As pandemic surges, election officials seek poll workers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wanted: Poll workers willing to brave a global pandemic in November.Governments across the country are scrambling to find people to staff polling places for the presidential election this fall as the coronavirus sows doubt about how safe it will be to cast a ballot in person and thins out an already scarce pool of workers.Recruitment efforts are increasingly targeting younger people, who are less at risk of developing serious illness from the virus, as officials and advocates aim strategies toward professional associations, students and sports teams to make sure election sites stay open.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wanted: Poll workers willing to brave a global pandemic in November.Governments across the country are scrambling to find people to staff polling places for the presidential election this fall as the coronavirus sows doubt about how safe it will be to cast a ballot in person and thins out an already scarce pool of workers.Recruitment efforts are increasingly targeting younger people, who are less at risk of developing serious illness from the virus, as officials and advocates aim strategies toward professional associations, students and sports teams to make sure election sites stay open.
President Trump announces $2M for Sept. 11 Memorial in NYC
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced the allocation of new federal funding on Friday, July 17 for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum."I am proud to announce $2 million for the @Sept11Memorial in NYC!," he tweeted. "This special site ensures that the memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as those lost in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, will never be forgotten!"
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced the allocation of new federal funding on Friday, July 17 for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum."I am proud to announce $2 million for the @Sept11Memorial in NYC!," he tweeted. "This special site ensures that the memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as those lost in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, will never be forgotten!"
Rep. John Lewis remembered for legacy of 'good trouble'
ATLANTA — Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon and the last of the Big Six civil rights activists led by the Rev.
ATLANTA — Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon and the last of the Big Six civil rights activists led by the Rev.
'Based on science:' Joe Biden outlines ‘roadmap’ to ‘safely’ reopen schools
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Joe Biden on Friday, July 17 announced a five-step guideline "based on science" to support local decision-making on reopening schools to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Joe Biden on Friday, July 17 announced a five-step guideline "based on science" to support local decision-making on reopening schools to help students whose learning was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
John Lewis, lion of civil rights and Congress, dies at 80
ATLANTA — John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement whose bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in 1965 helped galvanize opposition to racial segregation, and who went on to a long and celebrated career in Congress, has died.
ATLANTA — John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement whose bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in 1965 helped galvanize opposition to racial segregation, and who went on to a long and celebrated career in Congress, has died.
No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved by Congress in the spring.
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved by Congress in the spring.
Vice President Mike Pence makes 5th stop in Wisconsin
RIPON, Wis. -- When the vice president comes to Ripon..."You said you have goosebumps, why?" FOX6 asked.
RIPON, Wis. -- When the vice president comes to Ripon..."You said you have goosebumps, why?" FOX6 asked.
President Trump down 15 points to Joe Biden in latest national poll
HAMDEN, Conn. -- As new cases of the coronavirus soar in much of the nation, a new national poll now shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump by 15 percentage points.
HAMDEN, Conn. -- As new cases of the coronavirus soar in much of the nation, a new national poll now shows Democratic challenger Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump by 15 percentage points.
Mary Trump's book sells 950,000 copies in 1st-day record for publisher
WASHINGTON -- Mary L.
WASHINGTON -- Mary L.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says cancer has returned, but she won't retire
WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court.The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who spent time in the hospital this week for a possible infection, said her treatment so far has succeeded in reducing lesions on her liver and that she will continue chemotherapy sessions every two weeks.“I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam.
WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court.The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who spent time in the hospital this week for a possible infection, said her treatment so far has succeeded in reducing lesions on her liver and that she will continue chemotherapy sessions every two weeks.“I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam.
Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid President Trump's wrath
WASHINGTON — After weeks of wrangling, the Pentagon on Friday will ban displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully worded policy that doesn't mention the word ban or that specific flag.
WASHINGTON — After weeks of wrangling, the Pentagon on Friday will ban displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully worded policy that doesn't mention the word ban or that specific flag.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls White House's McEnany a 'Karen' after reported 'derelict mayor' slight
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being called a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being called a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.
'I'm not angry at you:' State senator beaten outside capitol believes in restorative justice
MADISON -- A state lawmaker beat up by protesters in June says the attack fires him up to do more.
MADISON -- A state lawmaker beat up by protesters in June says the attack fires him up to do more.
Appeals court won't reinstate Democrats' lame-duck challenge
MADISON — A federal appeals court panel refused Thursday to reinstate Wisconsin Democrats' lawsuit challenging Republican-authored lame-duck laws that curbed the powers of the Democratic governor and attorney general before they took office.Republican legislators adopted laws in December 2018 designed to weaken Gov.
MADISON — A federal appeals court panel refused Thursday to reinstate Wisconsin Democrats' lawsuit challenging Republican-authored lame-duck laws that curbed the powers of the Democratic governor and attorney general before they took office.Republican legislators adopted laws in December 2018 designed to weaken Gov.
Jacksonville businesses file lawsuit to block RNC from coming to city, or shrink attendance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Several business owners in Jacksonville have sued the city and President Donald Trump's campaign in an effort to stop the Republican National Convention from coming next month.The lawsuit claims the event would be detrimental to the health of the community.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Several business owners in Jacksonville have sued the city and President Donald Trump's campaign in an effort to stop the Republican National Convention from coming next month.The lawsuit claims the event would be detrimental to the health of the community.
Court rulings keep President Trump's financial records private for now
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court issued a mixed verdict Thursday, July 9 on demands for President Donald Trump's financial records that will keep his tax returns, banking and other documents out of the public eye for the time being.The court rejected broad arguments by President Trump’s lawyers and the Justice Department that the president is immune from investigation while he holds office or that a prosecutor must show a greater need than normal to obtain the tax records.
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court issued a mixed verdict Thursday, July 9 on demands for President Donald Trump's financial records that will keep his tax returns, banking and other documents out of the public eye for the time being.The court rejected broad arguments by President Trump’s lawyers and the Justice Department that the president is immune from investigation while he holds office or that a prosecutor must show a greater need than normal to obtain the tax records.
US Supreme Court OKs limiting free birth control on religious grounds
WASHINGTON — More employers who cite religious or moral grounds can decline to offer cost-free birth control coverage to their workers, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, upholding Trump administration rules that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception.The high court ruled 7-2 for the administration, which had made a policy change to allow some employers to opt out of providing the no-cost birth control required by the Obama-era health care law.
WASHINGTON — More employers who cite religious or moral grounds can decline to offer cost-free birth control coverage to their workers, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, upholding Trump administration rules that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception.The high court ruled 7-2 for the administration, which had made a policy change to allow some employers to opt out of providing the no-cost birth control required by the Obama-era health care law.
'Florida is honored:' Jacksonville to replace Charlotte as 2020 RNC host city
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Thursday, June 11 that Jacksonville, Florida has been selected as the host city for the 2020 Republican National Convention where President Donald Trump will be formally re-nomination.According to a news release from the Republican National Committee, the selection of Jacksonville comes after North Carolina Gov.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Thursday, June 11 that Jacksonville, Florida has been selected as the host city for the 2020 Republican National Convention where President Donald Trump will be formally re-nomination.According to a news release from the Republican National Committee, the selection of Jacksonville comes after North Carolina Gov.
Senator Mitt Romney is 1st known Republican to join protest march
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen.
States jockey to host RNC, President Trump as he accepts GOP nomination
WASHINGTON — Several states are vying to host President Donald Trump when he accepts his party’s nomination later this year, after President Trump officially pulled the plug on North Carolina because of the state's concerns over the coronavirus.Nashville, Tennessee, and several cities in Florida are among those said to be in the running.
WASHINGTON — Several states are vying to host President Donald Trump when he accepts his party’s nomination later this year, after President Trump officially pulled the plug on North Carolina because of the state's concerns over the coronavirus.Nashville, Tennessee, and several cities in Florida are among those said to be in the running.