As Texas reverses course on masks, GOP digs in on convention
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas began mandating face coverings Friday on the orders of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, his party charged ahead with plansRead More
Move to rename ‘Bloody Sunday’ bridge has critics in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Thousands gathered in this river city in 1940 to dedicate a new bridge in honor of white supremacist Edmund Pettus, aRead More
White House hasn’t approved requests for TV interviews with Fauci, official says
(CNN) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, arguably the most trusted man in America, is practically invisible right now. Fauci is not appearing on any of the major USRead More
Clinton on Trump’s handling of the virus: ‘I would have done a better job’
(CNN) — Hillary Clinton taunted President Donald Trump in an interview published on Friday, criticizing his handling of the coronavirus by saying that she — as presidentRead More
Trump’s Rushmore trip draws real and figurative fireworks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump will begin his Independence Day weekend on Friday with a patriotic display of fireworks at Mount Rushmore,Read More
US jobs surge: Trump sees sunshine, Biden ‘no victory yet’
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. economy just posted its best single-month job gain in history. U.S. unemployment is at one of its worst pointsRead More
House judiciary panel to interview ousted NY prosecutor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ousted former U.S. attorney for Manhattan will sit down with the House Judiciary Committee next week for a closed-door interview asRead More
New climate group will offer district-specific policy ‘menus’ to every congressional candidate
(CNN) — As concern over climate change grows and high profile progressive political figures embrace ambitious ideas, candidates with limited resources and time are facing a newRead More
Federal lawsuit filed to allow mail-in voting in Connecticut
A federal lawsuit was filed Thursday to make mail-in voting for the November election available to all eligible Connecticut voters during the coronavirus pandemic. AnRead More
Ex-George W. Bush officials launch new group supporting Joe Biden
(CNN) — A group of former George W. Bush administration and campaign officials has launched a new super PAC to mobilize disaffected Republican voters forRead More