Aug 2, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Fed's Kashkari suggests 4-6 week shutdown; says U.S. Congress can spend big on coronavirus relief Deutsche Bank launches investigation into longtime banker of Trump, Kushner Divisive Trump nominee gets new Pentagon post, despite snub by Congress Massive Californian wildfire forces evacuations Top Biden VP contenders face sexist tropes, intense scrutiny in final stretch Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Exclusive: Trump to give TikTok's Chinese owner 45 days to agree sale - sources House Dems seek to hold suburbs as Trump’s slide worries GOP Campaigns accuse California AG of slanted descriptions of ballot initiatives Rep. James Clyburn: Trump plans to install himself in office in emergency way (video) Biden Faces Pressure From Left Over Influence Industry Ties Oil falls on supply glut fears as OPEC+ set to boost output Kosovo prime minister tests positive for coronavirus Lord & Taylor, Oldest U.S. Department Store, Files For Bankruptcy Trump skirts Senate to install nominee under fire for Islamaphobic tweets in Pentagon post NASA astronauts cap historic ‘odyssey’ aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Clyburn slams Republicans for "jerking people around" with short-term extension of enhanced unemployment benefits Sen. Johnson on stalled coronavirus relief negotiations: Dems would 'rather not do anything' to 'help people' Young voters say a TikTok ban will influence their 2020 vote On The Trail: The first signs of a post-Trump GOP 'It's a condescension': Pelosi slams White House over deadlock in COVID-19 relief negotiations and $600 unemployment benefits Speaker Pelosi blames Trump, GOP for deadlock in coronavirus relief negotiations Pelosi says mail-in voting is essential for Americans’ health The 'Squad' plays defense as Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar face primary challengers Mnuchin defends GOP delay in coronavirus bill Mnuchin pushes back on Pelosi: We need 'balance' between debt, coronavirus relief - GMA Congress in position to spend big on coronavirus relief, Kashkari says $1,200 may be enough in Mitch McConnell's hometown of Louisville, but not in most US cities RNC spokesman says 'no final decision' yet on whether GOP convention will be closed to press as officials weigh unprecedented move Transcript: Rep. James Clyburn on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 White House says not optimistic on near-term deal for coronavirus relief bill Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears Mnuchin on $600 unemployment benefit: We can't be 'paying people more to stay home' Birx defends herself as Pelosi accuses Trump administration of spreading disinformation on Covid-19 Pelosi announces she has 'no confidence' in top White House coronavirus adviser Deborah Birx Rep. Clyburn compares Trump to Mussolini, says president won't leave White House if he loses election Biden’s big decision: What will guide VP choice Pompeo warns TikTok users' personal info could be going 'directly to the Chinese Communist Party' Leaders duel over coronavirus relief bill Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes down Biden has edge in North Carolina and race is tight in Georgia - CBS News Battleground Tracker poll Republican senators back plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operation GOP lawmaker: Democratic Party 'used to be more moderate' ‘Hating Joe Biden doesn’t juice up their base’: Key swing state slips away from Trump US election: Republicans dampen reports of convention media ban Meadows says he's "not optimistic" deal on coronavirus relief will be reached in near future Storm Isaias brushes off Florida, heads up East Coast 'Insulin or groceries': How reduced unemployment affects struggling Americans from California to Mississippi Biden VP hopefuls speak out: Bass says she is 'ready'; Duckworth challenges Trump on violence Trump, new legal guru meet at White House: report Trump to act on Chinese software companies in coming days, Pompeo says Trump must win North Carolina. He's losing there Trump campaign adviser: Election will not be delayed; calls Biden's VP pick his 'political living will' Trump's coattails no boon for GOP Senate candidates The pandemic is eating away at the illicit marijuana market Trump, new legal guru meet at White House: report Transcript: Mark Meadows on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 Pandemic ushers in 'new normal' for historically underfunded HBCUs SpaceX Crew Dragon returns to Earth: ABC News Live Biden is eating into Trump's Rust Belt base Australia reveals how it will make Google and Facebook pay for news Seven Marines, one sailor presumed dead after training accident off California Transcript: Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns Americans, Go Home: Canadians Track U.S. Boaters Sneaking Across The Border Trump gets an education in the art of reversal Ginsburg waited 4 months to say her cancer had returned 'Rise and shine, dad': NASA astronauts on overnight trip home in SpaceX capsule A weakened Tropical Storm Isaias lashes virus-hit Florida The great broadband divide: Living without high-speed internet access Trump's defiant campaign amid pandemic ramps up ground game, as Biden looks for another way U.S. election will be Nov. 3 as planned, Trump advisers say Trump says he's banning TikTok in the U.S. Netanyahu says media inciting hate and violence against him Trump's suburban pull might be eroding Karen Bass renounces her praise for Fidel Castro Will Karen Bass bring her activist bonafides to Joe Biden’s presidential ticket? Coronavirus News and Updates: US entering 'different' phase of coronavirus outbreak In Congress, challenges of combatting coronavirus parallel fights across the country Coronavirus updates: Worldwide cases top 18 million Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak What the pandemic taught us about homelessness — and what we shouldn't forget The latest on the coronavirus pandemic Nation's testing czar: It's "time to move on" from talk about hydroxychloroquine Debate begins for who’s first in line for COVID-19 vaccine After a Brief Reprieve, the Virus Charges Back - New York Times We are failing with COVID, let's not fail on mental health U.S. coronavirus 'extraordinarily widespread', say White House experts Birx defends herself as Pelosi accuses Trump administration of spreading disinformation on Covid-19 Shoppers rush to markets as Australia's Victoria enters 'State of Disaster' U.S. CDC reports 4,601,526 coronavirus cases Not Flying This Summer? Many Americans Are Hitting The Road — In RVs Do some people have protection against the coronavirus? Florida surpasses record for most COVID-19 deaths in single week Philippines virus cases at 100K in 'losing battle' India's interior minister hospitalised with coronavirus German leaders warn of coronavirus resurgence, condemn protest Birx warns US is 'in a new phase' of coronavirus pandemic with more widespread cases Gottlieb warns "It's going to be hard to keep the virus out" Trump challenges Fauci over comments on coronavirus surges: 'Wrong!' As school begins amid virus, parents see few good options At least 40 infected with COVID-19 on Norway cruises amid scramble to trace passengers Latest: Lockdown in place in Australian state Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 Last edited: Aug 2, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Fed's Kashkari suggests 4-6 week shutdown; says U.S. Congress can spend big on coronavirus relief Deutsche Bank launches investigation into longtime banker of Trump, Kushner Divisive Trump nominee gets new Pentagon post, despite snub by Congress Massive Californian wildfire forces evacuations Top Biden VP contenders face sexist tropes, intense scrutiny in final stretch Trump announces government 'must' again seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Exclusive: Trump to give TikTok's Chinese owner 45 days to agree sale - sources House Dems seek to hold suburbs as Trump’s slide worries GOP Campaigns accuse California AG of slanted descriptions of ballot initiatives Rep. James Clyburn: Trump plans to install himself in office in emergency way (video) Biden Faces Pressure From Left Over Influence Industry Ties Oil falls on supply glut fears as OPEC+ set to boost output Kosovo prime minister tests positive for coronavirus Lord & Taylor, Oldest U.S. Department Store, Files For Bankruptcy Trump skirts Senate to install nominee under fire for Islamaphobic tweets in Pentagon post NASA astronauts cap historic ‘odyssey’ aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Clyburn slams Republicans for "jerking people around" with short-term extension of enhanced unemployment benefits Sen. Johnson on stalled coronavirus relief negotiations: Dems would 'rather not do anything' to 'help people' Young voters say a TikTok ban will influence their 2020 vote On The Trail: The first signs of a post-Trump GOP 'It's a condescension': Pelosi slams White House over deadlock in COVID-19 relief negotiations and $600 unemployment benefits Speaker Pelosi blames Trump, GOP for deadlock in coronavirus relief negotiations Pelosi says mail-in voting is essential for Americans’ health The 'Squad' plays defense as Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar face primary challengers Mnuchin defends GOP delay in coronavirus bill Mnuchin pushes back on Pelosi: We need 'balance' between debt, coronavirus relief - GMA Congress in position to spend big on coronavirus relief, Kashkari says $1,200 may be enough in Mitch McConnell's hometown of Louisville, but not in most US cities RNC spokesman says 'no final decision' yet on whether GOP convention will be closed to press as officials weigh unprecedented move Transcript: Rep. James Clyburn on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 White House says not optimistic on near-term deal for coronavirus relief bill Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears Mnuchin on $600 unemployment benefit: We can't be 'paying people more to stay home' Birx defends herself as Pelosi accuses Trump administration of spreading disinformation on Covid-19 Pelosi announces she has 'no confidence' in top White House coronavirus adviser Deborah Birx Rep. Clyburn compares Trump to Mussolini, says president won't leave White House if he loses election Biden’s big decision: What will guide VP choice Pompeo warns TikTok users' personal info could be going 'directly to the Chinese Communist Party' Leaders duel over coronavirus relief bill Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes down Biden has edge in North Carolina and race is tight in Georgia - CBS News Battleground Tracker poll Republican senators back plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operation GOP lawmaker: Democratic Party 'used to be more moderate' ‘Hating Joe Biden doesn’t juice up their base’: Key swing state slips away from Trump US election: Republicans dampen reports of convention media ban Meadows says he's "not optimistic" deal on coronavirus relief will be reached in near future Storm Isaias brushes off Florida, heads up East Coast 'Insulin or groceries': How reduced unemployment affects struggling Americans from California to Mississippi Biden VP hopefuls speak out: Bass says she is 'ready'; Duckworth challenges Trump on violence Trump, new legal guru meet at White House: report Trump to act on Chinese software companies in coming days, Pompeo says Trump must win North Carolina. He's losing there Trump campaign adviser: Election will not be delayed; calls Biden's VP pick his 'political living will' Trump's coattails no boon for GOP Senate candidates The pandemic is eating away at the illicit marijuana market Trump, new legal guru meet at White House: report Transcript: Mark Meadows on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 Pandemic ushers in 'new normal' for historically underfunded HBCUs SpaceX Crew Dragon returns to Earth: ABC News Live Biden is eating into Trump's Rust Belt base Australia reveals how it will make Google and Facebook pay for news Seven Marines, one sailor presumed dead after training accident off California Transcript: Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020 Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns Americans, Go Home: Canadians Track U.S. Boaters Sneaking Across The Border Trump gets an education in the art of reversal Ginsburg waited 4 months to say her cancer had returned 'Rise and shine, dad': NASA astronauts on overnight trip home in SpaceX capsule A weakened Tropical Storm Isaias lashes virus-hit Florida The great broadband divide: Living without high-speed internet access Trump's defiant campaign amid pandemic ramps up ground game, as Biden looks for another way U.S. election will be Nov. 3 as planned, Trump advisers say Trump says he's banning TikTok in the U.S. Netanyahu says media inciting hate and violence against him Trump's suburban pull might be eroding Karen Bass renounces her praise for Fidel Castro Will Karen Bass bring her activist bonafides to Joe Biden’s presidential ticket? Coronavirus News and Updates: US entering 'different' phase of coronavirus outbreak In Congress, challenges of combatting coronavirus parallel fights across the country Coronavirus updates: Worldwide cases top 18 million Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak What the pandemic taught us about homelessness — and what we shouldn't forget The latest on the coronavirus pandemic Nation's testing czar: It's "time to move on" from talk about hydroxychloroquine Debate begins for who’s first in line for COVID-19 vaccine After a Brief Reprieve, the Virus Charges Back - New York Times We are failing with COVID, let's not fail on mental health U.S. coronavirus 'extraordinarily widespread', say White House experts Birx defends herself as Pelosi accuses Trump administration of spreading disinformation on Covid-19 Shoppers rush to markets as Australia's Victoria enters 'State of Disaster' U.S. CDC reports 4,601,526 coronavirus cases Not Flying This Summer? Many Americans Are Hitting The Road — In RVs Do some people have protection against the coronavirus? Florida surpasses record for most COVID-19 deaths in single week Philippines virus cases at 100K in 'losing battle' India's interior minister hospitalised with coronavirus German leaders warn of coronavirus resurgence, condemn protest Birx warns US is 'in a new phase' of coronavirus pandemic with more widespread cases Gottlieb warns "It's going to be hard to keep the virus out" Trump challenges Fauci over comments on coronavirus surges: 'Wrong!' As school begins amid virus, parents see few good options At least 40 infected with COVID-19 on Norway cruises amid scramble to trace passengers Latest: Lockdown in place in Australian state Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation," August 2, 2020
