As Trump Talks Action Against Coronavirus, Crowd Watches Without Masks, Social Distancing
Dozens of maskless guests joined President Trump’s press conference at his New Jersey golf club on Friday, in violation of the state's health regulations.
Jerry Falwell Jr. To Take Leave Of Absence From Liberty University After Controversial Instagram Post
Liberty University Jerry Falwell Jr. is taking an indefinite leave of absence from his position after receiving backlash due to a controversial photo he posted on Instagram.
Trump Threatens To Go 'A Different Way' After Stimulus Talks Break Down
President Trump has signaled that he will likely move forward with executive actions to alleviate the economic suffering of Americans amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
House Ethics Committee Orders Michigan Congresswoman To Reimburse Campaign $10,800
The House Ethics Committee on Friday ordered Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich, to pay her campaign $10,800 for salary payments she received after being elected to congress, but found her wrongdoing was not intentional.
Michigan Poll Shows Joe Biden With Strong Lead On Donald Trump
A new poll released Friday shows Biden with a 11-point lead over Trump in Michigan, a crucial battleground state with 16 electoral votes.
Trump, Macron Discuss Immediate Humanitarian Assistance To Lebanon After Explosions
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have agree to work together with the international community to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, following a devastating blast in Beirut on Tuesday.
Republican Lawmaker Calls On Jerry Falwell Jr. To Resign As Liberty University President After Bizarre Photo
Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., called for Jerry Falwell Jr. to step down after a recent Instagram post, calling his behavior "appalling."
Trump Claims Biden Is ‘Against God’ During Ohio Visit, Drawing Swift Rebuke From Democrat’s Campaign
President Donald Trump claimed presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is "against God" during a visit to Ohio.
Ukrainian Oligarch Linked To Rudy Giuliani Accused Of Stealing Billions In Money Laundering Scheme
Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky has been accused of stealing billions in a money-laundering scheme and played a role in Rudy Giuliani's attempt to find dirt of former Vice President Joe Biden.
New Polls Show Positive Signs For Democrat Senate Candidates In Maine, South Carolina, Kentucky
A new set of surveys from Quinnipiac University shows encouraging signs for Democratic Senate challengers in Maine, South Carolina, and Kentucky, as the November election inches closer.
Bernie Sanders Introduces Legislation To Tax Wealth Gains Of Billionaires During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Vermont senator has introduced a bill that would slap a new wealth tax on billionaires, with the proceeds going towards necessary healthcare expenses of the uninsured.
Professor With History Of Accurate Election Forecasts Predicts Joe Biden Will Defeat Donald Trump
American University Professor Allan Lichtman believes Biden will seize the White House in November as the U.S. faces an economic downturn and social unrest under the Trump administration.
US Envoy To Iran Steps Down, Will Be Replaced By Prominent Neocon
U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook is resigning from his position, and will be replaced in the role by Elliot Abrams, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday.
Germany To Require COVID-19 Testing For Travelers From ‘High-Risk’ Countries
Germany has mandated that travelers from high-risk countries to take COVID-19 tests, despite concerns that the move infringes on personal freedoms.
Donald Trump Leads Joe Biden In July Fundraising, But No Longer Enjoys Massive Financial Advantage
The Trump campaign outraised Biden's campaign in July, but he no longer enjoys a massive cash-on-hand advantage.
Manhattan District Attorney Subpoenaed President Trump’s Bank As Part Of Criminal Probe
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has sought financial documents from Deutsche Bank as part of his criminal investigation into the Trump Organization.
Trump Narrowing Gap With Biden In Latest National Polls, As Early Voting Looms
Several new polls show Biden with a small lead over Trump, but the incumbent president has little time to turn around his campaign amid the pandemic, as early voting looms.
US, Russia Moving Forward On Arms Control, Says Mike Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. and Russia are making progress on the arms control issue, with President Trump hoping to make a deal with Moscow as part of his legacy.
Federal Appeals Court Says Dakota Access Pipeline May Stay Open, Does Not Halt Additional Environmental Review
A Federal Appeals Court on Wednesday reversed a decision to shut down the controversial pipeline, but did not halt an additional environmental review of its operations.
Dr. Fauci Says His Family Has Experienced Harassment, Death Threats During Pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci says his family frequently deals with harassment and death threats, as the top doctor has been a frequent target of anti-science conspiracy theories.
Joe Biden’s VP Picks Could Be Down To Kamala Harris, Susan Rice
The Democrat will soon announce his vice presidential running mate, and may have whittled down his list to California Sen. Kamala Harris and former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice.
Democrats Launch Investigation Into $765 Million Loan To Kodak Amid Allegations Of Insider Trading
House Democrats are seeking information on a federal loan to the Eastman Kodak company, and are investigating allegations of insider trading by the company's executives.
US Losses From Coronavirus-Related Fraud Nears $100 Million As Scams Spike During Economy's Downturn
Scammers are targeting desperate Americans with scams involving online shopping and free groceries amid the economic downturn due to COVID-19, a consumer protection group said Tuesday.
Ohio Orders Children To Wear Masks As Some Public Schools Plan To Reopen
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered public school students in the state to wear masks, with exceptions made for children with medical conditions.
Joe Biden Has Slim Lead Over Donald Trump In Texas, Poll Says
A Morning Consult survey on Tuesday shows promising signs for both presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Democratic Senate candidate MJ Hegar in Texas.
Virgin Atlantic Airways Files For Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Protection Due To Impact Of COVID-19
Virgin Atlantic has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to chart a new way forward amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
US, China Officials Expected To Meet On Aug. 15 To Discuss Compliance With ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal
Top U.S. and Chinese officials will discuss Beijing's compliance with the deal, which requires China to buy $200 billion in U.S. imports over the next two years.
Former Spanish King Reportedly Flees To Dominican Republic Amid Corruption Probe
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos may have fled to the Dominican Republic amid a corruption probe into his business dealings with Saudi Arabia, the LaVanguardia newspaper reported.
Mail-In Ballots Could Delay Election Result, Lead To Legal Challenges, Warns Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams said the surge in mail-in ballots due the COVID-19 pandemic could cause the election result to be delayed, and slammed the new postmaster general for his changes to the postal service.
Lindsey Graham Has Slim Lead On Democrat Challenger In South Carolina Senate Race, Poll Shows
Sen. Lindsey Graham's ties to President Trump could be hurting his reelection bid, with a new poll showing him with a slim lead over Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison.