Jun 27, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Four arrested for damage to Andrew Jackson statue near White House Russia denies report spy unit paid Taliban to attack NATO forces Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on US troops White House denies it was briefed about Afghan militant bounties Biden campaign says 36% of senior staff are people of color Southern states report record coronavirus surges How America's authorities lost their lockdowns Governors face competing voices as reported virus cases rise Tech executives, activists launch super PAC to stop President Trump's reelection by using his tweets against him U.S. coronavirus cases surpass 2.5 million: Reuters tally Trump tweet fuels speculation of Stone pardon New U.S. coronavirus cases break record; Pence cancels campaign events in Arizona, Florida Pence postpones Florida, Arizona campaign events amid increase in coronavirus cases there Why Biden's big lead should worry Democrats What to wear: Feds’ mixed messages on masks sow confusion Grassley chides Trump, Fox News for answer on second term agenda Coronavirus updates: 85 people test positive after contracting virus at restaurant Washington Post: Trump campaign had social distancing stickers removed before Tulsa rally White House goes through dizzying change in staff Florida among five states to hit daily highs for COVID-19 cases Trump retweets petition to pardon Roger Stone Mississippi governor says he'll sign bill to change state flag if one passes Oakland mayor hits back at Trump after says city is 'hell' Washington state pauses reopening over rise in coronavirus case Church warned to stop claiming COVID can be eliminated with air filtration St. Louis mayor slammed for broadcasting names, addresses of 'defund the police' supporters Princeton to drop Woodrow Wilson's name from school, citing his "racist thinking" DHS asks tech giants to make sure social media platforms aren’t used as tool to promote riots Hannity's town hall with Trump and evidence of an 'information tragedy' Trump supporters in NY take part in 'TrumpStock' boat parade Trump touts ratings for rally, Fox News town hall: 'These are the real polls' AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s see-no-evil posture on coronavirus Measures to protect Trump from coronavirus scale up even as he seeks to move on COVID-19 cases rise as Trump brushes off concerns Think that extra $600 in unemployment benefits will last until the end of July? Think again. Fact check: As pandemic situation worsens, Pence paints a deceptively rosy picture Democrats warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump Russia Secretly Offered Afghan Militants Bounties to Kill U.S. Troops, Intelligence Says Judge: U.S. must free migrant children from family detention Congress stalls out — again — dealing with national trauma Coronavirus: Does the UK have the pandemic under control? EU holds off decision on borders, Americans set to be excluded Democrats renew health care attacks on GOP as virus builds Josh Hawley warns Trump on Supreme Court disappointments Coronavirus updates: Miami to close beaches for July 4 weekend Biden’s low-key virtual campaign is a gamble on Trump fatigue The Lincoln Project is trolling Trump. But can it sway voters? US reels from record spike in Covid-19 Texas cities say state is making pandemic worse Texas governor says "If I could go back and redo anything, I would slow down the reopening of bars" Trump administration finalizing plan to withdraw 4,000 troops from Afghanistan Florida counties fight coronavirus surge by closing beaches, mailing out masks Coca-Cola announces pause on all social media advertising 1,700 troops will support Trump's 4th of July celebration plans, Pentagon says Hong Kong police refuse permission for march to mark handover NBA releases complete game schedule for the rest of the 2019-2020 season Coronavirus cases in India cross 500,000 as big cities reel from surge Micheál Martin elected as Ireland’s new prime minister A Texas border county had the coronavirus under control. Then the governor stepped in. Mueller investigation witness George Nader sentenced to a decade in prison in child sex case COVID-19 prison problem as cases soar at California's San Quentin Coronavirus: US has 'serious problem', says Fauci Last edited: Jun 27, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Four arrested for damage to Andrew Jackson statue near White House Russia denies report spy unit paid Taliban to attack NATO forces Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on US troops White House denies it was briefed about Afghan militant bounties Biden campaign says 36% of senior staff are people of color Southern states report record coronavirus surges How America's authorities lost their lockdowns Governors face competing voices as reported virus cases rise Tech executives, activists launch super PAC to stop President Trump's reelection by using his tweets against him U.S. coronavirus cases surpass 2.5 million: Reuters tally Trump tweet fuels speculation of Stone pardon New U.S. coronavirus cases break record; Pence cancels campaign events in Arizona, Florida Pence postpones Florida, Arizona campaign events amid increase in coronavirus cases there Why Biden's big lead should worry Democrats What to wear: Feds’ mixed messages on masks sow confusion Grassley chides Trump, Fox News for answer on second term agenda Coronavirus updates: 85 people test positive after contracting virus at restaurant Washington Post: Trump campaign had social distancing stickers removed before Tulsa rally White House goes through dizzying change in staff Florida among five states to hit daily highs for COVID-19 cases Trump retweets petition to pardon Roger Stone Mississippi governor says he'll sign bill to change state flag if one passes Oakland mayor hits back at Trump after says city is 'hell' Washington state pauses reopening over rise in coronavirus case Church warned to stop claiming COVID can be eliminated with air filtration St. Louis mayor slammed for broadcasting names, addresses of 'defund the police' supporters Princeton to drop Woodrow Wilson's name from school, citing his "racist thinking" DHS asks tech giants to make sure social media platforms aren’t used as tool to promote riots Hannity's town hall with Trump and evidence of an 'information tragedy' Trump supporters in NY take part in 'TrumpStock' boat parade Trump touts ratings for rally, Fox News town hall: 'These are the real polls' AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s see-no-evil posture on coronavirus Measures to protect Trump from coronavirus scale up even as he seeks to move on COVID-19 cases rise as Trump brushes off concerns Think that extra $600 in unemployment benefits will last until the end of July? Think again. Fact check: As pandemic situation worsens, Pence paints a deceptively rosy picture Democrats warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump Russia Secretly Offered Afghan Militants Bounties to Kill U.S. Troops, Intelligence Says Judge: U.S. must free migrant children from family detention Congress stalls out — again — dealing with national trauma Coronavirus: Does the UK have the pandemic under control? EU holds off decision on borders, Americans set to be excluded Democrats renew health care attacks on GOP as virus builds Josh Hawley warns Trump on Supreme Court disappointments Coronavirus updates: Miami to close beaches for July 4 weekend Biden’s low-key virtual campaign is a gamble on Trump fatigue The Lincoln Project is trolling Trump. But can it sway voters? US reels from record spike in Covid-19 Texas cities say state is making pandemic worse Texas governor says "If I could go back and redo anything, I would slow down the reopening of bars" Trump administration finalizing plan to withdraw 4,000 troops from Afghanistan Florida counties fight coronavirus surge by closing beaches, mailing out masks Coca-Cola announces pause on all social media advertising 1,700 troops will support Trump's 4th of July celebration plans, Pentagon says Hong Kong police refuse permission for march to mark handover NBA releases complete game schedule for the rest of the 2019-2020 season Coronavirus cases in India cross 500,000 as big cities reel from surge Micheál Martin elected as Ireland’s new prime minister A Texas border county had the coronavirus under control. Then the governor stepped in. Mueller investigation witness George Nader sentenced to a decade in prison in child sex case COVID-19 prison problem as cases soar at California's San Quentin Coronavirus: US has 'serious problem', says Fauci