Jul 20 Puerto Rico governor, others face formal corruption probe By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The decision marks the first time the panel investigates a sitting governor in recent history. The investigation also will target four other government officials. Continue reading
Jul 20 Puerto Rico announces referendum to protect public pensions By Dánica Coto, Associated Press If approved, the measure would prohibit using money from Puerto Rico's crumbling public pension system to repay creditors. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 3:09 Trump's deployment of federal agents to quell Portland protests draws local ire By John Yang, Rachel Wellford As U.S. protests continue over police violence and racism, some of them have been met with a federal response. One such place is Portland, Oregon -- where local officials believe the presence of federal agents is doing more harm than… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 6:16 Oregon governor says 'Trump troops' in Portland are escalating tensions, not easing them Kate Brown is governor of Oregon, where ongoing protests over race and police violence have attracted federal attention. Some agents deployed to Portland have refused to identify themselves to protesters, and their tactics have drawn criticism -- and even provoked… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 8:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's pandemic message, suburban voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what President Trump is saying about the coronavirus and competitor Joe Biden, whether those messages are resonating with voters… Continue watching
Jul 20 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a news conference to give an update on the city's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: D.C. mayor criticizes Trump on virus testing By Associated Press Local health officials say there is the capacity in Washington to test anyone who needs a test, and the average turnaround test is approximately four and a half days. Continue reading
Jul 20 Federal government under scrutiny for crackdown on Portland protesters By Associated Press President Donald Trump has decried the demonstrations. But city and state officials say they don't want the federal forces intervening in Portland's protests against racial injustice. Continue reading
Jul 20 Georgia Democrats choose state Sen. Nikema Williams to run for John Lewis' House seat By Matt Loffman Three days after the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the Georgia Democratic Party will decide who will replace the civil rights leader as its nominee for the 5th Congressional district that encompasses most of Atlanta. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Chicago mayor says Trump could help stem flow of guns By Associated Press Top leaders in the U.S. House said Sunday they were "alarmed" by the Trump administration's tactics against protesters in Portland and other cities, including Washington, D.C. Continue reading