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Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting virus responses

Published Saturday, June 27, 2020

A presidential campaign that has largely been frozen for several months because of the coronavirus is looking a bit more like those from previous election years.

Barr to testify as Democrats examine DOJ politicization

Published Thursday, June 25, 2020

Attorney General William Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time next month, the Justice Department said Wednesday, as two of his employees testified that he has politicized the department and allowed special treatment for Roger Stone, a friend of President Donal

More than 3,800 new Texas coronavirus cases, 17 more deaths

Published Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Health officials in Texas on Sunday reported more than 3,800 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 17 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Trump’s intended show of political force falls short of mark

Published Tuesday, June 23, 2020

President Donald Trump used his comeback rally to try to define the upcoming election as a choice between national heritage and left-wing radicalism, but his intended show of political force during the pandemic was thousands short of a full house and partly overshadowed by new coronavirus cases a

Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election

Published Tuesday, June 23, 2020

President Donald Trump’s return to the campaign trail was designed to show strength and enthusiasm heading into the critical final months before an election that will decide whether he remains in the White House.

Trump troop cut in Germany fits a pattern of hitting allies

Published Saturday, June 20, 2020

In vowing to pull thousands of American troops from Germany, President Donald Trump is following a pattern of disruptive, sometimes punitive, moves against allies that have dismayed his fellow Republicans and cast doubt across the globe about the future of partnering with the United States.

Trump says he will renew effort to end DACA protections

Published Saturday, June 20, 2020

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will renew his administration’s effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after the Supreme Court blocked the first try.

New Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of world

Published Thursday, June 18, 2020

China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital.

Trump signs order on police reform, doesn’t mention racism

Published Thursday, June 18, 2020

Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of black people.

Biden’s VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others

Published Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.