Politics

Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP

By Sara Burnett, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Biden's team had hoped its search effort would stand out for its inclusion and diversity, but there's been negative commentary, too.

WATCH: Lawmakers, civil rights experts testify on protecting free speech amid protests

By Maea Lenei Buhre

The committee’s chair, Sen. Ted Cruz, said the hearing will center on “how Antifa and other anarchists are hijacking peaceful protests and engaging in political violence that is not only criminal, but antithetical to the First Amendment.”…

Missouri voters to decide on expanding Medicaid coverage

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

Tuesday's primary election ballot includes a proposal to expand Medicaid alongside party candidates for governor, U.S. Congress and other state and local offices.

WATCH: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany talks TikTok sale, Beirut blast

By Associated Press

Kayleigh McEnany, White House Press Secretary, says "rest assured that we are watching it closely and we are taking a very good look at that." …

Census will end data collection for 2020 count a month early

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The decision comes as legislation that would have extended the national head count’s deadlines stalls in the U.S. Senate.

WATCH: Trump signs Great American Outdoors Act

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands.

Democrats, Republicans dig in on virus relief bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Progress is coming slowly as lawmakers craft another major response to the coronavirus pandemic. Negotiators on the huge relief bill met Monday in the Capitol as issues like food for the poor and aid to schools moved to the forefront.

WATCH: Voting experts testify on how to secure the 2020 elections

By Associated Press

States have been grappling with how to carry out voting amid the coronavirus pandemic, with Election Day three months away.

House committees subpoena top Pompeo aides over inspector general firing

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

House Democrats have issued subpoenas for top aides to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying that the Trump administration is stonewalling their investigation into the firing of the State Department's top independent watchdog earlier this year.

Judge calls it 'discriminatory' to deny Puerto Rico access to U.S. aid

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Legal experts warned that they expect the U.S. government to appeal the decision, and if unsuccessful, to take it as far as the U.S. Supreme Court given the millions of dollars at stake.