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US officials: Russia against Biden, China against Trump pre-election

In the most specific warning to date about the threat of foreign interference, US intelligence officials said they believe Russia is using a variety of measures to denigrate Joe Biden ahead of the November election.

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Appeals court revives House lawsuit for McGahn’s testimony

A federal appeals court in Washington on Friday revived House Democrats' lawsuit to force former White House counsel Don McGahn to appear before a congressional committee, but left other legal issues unresolved with time growing short in the current Congress.

Longtime presidential adviser Brent Scowcroft dies at 95

Brent Scowcroft played a prominent role in American foreign policy as national security adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush and was a Republican voice against the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

On the electoral defense, Trump claims without foundation that Biden opposes God

Even for a president known for his blunt criticism, President Trump's remarks stood out and they signaled how contentious the campaign may get over the coming months.
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Senator launches investigation into Postal Service delays

Pence calls Supreme Court chief justice John Roberts a ‘disappointment’ to conservatives

Michelle Obama says she is dealing with ‘low-grade depression’ amid coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice in US

Trump leads July fundraising, but Biden closes resources gap

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Rashida Tlaib fends off primary challenge for Michigan seat

Rashida Tlaib, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, easily secured likely reelection to the 13th District in and around Detroit.

Kansas GOP picks Rep. Marshall for Senate seat over Kobach

Kansas Republicans on Tuesday nominated Rep. Roger Marshall for the Senate instead of polarizing conservative Kris Kobach, heeding the party establishment’s advice for keeping a normally safe out of play in what could be a difficult year for the GOP.

Trump says US military generals feel Beirut blast was likely an ‘attack’

President Donald Trump said US military generals have told him that they “seem to feel” the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least 70 people, was a “terrible attack” likely caused by a bomb.

Trump signs $3b-a-year plan to boost conservation and national parks

Speaking at a signing ceremony on Tuesday, Trump badly mispronounced "Yosemite" twice as he spoke about the legislation.

In reversal, Trump promotes vote-by-mail efforts in Florida

Republican confidence in mail-in voting has been dropping in polls amid Trump’s attacks, and Republican leaders in states like Florida have worried the skepticism could hamper long-running programs to turn out early votes.

5 notable moments from Trump’s contentious interview with Axios

In a contentious interview that aired Monday on “Axios on HBO,” journalist Jonathan Swan attempted to press Trump on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, ongoing protests against racial injustice, and alleged Russian bounties for the lives of American soldiers.

Warren wants SEC insider trading probe after Kodak shares surge

Senator Elizabeth Warren wants regulators to examine possible insider trading and disclosure violations involving Eastman Kodak Co. after the former film company’s shares soared when it announced a surprise foray into generic drugs with help from a $765 million government loan.

Some see sexism in debate over Biden VP’s choices after commentary about demeanor

She's too ambitious. She's not apologetic enough. She should smile more. The debate over Joe Biden's running mate has recently ticked through a familiar list of stereotypes about women in politics.