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Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maint... by The Associated Press - August 4, 2020

'A line in the sand': Both sides dig in on virus relief bill Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid to schools... by The Associated Press - August 4, 2020

Trump criticizes expert's stance on virus spread WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Monday said White House coronavirus task force leader Dr. Deborah Birx "hit" the Trump administration with her remarks t... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 4, 2020

Trump weighs order to suspend evictions WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday that he's looking at unilaterally taking steps to stop tenant evictions, and that such a backup plan might be n... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 4, 2020

Pompeo top aides subpoenaed as House probes watchdog firing WASHINGTON -- House Democrats have subpoenaed four top aides to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying the Trump administration is stonewalling their investigat... by MARY CLARE JALONICK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 4, 2020

Questions raised on loan for seller of military gear A military equipment supplier that has been accused of fraudulently misrepresenting its size in order to benefit from privileges associated with being a small b... by AARON GREGG THE WASHINGTON POST - August 4, 2020

Antidepressant OK'd for suicidal patients Johnson & Johnson's Spravato has been approved as the first antidepressant for actively suicidal people, as doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about co... by CYNTHIA KOONS BLOOMBERG NEWS - August 4, 2020

After son slain in home attack, judge urges more protections NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- In her first public comments since a lawyer shot and killed her son and seriously injured her husband at their home, a federal judge in N... by The Associated Press - August 4, 2020

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Mailed-ballots bill gains approval of Nevada lawmakers CARSON CITY, Nev. -- State lawmakers passed a bill to add Nevada to a growing list of U.S. states mailing ballots to active voters ahead of the November electio... by SAM METZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 4, 2020

Isaias regains strength, makes landfall in N.C. OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. -- Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., about 10:10 p.m. CDT Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. I... by The Associated Press - August 4, 2020

Trump tax-returns fight persists NEW YORK -- The Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge Monday that he was justified in demanding them, citing publ... by LARRY NEUMEISTER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 4, 2020

Navy return in the spotlight KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Navy appeared reluctant to reinstate former Navy SEAL and Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens in 2019 until Vice President Mike Pence's office a... by The Associated Press - August 4, 2020

The Nation in Brief 3 balloons crash; 16-20 people injured by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 4, 2020

China accuses U.S. of 'prejudice' BEIJING -- China on Monday accused the United States of "monitoring, harassing and willfully detaining" Chinese students and researchers in the U.S. by The Associated Press - August 4, 2020