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House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R- Crossville, gavels in a special session Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The special session was called by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to pass liability reforms to protect businesses from lawsuits prompted by reopening after the coronavirus quarantine. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee lawmakers kick off special session amid pandemic

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 5, 2018, file photo, Republican John Warren participates in a gubernatorial primary debate at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Warren, the businessman who nearly bested South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster for the GOP nomination two years ago, is launching a political action committee that could ultimately serve as the springboard for another effort to oust the incumbent, should he choose to run again. (Grace Beahm Alford/The Post And Courier via AP, File)

SC businessman launches, funds conservative statewide PAC

By MEG KINNARD - Associated Press

Prosecutors recommend probation for ex-N.C. Rep. Hayes

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Roger Marshall pumps his fist after speaking to supporters near Pawnee Rock, Kan., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, after defeating Kris Kobach in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Rep. Marshall’s primary win in Kansas buoys GOP Senate hopes

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump: Hatch Act doesn’t bar White House acceptance speech

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, listens during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 27, 2020, to highlight the new Republican coronavirus aid package. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Endangered GOP senators are driving force for virus deal

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for H.R. 1957 – &quot;The Great American Outdoors Act,&quot; in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump encourages mail voting in Florida but sues in Nevada

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks back to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

McConnell: More unemployment filings, businesses closings as Democrats delay COVID-19 negotiations

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, listens during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 27, 2020, to highlight the new Republican coronavirus aid package. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Endangered GOP senators are driving force for virus deal

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

Republican Rep. Roger Marshall of Kansas' 1st Congressional District, speaks with supporters at his election night party at Rosewood Winery near Pawnee Rock, Ks., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Marshall ran against former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach for the Republican nomination to replace retiring Kansas senator Pat Roberts. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Roger Marshall wins in Kansas Senate Republican primary over Kris Kobach

By John Hanna - Associated Press

The Latest: Veteran congressman ousted in Missouri primary

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The Latest: Barnett wins Democratic primary in Kansas 1st

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FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020 file photo, U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., a candidate for the U.S. Senate, awaits the start of a debate in Olathe, Kansas, Establishment Republicans who'd been coy for months about the GOP primary for Kansas' open Senate seat are increasingly putting their thumbs on the scale. They're hoping to push western Kansas Rep. Roger Marshall to victory over polarizing conservative Kris Kobach. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas GOP picks Rep. Marshall for Senate seat over Kobach

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

In an Oct. 26, 2018, file photo, Rashida Tlaib, left, then-Democratic candidate for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, and Brenda Jones speak during a rally in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Tlaib leads primary opponent; Meijer wins GOP contest in 3rd

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this July 29, 2020, file photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. This election year's battle for control of the House is once again hinging heavily on a fight over suburban voters. Democrats boast an ever-expanding target list that includes a half-dozen Republican seats in Texas plus others outside Atlanta, Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Phoenix. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

House Dems seek to hold suburbs as Trump’s slide worries GOP

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

In an Oct. 26, 2018, file photo, Rashida Tlaib, left, then-Democratic candidate for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, and Brenda Jones speak during a rally in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Michigan primary tests Tlaib, features 2 open House races

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. uses a folder as a prop as she speaks about mail in voting during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Pelosi brushes off White House criticisms on negotiations: ‘What are you going to do in a week?’

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Washington. Trump is en route to Florida. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump, GOP soften on opposition to $600 jobless benefit

By ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Democrats’ primary focus: 6th Congressional District

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

In this June 20, 2014, photo, Herman Cain, CEO, The New Voice, speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley) **FILE**

Herman Cain, 2012 GOP presidential candidate, dies after contracting COVID-19

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times