Jul 28 Trump restricts immigration amid the pandemic. Critics see it as an excuse to push his own agenda By Candice Norwood The administration says the measures are meant to maintain public health during the pandemic and reserve jobs for American workers amid the economic crisis. Continue reading
Jul 28 Read the full prepared opening statement by Attorney General Barr By Yasmeen Alamiri Attorney General William Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, July 28 for the first time as the panel examines whether he has inappropriately politicized the Justice Department. Continue reading
Jul 27 Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief as deadline looms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new coronavirus aid package that's teetering in Congress. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press President Donald Trump's lawyers have again challenged a criminal subpoena for tax records, calling it a harassment of the president. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 5:19 Where Senate Republicans stand on proposal for more coronavirus aid It has been months since Congress passed a coronavirus relief bill into law. The extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits granted by an earlier piece of legislation expires this Friday, leaving millions of Americans in financial limbo. Though Senate… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 7:01 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on presidential polling, convention symbolism NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to discuss the latest political news, including what to make of poll numbers showing former Vice President Joe Biden with a substantial lead over President Trump,… Continue watching
Jul 27 WATCH: Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America as he testified for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump speaks at drug-making plant to tout COVID-19 vaccine development By Zeke Miller, Kevin Freking, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press “I heard very positive things,” Trump said, when asked about the timetable for bringing a vaccine to market, “but by the end of the year we think we’re in very good shape to be doing that.”… Continue reading
Jul 27 As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to… Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump’s national security adviser has coronavirus By Associated Press President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien has tested positive for the coronavirus — making him the highest-ranking official to test positive so far. Continue reading