President Donald Trump, confronted with a damaging report that Russia offered bounties to militants to kill American troops, says he was never briefed about the finding by U.S. intelligence. Read more
With only one polling place open on election day this week in Louisville, Kentucky, voting went relatively smoothly compared with other recent primaries held amid the global pandemic. Does that mean other cities should consider the same in November? Read more
Vice President Mike Pence called off campaign events in Florida and Arizona this coming week as the states experience a surge in new coronavirus cases. Read more
Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump today over a report that he said, if true, contains a “truly shocking revelation” about the commander in chief and his failure to protect U.S. troops in Afghanistan and stand up to Russia. Read more
In two opinions, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a coalition of border states and environmental groups that contended the money transfer was unlawful and that building the wall would pose environmental threats. Read more
Lawmakers approved the bill, 232-180, largely along party lines, marking the first time a chamber of Congress has passed a D.C. statehood bill. Read more
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Senate faces a choice “to honor George Floyd’s life or to do nothing.” Read more
With just over four months remaining until the election, the contrasting styles of Trump and Biden are increasingly on display. Read more
In a ruling handed down today, Judge Peter Kelly said the Surrogates Court lacked jurisdiction in the case. Read more
School districts are ordered to set aside a portion of their aid for private schools using a formula based on the total number of private school students in the district. Read more
The high court’s 7-2 ruling applies to people who are picked up at or near the border and who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal. Read more
The public worker pay raises being advanced by House and Senate leaders would total more than $150 million in general funds, an expensive package that is raising questions among lawmakers who wonder how the state can possibly pay those raises and also cope with a $2.3 billion general treasury budget shortfall. Read more
A fresh set of candidates of color wants to join Congress and steer Democrats leftward, even as presumed presidential nominee Joe Biden sets a more centrist course to woo moderate voters this November. Read more
A conservative social media user whose far-right memes have been praised and reposted by President Donald Trump has been kicked off Twitter for repeated copyright violations. Read more
Pelosi announced an upcoming floor vote on her measure, setting up a debate that will juxtapose the Democrats’ top policy issue, Trump’s unrelenting efforts to dismantle Obama’s legacy, and the untamed coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Two of his employees testified that he has politicized the department and allowed special treatment for Roger Stone, a friend of President Donald Trump. Read more
The impasse threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act. Read more
It was a big win for the Justice Department as Democrats question whether it has become too politicized and Attorney General William Barr too quick to side with the president. Read more
State lawmakers are a step closer to passing a bill that would require the names of disciplined police officers to be disclosed publicly like other government employees. Read more
Cawthorn, who also supports Trump, won by a roughly 2-to-1 margin while handing a setback for the president, who had recorded a phone message for Bennett’s campaign. Read more
Former President Barack Obama warned Democrats against being “complacent or smug” about the presidential race at a grassroots fundraiser today for Joe Biden. Read more
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