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

Appeals court lifts restraint against Trump book publisher

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for a publisher to distribute a tell-all book by President Donald Trump’sRead More

Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation through the NovemberRead More

Trump, top officials defend response to Russia bounty threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Criticized for inaction, President Donald Trump and top officials stepped up their defense of the administration’s response to intelligence assessments that RussiaRead More

Jill Biden plays an influential role in her husband’s search for a running mate

(CNN) — As the vetting for Joe Biden’s running mate intensifies, there is one step that several of the potential picks are taking: An appearance with Jill Biden.Read More