Aug 10, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Mnuchin says new federal jobless aid will be available from states within 2 weeks In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal Trump's $400 in unemployment aid: When would it start? Trump abruptly escorted out of White House press briefing, returns to say there was a 'shooting' outside Secret Service escorts Trump from briefing room after shooting outside White House Fact check: Interrupted by shooting, Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus Judge balks at White House’s executive privilege claim over Ukraine emails Biden has spoken to his top choices for vice president — and a decision is imminent Harris favored as Biden edges closer to VP pick Internal Facebook investigation reveals widespread scale of QAnon conspiracy Trump argues Susan Rice has this ‘potential liability’ if Biden chooses her for VP Will New York slap Trump with an October surprise? 'Crazy' Baltimore gas explosion destroys homes (Video) Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest House puts off floor votes until mid-September amid coronavirus gridlock Trump’s bet on a pre-election rebound meets a new test When the mail is politicized, everything is politicized Governors air frustrations with Trump on unemployment plans Possible Biden VP pick: Susan Rice, the diplomat and lightning rod UN envoy Kelly Craft vows US pushing issue of human rights in China 'at every opportunity we have' Trump, coaches push for college football Asylum officers say proposal weaponizes public health to advance hard-line Trump agenda Trump and Pelosi haven't spoken in nearly 10 months Trump equates mail-in voting to Russian election interference Roller Coaster Economy (Scream Inside Only) Biden plans running mate announcement for middle of the week: report How Trump's WeChat ban cuts off a lifeline for Asians, could cost him support State aid emerges as major hurdle to reviving COVID-19 talks Chicago protests: Restrictions imposed after chaotic night of unrest Trump: Executive order on pre-existing conditions is 'a signal' Hundreds ransack downtown Chicago businesses after shooting Stalled stimulus talks could mean thousands of furloughs and halt US immigration system California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees Disney World to cut hours after seeing fewer visitors than expected Trump’s bet on a pre-election rebound meets a new test 'We're going to go over the cliff': Evictions in S.C. signal housing crisis for renters nationwide Belarus election: Second night of clashes over disputed poll Jesse Jackson condemns 'pillaging' in Chicago as 'humiliating, embarrassing' Watch live: Trump holds news conference after signing economic aid measures over the weekend Talks remain stalled after Trump’s moves on coronavirus relief Trump questions Manhattan DA investigation prompting tax return subpoena Mnuchin sees possible virus aid deal, but no talks set with Congress Trump, Biden tactical battle intensifies Trump denies suggesting adding his face to Mount Rushmore, but calls it 'a good idea' Trump accuses Sasse of going ‘rogue’ after GOP senator slams his coronavirus orders Mass looting breaks out in Chicago; shots fired, 100 arrested Ron Johnson subpoenas documents from FBI director as part of Russia origins probe 100 arrested, 13 officers injured in Chicago after police shoot man Lebanese PM steps down after Beirut blast, public anger In 'defund police' cities with rising crime, getting a gun no easy task: 'Near-impossible to get a permit' Schumer calls on top Republicans to make a deal on coronavirus relief Deadly explosion rocks Baltimore neighborhood, destroying homes Trump: Time for Portland to bring in National Guard China sanctions Rubio, Cruz and other US officials for 'Hong Kong-related issues' Trump weighs permanent payroll tax deferral, says it won't impact Social Security Willie Brown: Kamala Harris should 'politely decline' any offer to be Biden's running mate Trump's own campaign ads erase the virus — and the candidate 2020 Watch: How will Joe Biden handle the spotlight? Have Female Reporters Got Trump on the Run? 'Unconstitutional slop:' Donald Trump spars with Ben Sasse, the GOP senator who attacked his executive order Pro-life movement leans into 2020 election to boost Trump, claiming issue 'has gone from liability to asset' Trump says he'll accept nomination from either White House or Gettysburg Trump insists grand jury subpoena for tax records is overbroad 'A Homeless Pandemic' Looms As 30 Million Are At Risk Of Eviction 'There is no playbook': How Trump and Biden are trying to run virtual campaigns during coronavirus Jobless may only see $300 federal boost under new Labor Department guidance Democrats deny outreach to Trump since talks collapsed U.S. health chief praises Taiwan during highest-level visit in decades Kodak's federal loan in doubt after agency cites 'serious concerns' Kayleigh McEnany: 'No one should be fighting over wearing a mask' Lack of coronavirus relief deal leaves election funding, USPS in limbo As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas GOP senator subpoenas FBI over Russia, defends Biden probe Did Dems overplay their hand? Rep. Waltz, ex-Green Beret, warns against Susan Rice as VP pick: I was on front lines of her 'poor judgment' Beirut: Anatomy of a lethal explosion (Video) Touched A Nerve? Trump Flips Out After Anthony Scaramucci Delivers Warning On Fox News Scaramucci: Trump has politicized the news around the coronavirus pandemic (Video) AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s smoke and mirrors on executive orders Trump's big power move leaves workers in limbo As decision day nears, VP hopefuls rake in big money for Biden Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year Calendar of confusion: From February to August, Trump's mixed messages on masks 'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid Democrats Slam Trump's Executive Actions, Critiquing Both Substance And Legality 'Top Cop' Kamala Harris' Record of Policing the Police GOP online donor platform WinRed raises $164M in July Facing bleak November, Republicans look to stoke BLM backlash California public health director resigns Dollar rally regains some momentum; Aussie and Kiwi fall Steve Hilton's Joe Biden comedy segment (video) U.S. Attorney General Barr says the left wants to tear down system US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit Riot swiftly declared for Portland protest Steve Hilton: Anti-Trump Republicans pushing Biden win to protect 'social standing' Extreme poverty rises; a generation sees a future slip away Trump's missed opportunities: The top three blunders of the past year 'If We Get It, We Chose to Be Here': Despite Virus, Thousands Converge on Sturgis for Huge Rally 'We have to reach an agreement': Dems, White House open to deal on COVID-19 relief despite Trump's orders Can Joe Biden turn Texas blue? (Video) Death toll from Beirut explosion rises to 200 The man Google loves to hate (Mississippi AG - Jim Hood) Democratic House candidate to stay in race amid allegations of inappropriate relations with college students World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut Portland's violent unrest almost in endless cycle (Video) HHS Secretary Alex Azar making highest-level visit to Taiwan by U.S. official in decades Trump’s Old Words About Obama’s Executive Orders Come Back To Haunt Him Coronavirus News and Updates: In New Zealand, Life Is Ordinary Again After 101 Days With No Community Spread Church hosts services despite restraining order California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers Could massive numbers of nursing home deaths have been prevented? Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Georgia School After Classes Resume Inside the Wuhan lab at the center of the coronavirus storm Gilead files U.S. marketing application for remdesivir 5 pandemic relief issues not addressed by Trump's executive actions Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak Coronavirus is a concern for reopening schools. But there's another hidden health risk New coronavirus cases generally trending downward, analysis shows How New Zealand went 100 days with no community coronavirus transmission As coronavirus fatalities decline nationwide, deaths persist in US nursing homes Coronavirus Update (Live): 20,022,265 Cases and 733,971 Deaths Worldwide ... U.S. : 4,974,959 Cases and 161,284 Deaths Coronavirus treatment: Triage or death panel? What It's Like When COVID-19 Lasts For Months Coronavirus: Is the world winning the pandemic fight? Coronavirus updates: US records under 50,000 new cases for 1st time in 6 days US tops 5 million Covid-19 cases, with five states making up more than 40% of tally Bill Gates: US only country to have coronavirus 'testing insanity' Last edited: Aug 10, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Mnuchin says new federal jobless aid will be available from states within 2 weeks In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal Trump's $400 in unemployment aid: When would it start? Trump abruptly escorted out of White House press briefing, returns to say there was a 'shooting' outside Secret Service escorts Trump from briefing room after shooting outside White House Fact check: Interrupted by shooting, Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus Judge balks at White House’s executive privilege claim over Ukraine emails Biden has spoken to his top choices for vice president — and a decision is imminent Harris favored as Biden edges closer to VP pick Internal Facebook investigation reveals widespread scale of QAnon conspiracy Trump argues Susan Rice has this ‘potential liability’ if Biden chooses her for VP Will New York slap Trump with an October surprise? 'Crazy' Baltimore gas explosion destroys homes (Video) Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest House puts off floor votes until mid-September amid coronavirus gridlock Trump’s bet on a pre-election rebound meets a new test When the mail is politicized, everything is politicized Governors air frustrations with Trump on unemployment plans Possible Biden VP pick: Susan Rice, the diplomat and lightning rod UN envoy Kelly Craft vows US pushing issue of human rights in China 'at every opportunity we have' Trump, coaches push for college football Asylum officers say proposal weaponizes public health to advance hard-line Trump agenda Trump and Pelosi haven't spoken in nearly 10 months Trump equates mail-in voting to Russian election interference Roller Coaster Economy (Scream Inside Only) Biden plans running mate announcement for middle of the week: report How Trump's WeChat ban cuts off a lifeline for Asians, could cost him support State aid emerges as major hurdle to reviving COVID-19 talks Chicago protests: Restrictions imposed after chaotic night of unrest Trump: Executive order on pre-existing conditions is 'a signal' Hundreds ransack downtown Chicago businesses after shooting Stalled stimulus talks could mean thousands of furloughs and halt US immigration system California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees Disney World to cut hours after seeing fewer visitors than expected Trump’s bet on a pre-election rebound meets a new test 'We're going to go over the cliff': Evictions in S.C. signal housing crisis for renters nationwide Belarus election: Second night of clashes over disputed poll Jesse Jackson condemns 'pillaging' in Chicago as 'humiliating, embarrassing' Watch live: Trump holds news conference after signing economic aid measures over the weekend Talks remain stalled after Trump’s moves on coronavirus relief Trump questions Manhattan DA investigation prompting tax return subpoena Mnuchin sees possible virus aid deal, but no talks set with Congress Trump, Biden tactical battle intensifies Trump denies suggesting adding his face to Mount Rushmore, but calls it 'a good idea' Trump accuses Sasse of going ‘rogue’ after GOP senator slams his coronavirus orders Mass looting breaks out in Chicago; shots fired, 100 arrested Ron Johnson subpoenas documents from FBI director as part of Russia origins probe 100 arrested, 13 officers injured in Chicago after police shoot man Lebanese PM steps down after Beirut blast, public anger In 'defund police' cities with rising crime, getting a gun no easy task: 'Near-impossible to get a permit' Schumer calls on top Republicans to make a deal on coronavirus relief Deadly explosion rocks Baltimore neighborhood, destroying homes Trump: Time for Portland to bring in National Guard China sanctions Rubio, Cruz and other US officials for 'Hong Kong-related issues' Trump weighs permanent payroll tax deferral, says it won't impact Social Security Willie Brown: Kamala Harris should 'politely decline' any offer to be Biden's running mate Trump's own campaign ads erase the virus — and the candidate 2020 Watch: How will Joe Biden handle the spotlight? Have Female Reporters Got Trump on the Run? 'Unconstitutional slop:' Donald Trump spars with Ben Sasse, the GOP senator who attacked his executive order Pro-life movement leans into 2020 election to boost Trump, claiming issue 'has gone from liability to asset' Trump says he'll accept nomination from either White House or Gettysburg Trump insists grand jury subpoena for tax records is overbroad 'A Homeless Pandemic' Looms As 30 Million Are At Risk Of Eviction 'There is no playbook': How Trump and Biden are trying to run virtual campaigns during coronavirus Jobless may only see $300 federal boost under new Labor Department guidance Democrats deny outreach to Trump since talks collapsed U.S. health chief praises Taiwan during highest-level visit in decades Kodak's federal loan in doubt after agency cites 'serious concerns' Kayleigh McEnany: 'No one should be fighting over wearing a mask' Lack of coronavirus relief deal leaves election funding, USPS in limbo As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas GOP senator subpoenas FBI over Russia, defends Biden probe Did Dems overplay their hand? Rep. Waltz, ex-Green Beret, warns against Susan Rice as VP pick: I was on front lines of her 'poor judgment' Beirut: Anatomy of a lethal explosion (Video) Touched A Nerve? Trump Flips Out After Anthony Scaramucci Delivers Warning On Fox News Scaramucci: Trump has politicized the news around the coronavirus pandemic (Video) AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s smoke and mirrors on executive orders Trump's big power move leaves workers in limbo As decision day nears, VP hopefuls rake in big money for Biden Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year Calendar of confusion: From February to August, Trump's mixed messages on masks 'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid Democrats Slam Trump's Executive Actions, Critiquing Both Substance And Legality 'Top Cop' Kamala Harris' Record of Policing the Police GOP online donor platform WinRed raises $164M in July Facing bleak November, Republicans look to stoke BLM backlash California public health director resigns Dollar rally regains some momentum; Aussie and Kiwi fall Steve Hilton's Joe Biden comedy segment (video) U.S. Attorney General Barr says the left wants to tear down system US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit Riot swiftly declared for Portland protest Steve Hilton: Anti-Trump Republicans pushing Biden win to protect 'social standing' Extreme poverty rises; a generation sees a future slip away Trump's missed opportunities: The top three blunders of the past year 'If We Get It, We Chose to Be Here': Despite Virus, Thousands Converge on Sturgis for Huge Rally 'We have to reach an agreement': Dems, White House open to deal on COVID-19 relief despite Trump's orders Can Joe Biden turn Texas blue? (Video) Death toll from Beirut explosion rises to 200 The man Google loves to hate (Mississippi AG - Jim Hood) Democratic House candidate to stay in race amid allegations of inappropriate relations with college students World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut Portland's violent unrest almost in endless cycle (Video) HHS Secretary Alex Azar making highest-level visit to Taiwan by U.S. official in decades Trump’s Old Words About Obama’s Executive Orders Come Back To Haunt Him Coronavirus News and Updates: In New Zealand, Life Is Ordinary Again After 101 Days With No Community Spread Church hosts services despite restraining order California And Texas Health Officials: Mistrust A Major Hurdle For Contact Tracers Could massive numbers of nursing home deaths have been prevented? Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Georgia School After Classes Resume Inside the Wuhan lab at the center of the coronavirus storm Gilead files U.S. marketing application for remdesivir 5 pandemic relief issues not addressed by Trump's executive actions Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak Coronavirus is a concern for reopening schools. But there's another hidden health risk New coronavirus cases generally trending downward, analysis shows How New Zealand went 100 days with no community coronavirus transmission As coronavirus fatalities decline nationwide, deaths persist in US nursing homes Coronavirus Update (Live): 20,022,265 Cases and 733,971 Deaths Worldwide ... U.S. : 4,974,959 Cases and 161,284 Deaths Coronavirus treatment: Triage or death panel? What It's Like When COVID-19 Lasts For Months Coronavirus: Is the world winning the pandemic fight? Coronavirus updates: US records under 50,000 new cases for 1st time in 6 days US tops 5 million Covid-19 cases, with five states making up more than 40% of tally Bill Gates: US only country to have coronavirus 'testing insanity'
