President Trump marked the Fourth of July with a speech to commemorate the military. The President drew comparisons between past wartime victories with the effort to stop the “radical left”–likening the group to “Marxists” and “anarchists." Biden’s campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said of Trump, “Our whole country is suffering through the excruciating costs of having a negligent, divisive president...”

Biden has widened his lead over President Trump, with 53 percent of respondents saying they would vote for Biden if the presidential election were held today, while 41% sided with Trump. The Monmouth poll also found that Americans are more confident in Biden’s “mental and physical stamina” than that of Trump. However, Republicans are holding onto the hope that a vaccine will be uncovered and the economy will improve to boost ratings for the President.

On Thursday, the United States reported more than 55,000 new COVID-19 cases, while President Trump continues to tout economic recovery. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump continues to undermine the coronavirus crisis, right-leaning articles highlight that more Americans are headed back to work.

There are 1767 news articles covering this topic. 44% (786) are left leaning, 44% (770) center, 12% (211) right leaning.

From the left: As cases soar Trump continues to support reopening, The Los Angeles Times
From the center: As cases soar Trump touts economic recovery 'safe' re-openings, Reuters
From the right: Jobs report signals more Americans headed back to work, Fox Business

Also in the news: According to a new poll from Roanoke College released on Tuesday, former Vice president Joe Biden holds a double-digit lead over President Trump in Virginia. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s campaign is exploring more paths to victory in the Electoral college than other Democratic nominees, right-leaning articles highlight Biden’s favorable and unfavorable ratings among Virginia voters.

On Wednesday, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign and joint committees outraised President Trump by $10 million. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden has pursued an aggressive fundraising schedule recently, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s fundraising ventures are proof that American voters are supportive of him.

There are 2755 news articles covering this topic. 46% (1260) are left leaning, 39% (1064) center, 16% (431) right leaning.

From the left: Biden fundraising tops Trump, as both announce June hauls, Washington Post
From the center: Biden campaign raised $10M more than Trump in June, The Hill
From the right: Trump campaign, RNC smash fundraising records in June, Fox News

Also in the news: On Tuesday, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Senator Cory Gardner in November. While left-leaning articles highlight that Hickenlooper prevailed in a tougher-than-expected race, right-leaning articles highlight that Hickenlooper recently came under fire for ethics issues.

On Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, told members of Congress that he wouldn’t be surprised if the U.S. sees new cases of coronavirus rising to a level of 100,000 a day. While left-leaning articles highlight that Fauci said he’s not satisfied with the handling of the pandemic, right-leaning articles highlight that the U.S. needs to keep attention on a new strain of swine flu.

There are 2100 news articles covering this topic. 40% (837) are left leaning, 37% (771) center, 23% (492) right leaning.

From the left: Fauci & Redfield encourage masks as states struggle to contain COVID, CNN
From the center: “Disturbing": Fauci Warns Coronavirus Cases Could Reach 100K A Day, NPR
From the right: Fauci: 'we need to keep our eye on' new swine flu strain in China, Fox News

Also in the news: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents in Montana seeking to use a state scholarship program to send their children to religious schools. While left-leaning articles report that liberal members of the court dissented, right-leaning articles highlight that President Trump called the ruling a “historic win” for school choice.

On Monday, Jacksonville, the GOP’s new convention site, announced that it is requiring face masks in public and indoor locations. While left-leaning articles highlight that the mask order will rankle Trump, right-leaning articles highlight that the Republican mayor just declared last week he wouldn’t require masks.

There are 1922 news articles covering this topic. 42% (804) are left leaning, 41% (781) center, 18% (337) right leaning.

From the left: Jacksonville Will Now Require Face Masks, New York Times
From the center: Trump’s new speech site will require masks in public indoors, USA Today
From the right: G-7 expansion push reignites Japan-South Korea flap, Washington Times

Also in the news: On Monday, members of Congress in both parties demanded answers about reported bounties paid by Russian operatives to Afghan insurgents for targeting American troops. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Trump administration still has not responded, right-leaning articles highlight that White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is playing politics with the situation.