Jul 02 Democrats say U.S. needs to address protective gear shortage By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Rep. James Clyburn says urgent action is needed "before this virus spins further out of control." Administration officials say that they have helped the nation boost supplies over the last several months and that most states have at least 30… Continue reading
Jul 02 U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear foreign Nazi art case By Associated Press The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the descendants of a group of Jewish art dealers from Germany who say their ancestors were forced to sell a collection of religious art to the Nazi government in 1935. Continue reading
Jul 02 E.U. leaders seek dialogue with China over Hong Kong law By Associated Press Two of the European Union's most powerful individuals say the 27-nation bloc will continue to discuss human rights and the rule of law with China after Beijing imposed a new security law on Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jul 02 U.S. tries to seize Iranian gas heading toward Venezuela By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking to seize four tankers they say are sailing toward Venezuela with 1.1 million barrels of gasoline supplied by Iran. Continue reading
Jul 02 Intelligence chiefs brief congressional leaders on Russia bounties By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press CIA Director Gina Haspel and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe are meeting Thursday with the so-called "gang of eight" of top lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Pence and Florida Gov. DeSantis speak in Tampa, Florida By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to visit a medical training center in Tampa on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at 'Spirit of America' business showcase By Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks July 2 at the "Spirit of America" business showcase, which will be held at the White House. Continue reading
Jul 02 Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation through the November election. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: CDC chief, health officials testify on COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 2 on protocols related to a future COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Charges announced against arrested Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press An indictment made public Thursday said Maxwell facilitated Epstein's crimes by "helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse" girls as young as 14. Continue reading