Elections California to Send Every Voter Mail-in Ballot for General Election By Mairead McArdle 11:20 AM Critics argued that the Democratic governor's order would send ballots to voters listed as “inactive” and that Newsom had exceeded his authority.
Elections Klobuchar Withdraws from Vice Presidential Consideration, Calls on Biden to Nominate ‘Woman of Color’ By Mairead McArdle 9:10 AM Biden has promised to pick a woman of color as his vice presidential nominee.
Law & the Courts Portland Police Quickly Shut Down ‘Autonomous Zone’ Outside Mayor’s House By Mairead McArdle June 18, 2020 The attempt by demonstrators in Portland was likely inspired by protesters in Seattle.
Politics & Policy Sen. Dick Durbin Apologizes to Sen. Tim Scott for ‘Token’ Comment on Police Reform Bill By Mairead McArdle June 18, 2020 In a floor speech on Wednesday, Durbin criticized the GOP police reform bill.
Law & the Courts Justice Department Asks Court for Emergency Halt of Bolton Book Release By Mairead McArdle June 18, 2020 The move marks an escalation by the Trump administration of its civil suit filed Tuesday against Bolton.
Health Care WHO Ends Coronavirus Trial of Hydroxychloroquine By Mairead McArdle June 18, 2020 The organization cited data indicating the drug was not effective.
Politics & Policy Civil-Rights Groups Call for Facebook Ad Boycott By Mairead McArdle June 17, 2020 The Anti-Defamation League and the NAACP along with four other groups announced the campaign on Wednesday.
Politics & Policy Sen. Tim Scott Declares ‘We Are Not a Racist Country,’ Argues Dems’ Focus on Race Obstructs Police Reform By Mairead McArdle June 17, 2020 The Senate's only black Republican made his remarks while unveiling the Republican police reform bill on Wednesday.
U.S. Columbus Statue to Be Removed from California State Capitol after 137 Years By Mairead McArdle June 17, 2020 Democratic state legislative leaders announced Tuesday that the marble statues are set to be removed, calling Columbus a “deeply polarizing” figure.
U.S. Police Looking for Two White Women Suspects in Atlanta Wendy’s Arson By Mairead McArdle June 17, 2020 Atlanta officials on Tuesday released new photos of one of the two suspects at a press conference at a fire station.