Jul 30, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump campaign hits pause on TV ad spending for 'review' of messaging strategy Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit Trump stokes racist fears after revoking Obama-era housing rule Trump defends tweet on possible Election Day delay at contentious press conference Intel Dems press Nunes for details on anti-Biden package from Ukrainian official Trump tests GOP loyalty with election tweet and stimulus strategy EXCLUSIVE: Fearing Trump interference, FBI agents hid copies of Russia investigation docs FBI: Errors in wiretap applications are mostly minor Trump continues to question voting by mail ‘He’s Willing to Put Democracy on the Block’ The Memo: Trump's real target is election's legitimacy Top Sanders campaign aide urges Bernie supporters on DNC convention panel to drop proposals Judge blocks Trump admin's 'public charge' policy Trump eyes student loan relief extension Experts dismiss Trump claim that it could take 'years' to declare election winner Trump suggests delaying November election. 'Constitutionally impossible,' one expert says What would it take to postpone the election? Congressman John Lewis remembered at funeral service President Trump courts controversy after suggesting election delay over voter fraud concerns Grand jury indicts Tennessee state senator on theft charges McConnell tees up showdown on unemployment benefits Dems pour record cash into battleground state parties Trump global media chief probes pro-Biden VOA content Confusion mounts over withdrawal from Portland Senate stalls on extending unemployment insurance, as $600 weekly benefit expires Hawley vows to vote against Supreme Court nominees who haven't 'explicitly acknowledged that Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided' Read Obama's eulogy for Rep. John Lewis Watch Obama's full eulogy of John Lewis, 'founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America' Obama delivers passionate eulogy for John Lewis, urges Americans to vote: "He knew that the march is not over" Obama, joined by fellow past presidents, eulogizes Rep. John Lewis at MLK's Atlanta church Watch live: Trump holds press conference (Video 4:30pm CDT) Obama gives passionate eulogy as John Lewis honored at funeral in MLK's Atlanta church Deleted Biden video sets off a crisis at Voice of America Trump tells Vanessa Guillén's family he doesn't want Fort Hood soldier's murder to be "swept under the rug" GOP lawmakers push resolution supporting nation's law enforcement officers, rejecting efforts to defund police Obama Calls For Abolishing Filibuster If It Stands In Way Of Stronger Voting Rights Trump calls on Covid-19 survivors to donate blood plasma Prosecutors agree to lift gag order on Michael Cohen Mick Mulvaney calls House Democrats' $3 trillion stimulus proposal 'absurd' (video) Hundreds of business groups call for liability shield in coronavirus relief package Volunteer hacker army boosts election cybersecurity Seattle Mayor Says Federal Deployments Are Part Of A Darker Political Goal US charges Tennessee state senator with embezzlement GOP Rep. Schweikert reprimanded in ethics probe, ordered to pay $50G Trump plans to address United Nations General Assembly in person COVID-19 crushes U.S. economy in second quarter; rising virus cases loom over recovery McConnell, top Republicans say Election Day isn't moving Stakes rise for virus talks as jobless aid lapses, GDP drops Trump says coronavirus stimulus checks, direct payments may be more than $1,200 Pompeo, lawmakers tangle over Germany troop withdrawal Obama, joined by fellow past presidents, eulogizes Rep. John Lewis at MLK's Atlanta church 'A meaningful hit to the economy': What could happen if Congress cuts unemployment benefits Appeals court to take new look at whether Flynn charges must be dismissed 4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Senate cancels hearing for Anthony Tata, Trump's Pentagon pick who called Obama a terrorist Bernie Sanders tells Trump ‘we're not delaying the election,’ ‘your disastrous presidency will end’ Clinton pays respects at John Lewis's funeral: 'He got into a lot of good trouble' Pompeo tells lawmakers the ‘tide is turning’ against China EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Supreme Court's internal deliberations over Trump's taxes GDP contracted by a record 32.9% pace last quarter Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll Joe Manchin and head of postal service union warn of possible post office closures AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s view of flawed election is baseless Trump suggests delaying election, warns mail-in ballots to result in ‘INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT’ vote Trump floats November election delay, but it won’t happen Appeals court will rehear case over Flynn charges Germany's Economy Suffers Biggest Quarterly Drop On Record The congressional underclass erupts in fury after Gohmert gets Covid-19 Protesters vary as much as their arrests, AP analysis shows Biden, under Trump attack, casts himself as firm on China Republicans flat-out reject Trump's suggestion to delay election Herman Cain dies from coronavirus Trump, after Portland deal, says feds won't leave 'until there is safety' Posthumous letter from John Lewis published George W. Bush honors John Lewis: 'He believed in America' Why Trump's tough-on-crime message is not breaking through in suburban America Senate GOP makes last ditch effort on unemployment extension Republicans openly challenge Trump's tweet on delaying election Feds clash anew with Portland rioters despite withdrawal agreement, as Trump ups pressure on governor McConnell, Schumer trade accusations as clock ticks on unemployment benefits 3 former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta Tributes pour in for Herman Cain after death from coronavirus Pompeo says threats to US in Afghanistan raised with Russia FBI says errors uncovered in wiretap applications were mostly 'non-material' Obama Unleashes on Trump Privately as He Raises $24 Million for Biden (NY Times) Pompeo tells lawmakers the ‘tide is turning’ against China Maxwell documents expected to be released soon US agents in Portland to pull back, but tensions remain Tense Barr, Big Tech hearings highlight heated week on Capitol Hill (video) Pelosi says GOP seems to have 'disdain' for working people as stimulus negotiations stall GOP hunts for 'Plan B' as coronavirus talks hit wall From snacks to snafus, 10 highlights from Wednesday's tech hearing Irregularities in COVID Reporting Contract Award Process Raises New Questions At big tech hearing, non-denials speak louder than words Gohmert says he will take hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for minimally invasive non-surgical procedure Facebook's Zuckerberg skewered with internal emails during antitrust hearing US plan to pull troops from Germany sparks criticism from lawmakers in both parties Trump attended a fundraiser in Texas without a mask on the day the US hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths - BI Breyer: 'Politics goes out the window' once justices join the Supreme Court Tuberville breaks DC self-quarantine policy to campaign Why the tech giants may suffer lasting pain from their Hill lashing U.S. economy likely suffered historic plunge in second quarter; outlook murky as COVID-19 cases surge Trump vs. Biden: Where they stand on health, economy, more Trump's decision to move troops from Germany slammed as 'a gift to Putin' 'A disgrace': Former employee blasts Fed’s workplace culture Seattle residents slam ‘Defund the police’ as ‘radical experiment’ during city budget meeting Congress grills tech CEOs in wide-ranging hearing Fed keeps interest rate unchanged amid uncertain economic future and 'tremendous human hardship' Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don’t land many blows Governors' approval ratings drop as COVID-19 cases mount Pelosi warns maskless lawmakers may be thrown out Trump again attempts to stoke racial divisions in housing message House orders broad mask mandates after Gohmert gets virus Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf hits back at Oregon governor’s claim that federal agents are leaving Portland (video) Facebook, Google absorb lawmakers' jabs in rare Big Tech hearing Trump touts energy accomplishments in oil-rich West Texas as polls tighten The Folly of the Never Republicans Attorney General Bill Barr tests negative for coronavirus, 1 day after Rep. Gohmert encounter Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand announce $2.5 million donation to combat Black voter suppression John Lewis’ funeral set for Atlanta church that MLK once led Louisiana Republican self-quarantining after exposure to Gohmert From MLK to John Lewis, Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a haven for civil rights For Some Arrested At Portland Protests, Release Is Conditional On Not Attending More States, seeking more coronavirus relief funds, have hardly spent the $139 billion approved in March: report Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick India and China race to build along a disputed frontier US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge Divided and Demoralized on Virus Aid, Republicans Ask, 'What's in the Bill?' (NY Times) Hong Kong security law: Four students arrested for 'inciting secession' Oligarchs skirt US sanctions through shady sales Asian stocks gain after Fed keep US interest rates low Samsung profits soar on work from home demand Coronavirus News and Updates: AstraZeneca to be exempt from coronavirus vaccine liability claims in most countries Coronavirus updates: NJ sees 112% increase in cases, deaths double in Atlanta area Johnson & Johnson starts human study of COVID-19 vaccine after promising monkey data Ventilation systems can change spread of potential viral particles indoors: Study In sprawling Capitol, leaders struggle to keep virus at bay Florida reports third straight single-day coronavirus death record Coronavirus cases rise in U.S. Midwest with summer travel, Birx says D.C. schools go all virtual, with mayor citing parent concerns and ‘workforce’ gaps Texas posts single-day coronavirus death record Local U.S. election officials fight disinformation 'virus', whether from overseas or Trump Top White House coronavirus task force officials to be deployed to COVID hot spots Race for vaccine faces daunting distribution challenges Arizona, Florida report record increase in COVID-19 deaths Fauci says coronavirus cure video shared by Trump 'isn't true' Florida Will Pause Coronavirus Testing Because Of Impending Storm FDA opens door to rapid, at-home screening for COVID-19 The Latest: India reports another record coronavirus surge Coronavirus: Trump’s signals 'not helpful', says Fauci US hits 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 as states struggle to halt resurgence U.S. records a coronavirus death every minute as total surpasses 150,000 Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump Teacher's emotional video shows attempt to set up a classroom amid COVID-19 Asia Today: 723 cases in Australia, closures in Vietnam Coronavirus surges in Asia bring warnings over complacency Last edited: Jul 31, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump campaign hits pause on TV ad spending for 'review' of messaging strategy Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit Trump stokes racist fears after revoking Obama-era housing rule Trump defends tweet on possible Election Day delay at contentious press conference Intel Dems press Nunes for details on anti-Biden package from Ukrainian official Trump tests GOP loyalty with election tweet and stimulus strategy EXCLUSIVE: Fearing Trump interference, FBI agents hid copies of Russia investigation docs FBI: Errors in wiretap applications are mostly minor Trump continues to question voting by mail ‘He’s Willing to Put Democracy on the Block’ The Memo: Trump's real target is election's legitimacy Top Sanders campaign aide urges Bernie supporters on DNC convention panel to drop proposals Judge blocks Trump admin's 'public charge' policy Trump eyes student loan relief extension Experts dismiss Trump claim that it could take 'years' to declare election winner Trump suggests delaying November election. 'Constitutionally impossible,' one expert says What would it take to postpone the election? Congressman John Lewis remembered at funeral service President Trump courts controversy after suggesting election delay over voter fraud concerns Grand jury indicts Tennessee state senator on theft charges McConnell tees up showdown on unemployment benefits Dems pour record cash into battleground state parties Trump global media chief probes pro-Biden VOA content Confusion mounts over withdrawal from Portland Senate stalls on extending unemployment insurance, as $600 weekly benefit expires Hawley vows to vote against Supreme Court nominees who haven't 'explicitly acknowledged that Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided' Read Obama's eulogy for Rep. John Lewis Watch Obama's full eulogy of John Lewis, 'founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America' Obama delivers passionate eulogy for John Lewis, urges Americans to vote: "He knew that the march is not over" Obama, joined by fellow past presidents, eulogizes Rep. John Lewis at MLK's Atlanta church Watch live: Trump holds press conference (Video 4:30pm CDT) Obama gives passionate eulogy as John Lewis honored at funeral in MLK's Atlanta church Deleted Biden video sets off a crisis at Voice of America Trump tells Vanessa Guillén's family he doesn't want Fort Hood soldier's murder to be "swept under the rug" GOP lawmakers push resolution supporting nation's law enforcement officers, rejecting efforts to defund police Obama Calls For Abolishing Filibuster If It Stands In Way Of Stronger Voting Rights Trump calls on Covid-19 survivors to donate blood plasma Prosecutors agree to lift gag order on Michael Cohen Mick Mulvaney calls House Democrats' $3 trillion stimulus proposal 'absurd' (video) Hundreds of business groups call for liability shield in coronavirus relief package Volunteer hacker army boosts election cybersecurity Seattle Mayor Says Federal Deployments Are Part Of A Darker Political Goal US charges Tennessee state senator with embezzlement GOP Rep. Schweikert reprimanded in ethics probe, ordered to pay $50G Trump plans to address United Nations General Assembly in person COVID-19 crushes U.S. economy in second quarter; rising virus cases loom over recovery McConnell, top Republicans say Election Day isn't moving Stakes rise for virus talks as jobless aid lapses, GDP drops Trump says coronavirus stimulus checks, direct payments may be more than $1,200 Pompeo, lawmakers tangle over Germany troop withdrawal Obama, joined by fellow past presidents, eulogizes Rep. John Lewis at MLK's Atlanta church 'A meaningful hit to the economy': What could happen if Congress cuts unemployment benefits Appeals court to take new look at whether Flynn charges must be dismissed 4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Senate cancels hearing for Anthony Tata, Trump's Pentagon pick who called Obama a terrorist Bernie Sanders tells Trump ‘we're not delaying the election,’ ‘your disastrous presidency will end’ Clinton pays respects at John Lewis's funeral: 'He got into a lot of good trouble' Pompeo tells lawmakers the ‘tide is turning’ against China EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Supreme Court's internal deliberations over Trump's taxes GDP contracted by a record 32.9% pace last quarter Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll Joe Manchin and head of postal service union warn of possible post office closures AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s view of flawed election is baseless Trump suggests delaying election, warns mail-in ballots to result in ‘INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT’ vote Trump floats November election delay, but it won’t happen Appeals court will rehear case over Flynn charges Germany's Economy Suffers Biggest Quarterly Drop On Record The congressional underclass erupts in fury after Gohmert gets Covid-19 Protesters vary as much as their arrests, AP analysis shows Biden, under Trump attack, casts himself as firm on China Republicans flat-out reject Trump's suggestion to delay election Herman Cain dies from coronavirus Trump, after Portland deal, says feds won't leave 'until there is safety' Posthumous letter from John Lewis published George W. Bush honors John Lewis: 'He believed in America' Why Trump's tough-on-crime message is not breaking through in suburban America Senate GOP makes last ditch effort on unemployment extension Republicans openly challenge Trump's tweet on delaying election Feds clash anew with Portland rioters despite withdrawal agreement, as Trump ups pressure on governor McConnell, Schumer trade accusations as clock ticks on unemployment benefits 3 former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta Tributes pour in for Herman Cain after death from coronavirus Pompeo says threats to US in Afghanistan raised with Russia FBI says errors uncovered in wiretap applications were mostly 'non-material' Obama Unleashes on Trump Privately as He Raises $24 Million for Biden (NY Times) Pompeo tells lawmakers the ‘tide is turning’ against China Maxwell documents expected to be released soon US agents in Portland to pull back, but tensions remain Tense Barr, Big Tech hearings highlight heated week on Capitol Hill (video) Pelosi says GOP seems to have 'disdain' for working people as stimulus negotiations stall GOP hunts for 'Plan B' as coronavirus talks hit wall From snacks to snafus, 10 highlights from Wednesday's tech hearing Irregularities in COVID Reporting Contract Award Process Raises New Questions At big tech hearing, non-denials speak louder than words Gohmert says he will take hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for minimally invasive non-surgical procedure Facebook's Zuckerberg skewered with internal emails during antitrust hearing US plan to pull troops from Germany sparks criticism from lawmakers in both parties Trump attended a fundraiser in Texas without a mask on the day the US hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths - BI Breyer: 'Politics goes out the window' once justices join the Supreme Court Tuberville breaks DC self-quarantine policy to campaign Why the tech giants may suffer lasting pain from their Hill lashing U.S. economy likely suffered historic plunge in second quarter; outlook murky as COVID-19 cases surge Trump vs. Biden: Where they stand on health, economy, more Trump's decision to move troops from Germany slammed as 'a gift to Putin' 'A disgrace': Former employee blasts Fed’s workplace culture Seattle residents slam ‘Defund the police’ as ‘radical experiment’ during city budget meeting Congress grills tech CEOs in wide-ranging hearing Fed keeps interest rate unchanged amid uncertain economic future and 'tremendous human hardship' Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don’t land many blows Governors' approval ratings drop as COVID-19 cases mount Pelosi warns maskless lawmakers may be thrown out Trump again attempts to stoke racial divisions in housing message House orders broad mask mandates after Gohmert gets virus Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf hits back at Oregon governor’s claim that federal agents are leaving Portland (video) Facebook, Google absorb lawmakers' jabs in rare Big Tech hearing Trump touts energy accomplishments in oil-rich West Texas as polls tighten The Folly of the Never Republicans Attorney General Bill Barr tests negative for coronavirus, 1 day after Rep. Gohmert encounter Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand announce $2.5 million donation to combat Black voter suppression John Lewis’ funeral set for Atlanta church that MLK once led Louisiana Republican self-quarantining after exposure to Gohmert From MLK to John Lewis, Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a haven for civil rights For Some Arrested At Portland Protests, Release Is Conditional On Not Attending More States, seeking more coronavirus relief funds, have hardly spent the $139 billion approved in March: report Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick India and China race to build along a disputed frontier US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge Divided and Demoralized on Virus Aid, Republicans Ask, 'What's in the Bill?' (NY Times) Hong Kong security law: Four students arrested for 'inciting secession' Oligarchs skirt US sanctions through shady sales Asian stocks gain after Fed keep US interest rates low Samsung profits soar on work from home demand Coronavirus News and Updates: AstraZeneca to be exempt from coronavirus vaccine liability claims in most countries Coronavirus updates: NJ sees 112% increase in cases, deaths double in Atlanta area Johnson & Johnson starts human study of COVID-19 vaccine after promising monkey data Ventilation systems can change spread of potential viral particles indoors: Study In sprawling Capitol, leaders struggle to keep virus at bay Florida reports third straight single-day coronavirus death record Coronavirus cases rise in U.S. Midwest with summer travel, Birx says D.C. schools go all virtual, with mayor citing parent concerns and ‘workforce’ gaps Texas posts single-day coronavirus death record Local U.S. election officials fight disinformation 'virus', whether from overseas or Trump Top White House coronavirus task force officials to be deployed to COVID hot spots Race for vaccine faces daunting distribution challenges Arizona, Florida report record increase in COVID-19 deaths Fauci says coronavirus cure video shared by Trump 'isn't true' Florida Will Pause Coronavirus Testing Because Of Impending Storm FDA opens door to rapid, at-home screening for COVID-19 The Latest: India reports another record coronavirus surge Coronavirus: Trump’s signals 'not helpful', says Fauci US hits 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 as states struggle to halt resurgence U.S. records a coronavirus death every minute as total surpasses 150,000 Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump Teacher's emotional video shows attempt to set up a classroom amid COVID-19 Asia Today: 723 cases in Australia, closures in Vietnam Coronavirus surges in Asia bring warnings over complacency