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Supreme Court blocks congressional subpoenas for Trump's financial records
By DEVIN DWYER, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked subpoenas from congressional Democrats for President Donald Trump's financial records.Chief Justice John Roberts, in a 7-2 opinion, reversed…
As feds seek interview with Prince Andrew, Barr says Epstein probe marches on
By PIERRE THOMAS, LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN and LUKE BARR, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators is marching forward -- with or…
Biden to outline plan to revive American manufacturing in Pennsylvania speech
By MOLLY NAGLE and JOHN VERHOVEK, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden will outline one portion of his new economic policy to help the country rebound and grow…
Trump rally likely contributed to surge in COVID-19 cases, Tulsa health official says
By WILL STEAKIN and OLIVIA RUBIN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's campaign rally in late June, as well as the accompanying counterprotests, likely contributed to the area's recent spike…
Barr defends Justice Department against claims of politicization
By PIERRE THOMAS, LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, JACK DATE, ALEXANDER MALLIN and LUKE BARR, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General William Barr offered a forceful defense of the Justice Department's independence on Wednesday…
Widow of Trump's friend pushes back against Mary Trump SAT allegation, calls it false
By JOHN SANTUCCI, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In the new book from Mary Trump, the niece of President Donald Trump, one of the most explosive allegations is that the president hired…
Despite world's highest death toll, US is 'world leader' in COVID-19 response: Pompeo
By CONOR FINNEGAN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The United States is leading the world in the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that doesn't…
Biden-Bernie Sanders Unity Task Forces release DNC platform recommendations
By BEATRICE PETERSON, AVERI HARPER, JOHN VERHOVEK, and MOLLY NAGLE(WASHINGTON) -- After weeks of phone calls and Zoom meetings, former vice president Joe Biden's campaign released its much-anticipated results from…