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First LookLast men standing: November ballot set to read Biden vs. TrumpWith Bernie Sanders out of the 2020 race,聽voters will choose between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, two white men with dramatically different views on health care, climate change, foreign policy, and leadership.
Politics WatchBernie Sanders is out, but his influence on Democrats lives onJoe Biden, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, now faces the formidable task of uniting the party after Senator Sanders鈥� withdrawal from the race.
First LookBernie Sanders ends 2020 campaign, handing nomination to BidenMr.聽Sanders spearheaded many of the social policies that dominated the Democratic primary, including a universal health care plan, tuition-free public college, a $15 minimum wage, and sweeping efforts to fight climate change under the "Green New Deal."聽
First LookWisconsin primary disproportionately impacted minority votersIn Milwaukee, where roughly 4 in 10 residents are black, voters were forced to congregate at only a handful of voting sites Tuesday.聽Election experts warn Wisconsin's decision to move forward with its primary was an example of what not to do.
First LookWhite House shakeup: Trump replaces press team amid outbreaksStephanie Grisham 鈥� who never held a press conference during her tenure 鈥撀爓ill be replaced by campaign spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany.聽Until now, the vice president's press team and Mr. Trump himself have led pandemic communications.
First LookHigh Court ruling: Wisconsin polls open despite safety concernsWisconsin residents went to the polls today becoming a test case for dozens of states struggling to balance public health concerns with a core pillar of democracy.
First LookHours before polls open, Wisconsin governor seeks election delayDemocracy delayed? The executive order would move elections to June 9, and prompted a court challenge from Wisconsin Republicans. Similar eleventh-hour changes in other states underscore聽the challenge of voting during a pandemic.聽
First LookTrump intelligence shake up continues with watchdog鈥檚 ousterMichael Atkinson handled the anonymous whistleblower complaint that triggered Mr. Trump鈥檚 impeachment last year.
In Kentucky, a Democratic governor gains new fans: RepublicansAs they navigate a pandemic, governors are seeing their popularity soar. Kentucky鈥檚 Andy Beshear is winning plaudits for a calm, pragmatic approach.
First LookWhy GOP advised Trump to stop feuding with Michigan's governorMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a first-term Democratic governor, is considered a leading vice presidential聽candidate. She's criticized Presidential Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus, igniting a Twitter feud. Why both sides are backing down now.聽
White House coronavirus briefings: How much is must-see TV?Media outlets are grappling with how to cover the president鈥檚 coronavirus briefings, which mix聽valuable information with inaccurate assertions.
First LookDemocrats postpone presidential nominating convention to AugustPolitical parties depend on big national conventions to rally supporters behind presidential candidates. The Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, postponed over coronavirus concerns, will now be held the week of Aug. 17.
Politics WatchConventions and campaigns in the time of coronavirusThe coronavirus crisis has scrambled the 2020 election 鈥� jeopardizing聽conventions, fundraising, and even the logistics of voting itself.
First LookTrump administration rolls back vehicle mileage standardsOn Tuesday, the Trump administration weakened tough Obama-era vehicle mileage standards intended to push automakers to produce more electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.聽Last year, a majority of the new autos purchased by Americans were trucks or SUVs.
First LookDemocracy during lockdowns: US state lawmakers adaptIn efforts to pass emergency bills, U.S. state lawmakers are trying innovative ways to safely cast votes. Some states are stretching out across basketball arenas and visitors' galleries. Others are voting聽through email, conference calls, and remote conferencing.
First LookHouse passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes bill to TrumpThe House on Friday passed a $2.2 trillion package tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy, even as one maverick Republican threatened leaders' plans for swift passage.聽
First LookMeet the masterminds behind Biden's surge: women operativesInsiders say Joe Biden's campaign success is being engineered by a cadre of politically savvy women who know how to avoid the pitfalls and celebrate the successes important to female voters.聽
The ExplainerCould Trump end lockdowns? Three legal issues.Local, state, and federal actions to protect public health amid the coronavirus crisis have taken place under a variety of laws and regulations.
Politics WatchWhy politics matters 鈥� especially now
Coronavirus test: What makes a good leader in times of crisis?At heart, the coronavirus pandemic has profoundly tested America鈥檚 multitiered system of governance, surfacing different models of leadership.
