President Trump issued executive orders Thursday night banning the Chinese applications TikTok and WeChat, saying they pose a threat to U.S. national security. Mr. Trump’s…
White House eyes executive action on COVID relief as talks stall
White House and Democratic negotiators emerged from their tenth covid-relief negotiation late Thursday still “very far apart” on major issues they need for a deal.…
Portland mayor unleashes police on violent demonstrations
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, who for weeks had blamed President Trump for fueling riots in his Oregon city, on Thursday acknowledged that the violence has…
Court says Pelosi’s proxy-voting plan can continue
A federal judge on Thursday tossed Republicans’ challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s vote-by-proxy system during coronavirus, ruling that Congress is free to make its…
Judge orders COVID-19 tests at California detention center
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal judge Thursday ordered coronavirus testing of everyone held at a California immigration detention center, saying authorities had shown “deliberate…