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In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes President Trump speaks during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Saturday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Politics In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount...

In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes President Trump speaks during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Saturday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Politics In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount...

Brazil makes grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 Health Aug 08 Brazil makes grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 By Marcelo de Sousa, Associated Press

Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral Politics Aug 08 Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits President Trump speaks during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Saturday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Politics In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure, after not reaching a ...

In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits President Trump speaks during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Saturday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Politics In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure, after not reaching a ...

Trump seems ready, willing to bypass lawmakers on virus aid Politics Aug 08 Trump seems ready, willing to bypass lawmakers on virus aid By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship World Aug 08 Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom Education Aug 08 Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday Icon for the smartphone app TikTok, which President Trump on Thursday took aim at through an executive order that prohibits transactions between U.S. citizens and TikTok's parent company in 45 days. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Technology TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday Lawyers for video-sharing app TikTok are prepa...

TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday Icon for the smartphone app TikTok, which President Trump on Thursday took aim at through an executive order that prohibits transactions between U.S. citizens and TikTok's parent company in 45 days. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Technology TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday Lawyers for video-sharing app TikTok are prepa...

Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Not 2016 President Trump at a Keep America Great rally in Las Vegas earlier this year. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Analysis Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Not 2016 With Joe Biden leading in the polls, Democrats are haunted by the ghosts of 2016 when Hillary Clinton led, too. But there are a few key factors that make this year's election differ...

Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Not 2016 President Trump at a Keep America Great rally in Las Vegas earlier this year. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Analysis Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Not 2016 With Joe Biden leading in the polls, Democrats are haunted by the ghosts of 2016 when Hillary Clinton led, too. But there are a few key factors that make this year's election differ...