Mitch McConnell Put the Senate in Recess. What Happens Now?
Mitch McConnell had the advantage in advancing Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination, but can he marshal his forces?
Politics
Homeland Security Wants to Erase Its History of Misconduct
U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to destroy thousands of complaint records it claims have no historical value.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Infected Trump Returns to White House, Risking Lives Just to Shoot Video Pro-Virus PSA
The infected president removed his mask, endangering White House staff to record a video downplaying Covid-19.
Trump Appointee to VOA Reporters: Criticizing Trump Is a Conflict of Interest
The policy sparked immediate concern that such a broad definition of “conflict of interest” could be used to target Voice of America journalists.
Election 2020
Texas Voter Suppression Tactics Recall the Jim Crow Era
Gov. Greg Abbott’s voter suppression tactics have inspired voting rights advocates to redouble their efforts to get out the vote.
Election 2020
100,000 Ballot Requests Were Invalidated in Iowa After Courts Sided With Trump Campaign
Democratic wins for the presidency and the Senate could hinge on an absentee-ballot snafu affecting tens of thousands of voters.
Voices
Why Are Democrats Praying for the Speedy Recovery of a "Fascist Dictator"?
People typically rejoice over, not lament, the death of someone they genuinely believe is a fascist dictator.
Election 2020
In Key Election for Climate, Sen. Steve Daines Deceives Montana on His Public Lands Record
As the climate crisis transforms Montana, the incumbent Republican senator is greenwashing his record.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Trump Is Hospitalized With Covid-19, Days After Mocking Biden for Wearing a Mask
For months, the president recklessly disregarded mask-wearing, and aides and supporters followed his lead.
Election 2020
Michael McCaul Launches $1 Million Ad Campaign, Featuring Anti-Black Lives Matter Cop, in Competitive Texas Race
Civil rights attorney Mike Siegel, locked in a rematch with eight-term congressman McCaul, called for the ad to come down.