With Trump floundering in the polls, his campaign has spent heavily to define Biden. Biden has sought to mostly reintroduce himself to voters.
Author: Ledyard King, USA TODAY
‘Worried for our families and all of mankind.’ Coronavirus a concern even for astronauts in space
“We’re certainly worried for our families and all of mankind,” said astronaut Chris Cassidy. “It is on our mind a lot just like every citizen of the world.”
At 550,000 coronavirus tests daily in the US, testing still far below level for safe reopening
President Trump has suggested testing be slowed because it’s uncovering more cases. Experts say the rise is due mainly to wider exposure to the virus.
Sen. Tim Scott rejects key criminal justice proposals by Democrats, setting up Capitol Hill showdown on police conduct
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is crafting the GOP response to the Justice in Policing Act Democrats proposed following protests over George Floyd’s death.
Health experts tell House coronavirus committee that millions more tests per week are needed
The medical experts testified before a special House committee created to oversee the $2.4 trillion federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Democrats’ $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus proposal includes more $1,200 checks, money for state and local governments
Pelosi and the Democrats are putting forth a bill with more $1,200 checks for Americans and nearly a trillion dollars for state and local governments.
Hundreds of publicly traded companies got more than $1 billion from PPP small-business fund
There’s no known evidence any of the companies violated the rules of the PPP, which approved more than $500 billion in loans during the past five weeks.
Companies face harder time getting government-backed loans meant for small businesses hurt by coronavirus
Thousands of small businesses continue to be shut out of the Paycheck Protection Program as Fortune 500 companies secure millions in forgivable loans.
Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 presidential race
Sanders’ exit means former Vice President Joe Biden has a clear path to the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination to face Donald Trump in November.
‘A stampede’: Marco Rubio says non-stop demand for small business rescue program is straining capacity
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who chairs the Small Business Committee, supports adding another $250 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program.