Sen. Minority Leader Charles E Schumer said Thursday Democrats are preparing to unveil a massive “Rooseveltian” coronavirus relief package. Mr. Schumer said he and House…
Trump campaign launches first attack on Biden as soft on China
The Trump campaign released its first ad attacking presumptive Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden on China on Thursday, saying he “protected China’s feelings” during the…
Ted Cruz, other Trump allies tell president to expand immigration pause
Key GOP allies implored President Trump on Thursday to expand his immigration pause to include temporary guest-workers, saying those foreigners who come for only a…
NIH chief: 1,000 apply for ‘Shark Tank’ competition over COVID-19 diagnostics
More than 1,000 test developers are vying for federal support in a “Shark Tank”-style contest to develop the millions of coronavirus tests needed to safely…
Biden vows to reverse DeVos’ sexual misconduct rule: Survivors ‘should be heard’
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Wednesday that if he is elected, he will reverse a new rule by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that…
Facebook removes QAnon pages, groups and accounts
OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right…
Dana Nessel, Michigan AG: Gretchen Whitmer orders valid, enforceable
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s attorney general on Tuesday backed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and told local law enforcement officials that her stay-at-home directive and restrictions on…
Ohio elections chief pushes for changes before fall vote
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio needs to take the application process for mail-in ballots online, agree to pay postage on return applications and ballots and…
Big Daddy Zane’s Bar owner, armed protesters arrested for violating Texas Gov. Greg Abbott order
WEST ODESSA, Texas — A bar owner and armed protesters were arrested in western Texas after the bar reopened despite the governor’s orders to remain…
Rick Savage, Sunday River Brewing Company owner, defies Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ order, reopens
BETHEL, Maine — A restaurant owner on Friday launched Round 2 of flouting Democratic Gov. Janet Mill’s executive orders over the coronavirus. Rick Savage reopened…