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WATCH: Trump ‘wants to see the convention take place,’ McEnany says

By Associated Press

A day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina's Democratic governor that the Republican National Convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus fears, the White House on Tuesday doubled down on its position that the huge gathering…

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says several counties north of NYC have met criteria to reopen

By Associated Press

Several counties north of New York City entered the first phase of the state's four-part reopening process Tuesday after Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the region had met criteria for reopening including declining deaths and hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus.

WATCH: Mayor de Blasio on how NYC is preparing for phase one of reopening

By Courtney Vinopal

Mayor Bill de Blasio said on May 26 that New York City was preparing for the first phase of reopening its economy amid recovery from the novel coronavirus outbreak.

WATCH: HHS watchdog who found testing shortages testifies that Trump barbs haven’t deterred her

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Christi Grimm, who has served as acting inspector general since January, told a House panel that there was no “chilling effect” from President Donald Trump's criticism of her last month and his subsequent move to replace her.

Congress weighs choice: ‘Go big’ on virus aid or hit ‘pause’

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or hit “pause,” as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s reelection strategy

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including 2020 campaign strategy for President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in battleground states and what Trump’s holiday…

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WATCH: COVID-19 front-line workers to receive death benefits, Cuomo says

By Candice Norwood

The state and local governments of New York will provide death benefits to the families of those who died from COVID-19 while working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months

By Associated Press

The appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak.

Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from North Carolina governor

By Associated Press

Trump demanded Monday that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.