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GOP Leaders Attempt to Distance Themselves From Trump’s Election Delay Talk
Under the Constitution, the president doesn't have the power to move the date of federal elections.
Herman Cain Dies of COVID-19
The former candidate for president was seen not wearing a mask at the Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last month.
Trump Suggests Delay in 2020 Elections, Citing Inaccurate Claims on Voter Fraud
There is no evidence that mail-in voting leads to high rates of fraud, as the president has repeatedly asserted.
Lawmakers Warn New USPS Loan Terms “Could Accelerate Demise of Postal Service”
Recent cost-cutting measures also threaten to disrupt upcoming elections as record numbers turn to vote-by-mail.
In Wake of Recent Victories, Standing Rock Activists Carry On With Renewed Hope
The recent spate of favorable pipeline rulings is just the first step on the long road to victory, say activists.
Congressman Who Refused to Wear Mask Tests Positive for COVID, Blames Masks
Rep. Louie Gohmert was seen not wearing a mask while speaking to Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday.
Federal Agents in Portland to Leave the City, Oregon Governor Says
The unidentified agents have frequently employed violent force toward demonstrators.
In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights
Federal authorities are using a new tactic in their battle against protesters in Portland, Oregon.
Video Shows Plainclothes NYPD Officers Throwing Protester Into Unmarked Van
The incident immediately drew comparisons to the authoritarian tactics recently used by federal agents in Portland.
Trump’s Latest Gripe Against Fauci: “Why Don’t I Have a High Approval Rating?”
Trump's acknowledgment of poor polling numbers is rare, as he typically calls such surveys “fake.”