Legal August 2020

ACLU Files Nearly 400 Cases Versus Trump

According to the Associated Press, the American Civil Liberties Union has filed 237 lawsuits and about 160 other legal actions against the Trump administration.

Financing August 2020

Latest On Virus Talks

Do the Democrats have leverage in the latest virus talks? Are the Republicans considering government bailouts? And what about President Donald Trump’s executive orders?

Global August 2020

How Biden Chose Harris

What led up to Joe Biden picking California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate? And how did the protests and the pandemic impact the vetting process?

Financing August 2020

Relief Package Negotiations All But Ended?

Democrats want emergency funding for the USPS and election security. President Donald Trump is opposed to additional funds for USPS. And the coronavirus relief package is in limbo.

Global August 2020

Does Congress Control The Post Office?

Tensions are rising about the state of the USPS with Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling the House back into session and a vote on the "Delivering for America Act" expected for August 22.

Global August 2020

Ex-Trump Adviser Charged In Border Wall Scheme

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, has been arrested; he and three others allegedly pocketed donations from the “We Build The Wall” fundraiser.

Financing August 2020

US Jobless Claims Climb Back Over 1M

As Americans wonder when and if there will be another virus relief package, the number of people applying for jobless benefits has risen back over 1 million.

Health Care August 2020

What Is Convalescent Plasma Treatment?

Plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 received emergency authorization as a COVID-19 treatment by President Donald Trump. But some experts warn more study is needed.

Health Care August 2020

Plasma’s Effect On Virus Overstated

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding convalescent plasma, the FDA Chief apologized for overstating the plasma’s effectiveness as a treatment for COVID-19.

Financing August 2020

More Than 1M Americans File For Unemployment

More than 1 million Americans have again applied for jobless aid. More than 14.5 million are collecting unemployment aid, which is much higher than last year’s number of 1.7 million.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura's Leftovers Move East

Although Hurricane Laura has gone from a Category 4 storm to a tropical depression, forecasters warn that the remnants of the hurricane could become a tropical storm again.

Global August 2020

Portland Oregon Shootings

Following a fatal shooting in Portland, Oregon, state police will be returning to the state. The person shot was identified as a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer.

Global August 2020

Migrant Kids Detained In Several Hotel Chains

The Trump administration has detained at least 660 migrant kids in hotel chains since March, including Hilton, Marriott International Inc. and Choice Hotels International Inc.

Global September 2020

Detained Migrants Plead For Help After Storm

Men at a Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on windows, pleading to be let outside. According to two detainees, conditions include overflowing toilets.

Health Care September 2020

US Not Ready For COVID-19 Vaccine?

Focus has been on the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine. But experts are expressing worries that local health officials may not be prepared to distribute the vaccine to 330 million people.