Missouri

The governor’s office said that Parson — who is running for a full term after having taken office following Eric Greitens’ resignation in 2018 amid a torrent of scandals — was indefinitely postponing all government and campaign events. That includes a debate against his Democratic challenger, Nicole Galloway, scheduled for Friday. Parson has rejected calls…

The Missouri vote came as the state has faced one of the sharpest increases in coronavirus infections and now reports on average over 1,200 daily new cases, almost three times more than a month ago. It’s unclear whether the state’s rules around mail-in balloting could have affected turnout. Since the state requires mail-in ballots to…

Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY Published 5:45 p.m. ET July 20, 2020 | Updated 9:18 a.m. ET July 21, 2020CLOSE President Donald Trump criticizes the CDC guidelines for the upcoming school year. Which includes children, teachers, and staff getting regularly tested. USA TODAYWASHINGTON – Missouri Governor Mike Parson, a Republican, downplayed the risk for children who may contract the coronavirus…

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ...Missouri AG: Felony charges against armed Missouri homeowners who wielded weapons 'a political prosecution'In an interview on "Fox News @ Night" with host Shannon Bream, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said he is seeking to have felony charges…

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said on Monday that he is seeking to have felony charges against armed St. Louis homeowners dismissed, calling it "a political prosecution" brought by the city’s top prosecutor.In an interview on "Fox News @ Night" with host Shannon Bream, Schmitt argued the right to self-defense is "deeply rooted" in the constitution and said the state has…