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Will Supreme Court fight help or hurt Trump with women? Likely both.The Supreme Court pick is unlikely to alter the decades-old dynamic of women favoring Democrats for president by much larger margins than men.
Politics WatchThe Supreme Court fourth wall shows cracksNominees for the high court are usually shy about personal opinion. But the code of speaking in code may be weakening in the age of President Trump.
First LookBipartisan effort avoids government shutdown with funding billIn a rare moment of agreement, the U.S. House passed a stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies up and running into December. The bill gives President Trump a win on agriculture subsidies and Democrats funding for COVID-related food aid.
First LookJudge clears way for ranked choice voting in MaineA decision by the Maine Supreme Court has cleared the way for ranked choice voting to be used for the November presidential ballots. The state will be the first and only in the country to use the voting method, which reformers have long advocated for.
The ExplainerVoting by mail: How to make your ballot countAs voting by mail surges due to the pandemic, is America ready? One antidote to election chaos is individual action – knowing the rules and deadlines.
First LookWhy mobilizing Black voters in Michigan is key for the electionMichigan will be crucial in deciding who will win the presidential election in November. Both the Trump and Biden campaigns face an uphill battle to engage Black voters in the state as the pandemic brings to the forefront the effects of systemic racism.
Replacing RBG: In looming Senate battle, both sides race to the brinkElection year appointments and court packing are within constitutional bounds. The problem, in the battle to replace RBG, is escalating brinkmanship.
First LookWith Ginsburg's seat empty, Dems ask GOP to wait on nominationPresidential candidate Joe Biden has joined Democratic leaders in their appeal to Republican lawmakers to hold off on filling the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat. Two Republican senators agree, and another GOP-held Senate seat could flip in November.
First LookWhy GOP hopes filling a Supreme Court seat will sway votersRepublicans are optimistic that a U.S. Supreme Court nomination battle will unite the party as it faces a tough fight for the White House and Senate.
First LookWho is right? Trump, Biden disagree on masks, COVID vaccine.President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden appear to be on opposing sides on the potential release of a coronavirus vaccine. Mr. Trump says a vaccine could be available this fall, contradicting statements by CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield. Mr. Biden raised concerns the approval process could be politicized.
First LookWoodward book: Did Trump mislead or reassure on coronavirus?President Donald Trump made comments in February about the severity of coronavirus that didn't match up with his more optimistic public remarks, according to a new book by Bob Woodward. The book is based on 18 interviews with the president.
First LookWhistleblower says DHS urged him to match intel to Trump claimsA whistleblower in the Department of Homeland Security says he was asked to alter intelligence to match public claims made by the president, including reports of Russian interference, border arrests, and white supremacy threats. The House Intelligence Committee to investigate.
Politics WatchWhat's happened to third parties in 2020?Despite a "walking" campaign from Kanye West, this November mostly features an either-or electoral menu. But who benefits is not so clear.
First LookIn a pandemic, how US presidential campaign strategies divergeWith Donald Trump's campaign disregarding crowd-size guidelines, and Joe Biden's strictly following them, the presidential candidates' approaches to campaigning show different visions for handling the coronavirus and winning over voters.
First LookWhy Native Americans fight to be counted in 2020 censusHistorically undercounted in past censuses, Native Americans face obstacles to being fully counted this year, including geographic isolation, language barriers, and complications from the coronavirus.
Trump boat parades: What’s their political message?Trump boat parades are a 2020 political innovation. Are they actually effective campaigning? Could they swing any states?
First LookAnger and forgiveness: Service members mixed on Trump's remarksPresident Donald Trump disparaged fallen and captured U.S. service members as "losers," according to a weekend report from The Atlantic. Some service members say they aren't surprised, but others are more forgiving, even skeptical.
Monitor BreakfastConvenience or dystopia? Work-from-home blend is here to stay.Before the pandemic, 15% of U.S. workers did their jobs at home part or full time. By April, nearly half were exclusively at home, one study found.
FocusWhy Pennsylvania is ground zero for mail-in voting debatePennsylvania, one of three key swing states that tipped the national election in 2016, is racing to ensure a fair, safe, and secure Election Day.
In Kenosha, Biden tries to thread the needle on protests and violenceJoe Biden is trying allay moderates’ fears by denouncing violence without undermining his bona fides as a champion for racial justice.
