Strong hiring in June: 224,000 new jobs, 3.7% unemployment

A slight tick up in the jobless rate last month as job growth exceeded economists' forecasts of about 160,000 new hires

• Jul 5, 2019

Biden says he "wasn't prepared" for debate attacks from Harris

Biden defended his civil rights record in an interview with CNN

• Jul 5, 2019

New tally flips surprising results of Queens district attorney race

Political newcomer Tiffany Cabán seemingly defeated the establishment candidate in the primary in June

• Jul 5, 2019

Steve Bullock raises over $2 million for White House campaign

"Since announcing his campaign in mid-May, Governor Bullock received grassroots support from all 50 states and raised over $2 million, without the transfer of other funds"

• Jul 5, 2019

"Racism has no place in American politics," Buttigieg says

The South Bend mayor has been dealing with the fallout after a white police officer shot a black man

• Jul 5, 2019

Trump considering legal actions over citizenship question

President Trump is adamant that the citizenship question be added, despite a Supreme Court ruling against his administration over the issue

• Jul 4, 2019

Lone Republican to break with party on impeachment leaves GOP

Justin Amash says modern politics "is trapped in a partisan death spiral"

• Jul 4, 2019

Weather Service issues flash-flood watch threatening Trump's speech

President Trump has promised one of the biggest celebrations ever, but weather might get in the way

• Jul 4, 2019

Will Betsy Ross flag-shoe furor hurt or help Nike?

Amid conservative cries for a boycott, analysts say Nike knows its customer base. Hint: It's not Mitch McConnell

• Jul 4, 2019

Pence speaks at naturalization ceremony for new citizens on July 4th

Vice President Mike Pence is marking the holiday by attending a ceremony for 50 new U.S. citizens

• Jul 4, 2019

How presidents through the years have celebrated July 4th

Some presidents have stayed low key, others have marked Independence Day more publicly

• Jul 4, 2019

Pentagon's guidance to troops about what to say at July 4th event

The document advises troops to tell reporters things such as "I am proud to serve this nation and I am proud to be a U.S. service member"

• Jul 4, 2019

Court puts federal curbs on abortions for poor women on hold again

Federal judges toss ruling upholding them, orders them reconsidered by bigger panel

• Jul 4, 2019

How to watch the 4th of July "Salute to America"

According to the president, 4th of July celebrations will include military flyovers and the "biggest ever fireworks"

• Jul 4, 2019

Appeals court upholds freeze on Pentagon money for border wall

President declared a national emergency​ in February that the White House said would free billions of dollars from the Pentagon

• Jul 4, 2019

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