There has been speculation about the likelihood of an extension of federal unemployment benefits, especially in light of the pending expiration on July 31. But a major domino fell in the direction of an extension of benefits with the July 16 release of initial unemployment claims. SOPA Images / LightRocket …
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(Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden faces pressure from contending groups within his party as he prepares to interview a roster of women for the biggest recruitment in his political career: his running mate. FILE PHOTO: Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks with Senator Elizabeth Warren (C) and Senator …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s troubled reelection bid entered a new phase on Thursday after a shake-up of the leadership put a longtime Republican political strategist in charge of reinstating the campaign even when Trump refuses to show more discipline. FILE PHOTO: United States President Donald Trump speaks about …
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This is what you need to know to Catch up and follow your day. (You can also receive daily “5 things you need to know today” in your inbox. Sign up here.) 1. Coronavirus People around the world are fed up with how their governments are handling the pandemic, and …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Campaign donations are flooding the coffers of Democrats running for the United States Senate, but some Republican incumbents seeking to protect their majority in the Senate have a powerful cash advantage over their contenders to As the electoral battle enters its final months. FILE PHOTO: Then 2020 …
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