Polls are open in Tennessee where two Republicans who tout their support for President Trump but bash each other are facing off in a Senate primary Thursday to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander. Go to Source
He made the comments during an interview that aired at the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists convention. Go to Source
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is testifying to lawmakers on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about recent protests and riots across the country. Go to Source
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward — including power shutoffs, fines and more. Go to Source
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden appeared to break from former President Barack Obama on whether or not the Senate needs to eliminate the filibuster, only to immediately backtrack when pressed on the issue. Go to Source
EXCLUSIVE: Two Republican senators on Wednesday introduced a bill that would allow immigration judges to hold illegal immigrants in contempt of court and issue arrest warrants if they miss their court proceedings — a move the lawmakers say will also deal with the massive backlog of cases. Go to Source
The Vermont independent proposed imposing a 60% levy on the windfall gains that 467 billionaires earned between March 18 and Aug. 3, which he said could raise more than $420 billion. Go to Source
James said Wednesday night that she will “make a major national announcement” without going into further detail. Go to Source
President Trump said former deputy attorney general Sally Yates was either “lying or grossly incompetent” hours after she testified in front of the Senate over the FBI’s Russia investigation. Go to Source
The Trump administration criticized Maryland Gov. Larry Logan in a letter Wednesday for missing a federally mandated deadline related to coronavirus inspections on its more than 200 nursing homes statewide. Go to Source
