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In crisis, Trump’s most ardent fans find they love him moreCritics say Trump did not prepare for the pandemic and is botching the response. But roughly a third of Americans strongly approve of his performance.
First LookEndorsed by Warren and Sanders, can Biden win their supporters?With major endorsements rolling in, Joe Biden still faces push back from progressive voters. Bernie Sanders warned his loyalists that it would be "irresponsible" to oppose the presumptive Democratic nominee.
First LookEuropean countries denounce Trump for cutting funding to the WHOPresident Trump announced a near $500 million funding cut to the World Health Organization on Tuesday because of its delay in declaring the pandemic. Global leaders have decried the move, saying the U.N. health agency is now "needed more than ever."
The politics of a pandemic: How Trump will be judged in NovemberFor President Trump, the election is likely to hinge almost entirely on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy.
First LookObama leaves political sidelines to endorse Biden"Joe has the character and the experience to guide us through one of our darkest times," said Former President Barack Obama in a 12-minute YouTube endorsement of his former vice president. Mr. Obama also stressed the strength of the entire Democratic field.
First LookAmid Wisconsin election mess, voters reject Trump's court pickWisconsin voters elected liberal Jill Karofsky to the state Supreme Court, reducing conservative control of Wisconsin's Supreme Court to 4-3. The results are being seen as a bellwether for Democratic turnout in the November election.
First LookToo soon to reopen US economy? Trump appoints panel to find out.Striking a balance between economic recovery and a worsening health crisis is a delicate dance, say economists and health officials. But President Trump is fast tracking a path to economic recovery.
First LookNo longer rivals: Sanders endorses Biden for presidentBernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden in a display of solidarity against President Donald Trump. They expressed their intention to collaborate. "I really need you, not just to win the campaign but to govern" said Mr. Biden.
First LookWhy some US immigrants won't get a $1,200 federal relief check"COVID-19 does not care about your immigration status, so neither should our response," said U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva. But millions of undocumented immigrants that pay U.S. taxes will be excluded from the $2.2 trillion package.
In scramble for supplies, states start banding togetherDuring disasters, the federal government backs up the states. But when the crisis is national, some say a “czar” is needed to coordinate the response.
First LookIf Biden picks a woman as his running mate, who's on the list?Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden says he'll pick a woman as his 2020 running mate. Who's the best choice given the demands of his racially, ethnically, and ideologically diverse party?
COVID-19 models vary widely. What that means for leaders under pressure.Projections of COVID-19 fatality rates have varied dramatically. Understanding the underlying assumptions that led to those conclusions can help.
First LookLast men standing: November ballot set to read Biden vs. TrumpWith Bernie Sanders out of the 2020 race, voters will choose between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, two white men with dramatically different views on health care, climate change, foreign policy, and leadership.
Politics WatchBernie Sanders is out, but his influence on Democrats lives onJoe Biden, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, now faces the formidable task of uniting the party after Senator Sanders’ withdrawal from the race.
First LookBernie Sanders ends 2020 campaign, handing nomination to BidenMr. Sanders spearheaded many of the social policies that dominated the Democratic primary, including a universal health care plan, tuition-free public college, a $15 minimum wage, and sweeping efforts to fight climate change under the "Green New Deal."
First LookWisconsin primary disproportionately impacted minority votersIn Milwaukee, where roughly 4 in 10 residents are black, voters were forced to congregate at only a handful of voting sites Tuesday. Election experts warn Wisconsin's decision to move forward with its primary was an example of what not to do.
First LookWhite House shakeup: Trump replaces press team amid outbreaksStephanie Grisham – who never held a press conference during her tenure – will be replaced by campaign spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany. Until now, the vice president's press team and Mr. Trump himself have led pandemic communications.
First LookHigh Court ruling: Wisconsin polls open despite safety concernsWisconsin residents went to the polls today becoming a test case for dozens of states struggling to balance public health concerns with a core pillar of democracy.
First LookHours before polls open, Wisconsin governor seeks election delayDemocracy delayed? The executive order would move elections to June 9, and prompted a court challenge from Wisconsin Republicans. Similar eleventh-hour changes in other states underscore the challenge of voting during a pandemic.
First LookTrump intelligence shake up continues with watchdog’s ousterMichael Atkinson handled the anonymous whistleblower complaint that triggered Mr. Trump’s impeachment last year.
