Teen surprised with gift as extraordinary as he is
You can find Kevin on the football field, wrestling mat or homecoming court. His energy and advocacy for other teens with Down syndrome have become contagious in his community.
Starbucks is getting rid of the most annoying thing about Starbucks Rewards
This fall, you’ll be able to pay for Starbucks drinks on your app using — get this — a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or even cash. And yes, you’ll still be able to collect stars for rewards.
Elijah Cummings’ widow says Rubio made ‘honest mistake’ in mixing up her husband and John Lewis
Rep. Elijah Cummings’ widow is calling for forgiveness for Sen. Marco Rubio after the Florida Republican posted a photo of her late husband in a tribute to Rep. John Lewis, who died last week.
Three brothers are behind a series of viral videos trolling Trump
A little known Democratic group called MeidasTouch posted a video on Twitter less than two weeks ago that began with Kellyanne Conway, President Donald Trump’s longtime aide, lashing out at presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Lawmakers perplexed by billions in unspent Covid-19 testing money
Despite severe shortages in coronavirus testing supplies and lags in results, the Trump administration is still sitting on billions of dollars in unused funding that Congress allocated months ago. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have questions abo…
Trump signs order targeting undocumented immigrants in the US census
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Tuesday that would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted in congressional districts when district lines are redrawn next year.
House passes funding bill that would remove Confederate names from military bases
The House approved a $740 billion national defense authorization bill on Tuesday to grant a 3% pay raise for troops and require the military to remove the names of Confederate soldiers and leaders from military bases.
Michael Brooks, political commentator and podcast host, dies
Michael Brooks, a progressive political commentator and co-host of the “Majority Report” podcast, died of a “sudden medical condition,” the show announced on Twitter Monday. He was 37.
Neither side is backing down as federal agents and protesters clash in Portland
It’s classic entrenchment with no end in sight.
Maryland governor warns that testing shortages could make Covid-19 situation even worse
Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan warned Tuesday that coronavirus testing shortages and delays could make the pandemic even worse.
Political spending at Trump properties tops $22 million
Roughly $400,000 related to a donor retreat at the President’s Florida beach club. More than $37,500 in rent last month at a Trump-owned office tower in New York and another $3,400 in “legal and IT consulting” paid to the Trump Organization.
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