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Trump Calls Off Florida Segment Of GOP National Convention

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has canceled the bulk of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a “flare-up” of the coronavirus… Continue Reading

Obama Blasts Trump, Praises Biden In New 2020 Campaign Video

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama stepped up their attacks on President Donald Trump and defended their time in the White House… Continue Reading

Watchdog To Review Conduct Of Federal Agents In Portland, DC

The Justice Department inspector general said Thursday that it will conduct a review of the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C.… Continue Reading

Southwest Tightens Face-Mask Rule, Delta Steps Up Testing

Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees and Southwest Airlines will tighten its rule on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons… Continue Reading

Officials: Robert E. Lee Monument Toppled In Roanoke

A monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was set to be removed from a Virginia city’s downtown was toppled late Wednesday, officials said… Continue Reading

Conservative Lawmakers Lash Out At Liz Cheney Over Trump Criticism

The lawmakers called out Cheney for her support of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, and for supporting a primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.,… Continue Reading

Redskins Changing Name To ‘Washington Football Team’ For The Upcoming Season

According to a statement from the organization, the Washington Redskins will be known as the “Washington Football Team” moving forward… Continue Reading

Judge Orders Michael Cohen To Be Released From Prison

A judge ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer on Thursday, saying he believes the government retaliated against him for writing a book about Trump… Continue Reading

White House Drops Payroll Tax Cut As GOP Unveils Virus Aid

The White House has reluctantly dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday… Continue Reading