2020 Daily Trail Markers: Campaigns learn to adjust to digital organizing
Democratic and Republican organizers would traditionally be using this time to train volunteers, onboard organizers and engage voters through face-to-face interactions.
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Pandemic isn't slowing Joe Biden's big-money fundraisers
Hundreds of tiny Zoom video conferencing boxes show some attendees wearing suits, while others opt for sweatshirts. One donor was spotted on a treadmill.
Feds bring first fraud charges stemming from coronavirus loans
The two men were arrested Tuesday and fraudulently sought more than $500,000 in loans from the Small Business Administration, the Justice Department alleges.
Christie: Reopen economy since there will be "deaths no matter what"
The former New Jersey governor compared it to the "sacrifice" of Americans dying in the two World Wars.
Mnuchin sued for denying "citizen children" a stimulus check
Blocking $500 payments to children because one or both parents are immigrants is discriminatory, lawsuit claims.
Ousted HHS vaccine expert Rick Bright files whistleblower complaint
Bright said he was removed from his position at HHS after he pushed to limit COVID-19 treatments touted by the president.
Supreme Court hears arguments in dispute over HIV/AIDS funding
The Supreme Court held its second day of arguments conducted by telephone.
Trump's pick for intel chief vows impartiality at Senate hearing
"One of the things that I've made clear to everyone is that I will deliver the unvarnished truth. It won't be shaded for anyone," John Ratcliffe told senators
Governor Cuomo responds to Trump: Coronavirus is "not a blue state issue"
"It's not just Democratic states that have an economic shortfall," he said. "Republican states have an economic shortfall."
U.S. awards 29 Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
Six Army soldiers have been awarded Purple Hearts, and 23 others will get them later this week, according to U.S. Central Command.
Obamas to headline virtual commencement events for grads
The former president and first lady will participate in three commencement events for high school and college graduates.
CNN demands Trump campaign stop running "false" and "deceptive" ad
The ad, which touts Trump's response to the coronavirus, splices together CNN footage in a way that changes the meaning of an exchange between Wolf Blitzer and Sanjay Gupta.
Senate to focus primarily on nominations in first week back
Senate committees will hold confirmation hearings for key administration posts and judicial nominees this week
Trump leaves White House for first out-of-state event in nearly 2 months
The president and members of his staff did not wear masks at the Honeywell facility, despite a sign saying masks are required.
Pence says he should have worn a mask at Mayo Clinic
"I didn't think it was necessary," the vice president said.
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