Politics & Government

Because of the coronavirus, mail volume is down, and the U.S. Postal Service says it may run out of money by this summer.

Politics & Government

You've Got Less Mail: The Postal Service Is Suffering Amid The Coronavirus

3:32pm April 08, 2020

by Brian Naylor

Mail volume is way down, and the U.S. Postal Service is running out of cash. Advocates want Congress to provide additional funding in the next rescue package.

Despite two failed attempts for the Democratic nomination, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has left a major mark on the party he never formally joined.

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Bernie Sanders Suspends His Presidential Campaign

2:53pm April 08, 2020

by Scott Detrow

The Vermont senator is exiting the 2020 race, bowing to the commanding delegate lead that former Vice President Joe Biden has established.

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, behind in the delegate count, is considering his options and what to do now.

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Bernie Sanders Weighs The Toughest Decision Of His Campaign

1:17pm April 08, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

One of the hardest decisions for any candidate is whether to drop out of a race. It's even harder for the Vermont senator, who, at 78, likely wouldn't run for president again.

Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

12:59pm April 08, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is ending his presidential bid, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden victorious in the Democratic primary.

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Despite Coronavirus Worries, Poll Workers Greet Voters In Wisconsin

12:58pm April 08, 2020

Katherine Wilson says many voters at her polling place requested absentee ballots that never came. National guardsmen made voters stand at a proper distance and poll workers got some protective gear.

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Despite a plea from the governor not to, Michigan's lawmakers met Tuesday at the state's Capitol in Lansing amid the coronavirus pandemic. On the Capitol's steps, demonstrators protested the closure of businesses across the state and the ability to travel

Lawmakers Defy Warnings, Continue To Meet In Capitols Across The Country

11:47am April 08, 2020

by Abigail Censky

Many state legislative sessions were cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now lawmakers, itching to complete state business, are reconvening despite health warnings.

Trump Tells The Story Of A 'Miracle' Cure For COVID-19. But Was It?

9:02pm April 07, 2020

by Joe Palca

President Trump continues to promote hydroxychloroquine, a drug that has not been proved to work against coronavirus and COVID-19. He's relying on anecdotes, not science.

"The chaos and the attempt to suppress the vote in Wisconsin, should be a wake up call for the United States Congress," Sen. Warren told NPR. "We need to act immediately."

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls For National Voting Overhaul

8:48pm April 07, 2020

by Miles Parks

The massive set of proposals includes $4 billion in new elections funding, 30 days of required early voting, and a mail-in-ballot to be sent to every registered voter in the country.

A mail-in ballot is displayed in Laguna Niguel, Calif.

Politics & Government

Fact Check: Is Mail Ballot Fraud As Rampant As President Trump Says It Is?

8:48pm April 07, 2020

by Miles Parks

Pressure is increasing to make mail voting more available nationwide in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but President Trump on Tuesday called it "very dangerous."

President Trump speaks during Tuesday's briefing from the White House coronavirus task force.

Trump Touts Administration's Pandemic Handling

8:16pm April 07, 2020

Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he wanted to be positive but also that his actions in response to the pandemic came as quickly as practical.