Aug 7, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump claims he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of the year Trump to try going it alone on coronavirus aid after talks with Congress break down Trump brushes off view that Russia denigrating Biden: 'Nobody's been tougher on Russia than I have' Trump announces plans to extend unemployment benefits, payroll tax cut to the end of 2020 (Video) Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now Trump tees up executive orders on economy but won't sign yet Florida's lack of transparency about election security funds aided alleged coverup, watchdog says U.S. officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking As Trump digs in, will it be US versus China in tech? Russia working to boost Trump's reelection, 'denigrate' Biden: US intelligence report Gowdy knocks Biden as a 'career offender as it relates to racially curious comments' Trump and Macron discuss sending aid to Lebanon Officials long warned of explosive chemicals at Beirut port US election 2020: China, Russia and Iran 'trying to influence' vote Trump teases order requiring insurers to cover preexisting conditions Trump vows to circumvent Congress amid coronavirus aid talks stalemate 'Monkey' or 'Moor'? Biden surrogate under fire for bizarre metaphor AP sources: Whitmer met with Biden as he nears VP decision GOP House candidate's China coronavirus mask sparks criticism Jerry Falwell Jr to take leave of absence after racy photo Trump calls golf club members ‘peaceful protest’ at press conference Susan Rice sells Netflix stock worth more than $300G as Biden mulls choice of running mate: report Democrats Worry Attorney General Has An 'October Surprise' In The Making Trump refers to his press conference attendees as a 'peaceful protest' (video) Trump to take executive action after coronavirus talks collapse White House officials and Democrats fail to reach deal on COVID bill White House rejects Democrats' offer for $2 trillion stimulus price tag U.S. intelligence shows Russia is trying to "denigrate" Biden, while China prefers Trump lose Republicans want Trump to issue executive orders after coronavirus stimulus talks fall apart 2020 polls tighten: Trump narrows gap with Biden as campaign chief credits coronavirus briefings Last-ditch virus aid talks underway; Trump team at Capitol House Dems can sue to enforce McGahn subpoena George W Bush to publish book of immigrant oil portraits Warren and other top Democrats ask USPS watchdog to investigate practices Trump administration covers full Guard costs for just some states, frustrating governors Businesses blast key Fed program, saying banks not interested in lending US sanctions pro-China leader of Hong Kong, other officials Chris Wallace on who gets blamed for stalled COVID relief negotiations (VIDEO) Cuomo says all New York school districts can reopen in the fall Pelosi, Schumer say White House declined $2T coronavirus deal Trump temporarily exempts Arizona, California, Connecticut from National Guard coronavirus deployment cuts Intelligence community's top election official: China and Iran don't want Trump to win reelection, Russia working against Biden US hiring slows in July as signs of lasting damage emerge Postmaster General vows ‘we are not slowing down’ voting by mail Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service Ethics Committee finds Rashida Tlaib violations were ‘bad timing’ not ‘ill intent’ Warren urges investment in child care workers amid pandemic Canada’s last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming 'They're not even trying to hide the racism': Wisconsin Democrats blast GOP efforts to aid Kanye West's candidacy NRA dissidents cautiously welcome lawsuit, see overhaul as long overdue Pelosi says Democrats willing to compromise at $2T for coronavirus bill, rejected by Trump admin Judge rules E. Jean Carroll can continue to seek Trump's DNA in defamation suit Democratic senators voice 'growing concerns' over electoral interference What is Kanye up to? West vows he’s in it to win, as interview suggests effort to ding Biden Slowing U.S. job growth, rising COVID-19 raise doubts on the recovery's strength Trump downplays COVID-19's mortality rate in US The Wedge Issue That’s Dividing Trumpworld 'All Bark And No Bite': Trump Holds Prescription Drug-Pricing Order In Search Of Deal TikTok threatens legal action against Trump US ban China amendments pose hurdle for NASA authorization Judge throws out House GOP lawsuit over proxy voting Judge nixes Trump bid to delay suit from woman alleging rape Joe Biden, Democrats unveil details for virtual convention Wary GOP eyes Meadows shift from brick-thrower to dealmaker GOP senators tip-toe around Trump as the party faces growing political dangers ahead of Nov. 3 Trump's dreams of a vaccine as his October Surprise aren't rooted in reality Biden: 'Racism against Latinos' is 'baked into' Trump presidency Nunes opponent pins hopes on shifting demographics in uphill battle With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses Biden's relationship with Obama offers a guide to his running mate search History made as first African American general leads one of the military services In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection Is the US about the split the internet? Biden says his faith is 'bedrock foundation of my life' after Trump claim De Blasio ‘grandstanding’ on police reform, so cop unions file lawsuit: reports Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is 'against God;' Biden calls attack 'shameful' Tennessee picks Trump-backed Bill Hagerty to be Senate Republican nominee Congressional Democrats, White House see little progress in coronavirus relief talks Wayne LaPierre allegedly funneled NRA millions into private jets, no-show contracts, and safaris Biden VP race is highly fluid days before expected pick Biden walks back African American 'diversity' remarks, lauds community's 'diversity of thought' Democrats turn up the heat on Wray over foreign campaign interference Fact check: Nancy Pelosi is not related to KKK grand wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest With string of attacks on doctors and experts, Trump takes aim at science: ANALYSIS Exclusive: Taiwan in talks to make first purchase of sophisticated U.S. drones - sources Protesters rally in Portland as mayor decries violence Black Lives Matter movement sparks 'collective awakening' on marijuana policies Governor Says Florida's Unemployment System Was Designed To Create 'Pointless Roadblocks' DHS staffers say Trump appointees Wolf, Cuccinelli ignoring input on protests, immigration policy Covid killed the conventions. Maybe that’s a good thing Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast Trump plays a now-familiar role in critical coronavirus talks: observer Beirut explosion: Anti-government protests break out in city Meghan McCain bashes Daily Beast for headline suggesting she could vote for Trump over Biden Asian shares fall after Trump move Jobs report poised to light fire under COVID-19 talks For many small businesses, federal loan money has already run out Trump takes 2020 pitch to Ohio as Biden gains ground from afar U.S.-China tensions hit European cyclical stocks What Matters: I asked for hate mail from teachers and this is what I got Coronavirus talks on life support as parties dig in, pass blame Denying federal aid could put neediest at risk U.S. job growth forecast to slow sharply in July as COVID-19 cases soar How Trump's plan to unilaterally boost unemployment aid would face snags Young minority voters show overwhelming support for Biden: poll Marquita Bradshaw scores upset win in Tennessee Democratic Senate primary New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation Oil slips to $45 on demand concerns, set for weekly rise Trump issues order barring U.S. firms from doing business with TikTok's parent company Sanders offers bill to tax billionaires' wealth gains during pandemic ACLU files nearly 400 cases versus Trump Trump-backed businessman beats Cruz and Paul-backed surgeon in Tennessee primary clash Louisville caravan calls on Mitch McConnell to extend $600 supplement to jobless benefits Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use, other concerns Sweden Records Largest GDP Drop Since 1980, But Outperforms Many Other EU Countries NCAA asks Supreme Court for emergency action in athlete compensation case Beirut: The bride being photographed in wedding dress as blast hit Chinese state media slams 'madness' of U.S. tech purge Facebook bans pro-Trump PAC from advertising Trump claims Biden 'insulted the Black community' with remarks on Hispanic diversity AP Explains: Is a Trump White House acceptance speech legal? Rep. Ocasio-Cortez nominated for Emmy for Green New Deal film Coronavirus News and Updates: Promising Covid-19 treatment offers test run for vaccine distribution U.S. surpasses 160,000 coronavirus deaths as school openings near More than 80,000 airline workers face furloughs as COVID-19 devastates industry Massachusetts governor pauses reopening, reimposes some coronavirus restrictions Documents show major lab's coronavirus tests took days longer than publicly stated Vaccine for COVID-19 will need outside expert review, U.S. regulator says Public health experts want rigorous FDA review of Covid vaccine data Former Education Secretary John King discusses safely returning to school Kids quarantine at NC school after Pence, DeVos visit Coronavirus Cases Are Surging. The Contact Tracing Workforce Is Not Democrats try to force Trump to boost medical supplies production 5 former CDC directors on where US went wrong in its COVID-19 response 'We're Risking Our Lives': Front-Line Federal Workers Sue For Hazard Pay Coronavirus Update (Live): 19,127,899 Cases and 714,063 deaths ... Cases in the U.S.: 4,802,491 cases and 157,631 deaths The latest on the coronavirus pandemic Gov. Reeves takes action as Mississippi shapes up to become nation's next COVID-19 hot spot Congress' Ideological Divide Has Stymied Aid for Pandemic-Stricken Schools - New York Times Wearing A Mask Could Be Even More Important Than We Thought Coronavirus updates: US death toll rises for 5th straight week Convalescent plasma studies delayed because of hydroxychloroquine The Unique U.S. Failure to Control the Virus - New York Times The Special Sauce That Makes Some Vaccines Work University of Washington forecasts 300,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths California exceeds 10,000 coronavirus deaths 300,000 Deaths By December? 9 Takeaways Of The Newest COVID-19 Projections Coronavirus vaccines speed ahead — but scientists stress safety first Last edited: Aug 7, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump claims he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of the year Trump to try going it alone on coronavirus aid after talks with Congress break down Trump brushes off view that Russia denigrating Biden: 'Nobody's been tougher on Russia than I have' Trump announces plans to extend unemployment benefits, payroll tax cut to the end of 2020 (Video) Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now Trump tees up executive orders on economy but won't sign yet Florida's lack of transparency about election security funds aided alleged coverup, watchdog says U.S. officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking As Trump digs in, will it be US versus China in tech? Russia working to boost Trump's reelection, 'denigrate' Biden: US intelligence report Gowdy knocks Biden as a 'career offender as it relates to racially curious comments' Trump and Macron discuss sending aid to Lebanon Officials long warned of explosive chemicals at Beirut port US election 2020: China, Russia and Iran 'trying to influence' vote Trump teases order requiring insurers to cover preexisting conditions Trump vows to circumvent Congress amid coronavirus aid talks stalemate 'Monkey' or 'Moor'? Biden surrogate under fire for bizarre metaphor AP sources: Whitmer met with Biden as he nears VP decision GOP House candidate's China coronavirus mask sparks criticism Jerry Falwell Jr to take leave of absence after racy photo Trump calls golf club members ‘peaceful protest’ at press conference Susan Rice sells Netflix stock worth more than $300G as Biden mulls choice of running mate: report Democrats Worry Attorney General Has An 'October Surprise' In The Making Trump refers to his press conference attendees as a 'peaceful protest' (video) Trump to take executive action after coronavirus talks collapse White House officials and Democrats fail to reach deal on COVID bill White House rejects Democrats' offer for $2 trillion stimulus price tag U.S. intelligence shows Russia is trying to "denigrate" Biden, while China prefers Trump lose Republicans want Trump to issue executive orders after coronavirus stimulus talks fall apart 2020 polls tighten: Trump narrows gap with Biden as campaign chief credits coronavirus briefings Last-ditch virus aid talks underway; Trump team at Capitol House Dems can sue to enforce McGahn subpoena George W Bush to publish book of immigrant oil portraits Warren and other top Democrats ask USPS watchdog to investigate practices Trump administration covers full Guard costs for just some states, frustrating governors Businesses blast key Fed program, saying banks not interested in lending US sanctions pro-China leader of Hong Kong, other officials Chris Wallace on who gets blamed for stalled COVID relief negotiations (VIDEO) Cuomo says all New York school districts can reopen in the fall Pelosi, Schumer say White House declined $2T coronavirus deal Trump temporarily exempts Arizona, California, Connecticut from National Guard coronavirus deployment cuts Intelligence community's top election official: China and Iran don't want Trump to win reelection, Russia working against Biden US hiring slows in July as signs of lasting damage emerge Postmaster General vows ‘we are not slowing down’ voting by mail Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service Ethics Committee finds Rashida Tlaib violations were ‘bad timing’ not ‘ill intent’ Warren urges investment in child care workers amid pandemic Canada’s last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming 'They're not even trying to hide the racism': Wisconsin Democrats blast GOP efforts to aid Kanye West's candidacy NRA dissidents cautiously welcome lawsuit, see overhaul as long overdue Pelosi says Democrats willing to compromise at $2T for coronavirus bill, rejected by Trump admin Judge rules E. Jean Carroll can continue to seek Trump's DNA in defamation suit Democratic senators voice 'growing concerns' over electoral interference What is Kanye up to? West vows he’s in it to win, as interview suggests effort to ding Biden Slowing U.S. job growth, rising COVID-19 raise doubts on the recovery's strength Trump downplays COVID-19's mortality rate in US The Wedge Issue That’s Dividing Trumpworld 'All Bark And No Bite': Trump Holds Prescription Drug-Pricing Order In Search Of Deal TikTok threatens legal action against Trump US ban China amendments pose hurdle for NASA authorization Judge throws out House GOP lawsuit over proxy voting Judge nixes Trump bid to delay suit from woman alleging rape Joe Biden, Democrats unveil details for virtual convention Wary GOP eyes Meadows shift from brick-thrower to dealmaker GOP senators tip-toe around Trump as the party faces growing political dangers ahead of Nov. 3 Trump's dreams of a vaccine as his October Surprise aren't rooted in reality Biden: 'Racism against Latinos' is 'baked into' Trump presidency Nunes opponent pins hopes on shifting demographics in uphill battle With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses Biden's relationship with Obama offers a guide to his running mate search History made as first African American general leads one of the military services In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection Is the US about the split the internet? Biden says his faith is 'bedrock foundation of my life' after Trump claim De Blasio ‘grandstanding’ on police reform, so cop unions file lawsuit: reports Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is 'against God;' Biden calls attack 'shameful' Tennessee picks Trump-backed Bill Hagerty to be Senate Republican nominee Congressional Democrats, White House see little progress in coronavirus relief talks Wayne LaPierre allegedly funneled NRA millions into private jets, no-show contracts, and safaris Biden VP race is highly fluid days before expected pick Biden walks back African American 'diversity' remarks, lauds community's 'diversity of thought' Democrats turn up the heat on Wray over foreign campaign interference Fact check: Nancy Pelosi is not related to KKK grand wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest With string of attacks on doctors and experts, Trump takes aim at science: ANALYSIS Exclusive: Taiwan in talks to make first purchase of sophisticated U.S. drones - sources Protesters rally in Portland as mayor decries violence Black Lives Matter movement sparks 'collective awakening' on marijuana policies Governor Says Florida's Unemployment System Was Designed To Create 'Pointless Roadblocks' DHS staffers say Trump appointees Wolf, Cuccinelli ignoring input on protests, immigration policy Covid killed the conventions. Maybe that’s a good thing Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast Trump plays a now-familiar role in critical coronavirus talks: observer Beirut explosion: Anti-government protests break out in city Meghan McCain bashes Daily Beast for headline suggesting she could vote for Trump over Biden Asian shares fall after Trump move Jobs report poised to light fire under COVID-19 talks For many small businesses, federal loan money has already run out Trump takes 2020 pitch to Ohio as Biden gains ground from afar U.S.-China tensions hit European cyclical stocks What Matters: I asked for hate mail from teachers and this is what I got Coronavirus talks on life support as parties dig in, pass blame Denying federal aid could put neediest at risk U.S. job growth forecast to slow sharply in July as COVID-19 cases soar How Trump's plan to unilaterally boost unemployment aid would face snags Young minority voters show overwhelming support for Biden: poll Marquita Bradshaw scores upset win in Tennessee Democratic Senate primary New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation Oil slips to $45 on demand concerns, set for weekly rise Trump issues order barring U.S. firms from doing business with TikTok's parent company Sanders offers bill to tax billionaires' wealth gains during pandemic ACLU files nearly 400 cases versus Trump Trump-backed businessman beats Cruz and Paul-backed surgeon in Tennessee primary clash Louisville caravan calls on Mitch McConnell to extend $600 supplement to jobless benefits Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use, other concerns Sweden Records Largest GDP Drop Since 1980, But Outperforms Many Other EU Countries NCAA asks Supreme Court for emergency action in athlete compensation case Beirut: The bride being photographed in wedding dress as blast hit Chinese state media slams 'madness' of U.S. tech purge Facebook bans pro-Trump PAC from advertising Trump claims Biden 'insulted the Black community' with remarks on Hispanic diversity AP Explains: Is a Trump White House acceptance speech legal? Rep. Ocasio-Cortez nominated for Emmy for Green New Deal film Coronavirus News and Updates: Promising Covid-19 treatment offers test run for vaccine distribution U.S. surpasses 160,000 coronavirus deaths as school openings near More than 80,000 airline workers face furloughs as COVID-19 devastates industry Massachusetts governor pauses reopening, reimposes some coronavirus restrictions Documents show major lab's coronavirus tests took days longer than publicly stated Vaccine for COVID-19 will need outside expert review, U.S. regulator says Public health experts want rigorous FDA review of Covid vaccine data Former Education Secretary John King discusses safely returning to school Kids quarantine at NC school after Pence, DeVos visit Coronavirus Cases Are Surging. The Contact Tracing Workforce Is Not Democrats try to force Trump to boost medical supplies production 5 former CDC directors on where US went wrong in its COVID-19 response 'We're Risking Our Lives': Front-Line Federal Workers Sue For Hazard Pay Coronavirus Update (Live): 19,127,899 Cases and 714,063 deaths ... Cases in the U.S.: 4,802,491 cases and 157,631 deaths The latest on the coronavirus pandemic Gov. Reeves takes action as Mississippi shapes up to become nation's next COVID-19 hot spot Congress' Ideological Divide Has Stymied Aid for Pandemic-Stricken Schools - New York Times Wearing A Mask Could Be Even More Important Than We Thought Coronavirus updates: US death toll rises for 5th straight week Convalescent plasma studies delayed because of hydroxychloroquine The Unique U.S. Failure to Control the Virus - New York Times The Special Sauce That Makes Some Vaccines Work University of Washington forecasts 300,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths California exceeds 10,000 coronavirus deaths 300,000 Deaths By December? 9 Takeaways Of The Newest COVID-19 Projections Coronavirus vaccines speed ahead — but scientists stress safety first