Jul 25, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: For racial justice protests, US taps tactical border squads Trump's push to shift campaign-year fears from coronavirus to crime Judge blocks law banning police pepper spray use Millions left in limbo as Congress lets $600 unemployment benefit lapse Deteriorating relations with China put US companies on edge Trump accuses Democrats of going 'Stone Cold Left -- Venezuela on steroids!' Trump says GOP lawmaker told him he will not change names of military bases Trump Bends To Reality, Buckles Under Political Pressure Tucker Carlson: 'Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left' Donald Trump's mind-bending logic on school reopenings South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis China turns a blind eye as North Korea evades sanctions Live updates: John Lewis funeral services in Alabama on Saturday John Lewis' celebration of life begins in Alabama: Six day journey begins in Troy before heading to Selma Democrats hope clash resonates with key bloc: Women House hearing with big tech company CEOs rescheduled for Wednesday State Unemployment Agencies Could Take Months To Adapt To WH Proposal, Memos Show AP FACT CHECK: A more measured Trump doesn’t mean accurate Trump advisers hope law and order campaign will resonate over Covid response Trump directs a campaign ad in Portland Pro-Trump Group Returns Donation From White Nationalist After Media Inquiry John Lewis memorial: Family releases details of 6-day celebration of his life South Texas calls for evacuations as storm Hanna heads for weekend landfall The polls show Biden is a clear favorite 100 days out from an unprecedented election Hanna becomes first hurricane of 2020 Atlantic hurricane season as it barrels toward Texas Trump talks up his rule-cutting, but courts saying otherwise U.S. House Speaker Pelosi opposes separate deal on jobless benefits The week when everything changed for Trump Trump plays on fears in play for the suburbs Mitch McConnell readies to unveil his plan for the next coronavirus relief package (video) QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult Trump nominates his top aide Christopher Liddell to head OECD In VP search, Biden has a known quantity in Susan Rice Why Trump is trying to change his tune on coronavirus U.S. counterspy gives rare warning on foreign meddling in election Mnuchin makes deficit hawks nervous on relief bill talks Democrats: Trump must tell voters about election threats Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products Worried Americans, concerned about virus, telling leaders not so fast Editorial: Trump has declared war on American cities (LA Times) Democrats slam US intelligence official over warning about foreign interference in 2020 election Older women are the most important voters in this year's election 40 million Americans face student loan cliff Big-city Democrats downplay surging violence Chinese researcher charged with US visa fraud is in custody Trump administration eases restrictions on exporting some armed drones States sue Trump over order to exclude undocumented immigrants from U.S. House seat counts Trump administration, Democrats joust over warning on election interference VOA visa decision could hobble Venezuela coverage US Senate primary in Tennessee pits Trump's candidate against conservative insurgency Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US With spotlight on Portland, activists denounce what they say has become a 'white spectacle' Hurricane Douglas triggers emergency declaration in Hawaii as Texas braces for Hanna Protesters In Russia's Far East Challenge Putin's Authority, Demand His Resignation Trump on his tweets: Regrets, he’s had a few Amid signs of trouble for Trump, Republican mega-donors scramble to retain the Senate majority White Flight From Trump? What a Decisive Biden Win Would Look Like (NY Times) North Carolina city turns to reparations to heal 'a community breakdown' Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus updates: Hundreds of Texas bar owners pledge defiance to governor's order Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? Surgeon General recommends schools reopen with COVID positivity rates "less than 10%" in communities Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask? Disabled Americans mark milestone as crisis deepens job woes 'Could Already Be A Second Wave': Some Restrictions Return As Cases Spike In Spain The Latest: S Korea has 100+ cases for 1st time in 4 months Boris Johnson: We could have done things differently, says PM US coronavirus catastrophe: Who is to blame? White House: children should go back to school even if studies show they spread coronavirus (Reuters) Los Angeles superintendent says key to reopening schools is COVID-19 testing Voices of mask-wearers and opponents around the world The coronavirus curve is turning into a plateau FEMA Sends Faulty Protective Gear to Nursing Homes Battling Virus (NY Times) 'Spread out? Where?' Smithfield says not all plant workers can be socially distanced Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail? McDonald’s to require masks at all US restaurant locations Israel: Anger over Netanyahu's virus response, corruption charges The Hill's Coronavirus Report COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults Coronavirus cases in Australian state stay stubbornly high Last edited: Jul 25, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: For racial justice protests, US taps tactical border squads Trump's push to shift campaign-year fears from coronavirus to crime Judge blocks law banning police pepper spray use Millions left in limbo as Congress lets $600 unemployment benefit lapse Deteriorating relations with China put US companies on edge Trump accuses Democrats of going 'Stone Cold Left -- Venezuela on steroids!' Trump says GOP lawmaker told him he will not change names of military bases Trump Bends To Reality, Buckles Under Political Pressure Tucker Carlson: 'Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left' Donald Trump's mind-bending logic on school reopenings South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis China turns a blind eye as North Korea evades sanctions Live updates: John Lewis funeral services in Alabama on Saturday John Lewis' celebration of life begins in Alabama: Six day journey begins in Troy before heading to Selma Democrats hope clash resonates with key bloc: Women House hearing with big tech company CEOs rescheduled for Wednesday State Unemployment Agencies Could Take Months To Adapt To WH Proposal, Memos Show AP FACT CHECK: A more measured Trump doesn’t mean accurate Trump advisers hope law and order campaign will resonate over Covid response Trump directs a campaign ad in Portland Pro-Trump Group Returns Donation From White Nationalist After Media Inquiry John Lewis memorial: Family releases details of 6-day celebration of his life South Texas calls for evacuations as storm Hanna heads for weekend landfall The polls show Biden is a clear favorite 100 days out from an unprecedented election Hanna becomes first hurricane of 2020 Atlantic hurricane season as it barrels toward Texas Trump talks up his rule-cutting, but courts saying otherwise U.S. House Speaker Pelosi opposes separate deal on jobless benefits The week when everything changed for Trump Trump plays on fears in play for the suburbs Mitch McConnell readies to unveil his plan for the next coronavirus relief package (video) QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult Trump nominates his top aide Christopher Liddell to head OECD In VP search, Biden has a known quantity in Susan Rice Why Trump is trying to change his tune on coronavirus U.S. counterspy gives rare warning on foreign meddling in election Mnuchin makes deficit hawks nervous on relief bill talks Democrats: Trump must tell voters about election threats Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products Worried Americans, concerned about virus, telling leaders not so fast Editorial: Trump has declared war on American cities (LA Times) Democrats slam US intelligence official over warning about foreign interference in 2020 election Older women are the most important voters in this year's election 40 million Americans face student loan cliff Big-city Democrats downplay surging violence Chinese researcher charged with US visa fraud is in custody Trump administration eases restrictions on exporting some armed drones States sue Trump over order to exclude undocumented immigrants from U.S. House seat counts Trump administration, Democrats joust over warning on election interference VOA visa decision could hobble Venezuela coverage US Senate primary in Tennessee pits Trump's candidate against conservative insurgency Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US With spotlight on Portland, activists denounce what they say has become a 'white spectacle' Hurricane Douglas triggers emergency declaration in Hawaii as Texas braces for Hanna Protesters In Russia's Far East Challenge Putin's Authority, Demand His Resignation Trump on his tweets: Regrets, he’s had a few Amid signs of trouble for Trump, Republican mega-donors scramble to retain the Senate majority White Flight From Trump? What a Decisive Biden Win Would Look Like (NY Times) North Carolina city turns to reparations to heal 'a community breakdown' Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus updates: Hundreds of Texas bar owners pledge defiance to governor's order Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? Surgeon General recommends schools reopen with COVID positivity rates "less than 10%" in communities Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask? Disabled Americans mark milestone as crisis deepens job woes 'Could Already Be A Second Wave': Some Restrictions Return As Cases Spike In Spain The Latest: S Korea has 100+ cases for 1st time in 4 months Boris Johnson: We could have done things differently, says PM US coronavirus catastrophe: Who is to blame? White House: children should go back to school even if studies show they spread coronavirus (Reuters) Los Angeles superintendent says key to reopening schools is COVID-19 testing Voices of mask-wearers and opponents around the world The coronavirus curve is turning into a plateau FEMA Sends Faulty Protective Gear to Nursing Homes Battling Virus (NY Times) 'Spread out? Where?' Smithfield says not all plant workers can be socially distanced Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail? McDonald’s to require masks at all US restaurant locations Israel: Anger over Netanyahu's virus response, corruption charges The Hill's Coronavirus Report COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults Coronavirus cases in Australian state stay stubbornly high