Pelosi says legislation coming soon in response to Minneapolis George Floyd killing
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday promised legislation on racial profiling and other issues raised by the police killing of George Floyd, while other lawmakers warned against using troops to quell protests sweeping across th…
U.S. lawmakers say Uighur bill supports China’s Muslims
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday said legislation targeting Chinese officials over treatment of the country’s Uighur Muslim minority sent a “clear message” of support from Washington, seeking to prod the Trump administration to push Beijing on human rights.
Biden vows to heal U.S. racial wounds, slams Trump as divisive
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed in a speech to try to heal the racial divide in America and blasted President Donald Trump’s response to protests over racism and police misconduct.
‘Wake-up call:’ Biden vows to heal U.S. racial wounds as protests against police rage
In his first major address in weeks, former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday will vow not to “fan the flames of hate” if elected president and instead seek “to heal the racial wounds that have long plagued” the United States.
With rallies halted and tweets fact-checked, Trump campaign turns to smartphone app
Should President Donald Trump and Twitter ultimately part ways, his campaign has a backup plan at the ready to get his voice out.
Factbox: Seven U.S. states hold primaries for seats in Congress
Multiple U.S. states are holding congressional primaries on Tuesday, some of which were delayed by the coronavirus. Voting for members of Congress is taking place in Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Here are …
Eight U.S. states cast ballots on biggest voting day since coronavirus pandemic
Eight states and the District of Columbia are holding primary elections on Tuesday, the biggest test yet of officials’ readiness to manage a surge of mail ballots and the safety risks of in-person voting during the coronavirus outbreak.
As racial tensions turn violent, a careful balancing act for Biden
The demonstrations convulsing U.S. cities have forced Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to strike a careful balance between validating anger over police mistreatment of minorities while condemning violence as a response.
Republican congressman Steve King fights for political life in Iowa primary
Firebrand U.S. congressman Steve King, who was called out by his colleagues last year for using hateful and intolerant rhetoric, is fighting for his political life in an Iowa primary where four Republicans are trying to take his seat.
Explainer: Can Trump send the U.S. military to quell violence at protests?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he would use federal troops to end unrest that has erupted following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody last week.
