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Trump Calls off Florida Segment of GOP National Convention

By Zeke Miller and Brendan Farrington | Jul 24, 2020

Bowing to the coronavirus threat, President Donald Trump has scrapped plans for a four-night Republican National Convention celebration in Florida that had been set to draw more than 10,000 people to a pandemic hot spot to mark his renomination.

Pepcid as a Virus Remedy? Trump Admin's $21M Gamble Fizzled

By Richard Lardner, Jason Dearen | Jul 23, 2020

There were no published data or studies to suggest that the active ingredient in Pepcid would be effective against the novel coronavirus. But that didn't stop the Trump administration from granting a $21 million emergency contract to researchers.

Watch: Obama Blasts Trump, Praises Biden in New 2020 Campaign Vid

By Bill Barrow and Will Weissert | Jul 23, 2020

Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama stepped up their attacks on President Donald Trump and defended their time in the White House in a new video showing their first in-person meeting since the coronavirus outbreak began.

Out Nebraska Senate Hopeful Who Sent Vulgar Texts Declines Exit

By Grant Schulte | Jul 23, 2020

A Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Nebraska doubled down Wednesday on his promise to stay in the race, despite growing pressure to drop out after he sent sexually vulgar text messages to a campaign staffer.

New Memo Reveals Military Could Reverse Transgender Ban in Under 30 Days

Jul 22, 2020

Palm Center has released a policy memo showing that "all the ingredients are there for a virtually instant reversal." Find out how.

'Gay is NOT an Ideaology' - Out Trump Appointee Richard Grenell Feuds with LGBTQ Activist Group

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 22, 2020

Richard Grenell, the openly gay former Ambassador to Germany and onetime acting director of national intelligence for the Trump administration, got into a Twitter feud with the LGBTQ Victory Fund.

Biden Unveils Caregiver Plan, Says Trump 'Quit' on Country

By Will Weissert and Alexandra Jaffe | Jul 22, 2020

Joe Biden offered a massive plan on Tuesday to create 3 million jobs and improve care for children and the elderly as he accused President Donald Trump of having "quit" on the country during a deadly pandemic.

Anti-Trans Stories by Right-Wing Sources Most Engaged With on Social Media

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jul 22, 2020

Media Matters study finds anti-trans stories by right-wing sources on social media are engaged with most.

Could Employers and States Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations?

Jul 22, 2020

Most surveys have found that only about two-thirds of adults say they would probably get the vaccine — but could states make it mandatory?

He's Back: Trump to Re-Up Virus Briefings Amid Lagging Polls

By Zeke Miller and Jonathan Lemire | Jul 21, 2020

President Donald Trump is set to once again take center stage in the government's coronavirus response after a White House debate over how best to deploy its greatest and most volatile asset — him — played out in public as his poll numbers falter.

Biden, Lawmakers Warn of Foreign Interference in Election

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Eric Tucker | Jul 21, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he is putting Russia and other foreign governments "on notice" that he would act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections.

Fox's Chris Wallace Gets Praise for His Interview with Trump

By David Bauder | Jul 21, 2020

As veteran journalists who now teach the craft to college students, Tom Bettag and Frank Sesno both said they will use Chris Wallace's interview with President Donald Trump to show how it's done well.

Kanye West Criticizes Harriet Tubman at His Political Rally

By Meg Kinnard | Jul 20, 2020

Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against Harriet Tubman, saying the Underground Railroad conductor "never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other people."

Biden Eyes GOP Supporters While Trump Focuses on His Base

By Steve Peoples | Jul 20, 2020

In the four months since Joe Biden effectively won the Democratic presidential nomination, he has focused on consolidating the party's divergent and often warring factions.

Rapper Kanye West Draws Crowd To 1st Event As Candidate

Jul 19, 2020

Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, delivered a lengthy monologue Sunday touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals.

Roger Stone Calls Black Radio Host Racial Slur in Interview

By Bobby Caina Calvan | Jul 19, 2020

Roger Stone used the racial slur "Negro" on air while verbally sparring with a Los Angeles-based Black radio host.

Trump Not Ready to Commit to Election Results if He Loses

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long and Will Weissert | Jul 19, 2020

President Donald Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming White House election, recalling a similar threat he made weeks before the 2016 vote.

Mike Ruiz And Fitness Photographers Urge The LGBTQA+ Community to 'Flex Your Vote'

Jul 19, 2020

Eight of America's leading fitness photographers have joined forces on "Flex Your Vote," a new campaign that aims to encourage the LGBTQ community and its allies to the polls this November.

Surging Democrats Expand Senate Targets to GOP States

By Alan Fram | Jul 18, 2020

It's come to this for Republicans straining to defend their Senate majority in November's elections: They're air-dropping millions of dollars into races in Alabama, Kentucky and other red states where Donald Trump coasted in 2016.

Caitlyn Jenner Says She Wants to be Kanye West's Running Mate

Jul 17, 2020

After some confusion, it looks like Kanye West is still making a play for the White House and Caitlyn Jenner wants to be part of the rapper's team.

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