Politics A.M.: Republicans once again face questions about why Trump isn’t tougher on Russia

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Republicans once again face questions about why Trump isn't tougher on Russia

GOP lawmakers said they are trying to learn more about reports that Russia's military spy unit offered to pay Taliban-linked militants to attack U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

By Seung Min Kim ●  Read more »

GOP lawmakers confirm intelligence reports on Russian operation to target U.S. troops but say material needs further review

The information was considered significant enough that it was included in the President's Daily Brief.

By Ellen Nakashima, Shane Harris, Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller ●  Read more »

Trump administration says the epidemic is under control despite surges in the South and West

Rising cases have led to a mandatory mask order in Jacksonville, Fla., site of the Republican convention in August.

By Anne Gearan, Brittany Shammas and Lateshia Beachum ●  Read more »

Trump 'white power' tweet set off a scramble inside the White House — but no clear condemnation

Officials insisted the president did not hear the racist phrase and pointed to his decision to delete the tweet hours later.

By Ashley Parker and Toluse Olorunnipa ●  Read more »

Paycheck Protection Program nears end with $130 billion left unused, and lawmakers eye next steps

With the deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program coming just before midnight Tuesday night, senators, led by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), are considering how best to use the remaining funds to help small businesses as they begin to reopen.

By Jonathan O'Connell, Erica Werner and Aaron Gregg ●  Read more »

Joe Biden rises with a less-is-more campaign

As the president's campaign searches for a reset, Biden plays the tortoise to Trump's hare.

By Michael Scherer ●  Read more »

Senate defense bill may challenge Trump on renaming military bases with Confederate names

The Senate is aiming to vote on its version of the annual defense bill by the end of the week.

By Karoun Demirjian ●  Read more »

Lawyers urge Trump to rescind sanctions and travel bans for International Criminal Court

A group of 175 human rights and national security lawyers say the penalties are "wrong in principle" and "contrary to American values."

By Ellen Nakashima and Carol Morello ●  Read more »

Congress begins probe into federal officers' use of force to clear protesters near Lafayette Square

Federal police declined to testify at a House committee hearing where lawmakers heard from a protester, a journalist and a legal expert.

By Marissa Lang ●  Read more »