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White House Cools Off On Temperature Screenings
Monday, June 22, 2020
The White House announces Monday a scaling back of temperature screenings for those entering the building, citing Washington, D.C.'s move to phase two of reopening.
Tulsa Curfew Lifted, While Court Rejects Public Health Challenge To Trump Rally
Friday, June 19, 2020
President Trump will rally supporters on Saturday at an indoor arena, even as COVID-19 cases spike in Oklahoma. The rally had been scheduled for Friday but was moved due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Tim Scott Says Dick Durbin's 'Token' Comment 'Hurts My Soul'
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Sen. Tim Scott delivered an emotional speech Wednesday, saying some colleagues are more interested in scoring political points than having a true discussion on advancing police reform legislation.
House Democrats, Aiming To Make A Point, Plan Vote On D.C. Statehood
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
While statehood for the District of Columbia has long been an uphill battle, there's a renewed effort in the House to make the District the 51st state. The Senate likely won't go along anytime soon.
Upcoming Trump Rally In Tulsa Faces Backlash Over Race, Coronavirus
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Trump campaign is defending its decision to hold a "Make America Great Again" rally in Tulsa, Okla., a city that experienced one of the country's most horrific episodes of racial violence in 1921.
'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Testifies In House Judiciary Hearing
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, testified on Wednesday during a hearing examining racial profiling and police brutality. Watch his full remarks and read the testimony.
READ: Democrats Release Legislation To Overhaul Policing
Monday, June 08, 2020
Congressional Democrats have released a wide-ranging proposal aimed at overhauling policing, following outrage over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police.
Iowa Rep. Steve King, Known For Racist Comments, Loses Reelection Bid
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
After years of racist comments, King was largely abandoned by party leaders. He was defeated on Tuesday by state Sen. Randy Feenstra.
'He Thinks Division Helps Him': Biden Condemns Trump's Protest Response
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Speaking in Philadelphia, the presumptive Democratic nominee says President Trump's actions show he "is more interested in power than in principle."
Biden Meets With Black Faith Leaders In Delaware Following Days Of Protest
Monday, June 01, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden visits a predominantly African American church in his hometown, at times taking notes as community leaders offer suggestions for how to address racial inequality.
The History Behind 'When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts'
Friday, May 29, 2020
In response to the violent protests in Minneapolis, the president tweets a phrase that goes back to the 1960s, used by a white police chief known for inflaming racial tensions in Miami.
Trump, Unveiling Space Force Flag, Touts What He Calls New 'Super-Duper Missile'
Friday, May 15, 2020
President Trump held a ceremony with senior defense officials to unfurl the official flag of the Space Force and boasted about what he called powerful new American weapons.
Biden And Sanders Announce Task Forces To Find Party Unity Over Policy
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Key supporters of Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are working together on issues including climate change, health care and immigration to find common ground ahead of the November election.
Pandemic Revives Calls To Ban Lawmakers From Bunking In Their Offices
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Dozens of members of Congress sleep in their own offices. One longtime opponent, Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., argues that it's particularly important to end the practice now.
Lawmakers' Practice To Sleep In Their Offices Raises Concerns Amid The Pandemic
Monday, May 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has revived an effort to ban the practice of allowing members of Congress to sleep in their offices in the capitol.
White House Military Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Thursday, May 07, 2020
The results sparked immediate concerns about President Trump's possible exposure to COVID-19, but the president has tested negative.
Judge Rules New York's Democratic Presidential Primary Must Go On
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
The New York State Board of Elections had canceled the June 23 primary over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Purple-State Senator Rocks Wig At Work
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sported a purple wig on the floor of the Senate to make a point about social distancing from hair salons during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash Takes Step Toward Libertarian Presidential Bid
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The Republican-turned-independent from western Michigan is a persistent critic of President Trump, but some worry Amash's third-party bid could help Trump.
New York Cancels Primary Election, Angering Sanders Supporters
Monday, April 27, 2020
State elections officials canceled New York's Democratic presidential primary amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a move that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders strongly oppose.