Trump’s unemployment plan would require states to contribute billions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Whether President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. Equally upRead More

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders and John Kasich expected to join forces for first night of Democratic convention

(CNN) — The first night of the Democratic National Convention is currently expected to bring a message of unity featuring Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former first lady MichelleRead More

Mail-in ballot concerns after new Postal Service leader’s orders to cut overtime, hold mail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mail piling up. Constant attacks from the president. Cuts to overtime as record numbers of ballots are expected to pass through post offices this fall. The success of theRead More

Biden risks alienating young Black voters after race remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden’s controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspiredRead More

Trump orders $400 unemployment pay, payroll tax deferral that could cut Medicare funds

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Saturday moved to bypass the nation’s elected lawmakersRead More

Joe Arpaio loses sheriff’s race in 2nd failed comeback bid

PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Arpaio on Friday was narrowly defeated in his bid to win back the sheriff’s post in metro Phoenix that he heldRead More

Last-ditch virus aid talks underway; Trump team at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders launched a last-ditch effort to revive collapsing Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money, summoning Trump administration negotiators to theRead More

Intel officials tell Congress that Russia is spreading false information about Biden

(CNN) — US intelligence officials have presented information to lawmakers and presidential campaigns indicating Russia is behind an ongoing disinformation push targeting former Vice PresidentRead More

History professor who has accurately predicted every election since 1984 says Trump will lose

(CNN) — History professor Allan Lichtman is used to being right. He has correctly predicted the winner of each presidential race since Ronald Reagan’s reelectionRead More

Herman Cain is mourned, celebrated at his funeral in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — Herman Cain, the former Republican presidential candidate, businessman and close ally of President Donald Trump, was guided by his Christian faith inRead More