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Politics
Biden Would End Border Wall Construction, But Won't Tear Down Trump's Additions
The presumptive Democratic nominee spoke in a new interview with Hispanic and Black journalists about how he would reverse Trump's policies on the border wall and tariffs on China.
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Politics
Wanted: Young People To Work The Polls This November
Election officials fear a massive shortage of poll workers for the general election as older people opt out of their normal election-year service due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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Politics
House Unites To Reprimand GOP Lawmaker Tied To 11 Ethics Violations
Arizona Rep. David Schweikert agreed to pay a $50,000 fine and admit to 11 counts of ethics violations, including the misuse of official funds. He says he's settling a "time-consuming" process.
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Race & Identity
Biden Details Proposal To Advance Racial Equity In America
The Democrat's proposal seeks to address the country's racial wealth, opportunity and jobs gaps.
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Politics
'I Could Not Allow That To Stand': Ocasio-Cortez Rebukes Republican For Vulgar Insult
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., addressed a public confrontation she had with Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., earlier this week. She said her family "did not raise me to accept abuse from men."
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Politics
Trump Again Casts Doubt On Fauci As COVID-19 Cases Surge
President Trump shared a tweet from game show host Chuck Woolery, who claimed the CDC is lying about the coronavirus pandemic to hurt the president in November's election.
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Health
Trump Blasts 'Expensive' CDC Guidelines For Reopening Schools
President Trump calls the recommendations "impractical" and says he'll pressure states to open schools this fall — even threatening to cut funding. But the decision largely lies with states.
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Politics
White House Pushes To Reopen Schools Despite A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
The administration acknowledges the risk of students spreading the contagion to vulnerable populations but emphasizes that school closures disrupt "critical services to children and their families."
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Politics
Trump: Painting 'Black Lives Matter' On 5th Avenue Would Be 'Symbol Of Hate'
President Trump blasts New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to paint the words "Black Lives Matter" in front of Trump Tower. Trump said it would amount to "denigrating this luxury Avenue."
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Politics
Trump Calls Bounty Report A 'Hoax' Despite Administration's Briefing Of Congress
The president dismissed the allegation as politically motivated. The Senate intelligence committee is scheduled to receive a briefing on the matter Wednesday.