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Monitor BreakfastLabor leader: Trump has ‘changed the rules, all right’At a Monitor Breakfast on Zoom, AFL-CIO chief Richard Trumka insisted the president has not helped the ‘working people’ who elected him four years ago.
First LookPostmaster General DeJoy served a subpoena for mail delaysPostmaster General Louis DeJoy has been subpoenaed by Congress for records about mail delivery delays and asked for information about his own appointment. A slew of late ballots in several state primaries has raised alarm ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
From Goldwater to Trump, the long history of ‘Law and Order’ politics‘Law and Order’ can mean more than that when invoked in political campaigns. Often, it’s an implicit defense of the status quo against change.
Politics WatchWhy intelligence briefings don't read the same (only) on paperThe U.S. intelligence community's decision to end in-person briefings on election security has lawmakers wary of withering oversight.
Amid anger and destruction, Kenoshans seek reconciliationThe world’s picture of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is of the city set ablaze by riots. Today, its streets tell a different story.
First LookMichael Flynn court case lives on, rules US federal courtA federal court declined a U.S. Justice Department request to drop the case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The court also threw out a lawsuit by House Democrats against former White House counsel Don McGahn.
First LookHow will Wisconsin vote in November? Protests could decide.President Trump and Joe Biden are vying for voters in Wisconsin as support for racial justice protests declines around the country. Wisconsin voters are split between a president with harsh words for protesters, and a candidate whose low profile reads as ambiguity.
First LookPresident blasts Portland mayor after pro-Trump supporter killedPresident Trump unleashed a flurry of tweets after a man identified as a supporter of a right-wing group was fatally shot in Portland Saturday.
First LookFirst Black National Convention puts reform on the agendaBlack Lives Matter activists will live-stream the first Black National Convention, the largest gathering of Black activists and artists since 1972. Organizers will present policy proposals for legislators that focus on racial justice and police reform.
First LookIn fiery speech at RNC final day, president pledges 'Trump 2020'President Trump accepted the Republican renomination with fanfare to a mostly maskless crowd, promises of victory over the coronavirus, and sharp words for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Both candidates will soon begin campaigning across the U.S.
Trump embarks on the sales job of a lifetimePresident Trump is replaying some of the same campaign themes from 2016. But for an incumbent presiding over historic crises, it’s more complicated.
Last man standing: How Pence’s loyalty helped him survivePresident Trump may no longer need the evangelical Midwesterner to shore up his base. But allies say he’d be hard-pressed to find a more faithful partner.
Politics WatchDid Republicans violate the Hatch Act? Do voters care?Politicos have criticized the president for using the perks of his office to stage the Republican National Convention. In an unconventional administration, such accusations are nothing new.
First Look‘He will not give up’: First lady casts Trump in forgiving lightAfter some last-minute program changes, the second night of the RNC featured First Lady Melania Trump along with a farmer, Democratic mayor, and Native American leader. Mrs. Trump projected a polished portrait of her husband's presidency.
First LookGOP convention: Optimism, diversity, and warnings of socialismThe first night of the Republican convention was characterized by praise of President Trump's leadership and dark warnings of a violent, socialist American future. One speaker called the president "the bodyguard of Western civilization."
Trump’s big RNC challenge: Reframing pandemic politicsMost voters disapprove of how the president has handled the virus. His reelection may hinge on whether he can change that.
First Look'Less drama, more mama': Kellyanne Conway to leave White HouseKellyanne Conway, veteran adviser to President Trump, and George Conway, founder of anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project, will be stepping back from their public roles to focus on family. Ms. Conway is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention this week.
First LookRemoved mailboxes and sorting machines? Senators question DeJoy.Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told senators he had "no idea" equipment was being removed until the public outcry, but has no plans to restore those mailboxes or sorting machines. Mr. DeJoy said he's forming a plan to ensure election mail would arrive on time.
First LookDNC finale: Biden vows to unify America as 'ally of the light'After pointed criticism of President Trump and the state of the country by Democrats, Joe Biden shifted the tone on the final night of the DNC with a promise to rebuild a better country.
Joe Biden’s moment: Why his improbable candidacy may finally workThe former veep’s relationship-centered approach to politics stands apart from the technocratic Obama era, and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.
