Jul 04 Governors stress 'personal responsibility' over virus orders By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Elevating a message of personal responsibility over statewide crackdowns on businesses and requirements for people in public spaces has been a consistent approach among certain governors during the coronavirus crisis. That’s especially true in Republican-leaning states that had relatively few… Continue reading
Jul 04 Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump’s style, and he aimed to go big, promising a “special evening”… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 11:57 David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on coronavirus failures, anti-Trump Republicans New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to analyze the latest news, including the possibility that the Washington Redskins will change their name amid growing pressure for racial justice, the failures that… Continue watching
Jul 03 For some Americans, July 4 is a time not to celebrate, but reflect By Courtney Vinopal The document signed more than 200 years ago declaring the United States’ independence from Britain contained within it inherent contradictions. Continue reading
Jul 03 Redskins undergoing 'thorough review' of team name By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S. and feedback from the community prompted the formal review. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: Biden speaks at National Education Association assembly By Courtney Vinopal Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden will speak at the National Education Association's assembly July 3. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at July 4 Mount Rushmore celebration By Stephen Groves Trump is expected to speak at a Mount Rushmore event, which has issued 7,500 tickets to watch fireworks that he previewed on Thursday as a "display like few people have seen."… Continue reading
Jul 03 Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision Thursday blocked a lower court ruling allowing curbside voting in Alabama and waiving some absentee ballot requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 6:35 Trump insists on using racist language. Will that approach win him support? By Yamiche Alcindor At a moment the U.S. is facing crises on multiple fronts, President Trump continues to use language that sparks controversy and highlights the nation’s racial divides. He recently retweeted a video of a man chanting “white power” at a Florida… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 7:03 How American voters view Trump's handling of racial unrest and COVID-19 President Trump is campaigning for reelection as the U.S. faces a challenging moment. To analyze how his rhetoric on race and his response to coronavirus are resonating across the country, Yamiche Alcindor talks to Chris Buskirk of the website and… Continue watching