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Behind the scenes, the group Our Revolution is working to make sure Bernie Sanders gets as much influence as possible at the Democratic National Convention.

Notorious "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli asked to be released from prison for the remainder of his seven-year criminal sentence for fraud so that he can work on a coronavirus treatment.

Democrats and the White House have a list of priorities for the next coronavirus relief bill, but congressional Republicans are wary of more spending.

President Trump warned that the United States would destroy Iranian gunboats that harass American ships at sea.

Larry Kudlow said that he was in favor of shielding companies from coronavirus-related lawsuits as the administration eyes a speedy reopening of the economy.

Voters in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are split between Biden and Trump in the 2020 election.

The coronavirus relief bill, which includes money for loans, hospitals and testing, now heads to the House for its expected passage this week.

The company told the Times that it has asked for a break on its rent payment, which amounts to around $268,000 a month.

Schumer said he spoke "well past midnight" with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and that they "came to an agreement on just about every issue."

President Donald Trump would require technology workers in the United States on H-1B visas to provide updated certifications that they are not displacing American workers, according to a draft executive order, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

The United Auto Workers union said Tuesday that it is endorsing Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden for president, citing an "assault on worker rights to organize and fair wages" under President Donald Trump.

Even with an increased emphasis on small donors, Joe Biden will have a tough time catching up to President Trump's overall campaign haul.

U.S. intelligence indicates that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un recently had cardiovascular surgery, NBC News reported, citing American officials.

Trump's promise that he will "will never let the great U.S. Oil & Gas Industry down" came as West Texas Intermediate crude futures continued trading with a negative price.

Health experts and business CEOs have said there needs to be a big increase in coronavirus testing before companies and social settings start reopening.

Seoul and Washington are currently negotiating a mechanism specifying how both countries share the costs of stationing some 28,500 American troops in South Korea as a deterrent to Pyongyang.

The coronavirus has swept through the U.S. prison system, infecting thousands of inmates and guards. Barr in late March directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to release eligible nonviolent inmates from select facilities to home confinement because of the threat the disease posed.

Democrat Jaime Harrison has formed a group of top party bundlers to help him raise campaign cash in his battle against Lindsey Graham.

Congressional Democrats are in discussions with the Treasury Department on an agreement to replenish a small business aid program.

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez sent a letter to the White House on Monday accusing Trump media agency nominee Michael Pack of possibly breaking the law and self-dealing.