Jul 14, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Watch live: Trump holds press conference at White House Rose Garden Trump signs Hong Kong sanctions bill in blow for China Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students amid pressure from colleges House panel approves measure requiring masks on public transport Democrats pressed to include court reforms in 2020 platform Police can't access LAPD gang database records after scandal Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized Again $600 weekly jobless benefit will likely lapse before more aid is passed Mary Trump to president: 'Resign' Biden tells Trump to stop pushing 'false choice' of protecting public health or the economy Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp Biden unveils $2 trillion plan to boost clean energy, rebuild infrastructure Ocasio-Cortez fires back after Trump says she's 'not talented in many ways' Trump says he's "not interested" in talking to China about trade Trump Says He Blames China For Pandemic, Attacks Biden Trump responds to question about police violence against Black people by saying cops also kill white people Maxwell denied bail on charges of luring girls for Epstein; accusers denounce her Doctors cry foul as White House targets Fauci, CDC Trump campaign rejects notion Texas is in play: ‘They know that’s a joke’ White House-backed campaign pushes alternate career paths U.S. lawmakers ask four companies about role in government's execution drugs Iranian dissidents to hold summit calling for regime's overthrow, as US ramps up pressure on Tehran NYT: Trump administration ordered hospitals to bypass CDC with coronavirus data Pence urges school reopening in Louisiana amid virus surge Coronavirus may force Trump nominating convention outdoors White House virus task force member says ‘none of us lie’ Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire 'Difficult to attack vanilla': Trump's throwing everything at Biden but nothing sticks US carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades Trump’s a major factor in Tuesday’s primaries, as ex-AG Sessions fights for political life in Alabama ACLU calls for special prosecutor to investigate removal of protesters in front of White House Iran executes ministry staffer as alleged CIA spy House Democrats seek information from CIA and FBI on antifa rumors 'Russia, Russia, Russia': Trump tears into Sessions ahead of runoff against Tuberville in Alabama Democrats grow more bullish on Texas EPA keeps 2015 smog standard White House campaign urges jobless to ‘find something new’ Cybersecurity firm finds more spyware hidden in Chinese tax software Cuomo takes heat over internal nursing home report Press: Trump's final presidential pardon: himself Primary elections and runoffs in Texas, Alabama and Maine: 9 things to watch in Tuesday's down-ballot races Pence heads to Louisiana amid renewed surge in virus cases Go big or play it safe? Electoral map widens for Joe Biden and Democrats, but with risk Biden signals openness to eliminating Senate filibuster You won't believe what Donald Trump just said about coronavirus testing California tosses 100,000 botched mailed-in ballots for presidential primary Stone rails against US justice system in first TV interview since Trump commuted his sentence America shuts down again, choosing reality over Trump's false claims US will restart visa services, State Dept. says White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike Texas GOP approves virtual convention after court loss Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Tardiness Trump team eyes school funds boost in next virus aid bill' House to quickly revive legal effort to get Trump’s financial records 'In Fauci we trust.' Democrats pounce on Trump's rift with experts as coronavirus cases swell US rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea McConnell in talks with Mnuchin on next phase of coronavirus relief Tucker Carlson slams those acting "holy" over former staffer's racist remarks House Dems release Berman interview transcript CDC Employees Call Out Agency's 'Toxic Culture Of Racial Aggressions Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake Cell phone in foil, $1M cash for a house: Feds share case to keep Ghislaine Maxwell in jail Mary Trump free to promote her tell-all book on uncle President Trump after gag order vacated Trump campaign 'moving forward' with GOP convention in Jacksonville amid surge in COVID cases in Florida Coronavirus News and Updates: A Teacher Who Contracted COVID-19 Cautions Against In-Person Schooling Moderna coronavirus vaccine shows promising results in early clinical trial Three states in U.S. South report record rises in COVID-19 deaths Trump says school districts are making a "terrible decision" if they don't reopen Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns Federal stockpile is thin as Trump admin pushes for reopening amid virus surge Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient' Fauci says decision on school openings should be left to local officials Michigan governor extends emergency declaration through mid-August amid surge in coronavirus cases New Hampshire public schools to reopen with social distancing measures, governor says North Carolina governor orders schools to reopen but districts and parents can opt out How does contract tracing work with COVID-19? Former CDC directors slam Trump administration for 'sowing confusion' amid pandemic Coronavirus updates: City sees 92% jump in cases, FEMA memo says The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask Analysis: 5.4M have lost health insurance during pandemic Michigan teenager incarcerated for failing to do her online schoolwork amid pandemic Coronavirus updates: Los Angeles on verge of 'red' threat level, mayor says Austin mayor says Gov. Abbott made a 'big mistake' with earlier refusal to mandate masks More U.S. schools go online-only; Florida reports record rise in COVID-19 deaths 1 in 3 young adults vulnerable to severe Covid-19 — and smoking plays a big part, research finds Canada and U.S. likely to extend ban on non-essential travel 'We Still Face Much Uncertainty': Pandemic Hammers Big Banks California shuts down businesses, schools as coronavirus outbreak grows Coronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19? Last edited: Jul 14, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Watch live: Trump holds press conference at White House Rose Garden Trump signs Hong Kong sanctions bill in blow for China Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students amid pressure from colleges House panel approves measure requiring masks on public transport Democrats pressed to include court reforms in 2020 platform Police can't access LAPD gang database records after scandal Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized Again $600 weekly jobless benefit will likely lapse before more aid is passed Mary Trump to president: 'Resign' Biden tells Trump to stop pushing 'false choice' of protecting public health or the economy Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp Biden unveils $2 trillion plan to boost clean energy, rebuild infrastructure Ocasio-Cortez fires back after Trump says she's 'not talented in many ways' Trump says he's "not interested" in talking to China about trade Trump Says He Blames China For Pandemic, Attacks Biden Trump responds to question about police violence against Black people by saying cops also kill white people Maxwell denied bail on charges of luring girls for Epstein; accusers denounce her Doctors cry foul as White House targets Fauci, CDC Trump campaign rejects notion Texas is in play: ‘They know that’s a joke’ White House-backed campaign pushes alternate career paths U.S. lawmakers ask four companies about role in government's execution drugs Iranian dissidents to hold summit calling for regime's overthrow, as US ramps up pressure on Tehran NYT: Trump administration ordered hospitals to bypass CDC with coronavirus data Pence urges school reopening in Louisiana amid virus surge Coronavirus may force Trump nominating convention outdoors White House virus task force member says ‘none of us lie’ Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire 'Difficult to attack vanilla': Trump's throwing everything at Biden but nothing sticks US carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades Trump’s a major factor in Tuesday’s primaries, as ex-AG Sessions fights for political life in Alabama ACLU calls for special prosecutor to investigate removal of protesters in front of White House Iran executes ministry staffer as alleged CIA spy House Democrats seek information from CIA and FBI on antifa rumors 'Russia, Russia, Russia': Trump tears into Sessions ahead of runoff against Tuberville in Alabama Democrats grow more bullish on Texas EPA keeps 2015 smog standard White House campaign urges jobless to ‘find something new’ Cybersecurity firm finds more spyware hidden in Chinese tax software Cuomo takes heat over internal nursing home report Press: Trump's final presidential pardon: himself Primary elections and runoffs in Texas, Alabama and Maine: 9 things to watch in Tuesday's down-ballot races Pence heads to Louisiana amid renewed surge in virus cases Go big or play it safe? Electoral map widens for Joe Biden and Democrats, but with risk Biden signals openness to eliminating Senate filibuster You won't believe what Donald Trump just said about coronavirus testing California tosses 100,000 botched mailed-in ballots for presidential primary Stone rails against US justice system in first TV interview since Trump commuted his sentence America shuts down again, choosing reality over Trump's false claims US will restart visa services, State Dept. says White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike Texas GOP approves virtual convention after court loss Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Tardiness Trump team eyes school funds boost in next virus aid bill' House to quickly revive legal effort to get Trump’s financial records 'In Fauci we trust.' Democrats pounce on Trump's rift with experts as coronavirus cases swell US rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea McConnell in talks with Mnuchin on next phase of coronavirus relief Tucker Carlson slams those acting "holy" over former staffer's racist remarks House Dems release Berman interview transcript CDC Employees Call Out Agency's 'Toxic Culture Of Racial Aggressions Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake Cell phone in foil, $1M cash for a house: Feds share case to keep Ghislaine Maxwell in jail Mary Trump free to promote her tell-all book on uncle President Trump after gag order vacated Trump campaign 'moving forward' with GOP convention in Jacksonville amid surge in COVID cases in Florida Coronavirus News and Updates: A Teacher Who Contracted COVID-19 Cautions Against In-Person Schooling Moderna coronavirus vaccine shows promising results in early clinical trial Three states in U.S. South report record rises in COVID-19 deaths Trump says school districts are making a "terrible decision" if they don't reopen Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns Federal stockpile is thin as Trump admin pushes for reopening amid virus surge Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient' Fauci says decision on school openings should be left to local officials Michigan governor extends emergency declaration through mid-August amid surge in coronavirus cases New Hampshire public schools to reopen with social distancing measures, governor says North Carolina governor orders schools to reopen but districts and parents can opt out How does contract tracing work with COVID-19? Former CDC directors slam Trump administration for 'sowing confusion' amid pandemic Coronavirus updates: City sees 92% jump in cases, FEMA memo says The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask Analysis: 5.4M have lost health insurance during pandemic Michigan teenager incarcerated for failing to do her online schoolwork amid pandemic Coronavirus updates: Los Angeles on verge of 'red' threat level, mayor says Austin mayor says Gov. Abbott made a 'big mistake' with earlier refusal to mandate masks More U.S. schools go online-only; Florida reports record rise in COVID-19 deaths 1 in 3 young adults vulnerable to severe Covid-19 — and smoking plays a big part, research finds Canada and U.S. likely to extend ban on non-essential travel 'We Still Face Much Uncertainty': Pandemic Hammers Big Banks California shuts down businesses, schools as coronavirus outbreak grows Coronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19?