Jun 24 IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The IMF predicts that the global economy will shrink 4.9% this year, significantly worse than the 3% drop it had estimated in its previous report in April. Continue reading
Jun 24 Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Democrats seek changes By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The impasse threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act. Continue reading
Jun 24 2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in North Carolina and Kentucky By Associated Press Voters rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 23 Mitch McConnell wins GOP nomination in bid for 7th term By Associated Press McConnell has positioned himself as President Donald Trump's most crucial congressional ally and worked closely with Trump on cutting taxes and putting conservatives on the federal bench. Continue reading
Jun 23 Trump’s brother seeks to halt family tell-all book By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Donald Trump's brother is asking a New York City judge to prevent the president's niece from publishing a tell-all book, which is expected to be released later this month. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gives coronavirus update By Tamara Lush, Nathan Ellgren, Tammy Webber, Associated Press In Orlando, 152 coronavirus cases were linked to one bar near the University of Central Florida campus, said Dr. Raul Pino, a state health officer in the tourism city. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: New York City mayor announces unique approach to July 4th celebrations By Associated Press The Macy’s July 4th fireworks will go forward in New York City, but with a twist meant to keep spectators from congregating in large numbers during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 5:17 Trump’s Phoenix speech brings thousands together indoors — in a virus hot spot President Trump traveled to Arizona on Tuesday, visiting Yuma to see newly built sections of border wall and then heading to Phoenix for a campaign rally at a church. The venue, located in a coronavirus hot spot, was reportedly filled… Continue watching
Jun 23 FBI concludes no federal crime committed in NASCAR noose incident after reviewing evidence By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press Wallace is the only Black driver at NASCAR's top level. He successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues less than two weeks ago. Continue reading
Jun 23 Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The impasse threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act. Continue reading