Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Republicans unveil coronavirus plan, slash emergency unemployment benefit AP-NORC poll: Trump, Biden supporters diverge on issues Protesters sue Trump administration over Portland tactics Barr to come out swinging on violent crime, Russia probe in first House Judiciary Committee appearance Trump is creating an untraditional partisan divide on vote by mail GOP coronavirus relief package gets warm welcome from business groups Barr faces the Democratic barrage Attorney General Barr to defend use of federal agents to quell Portland protests After Delays, Republicans Rolled Out A New Pandemic Relief Bill. Democrats Balked McConnell caught off guard when asked about money for FBI building in coronavirus relief bill Border officials halt expulsions of several migrants after being sued As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now ‘It's a tough hand’: Brutal year gets even worse for McConnell Trump attorneys ask to toss out subpoena of tax preparer's documents 'Ellen Degeneres Show' under investigation after complaints about work culture: report Sen. Rand Paul's attacker receives longer prison sentence READ: Attorney General William Barr's opening statement for House hearing Sanders delegates signing petition to vote against Dem platform that doesn’t include ‘Medicare-for-all’ McConnell’s warning of lawsuit ‘epidemic’ undercut by lack of litigation Trump blasts 'trending' section on Twitter: 'Really ridiculous, illegal, and, of course, very unfair!' Gold hits record, gets more precious as dollar loses value Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate amid pandemic Trump will not visit Capitol to pay respects to civil rights icon John Lewis Trump taps renegade retired colonel for Germany ambassador post Officer challenges account of violent clearing of protesters GOP senator deletes ad that showed Jewish opponent with larger nose Senate's Covid-19 package tees up fight over Medicaid funding, hospital bailout Trump administration petitions FCC on social media content rules Biden campaign on potential VP pick: Joe Biden is looking for a partner in progress Senate GOP candidates attacked Obama over Ebola but defend Trump on coronavirus pandemic 2nd presidential debate host withdraws amid virus outbreak McConnell: Republican coronavirus package to address health, economic aid, schools McConnell unveils 'HEALS Act,' the GOP coronavirus stimulus proposal US Attorney: Feds will stay in Portland until attacks end Trump targets Reagan Foundation after it asks campaign, RNC to stop using former president's likeness Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena Does extra $600 in federal jobless aid really discourage people from returning to work? Trump national security adviser O’Brien has the coronavirus Trump campaign ‘surprised’ Reagan Foundation doesn’t want them fundraising off Reagan’s likeness AP-NORC poll: Anxiety props up Biden, Trump voters fervent Explainer: What's at stake in the battle over U.S. unemployment benefits in Congress? Biden takes aim at Trump over coronavirus in new ad blitz courting seniors 2020 Watch: Can Trump turn around his beleaguered campaign? Portland protests again culminate in use of tear gas by federal agents Texas Democrats plan 7-figure ad buy to turn state blue Running-mate rundown: Tracking Joe Biden's VP pick Inside 100 Days To The Presidential Election, 9 Things That Could Change The Race Barr able to put his stamp on executive power as Trump’s AG What can millions of unemployed Americans expect from the next COVID-19 relief bill? (video) Hurricane Douglas narrowly misses most of Hawaii Bernie backers plot convention rebellion over 'Medicare for All' Trump lashes out at Reagan Foundation after fundraising request ‘She had no remorse’: Why Kamala Harris isn't a lock for VP EXCLUSIVE: Inside John Roberts' surprising streak of liberal wins White House, Senate GOP try again on $1 trillion virus aid White House, Senate Republicans reach agreement on coronavirus aid bill, Meadows says ProPublica posts NYPD records, bypassing judge This week: Congress set for bipartisan coronavirus talks as clock ticks Which battleground states will decide the race for the White House? Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville black militia protest Gold soars to record high, stocks stay uncertain Congress set for messy COVID-19 talks on tight deadline AP-NORC poll: US course at record low, Trump sinks on virus Kudlow says next coronavirus stimulus bill will include more checks, extend moratorium on evictions Hurricane Douglas nears Hawaii as "pretty nasty" Category 1 storm Biden to pay tribute to Lewis at Capitol on Monday From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings’ unlikely path Top EU official slams Volkswagen as ‘complicit’ in Chinese oppression Sen. Tom Cotton tries to clarify slavery comment, calls out ‘fake news’ Trump's team dodges virus blame while jobless benefit cuts loom Trump to discuss energy, tour oil rig, raise money in Texas Biden campaign declines 'Fox News Sunday' interview, 1 week after Chris Wallace's Trump sitdown Cotton called out for remarks on slavery in criticism of 1619 Project White House pushes narrow virus aid; Pelosi blasts GOP delay Top White House negotiators are pushing to scale back next coronavirus legislation Global prospects dim for China's tech champions as great powers clash As Texas Reels From Hurricane Damage, Hawaii Braces For Impact Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting Trump now says he won’t throw first pitch at Aug. 15 Yankees game Rare Hawaiian hurricane, packing strong winds and rains, approaches islands White House pushes to slash expanded jobless benefits despite rises in unemployment, coronavirus U.S. closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order Procession across Edmund Pettus Bridge honors John Lewis Conservatives blast Supreme Court ruling: Roberts 'abandoned his oath' Coronavirus News and Updates: Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers Fauci: Some messages from Trump's COVID-19 task force don’t match reports from 'the trenches' Trump wears mask, voices hope on coronavirus vaccine in North Carolina President Trump touts COVID vaccine efforts as Phase III study begins 40 covid-19 infections after church event: Pastor Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month Coronavirus updates: Kentucky to close bars, St. Louis imposes curfew Miami medical teams feel helpless as COVID-19 devastates South Florida Confirmed virus cases surpass 100,000 in Indonesia Pandemic turns Europe's retail sector on its head as shoppers stay close to home Florida Case Count Surpasses That Of New York, The Country's Original Epicenter Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases Senate GOP, White House poised to unveil their next coronavirus relief plan Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 people from Danang after virus outbreak Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows Nearing the end of $600 unemployment lifeline, an Arizona woman risked coronavirus to help pay bills Last edited: Jul 28, 2020
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Republicans unveil coronavirus plan, slash emergency unemployment benefit AP-NORC poll: Trump, Biden supporters diverge on issues Protesters sue Trump administration over Portland tactics Barr to come out swinging on violent crime, Russia probe in first House Judiciary Committee appearance Trump is creating an untraditional partisan divide on vote by mail GOP coronavirus relief package gets warm welcome from business groups Barr faces the Democratic barrage Attorney General Barr to defend use of federal agents to quell Portland protests After Delays, Republicans Rolled Out A New Pandemic Relief Bill. Democrats Balked McConnell caught off guard when asked about money for FBI building in coronavirus relief bill Border officials halt expulsions of several migrants after being sued As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now ‘It's a tough hand’: Brutal year gets even worse for McConnell Trump attorneys ask to toss out subpoena of tax preparer's documents 'Ellen Degeneres Show' under investigation after complaints about work culture: report Sen. Rand Paul's attacker receives longer prison sentence READ: Attorney General William Barr's opening statement for House hearing Sanders delegates signing petition to vote against Dem platform that doesn’t include ‘Medicare-for-all’ McConnell’s warning of lawsuit ‘epidemic’ undercut by lack of litigation Trump blasts 'trending' section on Twitter: 'Really ridiculous, illegal, and, of course, very unfair!' Gold hits record, gets more precious as dollar loses value Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate amid pandemic Trump will not visit Capitol to pay respects to civil rights icon John Lewis Trump taps renegade retired colonel for Germany ambassador post Officer challenges account of violent clearing of protesters GOP senator deletes ad that showed Jewish opponent with larger nose Senate's Covid-19 package tees up fight over Medicaid funding, hospital bailout Trump administration petitions FCC on social media content rules Biden campaign on potential VP pick: Joe Biden is looking for a partner in progress Senate GOP candidates attacked Obama over Ebola but defend Trump on coronavirus pandemic 2nd presidential debate host withdraws amid virus outbreak McConnell: Republican coronavirus package to address health, economic aid, schools McConnell unveils 'HEALS Act,' the GOP coronavirus stimulus proposal US Attorney: Feds will stay in Portland until attacks end Trump targets Reagan Foundation after it asks campaign, RNC to stop using former president's likeness Trump lawyers renew legal assault on tax records subpoena Does extra $600 in federal jobless aid really discourage people from returning to work? Trump national security adviser O’Brien has the coronavirus Trump campaign ‘surprised’ Reagan Foundation doesn’t want them fundraising off Reagan’s likeness AP-NORC poll: Anxiety props up Biden, Trump voters fervent Explainer: What's at stake in the battle over U.S. unemployment benefits in Congress? Biden takes aim at Trump over coronavirus in new ad blitz courting seniors 2020 Watch: Can Trump turn around his beleaguered campaign? Portland protests again culminate in use of tear gas by federal agents Texas Democrats plan 7-figure ad buy to turn state blue Running-mate rundown: Tracking Joe Biden's VP pick Inside 100 Days To The Presidential Election, 9 Things That Could Change The Race Barr able to put his stamp on executive power as Trump’s AG What can millions of unemployed Americans expect from the next COVID-19 relief bill? (video) Hurricane Douglas narrowly misses most of Hawaii Bernie backers plot convention rebellion over 'Medicare for All' Trump lashes out at Reagan Foundation after fundraising request ‘She had no remorse’: Why Kamala Harris isn't a lock for VP EXCLUSIVE: Inside John Roberts' surprising streak of liberal wins White House, Senate GOP try again on $1 trillion virus aid White House, Senate Republicans reach agreement on coronavirus aid bill, Meadows says ProPublica posts NYPD records, bypassing judge This week: Congress set for bipartisan coronavirus talks as clock ticks Which battleground states will decide the race for the White House? Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville black militia protest Gold soars to record high, stocks stay uncertain Congress set for messy COVID-19 talks on tight deadline AP-NORC poll: US course at record low, Trump sinks on virus Kudlow says next coronavirus stimulus bill will include more checks, extend moratorium on evictions Hurricane Douglas nears Hawaii as "pretty nasty" Category 1 storm Biden to pay tribute to Lewis at Capitol on Monday From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings’ unlikely path Top EU official slams Volkswagen as ‘complicit’ in Chinese oppression Sen. Tom Cotton tries to clarify slavery comment, calls out ‘fake news’ Trump's team dodges virus blame while jobless benefit cuts loom Trump to discuss energy, tour oil rig, raise money in Texas Biden campaign declines 'Fox News Sunday' interview, 1 week after Chris Wallace's Trump sitdown Cotton called out for remarks on slavery in criticism of 1619 Project White House pushes narrow virus aid; Pelosi blasts GOP delay Top White House negotiators are pushing to scale back next coronavirus legislation Global prospects dim for China's tech champions as great powers clash As Texas Reels From Hurricane Damage, Hawaii Braces For Impact Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting Trump now says he won’t throw first pitch at Aug. 15 Yankees game Rare Hawaiian hurricane, packing strong winds and rains, approaches islands White House pushes to slash expanded jobless benefits despite rises in unemployment, coronavirus U.S. closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order Procession across Edmund Pettus Bridge honors John Lewis Conservatives blast Supreme Court ruling: Roberts 'abandoned his oath' Coronavirus News and Updates: Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers Fauci: Some messages from Trump's COVID-19 task force don’t match reports from 'the trenches' Trump wears mask, voices hope on coronavirus vaccine in North Carolina President Trump touts COVID vaccine efforts as Phase III study begins 40 covid-19 infections after church event: Pastor Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month Coronavirus updates: Kentucky to close bars, St. Louis imposes curfew Miami medical teams feel helpless as COVID-19 devastates South Florida Confirmed virus cases surpass 100,000 in Indonesia Pandemic turns Europe's retail sector on its head as shoppers stay close to home Florida Case Count Surpasses That Of New York, The Country's Original Epicenter Latin America leads world in coronavirus cases Senate GOP, White House poised to unveil their next coronavirus relief plan Vietnam to evacuate 80,000 people from Danang after virus outbreak Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows Nearing the end of $600 unemployment lifeline, an Arizona woman risked coronavirus to help pay bills