One final viral infusion: Trump's move to block travel from Europe triggered chaos and a surge of passengers from the outbreak's center  —  In the final days before the United States faced a full-blown epidemic, President Trump made a last-ditch attempt to prevent people infected with the coronavirus from reaching the country.

Study estimates 24 states still have uncontrolled coronavirus spread  —  The coronavirus may still be spreading at epidemic rates in 24 states, particularly in the South and Midwest, according to new research that highlights the risk of a second wave of infections in places that reopen too quickly or without sufficient precautions.

Klobuchar, amid Biden VP search, scrambles to fix relations with black community  —  Just before February's South Carolina primary, Amy Klobuchar landed a coveted chance to address African American leaders.  When the black activist and journalist Roland Martin learned about it, he was outraged.

GOP governor offers emotional plea to the anti-mask crowd: Stop this senseless culture war  —  As states across the country have gradually pushed forward with reopening in recent weeks, protesters representing a small but apparently growing movement — especially within the Republican Party — have continued to push for it to go faster.

The Netflix Show The Pentagon Can't Stop Talking About  —  The United States Space Force can't catch a break.  The newest branch of the American military, first championed by President Donald Trump two years ago, tried to generate some serious headlines this month with its first recruiting commercial …

Donald Trump Is Leading the GOP—to the Political Graveyard  —  Yeah, it's early.  But a blue wave is certainly building.  If it's a wipeout, will the Republican Party ditch Trumpism?  It should be clear, but it's not at all.

Trump visits one of his private golf courses for first time in 75 days  —  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump kicked off his Memorial Day weekend by visiting his club in Virginia, marking the president's first time back at one of his private golf courses in 75 days, the longest stretch …

A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question  —  What do copyright and authorship mean in the crowdsourced realm known as the Omegaverse?  —  Addison Cain was living in Kyoto, volunteering at a shrine and studying indigenous Japanese religion.  She was supposed to be working …

Trump's Press Secretary Displays One of His Checks in a Little Too Much Detail  —  The $100,000 check was made out to a government agency.  This time his account and routing numbers were clearly visible.  —  WASHINGTON — It's a feel-good story that President Trump's press secretaries …

Georgia is a swing state in 2020  —  (CNN)Democrats have Georgia on their minds.  When former Vice President Joe Biden's team presented their electoral strategy in mid-May, Georgia was one of three states, along with Arizona and Texas, that they believed they could compete in …

New witnesses cast doubt on Dominic Cummings's lockdown claims  —  Exclusive: eyewitness says top No 10 aide left isolation to go 30 miles to popular tourist town  —  Devastating new claims have emerged that Dominic Cummings further breached the lockdown rules, as Downing Street came under sustained pressure …

The three reasons conspiracy theories are more dangerous than ever  —  One of the worst moments of dread I've experienced over the past few months was in one of the most idyllic settings.  Looking at the waves crashing against the Hawaii shoreline brought home how indifferent nature is to human suffering.

Trump administration discussed conducting first U.S. nuclear test in decades  —  The Trump administration has discussed whether to conduct the first U.S. nuclear test explosion since 1992 in a move that would have far-reaching consequences for relations with other nuclear powers and reverse …

Michigan AG Says She ‘Will Not Remain Silent’ As Trump Risks Public Health  —  Toggle more options  —  Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday said President Trump had directly threatened the health and safety of her state's residents through his coronavirus response …

What's driving Biden's strength with seniors  —  President Trump's declining support among older voters since the coronavirus took hold is well documented, but new data offers a clearer understanding of why that's happening — and how it could impact the November election.

Barack Obama poised to add his star appeal to Joe Biden's campaign  —  The former president, the most popular politician in America with a huge social media following, can bolster the Democratic nominee with key groups and drive voter registration  —  Former president Barack Obama has dipped …

Ousted manager was told to manipulate COVID-19 data before state's re-opening, she says  —  Rebekah Jones said the deputy Secretary of Health asked for misleading data on rural counties.  She appeared later Friday night to discuss on CNN.  —  Going further than previous comments that led …

Jeff Sessions stands up to former boss Trump on Twitter  —  Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions stood up to his old boss Friday after President Donald Trump encouraged Alabama voters to reject Sessions in his bid to return to the U.S. Senate.  —  Trump on Friday afternoon once again tweeted …

Trump Considers Forming Panel to Review Complaints of Online Bias  —  Move is likely to draw pushback from tech companies; ACLU raises free-speech concerns  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump is considering establishing a panel to review complaints of anticonservative bias on social media …

That Office AC System Is Great — at Recirculating Viruses  —  We're committed to keeping our readers informed. … Breathe in.  Breathe out.  —  Breathe in, hoping that this next lungful is clear of noxious droplets.  Breathe out so that whatever microbes you harbor dissipate in the breeze.

Study: White Supremacist Groups Are ‘Thriving’ On Facebook, Despite Extremist Ban  —  With many Americans vulnerable to fascist ideologies during the pandemic, the study warns, Facebook could be fertile ground for recruitment.  —  A new study reported that white supremacist groups are …

Coronavirus Devastates Black New Orleans: ‘This Is Bigger Than Katrina’  —  The pandemic is disproportionately harming U.S. black communities, especially in Louisiana.  Economists warn the deaths could be just the start of further setbacks for already vulnerable residents.  —  TEXT  —  89 RESPONSES

Bullock outraises Daines in Montana Senate race  —  Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) outraised Sen. Steve Daines (R) in the state's high-profile Senate race as Democrats hope to score an upset.  —  Bullock raised about $2.4 million in the first half of the second quarter and has about $4.1 million …

‘I had to choose being a mother’: With no child care or summer camps, women are being edged out of the workforce  —  When parents can't do it all, women's paid labor is often the first to go  —  If day cares closed because of the novel coronavirus, Aimee Rae Hannaford expected her family to fare better than most.

Firing a Salvo in Culture Wars, Trump Pushes for Churches to Reopen  —  President Trump urged governors to reopen houses of worship immediately, saying he would override them if they did not.  His authority to do so is unclear.  —  Today, I'm identifying houses of worship, churches …

FBI opened Russia probe on third-hand ‘suggestion’ of collusion, declassified memo shows  —  Former FBI executive says memo shows probe should never have been opened up “in a million years.”  —  The FBI's probe into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia was opened on a third-hand …

White House Worries About Kelly Loeffler's Senate Prospects in Georgia  —  President Trump, concerned about his own outlook in the state, plans to stay on the sideline in a race where he favored a different choice for senator.  —  President Trump's advisers are increasingly concerned …