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Senators on Wednesday will get to grill Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett again on her career and views that could offer insights on how she would rule on the nation’s highest court. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E On Wednesday, each senator will be given at least 20 minutes to pepper Barrett with questions. Republicans are eager to confirm Barrett to the Court …

Everything that happened during President Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ interview with Lesley Stahl. RELATED: Amy Coney Barrett takes the official Constitutional Oath for SCOTUS https://youtu.be/I4ryrOakNA0 Here’s what led up to President Trump walking out of his contentious CBS ’60 Minutes’ interview with Lesley Stahl. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: …

Women’s rights champion and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed at the age of 87. RELATED: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is tougher than she looks https://youtu.be/PwZHf2gAwMg Ginsburg, 87 and in failing health, had overcome four bouts with pancreatic, lung and colon cancer dating back to 1999 but apparently could not beat the most recent spread to her liver. » …

Protests across America turned violent as demonstrators expressed anger over George Floyd’s death by police. RELATED: Trump spoke to George Floyd’s family, addresses protests and violence https://youtu.be/eaZHC5nt0GM Activists say it’s just another example of systematic racism in law enforcement, the latest in a series of high-profile black deaths that have exacerbated and inflamed racial tensions nationwide. » Subscribe to USA …

Trump and Biden debate stances on COVID-19. RELATED: Watch the full 1st Presidential Debate here https://youtu.be/l6sKgs9U8iY President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden argue what to do about COVID-19 and the pandemic at the first 2020 presidential debate. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2IMPbAh » USA TODAY …

Questions about denouncing white supremacy came up again for President Trump at an NBC town hall. Trump’s town hall was on an outdoor set at the Perez Art Museum in Miami. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, …

Senate confirmation hearings begin Monday as Republicans rush to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court ahead of Election Day. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E The hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee marks the first of four days of confirmation hearings as Republicans aim to confirm Barrett to the seat vacated by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senate Majority Leader Mitch …

Vice presidential debate moderator and USA TODAY Washington Bureau chief Susan Page explains her “Thank you, Vice President Pence” approach, takeaways. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA TODAY, is the first print journalist to solo-moderate a presidential debate. Here’s how she prepared. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more …

President Donald Trump holds a meeting with his cabinet among the press. RELATED: How to protect yourself as the nation reopens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVfiIpK9OEY Trump told reporters earlier Monday that he has been taking hydroxychloroquine for about a week and a half to stave off infection from the coronavirus. The news stunned many health experts because the drug – normally prescribed for …

You can celebrate President Trump surviving COVID-19 by preordering a $100 commemorative coin. RELATED: Here is a list of other officials who have tested positive since President Donald Trump https://youtu.be/20mhMf94hzg You can buy a $100 coin commemorating President Trump surviving COVID-19, available for preorder on the White House Gift Shop website. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more …

To watch our live stream of the Vice Presidential Debate, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos USA TODAY’s Vice Presidential Debate preview show provides a sneak peek at the debate with a recap of the White House news leading into the debate; a look at the debate styles of Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence: and a discussion with USA TODAY …

Coronavirus hangs over Wisconsin primary, voters come out the losers RELATED: Boris Johnson moved to ICU with COVID-19 https://youtu.be/p22NPKAGf1Y With COVID-19 hanging over the Wisconsin primary, a failed attempt at delay, fewer polling places and worker shortages made voters the big losers. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Xfn96V …

Families across the U.S. will get a portion of money from the federal government’s sweeping $2 trillion stimulus package. RELATED: How to help the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic https://youtu.be/on04XKBAQgM Consumers are not going to need to sign up for the stimulus checks. Under the program, all U.S. residents with an adjusted gross income up to $75,000 ($150,000 married), who …

Here is how the federal government is stepping in to support small businesses and health care providers. RELATED: How to help the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic https://youtu.be/u5SITRWfeRk As coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S., small-business owners are growing increasingly concerned. Retail stores are seeing less foot traffic, and some are seeing none at all. And with restaurants in …

Congress passed and President Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill that includes checks to taxpayers. RELATED: How panic buying manifests, and how to control it https://youtu.be/DMYxgl-x198 The latest stimulus package will provide $1,200 checks to many Americans – and more for families – while making available hundreds of billions of dollars for companies to maintain payroll through the crisis. …