What To Know About Louisiana's 2 Special U.S. House Elections Julia Letlow won a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant when her husband died. In another Louisiana district, Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson head to a runoff.Republican Julia Letlow has won the Louisiana congressional seat left vacant when her husband, Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, days before he would have been sworn into office. The Associated Press called the race for Letlow on Saturday night. "What was born out of the terrible tragedy of losing my husband, Luke, has become my mission in his...…What To Know About Louisiana's 2 Special U.S. House Elections Julia Letlow won a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant when her husband died. In another Louisiana district, Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson head to a runoff.Republican Julia Letlow has won the Louisiana congressional seat left vacant when her husband, Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, days before he would have been sworn into office. The Associated Press called the race for Letlow on Saturday night. "What was born out of the terrible tragedy of losing my husband, Luke, has become my mission in his...WW…

Trump Suggests Nomination Speech From White House; Biden Will Stay In Delaware : Coronavirus Updates Meanwhile, Joe Biden will not travel to host city Milwaukee for the Democratic convention because of the pandemic — and neither will any other speakers.Updated at 3:19 p.m. ET National convention planning for Republicans and Democrats continued to evolve on Wednesday, as the parties try to adapt their nominating events, which are typically filled with throngs of people, to the realities of the ongoing pandemic. President Trump said in an interview that he'll "probably" deliver his speech...…Trump Suggests Nomination Speech From White House; Biden Will Stay In Delaware : Coronavirus Updates Meanwhile, Joe Biden will not travel to host city Milwaukee for the Democratic convention because of the pandemic — and neither will any other speakers.Updated at 3:19 p.m. ET National convention planning for Republicans and Democrats continued to evolve on Wednesday, as the parties try to adapt their nominating events, which are typically filled with throngs of people, to the realities of the ongoing pandemic. President Trump said in an interview that he'll "probably" deliver his speech...WW…

Texas Republicans Send Restrictive Voting Bill To Abbott's Desk The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.Texas Republicans on Tuesday passed a series of new restrictions on the state's voting process, concluding a months-long legislative effort by sending the measure to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign the bill into law. The passage of Senate Bill 1 came in the second special legislative session called by Abbott, following historic efforts by House Democrats to...…Texas Republicans Send Restrictive Voting Bill To Abbott's Desk The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.Texas Republicans on Tuesday passed a series of new restrictions on the state's voting process, concluding a months-long legislative effort by sending the measure to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign the bill into law. The passage of Senate Bill 1 came in the second special legislative session called by Abbott, following historic efforts by House Democrats to...WW…

Here's How Your Member Of Congress Voted On Impeachment : House Impeachment Vote: Live Updates Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time.President Trump has become the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives the historic rebuke to Trump on Wednesday afternoon — exactly one week after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in a rampage that led to five deaths, including that of a Capitol Police officer. The charges Trump with "incitement of insurrection."Some 13...…Here's How Your Member Of Congress Voted On Impeachment : House Impeachment Vote: Live Updates Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time.President Trump has become the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives the historic rebuke to Trump on Wednesday afternoon — exactly one week after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in a rampage that led to five deaths, including that of a Capitol Police officer. The charges Trump with "incitement of insurrection."Some 13...WW…

Biden Names All-Female Communications Team; Tanden For OMB : Biden Transition Updates The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.Updated at 7:25 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday named seven women to key communications roles in his incoming White House. His transition team says it's the first time in history that the positions will be filled entirely by women. Biden also will tap Neera Tanden to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, a source familiar with transition discussions tells NPR's Franco Ordoñez. The...…Biden Names All-Female Communications Team; Tanden For OMB : Biden Transition Updates The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.Updated at 7:25 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday named seven women to key communications roles in his incoming White House. His transition team says it's the first time in history that the positions will be filled entirely by women. Biden also will tap Neera Tanden to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, a source familiar with transition discussions tells NPR's Franco Ordoñez. The...WW…

Trump Joins List Of World Leaders Who've Tested Positive For The Coronavirus : Live Updates: Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus Most notably, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had previously tested positive.Updated at 1:29 p.m. ET President Trump's adds him to a growing list of world leaders who've contracted the virus that causes COVID-19. Most notably, Trump, who's 74, joins British Prime Minister , 56, and Brazilian President , 65. All three leaders have been criticized in their home countries for at times downplaying the severity of the...…Trump Joins List Of World Leaders Who've Tested Positive For The Coronavirus : Live Updates: Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus Most notably, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had previously tested positive.Updated at 1:29 p.m. ET President Trump's adds him to a growing list of world leaders who've contracted the virus that causes COVID-19. Most notably, Trump, who's 74, joins British Prime Minister , 56, and Brazilian President , 65. All three leaders have been criticized in their home countries for at times downplaying the severity of the...WW…

Susan Collins: Whoever Wins The Presidential Election Should Fill SCOTUS Vacancy : Death Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Maine Republican says, "The decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says the nomination of a Supreme Court justice to fill the vacancy left by the should be made by whichever candidate wins the presidential election. Citing the proximity to Election Day — now just weeks away — she said in a Saturday: "In fairness to the American people, who will either be...…Susan Collins: Whoever Wins The Presidential Election Should Fill SCOTUS Vacancy : Death Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Maine Republican says, "The decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says the nomination of a Supreme Court justice to fill the vacancy left by the should be made by whichever candidate wins the presidential election. Citing the proximity to Election Day — now just weeks away — she said in a Saturday: "In fairness to the American people, who will either be...WW…

Trump Retweets Video Of Apparent Supporter Saying 'White Power' : Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice The retweeted video comes as most Americans say President Trump has mostly increased racial tensions in the country.Updated at 4:48 p.m. ET A video shared by President Trump on Twitter Sunday includes a man who appears to be a Trump supporter saying "white power" in response to protesters. In the video, apparently taken at The Villages, a retirement community in Florida, people wearing Trump shirts and with Trump signs on their golf carts drive by protesters yelling insults at them...…Trump Retweets Video Of Apparent Supporter Saying 'White Power' : Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice The retweeted video comes as most Americans say President Trump has mostly increased racial tensions in the country.Updated at 4:48 p.m. ET A video shared by President Trump on Twitter Sunday includes a man who appears to be a Trump supporter saying "white power" in response to protesters. In the video, apparently taken at The Villages, a retirement community in Florida, people wearing Trump shirts and with Trump signs on their golf carts drive by protesters yelling insults at them...WW…

Joe Biden Wins 2020 Wisconsin Democratic Primary Biden was already the presumptive presidential nominee, after Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign. Wisconsin controversially held in-person voting despite the pandemic.Updated at 11:45 a.m. ET Tuesday Joe Biden has won the Wisconsin Democratic primary, garnering 63% of the vote. The former vice president was already the party's presumptive presidential nominee, after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders his campaign last week. Sanders formally Biden on Monday. The decision by Sanders to end his bid came Wednesday, a day after Wisconsin held its...…Joe Biden Wins 2020 Wisconsin Democratic Primary Biden was already the presumptive presidential nominee, after Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign. Wisconsin controversially held in-person voting despite the pandemic.Updated at 11:45 a.m. ET Tuesday Joe Biden has won the Wisconsin Democratic primary, garnering 63% of the vote. The former vice president was already the party's presumptive presidential nominee, after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders his campaign last week. Sanders formally Biden on Monday. The decision by Sanders to end his bid came Wednesday, a day after Wisconsin held its...WW…

Federal Scientist Says He Was Removed For Resisting Unproven Coronavirus Treatments : Coronavirus Updates Richard Bright says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus.Updated on April 23 at 8:20 a.m. ET A high-ranking federal scientist focused on vaccine development says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus crisis and not on "drugs, vaccines and...…Federal Scientist Says He Was Removed For Resisting Unproven Coronavirus Treatments : Coronavirus Updates Richard Bright says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus.Updated on April 23 at 8:20 a.m. ET A high-ranking federal scientist focused on vaccine development says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus crisis and not on "drugs, vaccines and...WW…