New Jobless Claims Rise in Indiana, Michigan, 26 Million Receiving Benefits
First-time unemployment claims increased the most last week in the states of Indiana, Kansas, Illinois and Michigan, with some economists saying the U.S. economy is "running on empty."
ACLU Must Decide Whether to Oppose an Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS Nomination
The ACLU, which has opposed only four Supreme Court nominees in its 100-year history, may come out against its first non-white male nominee should U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett remain at the top of President Donald Trump's list of potential nominees.
Police Sgt. Involved in Breonna Taylor Shooting Called Protesters 'Thugs'
"You DO NOT DESERVE to be in this position. The position that allows thugs to get in your face and yell, curse and degrade you. Throw bricks, bottles and urine on you and expect you to do nothing," the sergeant wrote.
Bernie Sanders Warns of 'Nightmare Scenario' Where Trump Refuses to Leave
Sanders urged states to count mail-in ballots as quickly as possible because the longer the count lasts, the more likely it is Trump will inflame chaos in order to delegitimize the election altogether.
Biden and Trump Tied in Key State of Iowa, Gender Divide Widest Ever
Trump holds a 21 percent advantage over Biden among Iowa men, 57 to 36 percent. But Biden holds a 20 percent lead over Trump among women voters, 57 to 37 percent.
Italy Votes to Eliminate One-Third of Country's Lawmakers, Rebuke Elites
Italians overwhelmingly voted to approve a constitutional amendment this week which reduces the number of lawmakers in both chambers of its national parliament by one-third.
NC Trump Paraders Shout 'White Power,' 'F**k Black Lives' at BLM Protester
North Carolina supporters of President Trump screamed "white power" and "f**k Black lives" during a parade organized by local Alamance County GOP backers.
Trump Suggests Pelosi, Schiff, Schumer Wrote Ginsburg's Final Statement
"I don't know if she said that or that was written out by Adam Schiff and Schumer and Pelosi, I'd be more inclined to the second you don't know, it came out of the wind, it sounds so beautiful. But that sounds like a Schumer deal or maybe Pelosi or shifty Schiff," the president said Monday.
Nearly Half of Trump, Biden Supporters Have No Close Friends Backing Other
Two-thirds of Black supporters of Joe Biden reported having zero close friends who support Donald Trump.
Joe Biden Says He Should Pick SCOTUS Nominee 'If I Win This Election'
Biden said Sunday that if he defeats President Donald Trump in the upcoming election, then Trump's Supreme Court justice nominee should be withdrawn.
Pelosi Open to Using Impeachment to Block Supreme Court Nominee
The House Speaker didn't rule out a second impeachment against Trump, or new articles of impeachment against Attorney General Bill Barr, as she looks to "meet the needs of the American people."
Trump Uses Curve Gesture While Saying He'll Nominate a Woman to SCOTUS
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will "most likely" nominate a woman as his Supreme Court pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—but it's a hand gesture he made that drew his critics to accuse him of misogyny.
Only 9 Percent of Americans Have Confidence in Trump's Word on Vaccine
An overwhelming majority of Americans have no confidence or trust in President Donald Trump to verify the safety of any coronavirus vaccine, a new poll shows.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Warns Vote for Biden Determines 'Survival'
The New York congresswoman said the November 3 election is about "survival"—and not just about supporting Joe Biden's Democratic presidential campaign—following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Biden in 2016: President Has 'Constitutional Duty' to Nominate Justice
The current Democratic presidential nominee said in 2016 that he would push ahead with the nomination of a Supreme Court appointee "even a few months before a presidential election."
Trump Confirms He'll Nominate Supreme Court Justice 'Without Delay'
Following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the president confirmed Saturday he plans to work with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in immediately securing what will potentially be his third Supreme Court Justice nomination.
Graham Had Vowed President in Last Year of 1st Term Not Make SCOTUS Pick
The South Carolina senator once dared Americans to "use my words against me" during March 2016 remarks, in which he declared the next president—regardless of party—would not fill a Supreme Court vacancy during the final year of their first term.
LA Sheriff Challenges LeBron James to Double Reward for Compton Suspect
The Los Angeles County Sheriff challenged hometown Lakers star LeBron James to double the $100,000 reward being offered by the department for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of two deputies in Compton Saturday.
Trump Shares Post Accusing Joe Biden of Being a Pedophile
The tweet features a 2015 image of Biden comforting the wife of then-Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.
State Department Warns Americans Against Traveling to Hong Kong
The advisory is perhaps the most blunt warning yet to Americans who are considering traveling to Hong Kong or mainland China.
'No Such Thing as Blue Lives': Pastor Rips Police, Race Comparisons
"There's no such thing as BLUE LIVES. Stop comparing your JOB with my LIFE. Your CAREER is a choice, my BLACKNESS isn't," said Bishop Talbert Swan, president of a local NAACP chapter in Massachusetts.
Judge Rules Pennsylvania's 'New Normal' COVID Restrictions Unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday ruled Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's executive actions to close or restrict non–life sustaining businesses during the coronavirus pandemic are unconstitutional.
Alexander Vindman: U.S. 'Heading for More Disaster' as Trump Pleases Putin
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a former National Security Council director and impeachment witness, warned that President Donald Trump's efforts to please Russian President Vladimir Putin are a direct threat to American democracy.
Pompeo Says U.S. Set for Full Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Spring
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the military is on track to completely withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by spring 2021.
Colin Kapernick Says NFL 'Blackballing' Free Agent Eric Reid
The former NFL quarterback accused the league of running "propaganda" proclaiming to care about Black lives while it simultaneously undermines fellow free agent Eric Reid for speaking out in support of the Black community.
Georgia Deputy Fired Over Beating of Roderick Walker
A Georgia sheriff's deputy was fired Sunday after being seen on video repeatedly hitting Walker, a Black man who was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over Friday.
Fox News Poll Shows Americans Saying Biden More Mentally Sound Than Trump
A larger percentage of U.S. adults say they believe the Democratic presidential candidate has the traits best suited for the job.
Portland Leads Cities With Worst Air Quality in the World Amid Wildfires
The air quality in Portland has plummeted to among the worst in the world as wildfire smoke has engulfed the skies above Oregon, Washington and much of the entire West Coast over the weekend.
Christian Fundraising Site Raises Half-Million Dollars for Kyle Rittenhouse
A group on the Christian crowdfunding website Give Send Go amassed nearly a half-million dollars for alleged Kenosha, Wisconsin shooter Kyle Rittenhouse's legal defense - but now they say "Big Tech" has stepped in to halt the fundraising.
Texas to Promote Abstinence, Avoid LGBTQ in 1st Sex Ed Update Since 1997
Texas schools are not required to teach any form of sexual education, but those that opt-in will be required to promote abstinence-only guidelines as well as a complete evasion of any LGBTQ discussion.