Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell teed up votes for two separate coronavirus relief bills next week, all but daring Democrats to block them. “Republicans have…
Trump downplays fundraising disadvantage at Georgia rally
President Donald Trump says he “could be the world’s greatest fundraiser,” but he doesn’t want to put in the work or have to “do things”…
Statue of former governor removed after policies criticized
SAN DIEGO (AP) – A statue of former California Gov. Pete Wilson was removed from a San Diego park after critics said the governor supported…
Michigan 2-week absentee ballot extension blocked by court
DETROIT — Absentee ballots must arrive by Election Day to be counted, the Michigan Court of Appeals said Friday, blocking a 14-day extension that had…
Joe Kennedy III campaign improperly spent $1.5 million on failed Senate bid
BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III’s campaign improperly spent $1.5 million earmarked for the general election during the Massachusetts congressman’s failed bid to capture…
Virginia lawmakers pass new budget amid coronavirus pandemic
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia lawmakers all but wrapped up a special legislative session Friday by approving a new state budget that gives bonuses to…
Salvador Cienfuegos, former Mexico defense secretary, arrested in Los Angeles
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s top diplomat said Thursday that the country’s former defense secretary, Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos, has been arrested in Los Angeles. Foreign Relations…
Donald Trump ‘defeated’ Savannah Guthrie, campaign says
A spokesperson for President Donald Trump’s campaign is declaring that the president “defeated” town hall moderator, Savannah Guthrie, and derided the NBC “Today” host as…
Joe Biden suggests he’ll reveal court-packing position before election
Joseph R. Biden said Thursday that he might tip his hand before the election on whether he would support adding seats to the U.S. Supreme…
Ben Sasse warns blue tsunami, rips Trump as TV-obsessed, narcissistic
In a stinging rebuke of President Trump, Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska said it will be hard for the GOP revive the party’s brand after…