Benjamin Swasey
Ben Swasey is a deputy editor on the Washington Desk, covering politics and voting.
A Massachusetts native, Swasey was previously a political editor and digital manager at WBUR in Boston.
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The program will begin with about 1 million doses a week sent to thousands of retail pharmacies. The White House is stressing that equity of vaccine distribution is a key component of the effort. -
The Biden administration says it plans to buy an additional 100 million doses from both Moderna and Pfizer and pledges greater transparency with state and local leaders about supply expectations.
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The Capitol was the scene of chaos, as supporters of President Trump responded to his call to head to the complex and then breached it. A woman was shot and killed during the assault.
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President Trump's signature, even after bashing the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive bill.
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The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles.
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of states have modified their rules for absentee voting in November's elections.
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President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times,which also says he's fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million.
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The Maine Republican says, "The decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."
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The Democratic vice presidential nominee visited the court Saturday morning.
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The Big Ten conference announced that the college football season would resume at the end of October with new coronavirus protocols. President Trump had been calling for the games to start up again.
