Jul 21, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump’s show of federal force sparking alarm in cities Twitter bans thousands of QAnon accounts in crackdown GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion Staring down defeat, Trump attempts a coronavirus reset Fact check: At his first coronavirus briefing since April, Trump repeats a handful of classic false claims Trump’s new immigration fight: how to redraw House districts Trump asked envoy to see if UK would move British Open to his Scottish resort: NYT It 'Looks Very Scary For Renters' As Federal Eviction Relief Expiration Nears Too little, too late? Trump embraces masks in an about-face Homeland Security chief says federal agents 'will not retreat' from Portland Dems push universal health care, police overhaul in platform 'Chaos and division': Biden decries clashes in Portland as federal officials defend efforts to end protests Senate Republicans: No reason for Biden to 'sound the alarm' on Russia Hawley accuses LeBron, Nike, NBA of profiting off slave labor in China Apology demanded from GOP lawmaker for Ocasio-Cortez remark Trump's legal authority to deploy agents to U.S. cities may be limited, experts say Fact check: Trump revisits familiar falsehoods in first coronavirus briefing in months Biden says Whitmer still in contention for VP pick Pelosi: GOP's $1 trillion coronavirus aid package doesn't go far enough Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I wish her well’ Twitter will suspend accounts tweeting about conspiracy theory group QAnon Trump encourages Americans to wear a mask, saying "they have an impact" Trump says coronavirus crisis will ‘get worse before it gets better,’ pleads with Americans to wear masks White House threatens to veto defense bill over bases named for Confederates Trump throws wrench into coronavirus bill negotiations with Senate Republicans McCarthy introduces legislation to sanction foreign hackers targeting COVID-19 research Tension, infighting roil Trump White House as coronavirus strategy sputters Feds charge Chinese state-sponsored cyber criminals who targeted COVID-19 research Trump keeps pushing for a payroll tax cut. Here's what that means. Dems defend Ocasio-Cortez after tense exchange with GOP lawmaker Ohio House speaker, 4 others charged in 'largest bribery, money-laundering scheme' in state history Biden pledges free preschool as part of sweeping caregiving proposal Salas shooter linked to earlier homicide: Sources GOP discusses tying K-12 funding to in-person classes White House says Trump gets tested ‘multiple times a day’ for coronavirus Trump signs order to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in redrawing of voting districts U.S. House passes $740 billion defense bill, fight with Trump looms Ex-cops charged in George Floyd's death in court McConnell previews GOP coronavirus relief bill Why some Republicans are embracing a fringe conspiracy theory (Video) Ex-DHS secretary says Trump treating federal agents like 'personal militia' in Portland Trump family business profits from reelection bid amid pandemic Biden: Better child, elderly care can create 3 million jobs McConnell says economy needs 'another shot of adrenaline,' backs additional round of stimulus checks White House defends legality of use of federal agents in Portland Congressional Republicans, Democrats push towards new coronavirus bill With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats Ocasio-Cortez accosted by GOP lawmaker over remarks: 'That kind of confrontation hasn't ever happened to me' Poll: Pandemic hurting Americans’ finances in disparate ways New York City mayor promises court fight if Trump sends federal troops Trump says "the game is over for me" if he sees a player kneel during the national anthem Trump's pandemic reversals betray anxiety about November election hopes Senators request ethics probe after Ivanka Trump's Goya endorsement US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints White House doubles down on payroll-tax cut opposed by GOP senators Biden rolls out $775B plan for universal preschool, expanded child care and in-home elder care Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Connection With $60 Million Bribery Scheme Trump to send federal agents to Chicago Attorneys for families held by ICE challenge lead lawyer in case governing detention of migrant kids Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants from counting toward House representation Salas shooter may have been targeting more judges Senate rejects strict limits on military gear to civilian police Trump nominee backs congressional weapons reviews under fire from White House Could coronavirus deflate college student vote in key battleground states? Trump blasts Beijing in public, but privately Trump org imports tons of Chinese goods 23 attorneys general sue Trump administration to stop "mean and unconstitutional" rule revoking transgender protections Conservatives clash with Cheney over support for Fauci, Massie primary opponent Chicago violence sparks war of words between Trump, mayor Poll numbers dropping amid the pandemic, Trump returns to the briefing room podium Majority of voters reject reducing police funding, despite national push: poll Strip-club stimulus reveals lingering uncertainties over U.S. small-business aid Florida Democrats running to boost Biden from the bottom up Kanye West posts series of rambling late night tweets Esper says US considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea Top Biden communications aide has history of sexist Twitter posts Fact check: Trump's dishonest '911' ad fear-mongers about Biden Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens Trump throws wrench into coronavirus bill negotiations with Senate Republicans 'Things could get very ugly': Experts fear post-election crisis as Trump sets the stage to dispute the results in November RNC to hawk Donald Trump Jr.'s new book Murders in Mexico, especially of women, growing Biden says four Black women are on his VP list but won't commit to choosing one Michael Cohen sues AG Barr, claims he was sent back to prison to prevent Trump tell-all Trump gives masks his strongest endorsement yet after downplaying them for months EU reaches 'historic' deal on post-pandemic recovery after marathon summit John Kasich expected to speak at Democratic National Convention for Joe Biden: report Trump pounding at defund the police, but Biden is an elusive target Trump threatens to double down on Portland in other major cities EU nations clinch $2.1T budget, virus aid deal after 4 days Hillary Clinton says Trump's election strategy is to 'sow further distrust in our election system' Trump says coronavirus briefings will return and calls wearing a mask "patriotic" Examining whether Biden voters will show up in November (video) What we know about the cognitive test Trump says he aced 'They Just Started Waling On Me': Violence In Portland As U.S. Agents Clamp Down Trump looks to use executive orders to move agenda beyond coronavirus Report: Joe Biden may end up giving the only major Democratic convention speech from Milwaukee California delays high school sports seasons until at least December Caucasus fighting pits Russia against Turkey, straining shaky alliance Federal agents, local streets: A ‘red flag’ in Oregon Michael Cohen claims federal government illegally threw the book at him Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he will pardon armed St. Louis couple who defended their home from protesters Big Polling Leads Have Tended to Erode. Is Biden's Edge Different? (NY Times) UK suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, stoking China tensions Navy vet beaten by federal agents: ‘They came out to fight’ Gunman kills son, wounds husband of federal judge at their New Jersey home; suspect dead Republican leaders vow to fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy this year, despite some apprehension Former Fox News employee's suit accuses Ed Henry of rape Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike As Trump Slumps, Republican Donors Look to Save the Senate (NY Times) Hong Kong protesters adapt signs, slogans to skirt new law Presidential Nominees Rarely Speak To Muslim Audiences. Biden Did Monday Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. records 1,000 deaths in one day from COVID-19, California passes 400,000 cases N.Y., N.J., Connecticut Now Say Travelers From 31 Hot Spot States Must Quarantine Democratic lawmakers urge funding for potential COVID-19 treatment Coronavirus talks fracture GOP unity White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package Democrats poke GOP over coronavirus relief: Where's your bill? Will 'get worse before it gets better': Trump at 1st coronavirus briefing in months Democrats press Trump admin to study potential Covid-19 treatment Virus antibodies fade fast but not protection Updated CDC guide says self isolate for 10 days after positive COVID test Fauci: I was not invited to Trump’s coronavirus briefing COVID-19 is quietly ravaging the LGBTQ community 5 key takeaways from Tuesday's big coronavirus vaccine hearing GOP discusses tying K-12 funding to in-person classes White House says not blocking money for U.S. coronavirus testing Coronavirus updates: Florida beach town has 24.4% positivity rate Georgia judge recuses herself at hearing over Atlanta's face mask mandate Vaccine makers shrug off concerns about Trump admin cutting corners Ten more states added to New York quarantine order: Cuomo How our immune system may protect us against COVID-19 infection Surgeon general begs Fox News viewers to wear masks in public COVID-19 vaccine candidates show promising early results, but finish line still far Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes Texas county hard-hit by coronavirus issues new stay-at-home order Two promising vaccine trials still have a major hurdle to overcome Amid a Deadly Virus and Crippled Economy, One Form of Aid Has Proved Reliable: Food Stamps (NY Times) Sen. Lamar Alexander introduces new proposal for pandemic preparedness California reports nearly 12,000 COVID cases, biggest increase since pandemic started 'They’re going to get over it': Missouri Gov. insists kids must go back to school even though 'they will' get COVID-19 Chicago tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases rise Changing course in a pandemic: How one man, afraid to leave his front porch, turned a panicked moment into a movement Last edited: Jul 21, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump’s show of federal force sparking alarm in cities Twitter bans thousands of QAnon accounts in crackdown GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion Staring down defeat, Trump attempts a coronavirus reset Fact check: At his first coronavirus briefing since April, Trump repeats a handful of classic false claims Trump’s new immigration fight: how to redraw House districts Trump asked envoy to see if UK would move British Open to his Scottish resort: NYT It 'Looks Very Scary For Renters' As Federal Eviction Relief Expiration Nears Too little, too late? Trump embraces masks in an about-face Homeland Security chief says federal agents 'will not retreat' from Portland Dems push universal health care, police overhaul in platform 'Chaos and division': Biden decries clashes in Portland as federal officials defend efforts to end protests Senate Republicans: No reason for Biden to 'sound the alarm' on Russia Hawley accuses LeBron, Nike, NBA of profiting off slave labor in China Apology demanded from GOP lawmaker for Ocasio-Cortez remark Trump's legal authority to deploy agents to U.S. cities may be limited, experts say Fact check: Trump revisits familiar falsehoods in first coronavirus briefing in months Biden says Whitmer still in contention for VP pick Pelosi: GOP's $1 trillion coronavirus aid package doesn't go far enough Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I wish her well’ Twitter will suspend accounts tweeting about conspiracy theory group QAnon Trump encourages Americans to wear a mask, saying "they have an impact" Trump says coronavirus crisis will ‘get worse before it gets better,’ pleads with Americans to wear masks White House threatens to veto defense bill over bases named for Confederates Trump throws wrench into coronavirus bill negotiations with Senate Republicans McCarthy introduces legislation to sanction foreign hackers targeting COVID-19 research Tension, infighting roil Trump White House as coronavirus strategy sputters Feds charge Chinese state-sponsored cyber criminals who targeted COVID-19 research Trump keeps pushing for a payroll tax cut. Here's what that means. Dems defend Ocasio-Cortez after tense exchange with GOP lawmaker Ohio House speaker, 4 others charged in 'largest bribery, money-laundering scheme' in state history Biden pledges free preschool as part of sweeping caregiving proposal Salas shooter linked to earlier homicide: Sources GOP discusses tying K-12 funding to in-person classes White House says Trump gets tested ‘multiple times a day’ for coronavirus Trump signs order to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in redrawing of voting districts U.S. House passes $740 billion defense bill, fight with Trump looms Ex-cops charged in George Floyd's death in court McConnell previews GOP coronavirus relief bill Why some Republicans are embracing a fringe conspiracy theory (Video) Ex-DHS secretary says Trump treating federal agents like 'personal militia' in Portland Trump family business profits from reelection bid amid pandemic Biden: Better child, elderly care can create 3 million jobs McConnell says economy needs 'another shot of adrenaline,' backs additional round of stimulus checks White House defends legality of use of federal agents in Portland Congressional Republicans, Democrats push towards new coronavirus bill With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats Ocasio-Cortez accosted by GOP lawmaker over remarks: 'That kind of confrontation hasn't ever happened to me' Poll: Pandemic hurting Americans’ finances in disparate ways New York City mayor promises court fight if Trump sends federal troops Trump says "the game is over for me" if he sees a player kneel during the national anthem Trump's pandemic reversals betray anxiety about November election hopes Senators request ethics probe after Ivanka Trump's Goya endorsement US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints White House doubles down on payroll-tax cut opposed by GOP senators Biden rolls out $775B plan for universal preschool, expanded child care and in-home elder care Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Connection With $60 Million Bribery Scheme Trump to send federal agents to Chicago Attorneys for families held by ICE challenge lead lawyer in case governing detention of migrant kids Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants from counting toward House representation Salas shooter may have been targeting more judges Senate rejects strict limits on military gear to civilian police Trump nominee backs congressional weapons reviews under fire from White House Could coronavirus deflate college student vote in key battleground states? Trump blasts Beijing in public, but privately Trump org imports tons of Chinese goods 23 attorneys general sue Trump administration to stop "mean and unconstitutional" rule revoking transgender protections Conservatives clash with Cheney over support for Fauci, Massie primary opponent Chicago violence sparks war of words between Trump, mayor Poll numbers dropping amid the pandemic, Trump returns to the briefing room podium Majority of voters reject reducing police funding, despite national push: poll Strip-club stimulus reveals lingering uncertainties over U.S. small-business aid Florida Democrats running to boost Biden from the bottom up Kanye West posts series of rambling late night tweets Esper says US considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea Top Biden communications aide has history of sexist Twitter posts Fact check: Trump's dishonest '911' ad fear-mongers about Biden Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens Trump throws wrench into coronavirus bill negotiations with Senate Republicans 'Things could get very ugly': Experts fear post-election crisis as Trump sets the stage to dispute the results in November RNC to hawk Donald Trump Jr.'s new book Murders in Mexico, especially of women, growing Biden says four Black women are on his VP list but won't commit to choosing one Michael Cohen sues AG Barr, claims he was sent back to prison to prevent Trump tell-all Trump gives masks his strongest endorsement yet after downplaying them for months EU reaches 'historic' deal on post-pandemic recovery after marathon summit John Kasich expected to speak at Democratic National Convention for Joe Biden: report Trump pounding at defund the police, but Biden is an elusive target Trump threatens to double down on Portland in other major cities EU nations clinch $2.1T budget, virus aid deal after 4 days Hillary Clinton says Trump's election strategy is to 'sow further distrust in our election system' Trump says coronavirus briefings will return and calls wearing a mask "patriotic" Examining whether Biden voters will show up in November (video) What we know about the cognitive test Trump says he aced 'They Just Started Waling On Me': Violence In Portland As U.S. Agents Clamp Down Trump looks to use executive orders to move agenda beyond coronavirus Report: Joe Biden may end up giving the only major Democratic convention speech from Milwaukee California delays high school sports seasons until at least December Caucasus fighting pits Russia against Turkey, straining shaky alliance Federal agents, local streets: A ‘red flag’ in Oregon Michael Cohen claims federal government illegally threw the book at him Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he will pardon armed St. Louis couple who defended their home from protesters Big Polling Leads Have Tended to Erode. Is Biden's Edge Different? (NY Times) UK suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, stoking China tensions Navy vet beaten by federal agents: ‘They came out to fight’ Gunman kills son, wounds husband of federal judge at their New Jersey home; suspect dead Republican leaders vow to fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy this year, despite some apprehension Former Fox News employee's suit accuses Ed Henry of rape Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike As Trump Slumps, Republican Donors Look to Save the Senate (NY Times) Hong Kong protesters adapt signs, slogans to skirt new law Presidential Nominees Rarely Speak To Muslim Audiences. Biden Did Monday Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. records 1,000 deaths in one day from COVID-19, California passes 400,000 cases N.Y., N.J., Connecticut Now Say Travelers From 31 Hot Spot States Must Quarantine Democratic lawmakers urge funding for potential COVID-19 treatment Coronavirus talks fracture GOP unity White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package Democrats poke GOP over coronavirus relief: Where's your bill? Will 'get worse before it gets better': Trump at 1st coronavirus briefing in months Democrats press Trump admin to study potential Covid-19 treatment Virus antibodies fade fast but not protection Updated CDC guide says self isolate for 10 days after positive COVID test Fauci: I was not invited to Trump’s coronavirus briefing COVID-19 is quietly ravaging the LGBTQ community 5 key takeaways from Tuesday's big coronavirus vaccine hearing GOP discusses tying K-12 funding to in-person classes White House says not blocking money for U.S. coronavirus testing Coronavirus updates: Florida beach town has 24.4% positivity rate Georgia judge recuses herself at hearing over Atlanta's face mask mandate Vaccine makers shrug off concerns about Trump admin cutting corners Ten more states added to New York quarantine order: Cuomo How our immune system may protect us against COVID-19 infection Surgeon general begs Fox News viewers to wear masks in public COVID-19 vaccine candidates show promising early results, but finish line still far Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes Texas county hard-hit by coronavirus issues new stay-at-home order Two promising vaccine trials still have a major hurdle to overcome Amid a Deadly Virus and Crippled Economy, One Form of Aid Has Proved Reliable: Food Stamps (NY Times) Sen. Lamar Alexander introduces new proposal for pandemic preparedness California reports nearly 12,000 COVID cases, biggest increase since pandemic started 'They’re going to get over it': Missouri Gov. insists kids must go back to school even though 'they will' get COVID-19 Chicago tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases rise Changing course in a pandemic: How one man, afraid to leave his front porch, turned a panicked moment into a movement