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As all 50 states reopen, leaders weigh tough questionsAs all 50 states begin reopening this week, leaders are weighing questions of total well-being – forcing moral questions about American values.
FocusAs grilling season hits, could regulation rethink help with meat shortages?The intense strain placed on the supply chain by COVID-19 is generating calls for Congress to give smaller meat producers more flexibility.
Politics WatchWho will be Joe Biden's Joe Biden?The Democratic ‘veepstakes’ are in high gear, as prominent women audition to be Mr. Biden's running mate. Ideology will matter, but he also faces pressure to pick a woman of color.
First LookDemocrats cry 'retaliation' as Trump fires federal watchdogPresident Trump said Steve Linick, who has been the inspector general at the State Department since 2013, no longer had his full confidence.
Amid pandemic woes, Trump turns spotlight onto ‘Obamagate’Many presidents have used diversion at times of political stress. But President Trump has a talent perhaps unrivaled at driving the media narrative.
First LookSen. Burr leaves Senate Intelligence team amid FBI probeSen. Richard Burr is the focus of an insider-trading investigation tied to stock market drops around the pandemic. After the FBI issued a search warrant for his cellphone, Senator Burr has temporarily stepped aside from the Senate Intelligence committee.
First LookEven as states reopen, unemployment climbs to 36 millionNew figures from the Labor Department reflect an economy in rapid contraction. Economists say unemployment should decline this summer, but successful rebounds will require patience and support from the government.
First LookObama takes the stage as Biden's wingman in 2020 electionFormer President Barack Obama remains a popular and polarizing figure, invigorating both the Democratic base and Republican allies of President Donald Trump. Now he is bringing that energy to the 2020 presidential race.
Why Washington state was so prepared for its pandemic challengeRecent weeks have been the ultimate stress test for how states handle adversity. Here’s why Washington State has so far passed with flying colors.
Politics WatchPresident Trump and the great mask debateThe president won’t wear a mask in public, even after two West Wing aides tested positive for the coronavirus. But his campaign is all for them.
First LookFrom rogue adviser to martyr: Flynn called a 'patriot'President Donald Trump and Republican allies are using the Justice Department's recent dismissal of the Michael Flynn case as a way to shift attention from the coronavirus crisis, say critics. A judge has yet to rule on the Justice Department's dismissal request.
First LookGOP gives tepid response to Pelosi's $3 trillion stimulus planThe House relief package would offer help to cities, states, and essential workers, as well as cash to individuals and the U.S. Postal Service. But Republicans are wary of a fifth round of aid.
For some seniors, virus is shifting their views of TrumpPresident Trump’s approval rating has fallen among older Americans. Even a small shift among these voters could pose a threat to his reelection.
First LookPoll: Most Americans disapprove of anti-lockdown protestsA new survey released by the Center for Public Affairs Research found that 55% of Americans disapprove of anti-quarantine protests. Democrats are more likely than Republicans to disapprove of such protests.
COVID-19 isn’t partisan. But it’s intensifying America’s red-blue divide.Divided by geography and culture, and relying on different media sources, Americans are experiencing the pandemic through divergent partisan lenses.
First LookCDC writes guide to reopen America, but Trump shelves itThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention produced a 17-page detailed document on how to reopen businesses. But the Trump administration hasn't released it, putting the onus on states to handle COVID-19 response.
FocusTexas and California reopen: different pace, similar pressureGovernors in both states face pressure from local businesses and consumers. And these are big states where one-size-fits-all rules are a hard sell.
Politics WatchCongress, and the the country, weigh reopening AmericaWith the Senate back in session this week, policymakers across America must balance competing priorities of public health and economic wellbeing.
First LookShould Biden choose a black woman as his running mate?Black voters revived Joe Biden's presidential campaign in South Carolina. But will that be enough to convince him to name Kamala Harris or Stacey Abrams as his vice president?
Guns in Michigan Capitol: Defense of liberty or intimidation?Hard-line gun-rights advocates in Michigan brought assault weapons to the capitol to protest coronavirus restrictions. But such tactics might backfire.
