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Behind coronavirus lockdown protests, questions of whom to trustRecent coronavirus lockdown protests are fueled by Americans who think their governments should trust citizens more, even in a pandemic.
First LookWill Michelle Obama take Biden's campaign to the next level?The former first lady may hold the most influential endorsement for Joe Biden's presidential campaign. As Michelle Obama continues to work to further voting rights and education initiatives, her influence in politics is once again put on center stage.聽
First LookIs Trump actually 'prohibiting immigration'? Not entirely.The executive order President Donald Trump is expected to sign Wednesday would put a 60-day hold on those seeking permanent residency (green cards), not the聽hundreds of thousands of foreign workers granted non-immigrant visas each year.
First LookToo soon to go back to work? Some states and companies try it.Amid economic gloom, some U.S. manufacturers and state officials are sending tens of thousands of people back to work with safety precautions in place. But governors worry about the lack of COVID-19 testing and a second wave of infections.聽
Want to end state lockdowns? Send in the coronavirus detectives.To end coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, states will need human contact tracers in place. Massachusetts shows how that process can start.
First LookWhy Trump supporters are protesting state lockdownsFrom Michigan to Ohio and Texas, both Democratic and Republican governors are being challenged by protestors who claim a forced lockdown infringes on their constitutional rights.
First LookCan Trump's reopening plan help the US return to normal?President Donald Trump is proposing a three-phase plan for the gradual reopening of businesses and schools. Many governors have already been moving ahead with their own plans for how to safely revive normal activity.聽
Politics WatchThe meaning of Joe Biden's big weekAs Democrats close ranks ahead of the November election, party leaders are pushing a perhaps unlikely message: Big government is back.
In crisis, Trump鈥檚 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.聽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."聽
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.聽
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.聽"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,"聽said聽U.S. Rep. Ra煤l M. Grijalva.聽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 鈥渃zar鈥� is needed to coordinate the response.
First LookIf Biden picks a woman as his running mate, who's on the list?Presumptive Democratic nominee聽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.
