Oct 02 Why some Wisconsin voters say they’re unmoved by Trump tax revelations By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Trump’s standing with white, working-class voters has proven resilient through federal investigations, impeachment and countless episodes of chaotic governing. Continue reading
Oct 02 National Guard taps units for rapid response to civil unrest By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The National Guard has designated military police units in two states to serve as rapid reaction forces in order to be better prepared to respond quickly to civil unrest around the country. Continue reading
Oct 02 California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 30 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record. Continue reading
Oct 02 WATCH: What Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis means for the campaign and upcoming election By Candice Norwood The White House released a statement on Friday -- less than 24 hours after his positive test was announced -- that the president will be moved to Walter Reed hospital. Continue reading
Oct 02 Stock markets sink after Trump tests positive for coronavirus By Associated Press The future contracts for the S&P 500 and the Dow industrials dropped 1.6% and 1.5%, respectively while the price of oil tumbled almost 4%. Continue reading
Oct 02 Vice President Mike Pence, second lady test negative for coronavirus By Associated Press Spokesman Devin O’Malley says Vice President Pence “remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery.”… Continue reading
Oct 02 U.S. hiring slows for 3rd month but jobless rate falls to 7.9 percent By Associated Press With September’s hiring gain, the economy has recovered only slightly more than half the 22 million jobs that were wiped out by the viral pandemic. Continue reading
Oct 01 Top Trump aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Hicks traveled with the president multiple times this week, including on Marine One, the presidential helicopter, for a Minnesota rally Wednesday, and aboard Air Force One to Tuesday night's first presidential debate. Continue reading
Oct 01 WATCH: Trump, Biden appeal to Catholics at virtual charity dinner By Kevin Freking, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Trump and Biden will be the entertainment as the 75th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner goes virtual Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Oct 01 Democrats press ahead on partisan COVID-19 bill as talks drag By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Democrats controlling the House on Thursday plunged ahead with a partisan debate on their next option — a $2.2 trillion measure that's unacceptable to the White House and Republicans. Continue reading