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Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, right, gets an update on coronavirus testing from councilman Martin Charlo of Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. Montana now has the lowest coronavirus infection rate in the U.S.

Steve Bullock's COVID-19 Response May Boost His Senate Run In Montana

12:04pm June 25, 2020

by Kirk Siegler

He has been praised for his handling of the pandemic, which is becoming a key issue in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Steve Daines. Montana now has the lowest coronavirus infection rate in the U.S.

Lawmakers are directed to practice social distancing for debates and votes on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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Both Chambers Of Congress Back For 1st Time During Pandemic Amid Questions On Tests

9:39am June 25, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

The House will return to Washington after its latest extended recess. The plans will overlap the Senate's session for the first time since the pandemic began as access to testing remains limited.

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House Takes Up Police Reform Bill A Day After Senate's Version Is Blocked

6:11am June 25, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked the chamber's GOP police reform bill. The House will vote on a version drafted by Democratic leaders, but it's not expected to go anywhere.

News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform

5:51am June 25, 2020

Coronavirus cases surge in Texas. As more young people contract COVID-19, colleges plan to welcome students back this fall. Capitol Hill lawmakers want to vote on police reform. Where do things stand?

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The scaled-down Democratic National Convention will no longer be held at the Fiserv Forum, but instead include events at the convention center in downtown Milwaukee.

Democrats Outline Modified Convention Amid Coronavirus Fears

7:28pm June 24, 2020

by Alana Wise

Organizers say "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."

President Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda hold a joint press conference Wednesday in the Rose Garden of the White House.

Trump Says He Will Move Some U.S. Troops To Poland From Germany

6:16pm June 24, 2020

by Alana Wise

Days ahead of the Polish election, President Trump hosts Polish President Andrzej Duda to talk about defense and energy — Trump's first visit from a foreign leader since the coronavirus hit.

Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey (from left), former Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer and John W. Elias, a current Justice Department prosecutor, are sworn in Wednesday at a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee.

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DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases

5:34pm June 24, 2020

by Philip Ewing

Attorneys tell House lawmakers on Wednesday they perceived political influence in what is supposed to be the independent Department of Justice.

In this photo provided by Cawthorn campaign staffer Patrick Sebastian, Madison Cawthorn speaks to supporters in Hendersonville, N.C.

Politics & Government

24-Year-Old Easily Tops President Trump's Pick In N.C. Republican Primary

3:42pm June 24, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

In an upset, Madison Cawthorn defeats President Trump's pick in a GOP primary runoff for a western North Carolina congressional seat vacated by Trump's chief of staff.

Trump Administration Says It's Up To Israel To Annex Parts Of West Bank

3:24pm June 24, 2020

by Michele Kelemen

Countries at the United Nations Security Council have condemned Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, but the Trump administration says it is up to Israel.

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Senate Minority Leader Comments On The Republicans' Failed Police Reform Bill

3:24pm June 24, 2020

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about why Democrats voted down the Republicans' police reform bill in the Senate.