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Biden's VP Search Puts Spotlight on How Long He'll Serve
Joe Biden has longed to win the White House for more than three decades. If he finally makes it there after November's election, he's already talking about leaving.
Democrats Investigating Trump Firing of State Dept. Watchdog
Democrats demanded on Saturday that the White House hand over all records related to President Donald Trump's latest firing of a federal watchdog.
Trump Fires State Dept. Watchdog Critical of Admin Moves
President Donald Trump has fired the State Department's inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency's management.
It's a Work from Home Congress as House Approves Proxy Vote
The House approved the new rules Friday, during what could likely be the chamber's last fully in-person votes for the foreseeable future.
Trump's Emergency Powers Worry Some Senators, Legal Experts
The day he declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency, President Donald Trump made a cryptic offhand remark. "I have the right to do a lot of things that people don't even know about," he said at the White House.
Pandemic Planning Becomes Political Weapon as Deaths Mount
For the first three years of his presidency, Donald Trump did not publicly utter the words "pandemic" or "preparedness."
Ahead of Election, Trump Attacks Russia Probe and Democrats
President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, including declassifying intelligence information to try to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for rout
Obama Emerges as Central Figure in 2020 Presidential Race
Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.
Supreme Court Appears Likely to Reject Trump Immunity Claim
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to reject President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from criminal investigation while in office.
Flynn Case Boosts Trump's Bid to Undo Russia Probe Narrative
When Michael Flynn was forced from the White House, Vice President Mike Pence said he was disappointed the national security adviser had misled him about his talks with the Russian ambassador. President Donald Trump called the deception unacceptable.
Basement-Bound Biden Campaign Worries Some Democrats
Joe Biden has no foreseeable plans to resume in-person campaigning amid a pandemic that is testing whether a national presidential election can be won by a candidate communicating almost entirely from home.
Pence, Task Force Members Isolate After Virus Exposure
Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
We Knew The Coronavirus Was Coming, Yet We Failed 5 Critical Tests
The saddest part is that most of the failings and vulnerabilities that the pandemic has revealed were predictable — a direct outgrowth of the kind of market-based system that Americans generally rely on for health care.
Trump Takes Cautious Approach to Highlighting Biden Accuser
President Donald Trump rarely holds his fire, hurling accusations true and false.
Trump Takes Cautious Approach to Highlighting Biden Accuser
President Donald Trump rarely holds his fire, hurling accusations true and false. But when it comes to the sexual assault allegation leveled against Joe Biden, the president has been unusually reticent.
For Candidates Seeking Attention, It's Time to Volunteer
Peter Ellertsen and his wife are used to getting political phone calls, so they were surprised at a call from a real person from a congressional campaign who didn't want to talk about politics.
Obama Lashes Out at Trump in Call with Supporters
Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an "absolute chaotic disaster" during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News.
GOP in Power Grab to Rein in Dem Governors on Virus Response
Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden to be Endorsed by LGBTQ Group on Notable Anniversary
The largest national LGBTQ rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign, told The Associated Press that it will be formally endorsing Joe Biden for president on Wednesday.
Biden Pressed to Choose a Black Woman as His Running Mate
Now that Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee, black voters and leaders are pressing for him to pick a black woman as his running mate.