Sep 02 WATCH: Biden focuses on schools after blasting Trump on violence By Associated Press Biden says during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, that President Donald Trump “still doesn't have a real plan” to handle the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 02 HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full By Associated Press The Trump administration is canceling some of its remaining orders for ventilators, after rushing to sign nearly $3 billion in emergency contracts as the COVID-19 pandemic surged in the spring. Continue reading
Sep 02 Markey defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts' Senate primary By Associated Press U.S. Sen. Edward Markey harnessed support from progressive leaders to overcome a challenge from U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, a younger rival who is a member of America’s most famous political family. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 4:32 In Kenosha, Trump praises police after controversial remarks about violence By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, a day after defending a supporter who allegedly killed two people there. Kenosha erupted in outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, who is Black, in the back, reportedly leaving him paralyzed. During Trump's visit, which… Continue watching
Sep 01 Scores detained as students march against Belarus president By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Police in Belarus have detained scores of protesters in the capital of Minsk as university students took to the streets on the first day of classes to demand the resignation of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko. Continue reading
Sep 01 Pentagon says China planning big increase in nuclear arsenal By Robert Burns, Associated Press In a new report to Congress, the Pentagon says it expects China over the next 10 years to double its stockpile of nuclear warheads, which it says currently numbers in the "low 200s."… Continue reading
Sep 01 Barr tightens rules on surveillance of political candidates By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is imposing new restrictions on how it conducts any secret national security surveillance of candidates for federal offices or their staff. Continue reading
Sep 01 House panel warns of fraud, abuse in business aid program By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press A report by a House subcommittee says a lack of government oversight and accountability for the $600 billion-plus program may have led to billions being misspent. Continue reading
Sep 01 Los Angeles sheriff's office says Black bicyclist fatally shot by police had dropped a gun By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Authorities say a Black man who deputies said was stopped for riding his bicycle in violation of vehicle codes was fatally shot when he dropped a bundle of items that included a gun. Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: Pence attends Workers for Trump event in Pennsylvania By Associated Press U.S. Vice President Mike Pence touted the Trump administration's record on law and order at a rally in Exeter, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Continue reading