Police reformers push for de-escalation training, but the jury is out on its effectiveness
De-escalation training. It’s on the tip of the tongue of both police departments and reformers — the idea that officers…
Pressure mounts on Trump to ‘set a good example’ and wear mask
As the pandemic worsens alarmingly in large parts of the country, pressure from health experts and local officials is mounting…
Country at war with COVID-19 sees rising concerns over virus: POLL
Spiking cases of COVID-19 have shifted sentiments around the pandemic in recent weeks, with the nation growing more concerned about…
Trump eschews face covering, ignoring Rubio urging that everyone ‘wear a damn mask’
President Donald Trump continued this week to eschew wearing face coverings even as he traveled to states where the coronavirus…
89% of Americans wear masks in public as the coronavirus pandemic persists: POLL
ABC News/Ipsos released a new poll on the coronavirus on Thursday. June 25, 2020, 10:30 PM 6 min read 6…
Trump says US ‘probably’ will move troops from Germany to Poland, slams Berlin for owing ‘lot of money’ to NATO
Poland’s president is the first foreign leader to visit Trump in months. June 24, 2020, 8:53 PM 8 min read…
Divisions emerge on renaming military bases, reparations amid unrest: POLL
As the country grapples with a widespread reckoning over the prevalence of racism, majorities of Americans are resistant to renaming…
Trump threatens protesters ahead of Tulsa rally
President Donald Trump on Friday, gearing up for his first campaign rally in months in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, threatened…
52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL
A slight majority of Americans support deploying the U.S. military to intervene where there are violent protests, according to a…
At fortified White House, Trump under verbal assault from military’s top ranks
Fortified by troops in uniform, foreboding fencing and police in riot gear, President Donald Trump remained protected from largely peaceful…
Trump, GOP say national convention will be moved, after tense standoff with North Carolina
Republicans are suddenly adjusting their plans for the national convention with less than three months until the event, saying they…
Governor Newsom’s ‘worst fear’ about reopening California is public will ‘forget reality’ of COVID
“We need to move forward … soberly, eyes wide open.” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. May 29, 2020, 3:25 PM 6…
Trump ramps up attacks on mail voting, targeting battlegrounds Michigan, Nevada
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on mail-in voting on Wednesday, targeting election officials in two battleground states over efforts…
Senate should improve House coronavirus package: Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said that the Senate should improve a House coronavirus package spearheaded by Democratic leadership. “Now I…
House passes $3 trillion relief package, bill ‘DOA’ in Senate
The House passed a historic $3 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday night — a bill that would put more…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump, traveling to Arizona, downplays key model that shows deaths doubling as states ease restrictions
President Donald Trump on Tuesday headed to the battleground state of Arizona, which is still under a stay-at-home order, to…
Americans grapple with risking their health to return to work
As an increasing number of states begin reopening businesses, some workers feel forced into a game of Russian roulette, confronted…
Michigan governor extends state emergency order despite Trump tweet backing protesters
The state has over 1,700 COVID deaths. May 1, 2020, 9:08 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to…
Pelosi signals bipartisan deal ‘very close’ for relief on small business fund
The PPP ran out of funding late last week. April 18, 2020, 10:18 PM 4 min read 4 min read…
Country grows more pessimistic about a return to normalcy post-coronavirus: POLL
The country is growing more pessimistic about a timeframe for a return to normalcy, with ideological allegiance extending to nearly…
Longtime Trump friend Roger Stone denied new trial
Judge rules that defense failed to prove jury forewoman made false statements. April 16, 2020, 11:05 PM 5 min read…
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks order by governor suspending in-person voting, putting Tuesday’s election back on track
Wisconsin’s spring election appears to be back on, after the state Supreme Court blocked an executive order from Gov. Tony…
White House asking hospitals to email them data on coronavirus patients
Vice President Mike Pence has taken the extraordinary step of asking the nation’s nearly 4,700 hospitals to submit via email…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump signs $2T relief bill after House passage
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and prop…
Senate approves bipartisan aid package late Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
After haggling all day, the Senate voted late Wednesday night 96-0 to unanimously pass a sweeping $2 trillion relief package…
Senate hopes to pass bipartisan stimulus Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
With the White House and Senate finally reaching an agreement early Wednesday morning on a $2 trillion package to respond…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump wants country ‘opened up’ by Easter despite warnings from health experts
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and stimulate…
Bipartisan coronavirus stimulus talks break down
Bipartisan talks on a third economic stimulus package to address the novel coronavirus crisis — worth well over $1 trillion…
Senate scrambles to strike deal on $1T pandemic relief for businesses, families
Democrats contend a Republican proposal is “inadequate.” March 20, 2020, 9:04 PM 6 min read The U.S. Senate is scrambling…
Senate overwhelmingly passes coronavirus relief measure ensuring paid sick, emergency leave
The Senate on Wednesday passed an economic relief bill to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring free testing and paid…
Fact Check Friday: Trump’s coronavirus response plagued with misstatements
This week marked a turning point for the president, who seems to have finally come to grips with the scale…
As president urges caution amid coronavirus, Trump’s campaign, RNC to hold nearly 500 events next week
It’s not immediately clear how many people will attend. March 12, 2020, 9:09 PM 6 min read President Donald Trump…
GOP Reps. Collins and Gatez to self-quarantine, interacted with Trump over weekend
This may be the closest known possible contact he has had with the virus. March 9, 2020, 9:22 PM 9…
Congressional efforts to strike coronavirus funding agreement plagued by partisanship
Republicans and Democrats on Thursday expressed a shared desire to avoid partisan bickering and congressional dysfunction in efforts to pass…
Senate poised to pass resolution to curb Trump’s war authority on Iran
“This should not be controversial,” GOP senator says of war powers resolution. February 12, 2020, 10:55 PM 6 min read…
Speaker Pelosi fires back at President Trump, says she prays ‘very hard’ for him
“He’s impeached forever. You’re never getting rid of that scar,” she said. February 6, 2020, 6:55 PM 7 min read…
Trump declares victory over impeachment: ‘It was evil’
President Donald Trump declared victory over impeachment at a rambling self-congratulatory White House event Thursday — carried live on national…
Republican governor says Trump ‘shouldn’t be in office’
Vermont’s Republican governor says he thinks President Donald Trump abused his power and shouldn’t be in office By WILSON RING…
Trump impeachment trial: Senate votes no to witnesses, acquittal vote Wednesday
Senate votes 51-49 against allowing witnesses at Trump impeachment trial The Democratic defeat comes even with a new Bolton bombshell…
The Senate impeachment trial so far: 3 things to know
Partisanship gripped Congress on Tuesday as Senate Republicans and Democrats clashed on the rules governing the impeachment trial of President…
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she’s ‘disturbed’ by McConnell’s comments on White House coordination
“I happened to think that further confused the process,” she said. December 25, 2019, 8:04 PM 6 min read Republican…
‘Start Here’: House votes to impeach President Trump
It’s Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Impeachment vote Splitting along party lines, the House voted on Wednesday…
‘Start Here’: House set for historic impeachment vote
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Historic vote In a historic vote on Capitol Hill today, President…
Historic vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump lies ahead for House
The Democrat-controlled body is expected to approve articles of impeachment. December 18, 2019, 9:01 AM 7 min read The House…
Five aides to party-switching House lawmaker resign
Five aides to a House Democrat who plans to switch and become a Republican say they are resigning By ALAN…
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘trivializing impeachment’ after vote on articles
Trump spoke just about an hour after the House Judiciary Committee voted. December 13, 2019, 8:30 PM 8 min read…
Pelosi on Trump impeachment articles: ‘They’re very strong’
Pelosi spoke as the House Judiciary committee debated the charges. December 12, 2019, 6:37 PM 5 min read House Speaker…
Trump continues to attack Marie Yovanovitch, saying she was ‘not an angel’
President Donald Trump, in a phone interview with “Fox in Friends” Friday morning continued his attacks on former U.S. Ambassador…
Rick Gates takes the stand in Roger Stone trial, describes ‘brainstorming’ sessions about WikiLeaks
Former deputy Trump campaign manager Rick Gates testified during Roget Stone’s trial on Tuesday that the campaign had a keen…
Hillary Clinton says she’s under ‘enormous pressure’ to think about running in 2020
Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, said in a Tuesday interview on BBC Radio…
Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford suspends presidential race bid
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has suspended his 2020 presidential race bid two months after announcing his challenge to…
Supreme Court grapples with Trump cancellation of DACA, impact on immigrant families
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with the rationale behind President Donald Trump‘s decision to end protections for 700,000…
Suburban revolt boosts Democrats in the age of Trump: Analysis
The revenge of the suburbs continues in the age of President Donald Trump. On yet another Election Day, the president’s…
Kentucky Republican Matt Bevin’s campaign officially asks for a recanvass, as bitter governor race still too close to call
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, the Republican incumbent, requested the secretary of state’s office to recanvass the vote totals after Tuesday’s…
Jeff Sessions expected to announce bid for Alabama Senate seat
Jeff Sessions, the former U.S. attorney general and senator from Alabama, is expected to announce Thursday that he will launch…
Trial of former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone off to a strange start
Day one in the long-anticipated trial of Roger Stone, a veteran Republican operative and onetime campaign adviser to President Donald…
Some GOP senators buck President Trump, Rand Paul on calls to release whistleblower’s identity
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are coming to the defense of the whistleblower at the center of the impeachment inquiry…