Aug 1, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: GOP: Trump renomination vote to be held in private New Jersey Assembly passes bill that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain professional licenses GOP convention in Charlotte closed to press, portions will be livestreamed Graham defends Trump on TikTok, backs Microsoft purchase Q&A: What would a US ban on Chinese-owned app TikTok mean? Federal appeals court rejects Stormy Daniels libel case against Trump Texas city commissioner killed in gun battle with police Here are top contenders to be Biden's VP 'Wrong!': Trump slams Fauci over testimony on Covid-19 surge Unemployed Americans anxious for additional COVID relief after $600 payment runs out Dems demand answers over claims DHS compiled intelligence reports on journalists in Portland Trump's muddled message isn't landing Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok’s US business Pelosi calls relief package discussions "productive" but no deal yet Isaias weakens to tropical storm, likely to strengthen as it aims for eastern Florida Biden calls on Trump, Congress to enact an emergency housing program Enhanced jobless benefits expired overnight: Here's where Congress' negotiations stand British lawmaker arrested after rape allegation, Sunday Times reports Trump's own intelligence officials contradict his repeated claims of mail-in voting fraud Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks Congressman Raúl Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus Trump struggles to stay on script, frustrating GOP again Mail Delays Fuel Concern Trump Is Undercutting Postal System Ahead of Voting - New York Times Facebook puts global block on Brazil's Bolsonaro supporters Trump campaign to resume TV ads on Monday with new targets in its sights White House, Democrats appear to inch closer to a deal on COVID-19 relief bill Rubio 'not concerned' about mail-in voting in Florida Trump campaign targets Bass amid speculation over Biden VP pick Mnuchin: Coronavirus relief talks 'at an impasse' over a larger package Progress seen in coronavirus relief talks — but still ‘a lot of work to do’ Karen Bass, on Biden VP shortlist, scrambles to explain remarks on Castro, Scientology What we know — and what we don't — about Susan Rice, a potential Biden VP pick Formerly incarcerated woman runs to be 1st Black woman in Congress from Tennessee Trump threat to TikTok generates storm of criticism from users Bass addresses past remarks praising Scientology Supercut Shows Fox Personalities Saying Trump Will Never Do Something. He Just Did. AP Analysis: Why Trump’s election delay tweet matters Frustration builds as negotiators struggle to reach COVID-19 deal President Trump says he will ban TikTok in US Negotiators huddle in Capitol after $600 benefit expires DHS removes official who oversaw intelligence reports on journalists TikTok responds to Trump: We're not going anywhere Kamala Harris supports freeing ex-aide from NDA after $35G settlement deal: reports Ruth Bader Ginsburg worked through her fifth bout of cancer to help shape a blockbuster Supreme Court term Alexander Vindman, key impeachment inquiry witness, says nation's values are threatened under Trump Stimulus checks debate now focuses on size, eligibility Landmark Fed business rescue struggles amid economy's woes GOP fears Trump attacks on mail-in vote will sabotage turnout Inside the White House's attempt to message its way out of the coronavirus crisis Rep. Ken Buck says Trump administration, Democratic congressional leaders must reach deal on COVID relief Congressional Democrats, White House set for talks on coronavirus bill AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s election agitations and distortions 4 ways Biden's running mate could help — or hurt — the Democratic ticket Senior DHS official reassigned after office compiled intel reports on journalists, protesters 'Nobody likes me,' Trump complains, as even his allies fade Justice Department schedules two more federal executions Hurricane Isaias lashes the Bahamas as it bears down on Florida US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate Barr Makes It Official—He’s Trump’s New “Fixer” Biden eyes major foreign policy shifts if he wins Watchdog group accuses Stephen Miller of violating Hatch Act with Biden comments Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work? Enhanced jobless benefits expired overnight: Here's where Congress' negotiations stand Riots. Radicalism. Corruption. Trump and Biden supporters turn to apocalyptic themes in campaign ad wars. Iran says it has detained U.S.-based opposition leader over 2008 bomb attack Democrats are stronger favorites in tight race for Senate control Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retires, cites 'bullying' by Trump after impeachment testimony Officials rush to catch invasive 'murder hornets' Bari Weiss rips cancel culture as 'social murder' on Bill Maher show McConnell signal to Republican Senate candidates: Distance from Trump if necessary Trump administration to increase immigration fees, impose fee for asylum claims Key impeachment witness Vindman rebukes Trump on retirement from military Trump campaign fighting to make it harder for Democrats to vote by mail Coronavirus News and Updates: California records 219 deaths in one day, breaking previous record South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed cases, still not at peak Coronavirus updates: House Dem tests positive, calls out Republicans How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes Record coronavirus case rises reported as U.S. faces stark death toll projection U.S. makes deal for 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine, deaths expected to rise Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Germany against restrictions Public Health Expert Calls To Repair Distrust In A COVID-19 Vaccine Senators: You can't let COVID-19 leave women and people of color behind Coronavirus: Russia plans mass vaccination campaign in October Coronavirus updates: Ohio State requiring students sign pledge before return Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19 U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July In Rural Missouri, Latinx Communities Learn To Contain And Cope With The Coronavirus Thousands march against coronavirus restrictions in Berlin Vietnam's Danang to test entire population as outbreak spreads beyond city COVID-19 Hospital Data System That Bypasses CDC Plagued By Delays, Inaccuracies South Korean prosecutors arrest leader of church tied to virus cases Last edited: Aug 1, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: GOP: Trump renomination vote to be held in private New Jersey Assembly passes bill that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain professional licenses GOP convention in Charlotte closed to press, portions will be livestreamed Graham defends Trump on TikTok, backs Microsoft purchase Q&A: What would a US ban on Chinese-owned app TikTok mean? Federal appeals court rejects Stormy Daniels libel case against Trump Texas city commissioner killed in gun battle with police Here are top contenders to be Biden's VP 'Wrong!': Trump slams Fauci over testimony on Covid-19 surge Unemployed Americans anxious for additional COVID relief after $600 payment runs out Dems demand answers over claims DHS compiled intelligence reports on journalists in Portland Trump's muddled message isn't landing Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok’s US business Pelosi calls relief package discussions "productive" but no deal yet Isaias weakens to tropical storm, likely to strengthen as it aims for eastern Florida Biden calls on Trump, Congress to enact an emergency housing program Enhanced jobless benefits expired overnight: Here's where Congress' negotiations stand British lawmaker arrested after rape allegation, Sunday Times reports Trump's own intelligence officials contradict his repeated claims of mail-in voting fraud Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks Congressman Raúl Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus Trump struggles to stay on script, frustrating GOP again Mail Delays Fuel Concern Trump Is Undercutting Postal System Ahead of Voting - New York Times Facebook puts global block on Brazil's Bolsonaro supporters Trump campaign to resume TV ads on Monday with new targets in its sights White House, Democrats appear to inch closer to a deal on COVID-19 relief bill Rubio 'not concerned' about mail-in voting in Florida Trump campaign targets Bass amid speculation over Biden VP pick Mnuchin: Coronavirus relief talks 'at an impasse' over a larger package Progress seen in coronavirus relief talks — but still ‘a lot of work to do’ Karen Bass, on Biden VP shortlist, scrambles to explain remarks on Castro, Scientology What we know — and what we don't — about Susan Rice, a potential Biden VP pick Formerly incarcerated woman runs to be 1st Black woman in Congress from Tennessee Trump threat to TikTok generates storm of criticism from users Bass addresses past remarks praising Scientology Supercut Shows Fox Personalities Saying Trump Will Never Do Something. He Just Did. AP Analysis: Why Trump’s election delay tweet matters Frustration builds as negotiators struggle to reach COVID-19 deal President Trump says he will ban TikTok in US Negotiators huddle in Capitol after $600 benefit expires DHS removes official who oversaw intelligence reports on journalists TikTok responds to Trump: We're not going anywhere Kamala Harris supports freeing ex-aide from NDA after $35G settlement deal: reports Ruth Bader Ginsburg worked through her fifth bout of cancer to help shape a blockbuster Supreme Court term Alexander Vindman, key impeachment inquiry witness, says nation's values are threatened under Trump Stimulus checks debate now focuses on size, eligibility Landmark Fed business rescue struggles amid economy's woes GOP fears Trump attacks on mail-in vote will sabotage turnout Inside the White House's attempt to message its way out of the coronavirus crisis Rep. Ken Buck says Trump administration, Democratic congressional leaders must reach deal on COVID relief Congressional Democrats, White House set for talks on coronavirus bill AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s election agitations and distortions 4 ways Biden's running mate could help — or hurt — the Democratic ticket Senior DHS official reassigned after office compiled intel reports on journalists, protesters 'Nobody likes me,' Trump complains, as even his allies fade Justice Department schedules two more federal executions Hurricane Isaias lashes the Bahamas as it bears down on Florida US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate Barr Makes It Official—He’s Trump’s New “Fixer” Biden eyes major foreign policy shifts if he wins Watchdog group accuses Stephen Miller of violating Hatch Act with Biden comments Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work? Enhanced jobless benefits expired overnight: Here's where Congress' negotiations stand Riots. Radicalism. Corruption. Trump and Biden supporters turn to apocalyptic themes in campaign ad wars. Iran says it has detained U.S.-based opposition leader over 2008 bomb attack Democrats are stronger favorites in tight race for Senate control Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retires, cites 'bullying' by Trump after impeachment testimony Officials rush to catch invasive 'murder hornets' Bari Weiss rips cancel culture as 'social murder' on Bill Maher show McConnell signal to Republican Senate candidates: Distance from Trump if necessary Trump administration to increase immigration fees, impose fee for asylum claims Key impeachment witness Vindman rebukes Trump on retirement from military Trump campaign fighting to make it harder for Democrats to vote by mail Coronavirus News and Updates: California records 219 deaths in one day, breaking previous record South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed cases, still not at peak Coronavirus updates: House Dem tests positive, calls out Republicans How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes Record coronavirus case rises reported as U.S. faces stark death toll projection U.S. makes deal for 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine, deaths expected to rise Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Germany against restrictions Public Health Expert Calls To Repair Distrust In A COVID-19 Vaccine Senators: You can't let COVID-19 leave women and people of color behind Coronavirus: Russia plans mass vaccination campaign in October Coronavirus updates: Ohio State requiring students sign pledge before return Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19 U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July In Rural Missouri, Latinx Communities Learn To Contain And Cope With The Coronavirus Thousands march against coronavirus restrictions in Berlin Vietnam's Danang to test entire population as outbreak spreads beyond city COVID-19 Hospital Data System That Bypasses CDC Plagued By Delays, Inaccuracies South Korean prosecutors arrest leader of church tied to virus cases