May 27 Graham calls Rosenstein as first witness in Russia inquiry By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Justice Department's Russia investigation. Continue reading
May 27 States, cities challenge Trump mileage standards rollback By Associated Press Nearly two dozen states and several cities are challenging the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era mileage standards. They say science backed up the old regulations developed with the help of the nation's car makers. Continue reading
May 27 House poised for proxy voting despite lawsuit from Republicans By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press It's a day that's shaping up as one for the history books on Capitol Hill. For the first time, House lawmakers intend to vote by proxy. Continue reading
May 27 Trump scraps plan to speak at space center after launch postponed By Kevin Freking, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press With just 16 minutes to go in the countdown, the launch was scrubbed because of the danger of lightning. Continue reading
May 27 Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China By Associated Press The notice sets the stage for the U.S. to withdraw preferential trade and financial status that the former British colony has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule in 1997. Continue reading
May 27 WATCH: New York City projects $9 billion revenue loss because of coronavirus By Candice Norwood De Blasio said he asked the state of New York this week for a "safety net" to have the authority to borrow money to cover the losses. Continue reading
May 27 WATCH: Nation’s capital set to begin a gradual reopening on Friday By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital will begin a gradual reopening Friday, even as she warns it probably will result in more coronavirus infections. Continue reading
May 27 WATCH: House Ways and Means holds hearing on COVID-19 effects on communities of color By Candice Norwood Specific data on coronavirus infection rates remains incomplete, but black and Latino communities have been particularly hard hit. Continue reading
May 27 Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him By Associated Press The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, but that didn't stop Trump from angrily issuing a strong warning. Continue reading
May 26 Biden campaign names national director for voter protection By Kat Stafford, Associated Press Joe Biden has hired a national director for voter protection. The role will focus broadly on voter rights including the disenfranchisement of people of color amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading