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First LookPoll shows Republicans are unusually pessimistic about US pathOnly 46% of Americans who identify as Republicans say the country is on the right track, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
First LookBiden clinches Democratic nomination, with little of traditional fanfareThe former vice president, who secured the needed delegates Friday, has sought to cast the 2020 election as a battle “for the soul of the nation.”
First LookACLU sues Trump administration over protesters' rights violationThe American Civil Liberties Union says the Trump administration violated the civil rights of protesters in Washington. Attorney General William Barr defended the decision saying it was necessary to protect officers and federal property.
Are ‘outside agitators’ exploiting Floyd protests?Rumors about extremist groups co-opting the demonstrations have abounded. So far, evidence suggests their involvement has been relatively minimal.
As nation reels, Trump’s focus is strength, not unityBeset by crises – from the pandemic and economic catastrophe to massive racial unrest – Trump has made little effort to strike a note of healing.
Trump and the (not so new) battle over government oversightChecks and balances: Everybody wants accountability in government. Except, at times, those governing, including President Trump.
Politics WatchThe perilous choice of protesting during coronavirusEven as states reopen, epidemiologists caution against mass gatherings. But what if respecting one public health emergency means ignoring another?
First LookA bid for real change: Legislators examine police use of forceFacing the flood of protests, legislators are renewing stalled efforts from 2014 to reform police training programs and regulate use of force. In the past, police unions have objected to law enforcement reforms.
First LookAmid unusual primary voting, Biden closes in on nominationTuesday's primaries offered a democratic test for both parties as voters navigated a pandemic, national unrest, and curfews. As Joe Biden closes on official nomination to face President Donald Trump in the fall, health and safety concerns dominate the national conversation.
The ExplainerVote by mail: Is it safe, fair, and ready for November?Several states already let the public vote by mail in elections. But amid the coronavirus pandemic, the debate over mail-in voting has new urgency.
First LookBlack female mayors lead deftly during Floyd protestsAtlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and other black female mayors are being praised as thoughtful leaders during an unprecedented moment of a pandemic, social unrest, and economic collapse.
First LookCan President Trump use the military to stop looting?Presidents have leeway to dispatch the U.S. military in states under the Insurrection Act, say legal experts. But in the past, troops were deployed when local governments failed to enforce federal law, such as desegregation.
COVID, race, and a pivotal moment for America2020 is likely to go down in history as a pivot point, marked by a pandemic, protests over racially charged police killings, and deep economic stress.
Ohio governor’s science-based COVID-19 response wins bipartisan praiseMike DeWine’s early action on the virus likely saved lives, say experts – and has catapulted the low-key, veteran politician onto the national stage.
First LookCampaigns go virtual ahead of Tuesday's primary electionsThe next big test for voting during a pandemic comes Tuesday when eight states will hold primaries. Unable to hold rallies, candidates have been writing letters, organizing food banks, and increasing TV ads to catch voters' attention.
Focus‘It’s just chaos.’ One family’s struggle to make the new normal workFrom homeschooling kids to trying to save a business, our reporter’s “quarantine family” is dealing with the same challenges as many.
Trump, Flynn, and flipping the script on RussiaDonald Trump’s handling of the Flynn saga is part of a broader attempt to paint the Mueller investigation as an underhanded strike against his office.
First LookMail-in voting could turn Election Day into a long weekU.S. election officials from both major parties have promoted mail-in and absentee voting options, for public health reasons. But that could mean the 2020 presidential results won't be known on Election Day.
First LookAtlanta leads with two female contenders for Biden's VPKeisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams – the Atlanta mayor and the former Georgia governor candidate – are top contenders in Joe Biden's list of potential running mates. It's "inspiring" to watch "two black women from the South be elevated," said state party chairwoman.
First LookLessons from 2008: How far should federal aid go?Congress wrestles with how to shape the country’s post-pandemic future, while avoiding mistakes of past federal bailouts.
