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
Jul 02 WATCH: Federal officials testify on how the U.S. is dealing with coronavirus supply shortages By Courtney Vinopal The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will hold a hearing July 2 on the Trump administration's response to a shortage of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Trump holds news conference amid surge in coronavirus cases, new jobs numbers By Associated Press President Donald Trump will hold a news conference July 2 amid a surge in U.S. coronavirus cases. Continue reading
Jul 01 Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year. He did not say how big he'd like the payments to be. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 6:41 Pramila Jayapal on her path to Congress and creating political change Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, was elected to Congress in 2016. She is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and has become a leader in pushing the party on issues such as Medicare for All. Now… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 6:39 Reasons for hope amid America's racial unrest As the United States grapples with the novel coronavirus, nationwide protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd insist the country must confront a second epidemic: Racism. Despite a longstanding belief that we are a nation divided, some say there… Continue watching
Jul 01 U.S. House approves $1.5 trillion plan to fix crumbling infrastructure By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The bill also authorizes more than $100 billion to expand internet access for rural and low-income communities and $25 billion to modernize the U.S. Postal Service. Continue reading
Jul 01 Federal Reserve meeting minutes show concern about steep economic downturn By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Fed officials noted that the crisis was not falling equally on all Americans. The minutes say officials discussed how the sharp rise in joblessness had been especially severe for lower-wage workers, women, African Americans, and Hispanics. Continue reading
Jul 01 Trump, top officials defend response to Russia bounty threat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Lee, James Laporta, Associated Press President Donald Trump and his top national security officials are stepping up their defense of his response to intelligence assessments that suggested Russia had offered bounties for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Continue reading
Jul 01 Masks will be optional when Trump speaks at Mt. Rushmore for Independence Day weekend By Stephen Groves When President Donald Trump speaks at Mt. Rushmore before the first fireworks show there in years, he'll stand before a crowd of thousands who won't be required to socially distance or wear masks. Continue reading