The president and his team lay out an aggressive return to political activities, including a rally in Florida on Monday.
Carol Semple
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White House boosts offer in virus aid, resumes talks with Pelosi
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.
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Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump’s fitness
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s bill would set up a commission to assess the president’s ability to lead the country and ensure a continuity of government.
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China joins international COVID-19 vaccine alliance
Some experts point out that without significant efforts to quickly boost manufacturing capacity globally, Chinese vaccine producers may offer the best chance to supply the developing world.
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Supreme Court justices say women can get abortion pill by mail, for now
Two conservative justices dissented, and would have immediately granted a Trump administration request to reinstate the requirement – relaxed during the pandemic – that women must visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain a pill.
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‘This is not a bad dream’: New hurricane menaces Louisiana
Just weeks after Hurricane Laura battered their communities, the state’s residents prepare for Hurricane Delta.
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Young whales looking to dine flock to waters off New York City
The whales are essentially ‘playing in traffic’ by feeding so close to busy shipping lanes, where they are drawn by a growing menhaden population.
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Thirteen charged in plots targeting Michigan governor, police
The scheme involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home, authorities say.
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High court nominee listed as ‘handmaid’ in old directory of religious group
An old directory for the Christian organization People of Praise members shows Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served as one of the female leaders who were, until recently, called ‘handmaids.’
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In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid after ending talks
The president presses for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic.