The math of masks: a $1 trillion boost for ailing US economy

Economists say national mask mandate would help U.S. avoid a 5% drop in GDP from COVID-19 spread. That's about $3,000 per American.

• Jul 9, 2020

Ousted U.S. attorney details push by Barr to resign post or be fired

Former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's ouster last month has attracted scrutiny from lawmakers.

• Jul 9, 2020

Border apprehensions rose in June, despite expulsions policy

Border officials have carried out more than 70,000 expulsions of migrants under an emergency coronavirus order.

• Jul 9, 2020

Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can access Trump financial records

The court delivered a blow to President Trump in his efforts to block New York's chief prosecutor from obtaining troves of his financial records and tax returns.

• Jul 9, 2020

CDC director says agency won't rewrite guidelines for reopening schools

CDC Director Robert Redfield said the agency would be providing "additional reference documents" to aid educators.

• Jul 9, 2020

Seasonal changes bring challenges for Colorado tourism amid pandemic

Tourists spend billions in Colorado each year — in 2018, travelers spent $22.3 billion in the state.

• Jul 12, 2020

Supreme Court declines to give Congress access to Trump records for now

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in the legal battle, effectively ensuring the documents will remain out of public view until after the November election.

• Jul 9, 2020

Trump criticizes CDC guidelines for reopening schools

President Trump tweeted that he will be meeting with CDC officials to discuss the guidelines.

• Jul 9, 2020

Tulsa health official says Trump rally "likely" led to COVID spike

Dr. Bruce Dart said the president's rally in the city "more than likely contributed" to a spike in coronavirus cases.

• Jul 9, 2020

Jacksonville prepares for Republican convention amid COVID-19 spikes

This week, President Trump, taking note of coronavirus spikes in Florida, said Republicans are "very flexible" about Jacksonville.

• Jul 9, 2020

Democratic Senate candidates smash fundraising records in 2nd quarter

Democratic Senate hopefuls are raising record amounts of cash in their bids to unseat Republican Senate incumbents.

• Jul 8, 2020

2020 Daily Trail Markers: GOP convention city's COVID count rises

President Trump says that the details surrounding the convention are "flexible."

• Jul 8, 2020

Pandemic upends voter registration efforts ahead of November election

"Everyone is talking about vote-by-mail, which is great, but you can't even vote-by-mail if you can't register to vote."

• Jul 8, 2020

Trump hosts Mexican president for first visit at White House

The two leaders are recognizing the USMCA, which took effect July 1.

• Jul 8, 2020

Jackson, Mississippi, votes to move statue of Andrew Jackson from City Hall

"As we build a city focused on progress and unity we must make certain that we display images which reflect those aspirations," said the city's mayor.

• Jul 8, 2020

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