Politics

WATCH: Arizona senate candidates hold debate

By Associated Press

A Mark Kelly victory would shrink the GOP's Senate majority at a crucial moment and complicate the path to confirmation for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.

Trump administration to sharply limit issuance of skilled-worker visas

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas. The new rules will be issued soon to restrict the use of what's known as the H-1B program.

Trump halts COVID-19 relief negotiations until after election

By Aamer Madhani, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election, roiling stock markets hoping for an economic boost for hard-hit industries such as the airlines.

As Harris pitches to Black voters, some want to hear more

By Kathleen Ronayne, Kat Stafford, Associated Press

She's in a unique position as the first Black woman on a major party's presidential ticket. But she's still facing skepticism from some Black voters who question whether she and Joe Biden are committed and able to make meaningful change.

WATCH: Biden delivers campaign speech in Gettysburg

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Oct. 6, where he will deliver remarks to the American people.

Trump's doctor says president is experiencing 'no symptoms'

By Associated Press

The doctor did not provide any details on what medications the president is currently taking, including whether he has been administered additional steroids.

WATCH: Pence, Harris face off in vice presidential debate

By News Desk

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris go head to head Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. EDT in the first and only vice presidential debate of the general election.

Florida looking into crash of voter registration site

By Brendan Farrington, Bobby Caina Calvan, Terry Spencer, Associated Press

Florida is investigating why its online voter registration system crashed just before the deadline for the upcoming presidential election, saying unexpectedly heavy traffic that can’t be immediately explained poured in during the closing hours.

Trump's return to the White House sparks fear, anger for residence staff

By Jill Colvin, Deb Reichmann, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The West Wing of the White House is a ghost town. Staff members are scared of exposure. And now the executive mansion is a treatment ward for not one — but two — COVID patients.

Fed Chair Powell says lack of further stimulus 'would lead to a weak recovery'

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Strong financial support from the government and the Federal Reserve have spurred a solid recovery from the pandemic recession, but the rebound may falter without further aid, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday.