The former presidential candidate also told BuzzFeed News that he thinks Biden and his campaign “understand they have work to do” to build Latino support.Former presidential candidate Julián Castro thinks Democrats should consider adding more justices to the Supreme Court if Senate Republicans rush to confirm a justice to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg this year, a reversal from his belief during his presidential campaign.“For many of us, that wasn't our preference, but the fact is you have Mitch McConnell not abiding by, not working in good faith under the Constitution. … If you have that...…The former presidential candidate also told BuzzFeed News that he thinks Biden and his campaign “understand they have work to do” to build Latino support.Former presidential candidate Julián Castro thinks Democrats should consider adding more justices to the Supreme Court if Senate Republicans rush to confirm a justice to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg this year, a reversal from his belief during his presidential campaign.“For many of us, that wasn't our preference, but the fact is you have Mitch McConnell not abiding by, not working in good faith under the Constitution. … If you have that...WW…

The president is previewing an attack on Joe Biden's son at the first presidential debate, months after the strategy stalled out.President Donald Trump has long tried to press a reelection strategy that turns “Where’s Hunter?” — an attack on Joe Biden via his son — into the “lock her up” of 2020. It just hasn’t really worked.Trump and his followers used to spend considerable energy taunting Hunter Biden at campaign rallies and on Twitter, eager to make an issue out of his work overseas and raise suspicions that his father, the former vice president, somehow used his influence to help enrich...…The president is previewing an attack on Joe Biden's son at the first presidential debate, months after the strategy stalled out.President Donald Trump has long tried to press a reelection strategy that turns “Where’s Hunter?” — an attack on Joe Biden via his son — into the “lock her up” of 2020. It just hasn’t really worked.Trump and his followers used to spend considerable energy taunting Hunter Biden at campaign rallies and on Twitter, eager to make an issue out of his work overseas and raise suspicions that his father, the former vice president, somehow used his influence to help enrich...WW…

Trump, who repeatedly attacked Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, changed his tune on Friday as he released funds already approved by Congress for the island’s recovery.After three years of blocking disaster aid bills and disparaging Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump on Friday reversed course and enthusiastically announced the release of $13 billion in funding that Congress had already approved for the island’s reconstruction following the damage from Hurricane Maria.“I have to say in a very nice way, very respectful way: I'm the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico....…Trump, who repeatedly attacked Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, changed his tune on Friday as he released funds already approved by Congress for the island’s recovery.After three years of blocking disaster aid bills and disparaging Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump on Friday reversed course and enthusiastically announced the release of $13 billion in funding that Congress had already approved for the island’s reconstruction following the damage from Hurricane Maria.“I have to say in a very nice way, very respectful way: I'm the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico....WW…

Hegar won a contentious runoff election to face Sen. John Cornyn in November and try to shift Texas to Democrats.MJ Hegar will go up against Sen. John Cornyn and attempt to win Texas Democrats their first Senate seat in decades after a on Tuesday.Hegar, an Air Force veteran and former healthcare worker, garnered national Democratic support early on in the primary race from groups like the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. She was significantly ahead of her competitors in fundraising during the campaign.In the Tuesday runoff, Hegar beat state Sen. Royce West, who had been in office...…Hegar won a contentious runoff election to face Sen. John Cornyn in November and try to shift Texas to Democrats.MJ Hegar will go up against Sen. John Cornyn and attempt to win Texas Democrats their first Senate seat in decades after a on Tuesday.Hegar, an Air Force veteran and former healthcare worker, garnered national Democratic support early on in the primary race from groups like the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. She was significantly ahead of her competitors in fundraising during the campaign.In the Tuesday runoff, Hegar beat state Sen. Royce West, who had been in office...WW…

The Senate runoff election between MJ Hegar and Royce West presents a choice between two different identities for what could be the future of the state’s politics, as Democrats make gains.Texas Democrats, in the throes of a outbreak, will vote on Tuesday in a tensely personal Senate primary that will begin to answer what the future of their party should look like in a state that suddenly appears to be moving their way.The contest between Air Force veteran MJ Hegar, who describes herself as an “ass-kicking working mom,” and state Sen. Royce West, a Dallas native who has talked at length...…The Senate runoff election between MJ Hegar and Royce West presents a choice between two different identities for what could be the future of the state’s politics, as Democrats make gains.Texas Democrats, in the throes of a outbreak, will vote on Tuesday in a tensely personal Senate primary that will begin to answer what the future of their party should look like in a state that suddenly appears to be moving their way.The contest between Air Force veteran MJ Hegar, who describes herself as an “ass-kicking working mom,” and state Sen. Royce West, a Dallas native who has talked at length...WW…

The coronavirus vaccination plan, announced as part of a health team rollout, would mean distributing 100 million shots in Joe Biden’s first months as president.President-elect Joe Biden is planning a vaccination program that would inoculate 50 million Americans against in his first 100 days in office."This team will help get at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots into the arms of Americans in 100 days," the president-elect said in a speech on Tuesday. A transition team official clarified afterward that 50 million Americans would be vaccinated — because the two most promising early...…The coronavirus vaccination plan, announced as part of a health team rollout, would mean distributing 100 million shots in Joe Biden’s first months as president.President-elect Joe Biden is planning a vaccination program that would inoculate 50 million Americans against in his first 100 days in office."This team will help get at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots into the arms of Americans in 100 days," the president-elect said in a speech on Tuesday. A transition team official clarified afterward that 50 million Americans would be vaccinated — because the two most promising early...WW…

Trump has recently tried to rewrite the history of the US’s bungled recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has, in recent weeks, that he is “the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico,” in an effort to win over Puerto Rican voters in Florida. But a new government report shows his administration lost track of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of potentially lifesaving food and water, as thousands died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.“FEMA lost visibility of about 38 percent of its commodity shipments to Puerto Rico, worth an estimated $257 million....…Trump has recently tried to rewrite the history of the US’s bungled recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has, in recent weeks, that he is “the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico,” in an effort to win over Puerto Rican voters in Florida. But a new government report shows his administration lost track of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of potentially lifesaving food and water, as thousands died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.“FEMA lost visibility of about 38 percent of its commodity shipments to Puerto Rico, worth an estimated $257 million....WW…

Biden’s visit to Florida this week came with a new plan for Puerto Rico and policies aimed directly at one of the state's most crucial groups.Joe Biden is bulking up his policy commitments to Puerto Rican voters in Florida, as he tries to build support among Latinos in one of the most competitive states in the presidential race.In a plan released before his Tuesday visit to Kissimmee, Biden detailed a recovery plan for Puerto Rico, which has struggled to rebuild after a major economic crisis, hurricanes Irma and Maria, and widespread earthquakes earlier this year. The majority of Hurricane...…Biden’s visit to Florida this week came with a new plan for Puerto Rico and policies aimed directly at one of the state's most crucial groups.Joe Biden is bulking up his policy commitments to Puerto Rican voters in Florida, as he tries to build support among Latinos in one of the most competitive states in the presidential race.In a plan released before his Tuesday visit to Kissimmee, Biden detailed a recovery plan for Puerto Rico, which has struggled to rebuild after a major economic crisis, hurricanes Irma and Maria, and widespread earthquakes earlier this year. The majority of Hurricane...WW…

“It’ll start getting cooler,” Trump said in California on Monday.As the nation contends with that have killed at least 20 people and ravaged millions of acres of land, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden addressed the crisis on Monday in radically different terms: Biden emphasized the need for immediate action on climate change, and Trump continued to deny the legitimacy of climate science.With 50 days to go until the election, the two candidates each molded core campaign messages around the wildfires. Trump summoned government officials to thank him and display the powers of his office,...…“It’ll start getting cooler,” Trump said in California on Monday.As the nation contends with that have killed at least 20 people and ravaged millions of acres of land, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden addressed the crisis on Monday in radically different terms: Biden emphasized the need for immediate action on climate change, and Trump continued to deny the legitimacy of climate science.With 50 days to go until the election, the two candidates each molded core campaign messages around the wildfires. Trump summoned government officials to thank him and display the powers of his office,...WW…