Politics

In Michigan, political divides create two pandemic realities

By Daniel Bush

In interviews across the state, Michigan residents expressed a wide range of views about the coronavirus pandemic, and why their political beliefs help shape their public health decisions.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a 'nightmare'

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits.

WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance

By Associated Press

At a news conference Thursday morning, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., staked out a firm position to extend financial assistance to unemployed Americans.

WATCH: Trump delivers remarks on Ohio economy, Biden

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Forced to play defense in states he led comfortably months ago, President Donald Trump set his sights on Ohio on Thursday in an attempt to reframe the centerpiece of his reelection pitch.

Trump's Iran envoy quits administration as U.S. pushes embargo

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Brian Hook is leaving one day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would call for a U.N. Security Council vote next week on resolution to indefinitely extend the embargo beyond October.

LGBTQ people leaving Poland as post-vote mood grows hostile

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

As President Andrzej Duda was sworn in to his second term on Thursday, some members of Poland's LGBT community already had moved to European countries where they expect to find greater acceptance. More are making plans to do so.

Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Witnesses and human rights advocates say peaceful protesters, children and pregnant women have sometimes been hit by excessive amounts of tear gas, with police failing to provide an escape route.

WATCH: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Associated Press

Is it safe for schools to reopen during the pandemic? The House Oversight Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the challenges and risks of reopening schools amid the global outbreak.

WATCH: New York attorney general sues to dissolve NRA

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

New York’s attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over questionable expenditures.

WATCH: Acting Homeland Security chief questioned on deployment of federal agents to protests

By Associated Press

The hearing will focus on the deployment of DHS personnel to recent protests, most notably in Portland, Oregon, where clashes between activists and agents drew national scrutiny.