Politics Aug 05 Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there. By Savannah Peters, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 Takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Michigan and more Democrats need to rack up as many wins as possible to take back the U.S. Senate, so the party has little room for error. By Mike Catalini, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident. By Josh Funk, Gary Fields, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed The Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case against a former Olympian charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was flawed, and that he bore no responsibility for longstanding problems at the landmark,… By Matthew Daly, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Aug 05 WATCH LIVE: Trump talks about the economy in Las Vegas By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Republican president has struggled to connect with voters on the economy as elevated inflation and Americans' feelings of uncertainty have overshadowed the stock market gains he often cites along with a low national unemployment rate. Continue reading
Aug 05 North Carolina Rep. Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct By Gary Fields, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office. Continue reading
Aug 05 Judge criticizes Trump's Justice Department as he says he has no choice but to dismiss Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The move Tuesday closes the book on the Jan. 6 cases that were wiped out with Republican President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons and commutations last year, freeing from prison people convicted of violent of assaults on police and other crimes. Continue reading
Aug 05 House Democrats just added 12 'safe' Trump districts to their midterm election target list By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The move brings the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's list of targets to 58, an ambitious list that reflects President Donald Trump's diminished standing with the electorate and Democrats' belief that they can capitalize on voters' frustrations. Continue reading
Aug 05 Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 House seats they hope to flip By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press In Virginia, Democratic primary voters have a history of rewarding moderate candidates, a trend that continued on Tuesday. Continue reading