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Dueling Trump-Biden Events Offer Contrasting Virus Responses
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden swung through critical battleground states, presenting starkly different visions for America as it struggles with a pandemic.
Trump Zeroes in on Base to Overcome Reelection Obstacles
President Donald Trump is sharpening his focus on his most ardent base of supporters as concern grows inside his campaign that his standing in the battleground states that will decide the 2020 election is slipping.
Mail-in Ballots Thrust Postal Service Into Presidential Race
The U.S. Postal Service's famous motto — "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers" — is being tested like never before, by challenges that go well beyond the weather.
Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Michael Flynn Prosecution
A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Democrats Confirm Plans for Nearly All-Virtual Convention
Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said Wednesday.
White House Wins Ruling on Health Care Price Disclosure
The Trump administration won a court ruling Tuesday upholding its plan to require insurers and hospitals to disclose the actual prices for common tests and procedures in a bid to promote competition and push down costs.
Trump Rally Flop in Tulsa, but a Hit on Television
Now it's apparent where many of President Donald Trump's supporters who stayed away from Saturday's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were instead: they were home watching it on television.
Obama Returns to the Campaign Trail with Biden Fundraiser
Former President Barack Obama raised more than $4 million from 120,000 individual donors ahead of his first fundraiser for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
After Tulsa, Trump Heads to Virus Hotspot Arizona and Border
Regrouping after a humbling weekend rally, President Donald Trump faces another test of his ability to draw a crowd during a pandemic Tuesday as he visits Arizona and tries to remind voters of one of his key 2016 campaign promises.
As Problems Grow With Abbott's Fast COVID Test, FDA Standards Are Under Fire
Medical professionals are split over the lower 80% threshold for the Abbott and other point-of-care tests' "sensitivity" — a metric showing how often a test correctly generates a positive result.
Trump Rally Highlights Vulnerabilities Heading into Election
President Donald Trump's return to the campaign trail was designed to show strength and enthusiasm heading into the critical final months before an election that will decide whether he remains in the White House.
Did TikTok Teens, K-Pop Fans Punk Trump's Comeback Rally?
Did teens, TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music troll the president of the United States?
Pirated Editions of John Bolton Memoir Have Appeared Online
John Bolton's memoir officially comes out Tuesday after surviving a security review and a legal challenge from the Justice Department. But over the weekend, it was available in ways even his publisher is hoping to prevent.
Trump's Intended Show of Political Force Falls Short of Mark
President Donald Trump used his his comeback rally to try to define the upcoming election as a choice between national heritage and left-wing radicalism, but his intended show of political force during the pandemic drew thousands short of a full house.
AP Fact Check: Trump at Rally Falsely Cites a Biden Apology
President Donald Trump falsely told supporters Saturday night that Democratic rival Joe Biden apologized for opposing his restrictions on travel from China early in the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Suggests US Slow Virus Testing To Avoid Bad Statistics
President Donald Trump said Saturday he's asked his administration to slow down coronavirus testing because robust testing turns up too many cases of COVID-19.
Trump Comeback Rally Features Empty Seats, Staff Infections
President Donald Trump launched his comeback rally Saturday by defining the upcoming election as a stark choice between national heritage and left-wing radicalism.
Police Protests Upend Democratic Senate Contest in Kentucky
For months, Charles Booker languished in the shadows, talking about racial and economic justice in a long shot bid to take on Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate.
Judge: Bolton Can Publish Book Despite Efforts To Block It
Former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book, a federal judge ruled Saturday.
6 Staffers Setting Up for Trump Rally Positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump's campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.