Claudia Grisales

The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun its second day of hearings on President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday continues Judge Amy Coney Barrett's hearing. During the first day, Republicans swatted down complaints from Democrats that it's an illegitimate process.

The latest cases highlight the absence of a widespread testing program for Congress more than seven months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.

Even after three Senators tested positive for the coronavirus, there are still no testing or tracing protocols on Capitol Hill. There are bipartisan calls to create a regular testing system.

Lee tested positive for coronavirus after a White House event for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. The Utah Republican returned for the Judiciary Committee hearing Monday.

Democrats are poised to argue that confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court will "undercut the rights and safety of all Americans" because of her record on Obamacare and abortion.

Toomey is leaving politics when his term ends. It triggers a new, major political battle for his seat in 2022. The news puts a key swing state seat up for grabs in the next midterm election.

But the Senate majority leader said the Judiciary Committee's work can continue on Oct. 12 with the confirmation process for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court.

The Capitol has struggled with plans to install a program since the pandemic's beginnings, but it's likely to get a closer look in the wake of positive tests for President Trump and the first lady.

President Trump and most Republican lawmakers want Judge Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court before November's election. Confirmation hearings are expected to begin Oct. 12.

President Trump's alleged comments disparaging service members is giving Democrats hope they can attract the military vote. Some key states in the election have large military bases.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolled out a targeted coronavirus aid plan amid stalled negotiations on a broader deal. Democrats oppose the bill and it's unlikely to advance.

In 2016, President Trump won overwhelmingly in Union County, N.C., an exurban area outside Charlotte. Now, Democrats see potential gains with new residents and disaffected Republicans.

Voters under 40 will be close to 40% of North Carolina's electorate this fall and its most racially diverse voting bloc. The pandemic weighs heavily on those determined to defeat President Trump.

North Carolina is a critical piece of President Trump's path to a second term. But 4 in 10 voters in the state are under 40, and they could be a decisive roadblock for Trump's campaign.

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, party members held a watch party in North Carolina. Due to pandemic restrictions, you could count the attendees on one hand.

Talks between top Congressional Democrats and White House officials have failed to reconcile the coronavirus relief bills of the House and the Senate.

Negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief have been going on for nearly two weeks, but leaders from both parties say they are still nowhere close to an agreement.

Congress still doesn't have a widespread testing program for the coronavirus and was reminded of that risk when three members tested positive in one week.

Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas has tested positive for the coronavirus. Gohmert has often rejected taking precautions during the pandemic.