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Arizona Republicans Urge Voters to “Join President Trump” and Vote by Mail
Trump has voiced strong opposition to mail-in voting, but Republicans in swing states like Arizona are pushing for it.
McConnell Adjourns Senate for Month-Long Recess Without Deal on COVID Relief
Sen. Bernie Sanders called the long vacation while millions in the U.S. face hunger and eviction “morally obscene.”
Billionaire-Funded Think Tanks Call for Pandemic Deregulation to Be Permanent
The right wing has quickly seized upon the coronavirus pandemic to accelerate its anti-government agenda under Trump.
Trump Calls QAnon Conspiracy Theorist Who Won Georgia Primary “Republican Star”
Marjorie Taylor Greene won her race in a largely Republican district, all but assuring her a seat in Congress next year.
Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Quite Capable of an “October Surprise”
This is no time for letting one’s guard down, beguiled by hopes that the elections may occur as planned, warns Chomsky.
Critical Swing States See a Rise in Registered Independent Voters
Most of the Republican gains in key swing states are former Democrats who have registered as independents.
Gohmert’s Daughter Rips GOP Science Denial: My Dad “Ignored Medical Expertise”
Rep. Louie Gohmert had refused to wear a mask for months before contracting COVID-19.
New COVID Cases in US Surged to a Record High in July
The numbers from July represent 42 percent of the country's total cases since the outbreak began.
Senate Departs for 3-Day Weekend as Unemployment Benefits Expire for 30 Million
More than 25,000,000 unemployed Americans are about to lose their extra unemployment benefits.
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.