Mass Shooting Spree Comes at Terrifying Time for Schools
A lull in school shootings during the COVID pandemic is all but certain to end as students return to the classroom from a mentally exhausting lockdown in an increasingly armed society.
Liberal New York City Leads Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
A recent report found New York City had seen an 833 percent annual increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic.
Third Stimulus Check's Fate Sits in Hands of Georgia Runoff Voters
After Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell killed the chances of a $2,000 stimulus check passing in the Senate, a third payment now appears to hang on Democrats winning the Georgia runoffs.
Tom Cotton Joins Lindsey Graham To Break With Trump-Backing GOP Senators
The Arkansas Republican explained in a statement why he opposes Congress objecting to certification of the 2020 election results.
Stimulus Gains Renewed Urgency Amid U.S. COVID Surge, Weak Jobs Data
Lawmakers from both parties stressed the need to pass a stimulus bill by the end of the year as Congress considers a $900 billion bipartisan proposal that does not include checks.
Biden Faces Inauguration During Worst of America's COVID Pandemic
U.S. COVID-19 numbers are getting worse by the week and total deaths are projected to surpass 300,000 by the end of December before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
GOP Senate Majority at Risk, Trump Puts His Interests above Party Unity
As the president campaigned for the Republican candidates in Georgia, he continued to denounce the party's own officials in the state over his election defeat to President-elect Joe Biden.
Team Trump Tries to Play Down Fears Giuliani Exposed Hundreds to COVID-19
President Donald Trump's lawyer is infected with COVID-19 and reportedly in hospital after traveling to several states and meeting with lawmakers about the 2020 election.
Joy Reid Chides RNC, Trump for Using White House: 'These Are Not Monarchs'
The RNC and Trump officials are accused of violating the Hatch Act during the RNC, including the use of government property for political purposes.
Biden's Rise Spooks Wall Street. But its Donors Back Him Over Trump
The Democratic 2020 candidate, on course to win the election, is promising tax rises on corporates and wealthy individuals.
Millions Would Miss Out on Second Stimulus Check With $40,000 Income Cap
When talking about another stimulus check, Mitch McConnell referenced "people who make about $40,000 or less."
China Accuses U.S. of Flexing Military Muscle in South China Sea
The U.S. conducted military drills in the area over July 4th and Beijing said Washington had "ulterior motives" for doing so.
Arizona Mayor Is 'Begging' for Help Amid Coronavirus Testing 'Crisis'
Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix said she asked for FEMA's help with community-based testing but the agency told her it is "moving away from that."
Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Feeding Voters 'Partisan Junk Food' From GOP
The conservative Fox News host told voters to force the Republican Party to change and work harder for middle class Americans.
Trump, Grasping for Effective Attack, Lands on 'Corrupt Joe Biden'
The president had promised to campaign hard against Joe Biden on the Ukraine-Burisma issue. There is evidence it could work.
Trump's Big Gamble on Reopening America Is Backfiring
The president pushed for states to reopen their economies. Now, as COVID-19 cases spike, some are facing closures and lockdowns again.
Many Yelp Business Closures Are Permanent, Denting Hopes of Sharp Recovery
While some economists are optimistic about a V-shaped recovery, millions of Americans continue to file new jobless claims, a big chunk of business closures are permanent, and COVID-19 cases are spiking in some areas.
'No Evidence' Black Lives Matter Protests Caused COVID-19 Spike: Study
The research is the first to examine public health fears that the U.S. protests would accelerate the spread of the new coronavirus.
U.S. Citizen Joe Ritchie-Bennett Among Victims of Latest U.K. Terror Attack
The U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. confirmed that an American man was killed in the Reading terror attack. The victim was named by CBS Philly as Joe Ritchie-Bennett.
Dozens Could Turn Up at Trump's Tulsa Rally Already Infected With COVID-19
A tool that models event risk during the coronavirus pandemic predicts with near certainty that infected people will attend President Donald Trump's rally in Oklahoma.
New Stimulus Bill Unlikely Before 'End of July' Says Top Senate Republican
Republicans suggest that another stimulus bill, including potentially a second check, will not come to fruition in the Senate until next month.
Donald Trump Mocks Mitt Romney After Senator Joins Black Lives Matter March
The president shared a tweet by the Utah senator telling a reporter he joined the White House march in Washington D.C. to "make sure that people understand that black lives matter."
China, Russia, and Iran Chide U.S. Over Racism While Persecuting Minorities
The U.S. is taking flak worldwide for racism in light of the latest black lives matter protests. But some of that criticism is coming from states that oppress minorities.
Giuliani Says Police Brutality 'Very Rare' and 'Not Even Close to Systemic'
Giuliani, who was New York City mayor for two terms, also dismissed the idea that police are out of control as "totally crazy."
Donald Trump's Disapproval Rating Hits Six-Month High Amid Protests
The president's net approval rating is firmly in negative territory just five months before the 2020 election.
Reopening Now Is Trump's Last Hope of Entering Election With Good GDP Data
The economy was the jewel in President Donald Trump's re-election campaign. With a successful reopening, it might be once again. But there are major risks and the recovery will likely be slower than first thought.
Donald Trump's WHO Letter About China Explained: An Annotated Timeline
President Donald Trump excoriated the WHO and its director-general in a letter about the agency's response to COVID-19 and handling of China. Here, Newsweek adds more context to the letter.
Stimulus Check: Where and How Can I Use My EIP Debit Card?
Millions of people will receive a prepaid debit card loaded with their stimulus funds instead of a paper check in the mail.
Where Is My Stimulus Check? You May Get a Prepaid EIP Debit Card Instead
The Treasury Department said it is sending out prepaid Economic Independence Payment debit cards to almost four million Americans still waiting for their stimulus checks.
Many U.S. Households Say Their Income Unaffected or Higher Despite Crisis
The Bankrate.com research looked at the state of household finances in the U.S. during what is set to be one of the deepest recessions on record.
