On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit Electoral college representatives from breaking their pledge to vote for a state’s popular vote winner in presidential elections.

Political task forces formed by Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders recommended that Biden embrace major progressive proposals to combat climate change and institutional racism, in addition to expanding health care coverage.

Biden introduced a New Deal-like economic agenda that he touted as the most aggressive government investment in the U.S. economy since World War II, as proposals intended to reinvigorate the U.S. manufacturing and technology sectors. The agenda largely draws inspiration from former presidential rival Senator. Elizabeth Warren, who offered similar proposals during the Democratic primary.

President Trump, 74, has accused Biden, 77, of being “too old” and “mentally weak” to be an effective president. Trump has spent more money on a television ad claiming that Biden lacks “the strength, the stamina and the mental fortitude to lead this country” than any other single ad this year.

In an interview published Wednesday, rapper Kanye West announced a run for president for 2020, despite having no campaign organization and missing the filing deadline in a few key states.

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.

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From the left: An Unexpected Struggle for Trump: Defining Elusive Biden, New York Times
From the center: Trump says Biden has been ‘taken over by the radical left’, The Hill
From the right: Trump says Joe Biden is a ‘puppet’ of AOC and Bernie Sanders, NY Post

Also in the news: New data shows that Arizona, Florida, and South Carolina are the top three places with the most COVID-19 cases per million residents in the last seven days. While left-leaning articles highlight the rise in coronavirus cases, right-leaning articles highlight that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would send COVID-19 treatment to Florida.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump cannot withhold his tax returns and other financial records from prosecutors. However, the rulings meant that the court battle over disclosure would likely continue well past the Nov. 3 election. While left-leaning articles highlight that the court’s lasting message shows that the president is not above the law, right-leaning articles highlight that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will continue to press for President Trump’s financial records.

There are 1849 news articles covering this topic. 59% (1083) are left leaning, 37% (684) center, 4% (82) right leaning.

From the left: Prosecutor may see Trump’s personal financial records, Washington Post
From the center: Ruling on Trump taxes deprives both Dem & GOP of clear win, USA Today
From the right: Pelosi says rulings on tax returns bad news for Trump, Washington Times

Also in the news: On Thursday, former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a “Buy American” economic plan that calls for a $700 billion jobs package. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s plan won praise from liberal leaders, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden is controlled by the Democratic party.

On Wednesday, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign released a raft of policy recommendations produced by allies and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. While left-leaning articles highlight that recommendations showcase Biden’s willingness to embrace some progressive aims, right-leaning articles highlight that the Republican National Committee mocked Biden-Sanders’ “unity” task force.

There are 2136 news articles covering this topic. 31% (667) are left leaning, 40% (856) center, 29% (613) right leaning.

From the left: Biden-Sanders task forces unveil platform after months of negotiations, CNN
From the center: Dem task forces deliver Biden blueprint for a progressive presidency, NPR
From the right: Sanders: Biden could be 'most progressive president since FDR', Fox News

Also in the news: On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue new guidance on school openings. The announcement came hours after President Trump criticized earlier recommendations as “very impractical.” While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump undercut recommendations of administration health experts, right-leaning articles highlight that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said students will learn on a “blended schedule” this fall.

The Trump administration officially began to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. While left-leaning articles highlight that various officials condemn the decision, right-leaning articles highlight that Pence believes the WHO “let the world down.”

There are 2252 news articles covering this topic. 33% (739) are left leaning, 49% (1110) center, 18% (403) right leaning.

From the left: US officially withdrawing from World Health Organization, CNN
From the center: Trump officially withdraws US from the WHO as virus spikes, USA Today
From the right: Pence fires back at criticism saying agency ‘let the world down’, Fox News

Also in the news: On Monday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and activated up to 1,000 National Guard troops after shootings in protests in Atlanta over the weekend, leaving five people dead and at least 30 people injured. While left-leaning articles highlight that the number of shootings in Atlanta were double this year, right-leaning articles highlight that the presence of Guardsmen will allow police officers to increase patrols elsewhere.

On Monday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and activated up to 1,000 National Guard troops after shootings in protests in Atlanta over the weekend, leaving five people dead and at least 30 people injured. While left-leaning articles highlight that the number of shootings in Atlanta were double this year, right-leaning articles highlight that the presence of Guardsmen will allow police officers to increase patrols elsewhere.

There are 849 news articles covering this topic. 34% (286) are left leaning, 51% (437) center, 15% (126) right leaning.

From the left: GA governor declares state of emergency and calls up National Guard, CNN
From the center: GA gov declares state of emergency due to violence, NPR
From the right: GA goGov declares state of emergency over deadly Atlanta shootings, Fox News

Also in the news: On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit Electoral college representatives from breaking their pledge to vote for a state’s popular vote winner in presidential elections. While left-leaning articles highlight that the ruling was not surprising, right-leaning articles highlight that the ruling doesn’t mandate that states have to require their electors to vote for the popular winner.