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President Trump’s pen is turning out to be pretty hefty. Critics complained vigorously and predicted a flood of lawsuits when Mr. Trump flexed his executive powers to order an extension of unemployment benefits and other pandemic assistance. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, called the executive orders “absurdly unconstitutional.” Yet nearly a month later, Mrs.…

The president’s former fixer describes him as a mob boss figure who made racist insults, was driven by hatred for President Barack Obama and engaged in underhanded tactics against opponents.Michael D. Cohen, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, returning to his apartment in New York after being released from prison in July. In his…

LeBron James agrees that the NBA’s policy not permitting the families of coaches in its Orlando bubble is “ridiculous.”Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone called out the league for allowing only player families into the bubble, saying “shame on you, NBA,” one day ahead of Saturday’s second-round game against the Los Angeles Clippers.Responding to a tweet…

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has been able to maintain a healthy lead over President Donald Trump with about two months until the presidential election, according to multiple recent national polls. While much can change in the coming weeks, more than 10 polls released in the last week show Biden with at least a 2…

Dak Prescott wants his teammates on the Dallas Cowboys to decide for themselves whether to protest during the national anthem.Defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford says they have the “green light” to do so.Owner Jerry Jones hasn't said in so many words, but it appears his hard-line stance requiring players to stand during the anthem has eased…