May 26 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. Continue reading
May 26 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. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 9:10 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… Continue watching
May 25 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. Continue reading
May 25 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. Continue reading
May 25 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. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump makes Memorial Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery By Associated Press President Donald Trump silently honored the nation's war dead Monday in a wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading
May 25 Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots By Associated Press The idea is to avoid repeating the party’s 2016 defeat, when Hillary Clinton struggled to unite her moderate supporters and backers of Bernie Sanders. Continue reading
May 24 Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote By Associated Press Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday. Continue reading
May 24 Trump's pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021 By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press It's a delayed-reward tactic Trump was using long before the global pandemic gut-punched the country. He has turned to it with new urgency as the coronavirus has robbed him of the booming economy that was to be the core of… Continue reading