Jul 14 WATCH: Trump signs bill, executive order rebuking China By Zeke Miller, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump will hold a news conference July 14 at the White House. Continue reading
Jul 14 16 killed as fighting along Armenia-Azerbaijan border escalates By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Three days of fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces have killed at least 16 people in the worst outbreak of hostilities between the neighboring countries in years. Continue reading
Jul 14 Sessions fights for old Senate seat in Alabama, and other races to watch By Matt Loffman Alabama, Maine and Texas will be voting Tuesday on a couple key Senate races, along with some House races, and big-ticket bond issues in Maine will be the first test at the ballot box of how voters feel about government… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Pence says school reopening is 'right thing to do' amid virus surge By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Appearing at Louisiana State University, the Republican vice president described the nation as “in a much better position today to deal with the pandemic” even as virus cases surge across much of the country. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Biden unveils plan to combat climate change and overhaul energy industry By Alexandra Jaffe, Ellen Knickmeyer, Will Weissert, Associated Press The former vice president acknowledged that the economy is in “crisis” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but said it offers "an incredible opportunity, not just to build back to where we were before, but better, stronger, more resilient and more… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing July 14 on COVID-19 supply preparedness and response on both the state and federal level. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Energy secretary testifies on department's oversight of COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette will testify July 14 before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce about the Department of Energy's oversight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 14 China accuses U.S. of sowing discord in South China Sea By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The Trump administration's rejection of broad Chinese claims to much of the South China Sea came across in Asia as an election-year political move, with some appealing for calm amid fears of greater tensions. Continue reading
Jul 14 U.S. carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The U.S. government on Tuesday carried out the first federal execution in almost two decades. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update amid rise in cases By Associated Press The increase in coronavirus cases has filled some Florida hospitals, or brought them close to their capacity. Continue reading