal judge has ruled that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book.
A federal judge has ruled that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book.
Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.