The political battle takes shape: What it could mean for basic governmental operations

Conventions over, the politicians are hammering away at one another. With the election looking close, questions arise over the next fiscal year budget and the timing for getting it actually enacted. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller shares details on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview transcript: Tom Temin Well, we know there’s a CR; that’s a given. Both parties say that, but the shape and tone and timing of it could be really different depending on who wins. Mitchell Miller Yeah, this is going to be a kind…

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Coronavirus: Trump says US in good shape to meet ‘peak’ – BBC News

Coronavirus: Trump says US in good shape to meet ‘peak’  BBC News Trump extends distancing guidelines through April 30 to keep US death toll below 100,000  CNBC Trump says keeping US Covid-19 deaths to 100,000 would be a ‘very good job’  The Guardian Trump says coronavirus guidelines may get tougher; 1 million Americans tested  Reuters.com Trump accuses hospitals of hoarding ventilators  Reuters View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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GOP opposition to Colin Allred starts to take shape after he turned a Dallas-area U.S. House seat blue – The Texas Tribune

GOP opposition to Colin Allred starts to take shape after he turned a Dallas-area U.S. House seat blue  The Texas Tribune A former Navy SEAL entered the primary against Allred on Monday, and more announcements are expected before the end of summer. by Patrick Svitek July 29, … “us republicans” – Google News

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