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How more Black candidates could win in white districts this year

By Lisa Desjardins, Candice Norwood

The impending election has the potential to bring about a shift of power in America if more Black leaders are elected to represent areas dominated by white voters.

Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade

By Associated Press

Democrats used time-consuming procedural hurdles to delay the start of Friday's Senate session until midday, but the party has no realistic chance of stopping Barrett's advance.

WATCH: Court should interpret laws as written, Judge Amy Coney Barrett says

By Associated Press

Barrett said in her opening statement Monday at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary committee that people of all backgrounds deserve “an independent Supreme Court.”…

WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett must recuse herself from election cases, Sen. Blumenthal says

By Associated Press

The Connecticut senator says Barrett’s participation in election cases would do “explosive, enduring harm to the court’s legitimacy" and to her credibility.

WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett is 'a judicial torpedo' aimed at ACA, Sen. Whitehouse says

By Associated Press

Whitehouse and other Democrats argued Monday at Barrett’s confirmation hearing that the Affordable Care Act is at serious risk if Barrett is confirmed to the high court.

WATCH: Health care is at stake with Judge Amy Coney Barrett nomination, Sen. Feinstein says

By Associated Press

Feinstein, the top Democrat on the panel, says the president has promised to appoint justices who will vote to undo the Obama-era Affordable Care Act.

WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett is in a 'category of excellence,' Sen. Graham says

By Associated Press

Graham, R-S.C., praised Barrett as he opened Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Republican-led panel.

In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of coronavirus relief

By Associated Press

The White House on Wednesday tried to salvage its favorite items lost in the rubble of COVID-19 relief talks that President Donald Trump suspended.

WATCH: HHS Secretary Azar testifies about COVID-19 and possible political interference

By Laura Santhanam

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has come under renewed scrutiny for attempts to influence official guidance, reportedly over the objections of government scientists.