Mississippi has the country's highest COVID-19 case rate, followed by Florida, Kentucky and Louisiana, according to federal data. With more than 101,000 Americans now hospitalized with COVID-19, the U.S. is steadily approaching its hospitalization peak…
DOJ charges former CIA, FBI official with selling…
Alexander Yuk Ching Ma was a "compromised asset" for China, DOJ says. August 17, 2020, 11:34 PM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The United States Department of Justice arrested and…
Democratic activists hopeful down-ballot blitz in Florida pays…
Scarred by narrow defeats at the ballot box in recent years, Democrats in Florida are planning a different approach this fall: Compete everywhere, no matter the odds. With primaries being held Tuesday in the Sunshine…
READ: Michelle Obamas DNC speech
Former first lady Michelle Obama made her first major campaign speech at the end of the first night of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention Monday. In a pre-taped speech, Obama, who wore a necklace…
Citizenship agency faces delays, potential staff cuts ahead…
USCIS plans to furlough most employees by the end of the month. August 17, 2020, 11:16 PM 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The federal government agency that handles United States…
Facing reelection, top Chicago prosecutor will not face…
In February, a grand jury returned a new 6-count indictment against Smollett. August 18, 2020, 12:34 AM 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Despite "substantial abuses of discretion and operational failures,"…
Democratic National Convention kicks off with speakers including…
Under theme of unity, speakers will represent progressive, traditional platforms August 17, 2020, 8:08 AM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Democrats will open their mostly virtual convention in Milwaukee Monday…
Election advantage stays with Biden; enthusiasm deficit eases,…
A welcome reception for Sen. Kamala Harris and rising enthusiasm for Joe Biden mark President Donald Trump's challenges in the 2020 election, as do two realities on the ground: just 14% of Americans in the…
Trump administration announces plan to allow oil and…
Congress required the refuge be opened to development in a 2017 tax law. August 17, 2020, 4:56 PM 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The Trump administration will allow oil and…

