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'Swing County, USA' Prepares For Unprecedented Influx Of Ballots By Mail

6:39pm July 21, 2020

Voting by mail is easier now across the U.S. Officials in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, a swing region in a critical state, are making changes to manage the time-consuming process of counting ballots.

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President Donald Trump holds up his face mask during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday.

In Reversal, Trump Urges Mask Use, Warns Coronavirus Pandemic Will Get Worse

6:22pm July 21, 2020

by Alana Wise

The solo briefing came as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in hot spots across the country.

Joe Biden speaks about his economic recovery plan for working families on Tuesday in New Castle, Del.

U.S. Faces 'A Child Care Emergency,' Biden Says In Unveiling $775 Billion Plan

4:12pm July 21, 2020

by Scott Detrow

Joe Biden's latest policy proposal would aim to make both child care and elder care more accessible and affordable.

President Trump speaks last week during a press conference in the White House Rose Garden.

Seeking Suburban Votes, Trump Targets Rule To Combat Racial Bias In Housing

2:45pm July 21, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The president has been talking a lot about suburbs lately, in particular about an Obama-era rule to limit housing discrimination. It appears to be a fear-based tactic to win swing voters.

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Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks

12:44pm July 21, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

The Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran, who's on Joe Biden's shortlist for running mates, has drawn new attention after spats with President Trump's administration and his allies.

A statue of a police officer placing a rose on the ground seen outside of VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, one Jacksonville, Fla., venue for the August Republican National Convention.

Florida Sheriff Warns That Officers Unable To Provide Security For RNC

6:48pm July 20, 2020

by Alana Wise

Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams said that the shrinking time frame led his office to the conclusion that securing the August event was an impossibility.

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is seen on July 14.

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Presidential Nominees Rarely Speak To Muslim Audiences. Biden Did Monday

5:57pm July 20, 2020

by Asma Khalid

The presumptive Democratic nominee didn't introduce any new policy priorities, but his tone marked a noticeable departure from how many politicians have addressed Muslims in recent years.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer have sent FBI Director Chris Wray a letter asking for a briefing about alleged foreign interference efforts in this year's election.

Pelosi, Dems Cite Election Interference In Request For Info From FBI

5:15pm July 20, 2020

by Philip Ewing

The Democratic leaders say "Congress appears to be the target of a concerted foreign interference campaign" to influence this year's election.

President Trump To Resume His Daily Coronavirus Briefings

4:25pm July 20, 2020

by Mara Liasson

Voters have soured on Trump's handling of the pandemic, imperiling his reelection bid. Trump said he would resume daily briefings that would make him more visible in the response once again.

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Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday. On Saturday, the flag was lowered to half staff to honor the life of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who died late Friday.

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Lawmakers Are Far Apart On A New Coronavirus Relief Bill. Here Are 5 Sticking Points

1:21pm July 20, 2020

As Congress returns from its recess, the sticking points in another pandemic relief package include unemployment benefits. Plus, here are five more things to watch this week.