Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Nears 2.9 Million Signatures
The petition has gained more than 2,854,500 signatures as the Delta variant continues to drive up COVID-19 cases, death and hospitalizations across the country.
California Launches Investigation Into Larry Elder's Income Disclosure
Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, filed a complaint alleging that Elder "failed to properly disclose his interest in and income from his business."
Proud Boys Clash With Antifa Activists in Violent Portland Skirmish
Videos and photos shared to social media show the use of pepper spray, fireworks and other explosive devices.
Florida Parents Head to Court to Fight Ron DeSantis' Ban on Mask Mandates
A ruling may come as early as the end of this week, and it could affect all school children across the state.
Biden Says 11,000 Evacuated From Kabul in Less Than 36 Hours This Weekend
"Our first priority in Kabul is getting American citizens out of the country as quickly and as safely as possible," the president said.
States Can't Deny Schools Who Enforce Masks Federal Funds: Education Sec
The Biden administration pledged to "assist any districts facing repercussions" after Florida threatened to withhold state funding for school districts that refused to reverse their mask requirements.
Trump Booed at Alabama Rally After Encouraging Crowd to Get Vaccinated
As Delta explodes, a growing number of Republican leaders are urging people to get vaccinated but polls show that many GOP voters are still hesitant.
Trump Calls Taliban 'Great Negotiators, Tough Fighters' As He Knocks Biden
"Vietnam looks like a masterclass in strategy compared to Joe Biden's catastrophe," the former president said.
Alabama Rep. Barry Moore and Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
"I'm not sure that me wearing a mask, whether you think I should or not, really is going to help anybody," Moore said.
Conservative Radio Talk Show Host Phil Valentine Dies of COVID-19
After he was hospitalized, Valentine's family said Phil regretted his disparaging remarks about the coronavirus vaccine and "looks forward" to being an advocate when he's back on air.
Georgia Official Warns Marjorie Taylor Greene As Fulton County Probe Begins
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts called the election review "partisan politics at its worst."
Miami Beach Mayor Pans Governor Ron DeSantis as School Mask Fight Escalates
The Florida governor's crusade to prevent COVID-19 restrictions has drawn ire from local officials, including Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber.
These 8 States Are Providing Their Own Stimulus Checks
California, Colorado and Maryland are among states that will provide or have provided further cash payments to some residents amid the ongoing pandemic.
Texas Supreme Court Sides With Governor Greg Abbott on School Mask Mandates
Texas' highest court has temporarily blocked mask mandates issued by local officials in two of the country's largest counties.
Rep. Van Drew Calls on Biden, Harris and Pelosi to Resign Over Afghanistan
Taliban insurgent forces swiftly seized control of Afghanistan on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of U.S. embassy personnel in the city of Kabul.
GOP Florida Mayor Calls DeSantis 'Dictator' for Blocking COVID Restrictions
Mayor Carlos Hernandez, who represents the city of Hialeah in Miami-Dade County, has criticized DeSantis for banning local officials from making decisions on how best to protect their citizens amid the pandemic.
Obama Ethics Chief Slams Biden Admin for Not Evacuating More Afghan Allies
As Taliban forces enter Kabul, a slow-moving U.S. effort to evacuate Afghan allies has developed into a humanitarian crisis.
Fauci Says U.S. Can Offer Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Very Quickly'
Fauci said federal health officials are examining data "on a daily and weekly basis in cohorts" to determine if the wider population will need a third dose.
Chinese Media Compares U.S. Afghanistan Departure to Trump-Biden Transition
The U.S. evacuated embassy personnel in Kabul by helicopter on Sunday as Taliban fighters advanced on Afghanistan's capital.
Tom Cotton: Biden Must 'Destroy Every Taliban Fighter in Vicinity of Kabul'
"Anything less will further confirm Joe Biden's impotence to the world," said the Arkansas Republican.
Trump and Biden Blame Each Other for Afghanistan Turmoil
The Taliban continued to take over cities and provinces across Afghanistan on Saturday as Trump and Biden blamed each other for a disorderly withdrawal of U.S. troops.
Brawls Break Out at Los Angeles Protest Against COVID Vaccination 'Tyranny'
One male was treated by the Los Angeles Fire Department after being stabbed amid the violence, according to police.
Dan Rather Mocks Donald Trump 'Reinstatement Day' Conspiracy Theory
MSNBC hosts Mehdi Hasan and Joy Reid also piled on as another bizarre Trump "reinstatement day" theory failed on Friday.
Mary Trump Says GOP Using Fraud Allegations to Enact 'Voter Suppression'
"Republicans are going to use those accusations of fraud—those grievances that are really stirring up the base and spreading by the way—to enact these voter suppression laws," said the niece of former President Donald Trump.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2K Gains Momentum as Delta Surges
More than 150 economists, 50 U.S. House members and 21 senators have supported sending recurring direct payments until the pandemic ends.
Judge Orders Oklahoma to Resume $300 Weekly Federal Unemployment Benefits
Oklahoma County District Judge Anthony Bonner Jr. prohibited the state from withdrawing from the federal program until it expires on September 6
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Gains Another GOP Vote With Wicker's Support
Republican detractors of the bipartisan package cannot block its passage but they can still slow it down.
Rep. Schrier Pans Cawthorn Over 'Absurd' Comparison of Masks to Child Abuse
"Cawthorn, though closer to a child's age than I am, really does not have any perspective on this," said Schrier.
Trump Spokesperson: Fox News Edited Interview to Remove Voter Fraud Claims
Trump appeared on Fox News' "Unfiltered" to discuss and criticize Democratic policies under President Joe Biden.
Durbin Says Trump's Process to Interfere in Election 'Leading Up' to Coup
The Senate Majority Whip described the pressure that Trump allegedly placed on ex-Acting AG Jeffrey Rosen as "very real" and "very specific."