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Grant County Republican Party to stage debate in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will have an opportunity this evening to hear directly from candidates seeking two o…
Colorado Ethics Commission subpoenas Hickenlooper
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Ethics Commission on Monday voted unanimously to subpoena former Gov. John Hickenlooper, setting up a possible court clash over whether the Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful will have to tes…
Newsom welcomes protest rage; decries violence and theft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he welcomed the rage of protesters as long as they are peaceful, but he denounced unnamed groups of anarchists and others who used the demonstrations to tag graffiti…
Arizona faces 2nd night of curfew following looting, clashes
PHOENIX (AP) — People in Arizona faced a second overnight curfew Monday after looting at high-end businesses and clashes between police and civilians over the weekend led Gov. Doug Ducey to crack down.
Trump makes surprise visit to damaged church near White House, walking through park violently cleared of protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump makes surprise visit to damaged church near White House, walking through park violently cleared of protesters.
Michigan Democratic chair: Trump supporters are racist
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The chairwoman of Michigan's Democratic Party said people who support President Donald Trump are racist, saying she will not remain silent because “uncomfortable” conversations must occur amid…
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf says he is extending voting by mail for 7 days for Philadelphia, 5 other counties after Tuesday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf says he is extending voting by mail for 7 days for Philadelphia, 5 other counties after Tuesday.
LA officials worry protests could lead to more virus cases
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Public health authorities are worried there could be a spike in coronavirus cases as thousands of people march in protests that in turn have forced some virus testing centers to close.
Kansas governor's team to discuss coronavirus relief funds
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday that a team she appointed to help her plan for the state's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will begin discussing this week how to spend $1.25 billion…
President Trump threatens to deploy United States military unless states halt violent protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump threatens to deploy United States military unless states halt violent protests.
Governor moves deadline to count mail-in ballots amid unrest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amid protests over George Floyd’s death across Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday ordered Philadelphia and five other counties to keep counting ballots in the primary election that arrive …
Utah GOP congressional candidates focus on virus, protests
The Republican contenders to challenge Utah’s lone congressional Democrat differed at a debate Monday on whether a hardline conservative or a more centrist candidate would be the party’s best chance in November.
Police fire tear gas, deploy flash bangs to disperse peaceful protest near White House ahead of Trump speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police fire tear gas, deploy flash bangs to disperse peaceful protest near White House ahead of Trump speech.
Judge: Justice Department reversal in Flynn case 'unusual'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday defended his decision not to quickly approve the Justice Department's request to dismiss its own criminal case against former Trump administration national security advis…
Trump comments raise governor's ire ahead of visit to Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills urged Republican President Donald Trump to “check the rhetoric at the door" when he pays a visit Friday to a manufacturer of specialized swabs used in testing for …
Trump to speak from Rose Garden as protesters demonstrate outside White House ahead of curfew
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump to speak from Rose Garden as protesters demonstrate outside White House ahead of curfew.