Jul 03 Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision Thursday blocked a lower court ruling allowing curbside voting in Alabama and waiving some absentee ballot requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 6:36 Economist Paul Romer: To save American jobs, we must bring virus to ‘screeching halt’ The Labor Department’s June jobs report seems to reflect a strengthening economy. After all, businesses across the country reopened during that month. But now coronavirus cases are soaring, raising questions about how we can have a functioning U.S. economy without… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 6:30 Arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell yields another twist for saga of Jeffrey Epstein The child sex abuse case against disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has taken a new turn with the arrest of his longtime companion and confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein killed himself in jail in August 2019. Now, survivors of his abuse may… Continue watching
Jul 02 Arizona national guard troops set up virus testing amid surge By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence, who visited Phoenix on Wednesday, promised the federal government would send 500 health workers to help. Continue reading
Jul 02 Democrats say U.S. needs to address protective gear shortage By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Rep. James Clyburn says urgent action is needed "before this virus spins further out of control." Administration officials say that they have helped the nation boost supplies over the last several months and that most states have at least 30… Continue reading
Jul 02 Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 U.S. states By Jake Coyle, Terry Spencer, David Rising, Associated Press Nebraska and South Dakota were the only states outside the Northeast with a decrease in cases. But those states are also recording higher positive test rates. … Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Pence and Florida Gov. DeSantis speak in Tampa, Florida By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to visit a medical training center in Tampa on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at ‘Spirit of America’ business showcase By Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks July 2 at the "Spirit of America" business showcase, which will be held at the White House. Continue reading
Jul 02 Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation through the November election. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: CDC chief, health officials testify on COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 2 on protocols related to a future COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading