COVID-19 vaccine testing now underway with 30,000 volunteers

Every month through fall, the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network will roll out a new study of a leading vaccine candidate — each with 30,000 new volunteers.

• Jul 28, 2020

6 big city mayors appeal to Congress to ban forced federal policing

Elected leaders of Portland and 5 other cities decry "egregious use of federal force on cities over the objections of local authorities."

• Jul 28, 2020

Senate GOP outlines relief bill as unemployment deadline looms

The bill is expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans, assistance to those who have lost their jobs and billions for education.

• Jul 28, 2020

Barr to testify Portland protests are "an assault on the government"

"To state what should be obvious, peaceful protesters do not throw explosives into federal courthouses, tear down plywood with crowbars, or launch fecal matter at federal officers," Barr plans to say.

• Jul 27, 2020

Black areas plagued by voting problems in Georgia, activist says

Black Voters Matter is working to make sure the problems that plague Georgia are not repeated nationwide on Election Day.

• Jul 27, 2020

DHS halts expulsion of several migrants after lawsuit

A group of migrants previously held at a Texas hotel are no longer facing imminent removal. But others will continue to be expelled under a CDC order.

• Jul 27, 2020

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Voting against Trump fueling Biden support in key states

Among likely voters nationwide, about 7% who voted for Mr. Trump in 2016 now say they are for Biden. By contrast, just 2% of Clinton voters are now switching to Mr. Trump.

• Jul 27, 2020

Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate

The University of Michigan withdrew​ from hosting the second presidential debate last month.

• Jul 27, 2020

National Guard commander to condemn use of force on D.C. protests

Protesters were removed from the park as President Trump walked to nearby​ St. John's Church after giving a press conference in June.

• Jul 27, 2020

Trump targets Reagan Foundation after issues over ex-president's likeness

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the party has used President Reagan's image for "decades."

• Jul 27, 2020

Senator Tom Cotton under fire for comment about slavery

Cotton made the remark while discussing a bill that would reduce federal funding to schools that teach The New York Times' 1619 Project.

• Jul 27, 2020

John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol

An invitation-only ceremony took place place Monday afternoon, after which members of the public are paying respects to the civil rights icon.

• Jul 27, 2020

National security adviser Robert O'Brien tests positive for COVID-19

A White House official said the "work of the National Security Council continues uninterrupted."

• Jul 27, 2020

Will you qualify for a second government stimulus check?

The White House and Congress are discussing a second payment for millions of Americans — here's where things stand.

• Jul 27, 2020

ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"

This week we sat down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Cruz and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.

• Jul 27, 2020

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