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Biden wins Kansas primary conducted with all-mail balloting

by JOHN HANNA Associated Press May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

The former vice president won 29 delegates while Sen. Bernie Sanders got 10.

Elections, Nation & World

A referendum election in November? Trump allies see risks

by JULIE PACE Associated Press May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

Six months out, ‘It’s Donald J. Trump versus the coronavirus and the recovery,’ a strategist says.

Nation & World, Politics

Back in session: Senate risks a return but House stays away

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

Congressional leaders are turning down President Trump’s offer of the rapid coronavirus testing used at the White House.

Nation & World, Politics

Harassment, assault absent in Biden complaint

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE, DON THOMPSON and STEPHEN BRAUN Associated Press May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

The former Senate staffer who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago says she filed a limited report with a congressional personnel office that didn’t explicitly accuse him of sexual assault or harassment.

Business, Elections, Maine

Gov. Mills becomes a target for Republicans aiming at U.S. House seat

by Steve Collins May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

Three congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District call for state to reopen more quickly than the governor’s plan envisions.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden declares sexual assault ‘never, never happened’

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE and BILL BARROW Associated Press May 1, 2020September 14, 2020

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.

Politics

John Bolton book again delayed, this time to June 23

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

The book reportedly describes a conversation with the president in which Trump told Bolton that he wanted to withhold security aid from Ukraine until it helped him with investigations into political rival Joe Biden.