Politics

Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The conversation is one of multiple recordings that were leaked as part of what U.S. intelligence officials describe as a Russian effort to denigrate the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee ahead of November's election.

Former CIA officer charged with giving China classified info

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI has been charged with spying for China, including by disclosing secret tradecraft and information on sources to intelligence officers.

Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

As Democrats gather virtually this week to nominate Joe Biden for the presidency, party leaders and activists across the political spectrum agree on one unifying force: their desire to defeat President Donald Trump.

How to watch the 2020 national conventions

While this year’s largely virtual events may look different than those of years past, there are still a number of ways you can watch the PBS NewsHour’s special coverage.

Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House

By Matthew Daly, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, and President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service.

Politics This Morning: What to expect from the DNC

By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in an unprecedented and largely virtual format. Join the PBS NewsHour’s Daniel Bush and Lisa Desjardins for a preview of what to expect from the week and what to watch on the first…

UN-backed court to issue verdicts in Lebanon’s Hariri case

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

More than 15 years after the truck bomb assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Beirut, a U.N.-backed tribunal is announcing verdicts this week in the trial of four members of the militant group Hezbollah allegedly involved in…

FBI arrests Puerto Rico lawmaker, family in corruption probe

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

FBI agents have arrested Puerto Rico Rep. María Milagros Charbonier after the legislator who once presided over the island's House Ethics Committee was charged in a public corruption case that officials say also involved her son, husband and an assistant.

Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding

By Associated Press

Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service and its new postmaster general in New York on Monday to ensure adequate funding for postal operations.

Trump signs Iowa wind storm disaster declaration, may visit

By David Pitt, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Monday he has signed an emergency declaration for Iowa to help supply federal money to help the state recover from an unusual wind storm that struck a week ago.