Biden Takes Dominant Lead as Voters Reject Trump on Virus and Race  —  A New York Times/Siena College poll finds that Joseph R. Biden Jr. is ahead of the president by 14 points, leading among women and nonwhite voters and cutting into his support with white voters.  —  Biden  —  Trump  —  Other

Trump Is Struggling to Run Against a White Guy  —  Eight months into Barack Obama's first term as president, the right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh, who was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump earlier this year, warned that Obama's election had ushered in a dangerous inversion of power.

Madison protesters tear down Capitol statues, attack state Senator from Milwaukee as fury erupts again  —  MADISON - Fury exploded outside the Wisconsin State Capitol on Tuesday night as protesters smashed windows at the statehouse, attacked a state senator, and tore down two iconic statues …

Appeals court orders judge to dismiss case against Michael Flynn  —  The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that the federal judge overseeing the sentencing of former national security adviser Michael Flynn must accept the Justice Department's request to drop charges.

Madison Cawthorn, 24, Upsets Trump-Endorsed Favorite in North Carolina  —  Mr. Cawthorn's victory in the G.O.P. primary for a House seat formerly held by Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, was an upset for his handpicked successor, who had the president's backing.

Kentucky Senate Democratic primary between McGrath and Booker to decide who challenges McConnell too close to call  —  The Kentucky Senate Democratic primary race to determine who takes on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November is too close to call, NBC News projects.

Florida Democrats gain vote-by-mail advantage  —  TALLAHASSEE — Democrats have opened up a 302,000-voter advantage over Republicans in vote-by-mail enrollment, an edge that could pay big dividends in President Donald Trump's newly adopted must-win state.  —  Five months before Election Day …

Texas reports 5K coronavirus cases, highest single-day hike  —  In noon-time TV interviews, Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is hitting an all-time high for COVID-19 cases Tuesday and told Texans to stay home unless they need to be out.  —  “Texas will report an all-time high in the number …

With Tweets, Videos and Rhetoric, Trump Pushes Anew to Divide Americans by Race  —  President Trump is leaning hard into his decades-long habit of falsely portraying some black Americans as dangerous or lawless.  And he is doing it during one of the most tumultuous periods in decades.

Pelosi says Republicans ‘trying to get away with murder’ of George Floyd  —  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asserted in an interview Tuesday that Republicans are “trying to get away with murder, actually — the murder of George Floyd” — marking a dramatic escalation in rhetoric …

Students for Trump co-founder pleads guilty to $46,000 fraud scheme  —  The co-founder of Students for Trump pleaded guilty Tuesday to scamming consumers and businesses out of $46,000 by posing as a lawyer online and dispensing legal advice, federal prosecutors said.

Bubba Wallace defiant, calls rope ‘straight-up noose’ after FBI says no crime occurred  —  FBI: ‘Noose’ found in Bubba Wallace's stall at Talladega Superspeedway is door pull rope in place since October  —  In all his years in auto racing, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace said Tuesday night …

A Softball Team's Tweet to Trump Leads Players to Quit Mid-Series  —  The players said they did not want a photo of them standing during the national anthem to be used for political purposes.  —  For a few hours this week, softball had a shot at something it has pursued for decades: the spotlight.

Black Lives Matter protests have not led to a spike in coronavirus cases, research says  —  Black Lives Matter Protests Around the World  —  (CNN)Despite warnings from public health officials, new research suggests Black Lives Matter protests across the country have not led to a jump in coronavirus cases.

Facebook creates fact-checking exemption for climate deniers  —  This is a special joint edition of Popular Information and HEATED, a climate newsletter by journalist Emily Atkin.  HEATED is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of the planet earth.  Sign up HERE.

Approval of Trump's coronavirus response sinks to lowest on record amid surge in cases: Reuters/Ipsos poll  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) - American approval of President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has dropped to the lowest level on record, the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll shows …

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci indicted on war crimes charges ahead of planned White House meeting  —  BRUSSELS — Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was indicted for a range of war crimes, including nearly 100 murders, a special prosecutor in The Hague announced Wednesday, just three days …

In Arizona, Trump has a redo of his Oklahoma rally  —  PHOENIX — After a disappointing showing at his campaign rally over the weekend, President Donald Trump renewed his performance for a packed crowd of students on Tuesday, telling his Arizona audience that they were guardians in a cultural war over the heritage of the country.

Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm  —  In what may be the first known case of its kind, a faulty facial recognition match led to a Michigan man's arrest for a crime he did not commit.  —  On a Thursday afternoon in January, Robert Julian-Borchak Williams was in his office at an automotive supply company …

US virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months  —  BEIJING (AP) — New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.  —  The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus …

Trump's corrupt dealings with Turkey are some of the most startling stories in Bolton's book  —  Among the most startling disclosures in John Bolton's new book is his account of President Trump's dealings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  The Turkey story — featuring …

A Minneapolis Neighborhood Vowed to Check Its Privilege.  It's Already Being Tested.  —  Blocks from where George Floyd drew his last breaths, residents have vowed to avoid the police to protect people of color.  The commitment is hard to keep.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — When Shari Albers moved three decades ago …

As the RNC preps for Jacksonville, voters brace for coronavirus and social unrest  —  MIAMI — Jacksonville voters don't want the Republican National Committee's convention to come to town, with most expressing concern that the event could spread the coronavirus.

The Decline of the American World  —  “He hated America very deeply,” John le Carré wrote of his fictional Soviet mole, Bill Haydon, in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.  Haydon had just been unmasked as a double agent at the heart of Britain's secret service, one whose treachery was motivated by animus …

Trump Campaign Weighs Alternatives to Big Social Platforms  —  Amid disputes with Facebook and Twitter, the president's team mulls whether to push supporters toward a different platform or put more emphasis on its own campaign app  —  The Trump campaign, known for its social media savvy, is hitting digital roadblocks.

Top Pentagon nominee pushed conspiracy theories that former CIA director tried to overthrow Trump and even have him assassinated  —  (CNN)The White House's nominee for a top Pentagon post repeatedly spread conspiracy theories that a former CIA director tried to overthrow President Donald Trump …

Did a Barista Put a Tampon in a Cop's Frappuccino?  An Investigation  —  Update: This story has been updated with comment from Target, which said it has “reviewed video footage and have not found any suspicious behavior.”  —  Last night, America was seized with horror when Bill Melugin …

Why Do We Pay So Many People So Little Money?  —  The coronavirus pandemic is forcing America to confront its epidemic low-wage problem.  —  Mr. Edsall contributes a weekly column from Washington, D.C. on politics, demographics and inequality.  —  With notable abruptness …