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As Biden denies assault allegation, Democrats wrestle with hypocrisy chargeA former staffer’s allegation that Joe Biden sexually assaulted her has forced Democrats to grapple with questions of double standards.
First LookWho will be on the ticket? Biden's VP audition process begins.The "veepstakes" competition can be unpredictable and awkward and Joe Biden, now dealing with a sexual assault allegation, promised to pick a female running mate. With the nation in shutdown, contenders will need to be creative to stand out.
First LookMichigan lawmakers, protestors test governor's stay-home ordersTensions between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Michigan legislature reflect nationwide debates on reopening the economy. After armed protestors showed up at the Capitol, Governor Whitmer declared a new 28-day state of emergency.
First LookResults are in: Biden wins Ohio and vote-by-mail election worksAs the November presidential election nears, debate about the reliability of voting by mail intensifies. In Ohio, an important battleground state, the returns of mail-in primary ballots were surprisingly strong.
The left is lukewarm on Biden. Will they turn out for him anyway?While many Sanders supporters agree on the need to oust Trump, they’re still looking for concessions from the former vice president.
First LookVirginia judge allows gun range to reopen despite lockdownIn the latest lawsuit challenging Gov. Ralph Northam's emergency powers, Lynchburg Circuit Judge F. Patrick Yeatts says the right to bear arms supersedes the governor's executive order.
As tensions mount over lockdowns, Trump courts both sidesThe president is trying to signal support for his base, many of whom are frustrated with the restrictions, while also not alienating swing voters.
‘Liberty is essential’: A look inside the lockdown protestsProtests against coronavirus lockdowns started in Michigan and spread to Wisconsin this weekend. Virginia’s protest last week offers insights.
First LookIn new wave of virus aid, Trump to sign Congress' $484B billThe latest bipartisan federal relief measure offers financial help to employers, individuals, and hospitals. Passage of more coronavirus legislation is likely in the weeks ahead.
States band together to take next step against coronavirusStates are forming regional partnerships to ensure the steps they take toward reopening are responsible, coordinated, and in some cases, bipartisan.
First Look'It's just too soon': Trump pushes back on reopening GeorgiaGeorgie Gov. Brian Kemp's announcement that nonessential businesses could reopen Friday prompted backlash from Democrats and health officials. President Donald Trump also "strongly disagreed" with the Republican governor's decision.
Politics WatchWhat 2020 election-watchers may learn from WisconsinDemocrats drove a big shift to vote-by-mail in Wisconsin – and their candidate won a big victory. Is this a harbinger for a crucial 2020 battleground state?
Behind coronavirus lockdown protests, questions of whom to trustRecent coronavirus lockdown protests are fueled by Americans who think their governments should trust citizens more, even in a pandemic.
First LookWill Michelle Obama take Biden's campaign to the next level?The former first lady may hold the most influential endorsement for Joe Biden's presidential campaign. As Michelle Obama continues to work to further voting rights and education initiatives, her influence in politics is once again put on center stage.
First LookIs Trump actually 'prohibiting immigration'? Not entirely.The executive order President Donald Trump is expected to sign Wednesday would put a 60-day hold on those seeking permanent residency (green cards), not the hundreds of thousands of foreign workers granted non-immigrant visas each year.
First LookToo soon to go back to work? Some states and companies try it.Amid economic gloom, some U.S. manufacturers and state officials are sending tens of thousands of people back to work with safety precautions in place. But governors worry about the lack of COVID-19 testing and a second wave of infections.
Want to end state lockdowns? Send in the coronavirus detectives.To end coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, states will need human contact tracers in place. Massachusetts shows how that process can start.
First LookWhy Trump supporters are protesting state lockdownsFrom Michigan to Ohio and Texas, both Democratic and Republican governors are being challenged by protestors who claim a forced lockdown infringes on their constitutional rights.
First LookCan Trump's reopening plan help the US return to normal?President Donald Trump is proposing a three-phase plan for the gradual reopening of businesses and schools. Many governors have already been moving ahead with their own plans for how to safely revive normal activity.
Politics WatchThe meaning of Joe Biden's big weekAs Democrats close ranks ahead of the November election, party leaders are pushing a perhaps unlikely message: Big government is back.
