Trump will attend RNC in North Carolina to accept nomination

President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.

Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Rotunda, as lawmakers memorialize civil rights icon

Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.

Black Trump supporter murdered in Milwaukee

A Black Trump supporter who was well known for standing on street corners with "Vote Trump" signs and others with Bible verses was killed on Thursday.

More payments, extended benefits:  Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal

The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.

Arizona reports 1,813 new coronavirus cases but no deaths

The figures may be lower because of a lag in reporting on the weekends. Still, it’s the second consecutive day that new daily virus cases have been under 2,000. The Arizona Department of Health Services had reported 3,748 new cases and 144 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday.

Pelosi dubs Trump 'Mr. Make Matters Worse' over his handling of coronavirus pandemic

“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said when discussing the president’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Ducey's decision to extend bar closure prompts lawsuit

A lawyer involved in the lawsuit claims the executive order that closed bars in Arizona is unconstitutional.

No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.

Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer, released from prison again

Michael Cohen was released from a prison in Otisville, New York on Friday. A day earlier, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ordered him freed.

Arizona has 89 new coronavirus deaths, but hospitalizations drop

Hospitalizations for the virus have dropped significantly in the past two weeks, with 2,844 people being treated as of July 23. That’s down from the July 13 peak of 3,517 people. The number of people being cared for in intensive care units has also fallen significantly.

UN: US protesters, journalists need their rights protected

Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.

Arizona court backs eviction ban for people hurt in pandemic

An Arizona real estate company sued Ducey for his eviction ban after trying to evict a family from a rental home in Surprise.