Wednesday's politics & policy stories


Trump campaign, RNC say they raised record-breaking $131 million in June

Senators' letter on USAGM purge promises funding review

McEnany: "Right decision" not to brief Trump on Russian bounty intelligence

Updated Jul 1, 2020 - Economy

Congress passes extension of Paycheck Protection Program

Jul 1, 2020 - Podcasts

Deficits no longer matter

6 players test positive for coronavirus before MLS comeback tournament

Richmond mayor orders removal of city's Confederate statues

Jul 1, 2020 - Health

Trump says he still thinks coronavirus will "just disappear" at some point

Trump says he supports another round of direct payments to Americans

Bolton says he would have briefed Trump on Russian bounty intelligence

Jul 1, 2020 - World

Top Democrat introduces amendment to sanction Putin for alleged Russian bounties

New bill stokes long-running encryption fight in Washington

Jul 1, 2020 - Health

Wisconsin senator: U.S. "overreacted" to coronavirus pandemic

Arizona reports record new coronavirus cases and deaths ahead of Pence visit

Poll: A record number of Americans want more immigration

Scoop: Trump regrets Kushner advice on prison reform

Seattle police clear out CHOP zone after multiple shootings

Gun violence groups team up on voting rights initiatives

House Democrats smooth over climate differences — for now

Trump calls proposed Black Lives Matter sign in NYC a "symbol of hate"

Oklahoma voters approve Medicaid expansion

Big business plunges into police reform

Jul 1, 2020 - Economy

Fox News surges over broadcast networks in prime time

Jul 1, 2020 - Science

Trump vs. Biden: Senility becomes 2020 flashpoint

The big divide over the next stimulus

Jul 1, 2020 - Health

Federal government weakened its march-in rights for coronavirus drugs

Jul 1, 2020 - Economy

The numbers behind the jobs numbers don't look so hot

Jul 1, 2020 - Podcasts

The new stimulus fight

Updated Jul 1, 2020 - Politics & Policy

Federal judge rules against Trump asylum restrictions

Updated Jun 30, 2020 - Politics & Policy

Colorado: Hickenlooper wins Democratic Senate primary

Scoop: Kushner changes top Trump campaign staff

New York Council agrees to cut $1B from NYPD budget

Senate passes PPP extension through August