Chicago's Lightfoot calls White House's McEnany a 'Karen' after reported 'derelict mayor' slight

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being mentioned as a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.

Fauci says attacks on him by some in White House 'only reflecting negatively on them'

Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.

Arizona Gov. Ducey's July 16 news conference
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Arizona renters dreading the expiration of a coronavirus-related moratorium on evictions will get a reprieve, Gov. Doug Ducey said. The governor announced that the ban on evictions would be extended to Oct. 31. In addition, there would be more funding for housing assistance programs.

McSally reports raising nearly $9 million for Senate race

McSally reported $8.9 million during the three-month period that ended June 30 and ended the quarter with just under $11 million in the bank.

Republicans sharply restrict Jacksonville's RNC attendance over coronavirus fears

The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.

Arizona teachers ask for the state to roll back Aug. 17 date for reopening in-person classes

Teachers in the valley are asking for Arizona state leaders to not reopen in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trump's push to reopen schools is completely out of touch with reality on the ground here in Arizona," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman.

Trump may intervene in case of St. Louis couple wielding guns at protesters, Missouri governor says

The governor of Missouri says President Trump has promised to "do everything he could within his powers" to shield a St. Louis couple who wielded guns at protesters in their gated community from prosecution, even as an attorney for the client says charges are imminent.

Kanye West drops presidential bid: report

The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.

Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.