The Scandal of Trump's China Policy  —  The president pleaded with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for domestic political help, subordinated national-security issues to his own reelection prospects and ignored Beijing's human-rights abuses  —  U.S. strategy toward the People's Republic of China …

Pinal County sheriff says he tested positive for COVID-19 before planned Trump meeting  —  Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb announced on Wednesday afternoon that he tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.  —  Lamb posted on the Pinal County Sheriff Office's Facebook page …

Impeachment casts shadow over Army officer's promotion  —  An Army officer's promotion is in jeopardy over what some officials fear could be White House retaliation for his role in last year's impeachment inquiry, raising the possibility that President Trump might again intervene in military affairs …

Half brother of Palmdale hanging victim Robert Fuller is fatally shot by deputies  —  The half brother of Robert Fuller, a young Black man who was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale last week, was shot dead by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Kern County …

‘Wednesday night massacre’ as Trump appointee takes over at global media agency  —  New York (CNN Business)The heads of four organizations overseen by the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) were all dismissed Wednesday night — a move likely to heighten concerns that new Trump-appointed CEO Michael Pack means …

Does Trump Want to Fight for a Second Term?  His Self-Sabotage Worries Aides  —  Advisers and allies say the president's repeated acts of self-destruction have significantly damaged his re-election prospects, and yet he appears mostly unable, or unwilling, to curtail them.

Blackface incident at Post cartoonist's 2018 Halloween party resurfaces amid protests  —  Every year, Tom Toles's Halloween party draws an eclectic mix — journalists and political types from Washington's power elite, but also artists and musicians, everyone from retirees to college kids …

LGBTQ immigrants are waiting on another possibly life-changing decision from the Supreme Court  —  Three immigrants on identifying as LGBTQ, living with DACA status, and the change they're seeking.  —  For José Alonso Muñoz, the prospect of coming out as queer to his friends …

10 Problematic Films That Could Use Warning Labels  —  It's now widely accepted that despite being a beloved classic, “Gone With the Wind” needs an explanation of its context when it's screened on TV or in theaters.  HBO Max says it will eventually restore the Oscar-winning film to the service, but with “context and framing.”

The Kentucky Senate primary showcases the 2 theories of how to beat Mitch McConnell  —  Amy McGrath is facing a competitive challenger in Charles Booker.  Both Democrats have an uphill battle to topple McConnell.  —  Two years ago, retired Marine Corps fighter pilot Amy McGrath …

Uncle Ben's rice to change brand as part of parent company's stance against racism  —  The parent company of Uncle Ben's rice said Wednesday that “now was the right time to evolve” the brand, including visually, but did not release details of what exactly would change or when.

Our New Polling Averages Show Biden Leads Trump By 9 Points Nationally  —  Today we launched our general election polling averages, nationally and for all states with a sufficient number of polls.  Recent polls show former Vice President Joe Biden with a solid lead over President Trump nationally, and in most swing states.

Trump to use Tulsa as test run for mass crowds ahead of convention  —  President Trump's campaign plans to turn this weekend's Tulsa rally into a massive pro-Trump festival complete with musical acts, and it's flying in high-profile backers and camera crews to show the world the fervency of his supporters.

How 6 blocks in Seattle became a microcosm of the culture wars  —  In less than two weeks, six blocks in Seattle have come to reflect the divisive American political landscape.  —  President Donald Trump has tweeted angrily about the “Domestic Terrorists” and “Radical Left Democrats” …

European countries slam US withdrawal from tech tax talks  —  FILE - In this Wednesday, June 10, 2020 file photo, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire attends a press conference after the weekly cabinet meeting.  France's finance minister has called the withdrawal of the Trump administration …

Joe Biden Begins First General Election TV Ad Blitz  —  The $15 million advertising effort will target six fall battlegrounds, all states that President Trump carried in 2016.  —  Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is making his first television ad buy of the general election …

What helps non-black people support Black Lives Matter?  A signal from someone in their own ethnic group.  —  Our surveys uncover how this messaging works  —  The public outcry following the shooting deaths of George Floyd in Minnesota, Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Sean Reed in Indiana …