Sanders suspends White House bid, making Biden presumptive Democratic nominee
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign on Wednesday, making former Vice President Joe Biden the presumptive nominee to face Republican President Donald Trump...
Pelosi, Schumer push wider emergency coronavirus funding bill
Democratic congressional leaders on Wednesday said they would back the Trump administration’s request for another $250 billion in aid for small businesses amid the coronavirus...
Trump holds support of political base in virus-prone states
Earl Kerr, a 57-year-old electrical contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, says he fears for his 80-year-old mother, who entered an assisted living facility just before the...
Long lines and frustration as Wisconsinites vote during coronavirus pandemic
Despite a last-minute court battle and a stay-at-home order, thousands of Wisconsin voters on Tuesday braved the coronavirus outbreak to wait 6 feet (1.8 m)...
‘I own it:’ U.S. Navy secretary resigns over handling of coronavirus-hit carrier
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned on Tuesday after he faced mounting backlash for firing and ridiculing the commander of a U.S. aircraft carrier who...
House panel asks Trump’s acting spy chief to explain spate of firings
The House Intelligence Committee chairman on Tuesday called on U.S. President Donald Trump’s acting spy chief to explain the removals and resignations of top intelligence...
Trump removes top coronavirus watchdog, widens attack on inspectors general
President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general tasked with overseeing the government’s coronavirus response, including $2.3 trillion in economic relief, the spokeswoman for the...
White House spokeswoman Grisham switches to first lady’s staff
In a White House communications shakeup, press secretary Stephanie Grisham announced plans to leave on Tuesday and administration officials said she was expected to be...
Wisconsin votes despite COVID-19 risks
Wisconsin voters faced long lines at limited polling locations on Tuesday, as the Midwestern state’s presidential primary and local elections moved ahead despite mounting fears...
Acting U.S. Navy secretary offers to resign over handling of coronavirus-hit carrier
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has offered his resignation following criticism of his handling of a crisis involving the captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft...
