Today's Top News Compilation - Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

Trump doubles down on hydroxychloroquine defense

Trump says his 'personality' is giving him a low coronavirus approval rating

'Nobody likes me': Trump ponders pandemic popularity of Fauci and Birx

Trump questions how Fauci has a high approval rating 'but nobody likes me'

Hydroxychloroquine returns as wedge between President Trump, health advisers

Congress, White House struggle to find deal on new coronavirus aid

Biden's notes: ‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris

Tensions between Barr and House Judiciary Committee come to head in contentious hearing

Biden hits Trump's 'law and order' message: He's trying to 'scare the devil' out of people

Trump ends press briefing after defending pro-hydroxychloroquine doctor who says virus has a 'cure'

Congress looks to prove it can keep Big Tech in check

Biden photographed with Kamala Harris talking points as running mate speculation grows

Pelosi bashes Barr after testimony: 'He was like a blob' and 'henchman' for Trump

'American Catastrophe: How Did We Get Here?': 5 key takeaways

Biden says Trump’s stoking ‘division and chaos’ for ‘political lifeline’

Watchdog accuses Trump campaign of illegally masking millions in spending

Trump abruptly ends briefing after being pressed over retweeting misinformation

Schumer: Trump should want COVID-19 deal to help GOP election chances

Amazon's Bezos: The world needs giant companies too

Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward has Twitter account ‘limited’ – one week ahead of state primary: report

Attorney General Barr fends off Democrats' attacks over protests

McConnell draws red line on liability protection in next coronavirus legislation

Republican senators revolt over coronavirus proposal

Fact check: Trump falsely says 'large portions' of the US are 'corona-free,' repeats claim that protests are leading to rising cases

US officials tell AP: Russia spreading virus disinformation

'Ships don’t feed hungry children': Democrats blast weapons spending in Senate GOP stimulus

Biden's notes suggest Kamala Harris may be his chosen running mate: reports

Anti-Semitism charges roil David Perdue's reelection bid as polls tighten

Trump says he does not support parts of Senate Republican coronavirus relief bill

Trump’s coronavirus retweets spark claims of censorship

House Dems to investigate WH move to end ban on some gun-silencer sales

Contentious 5-hour House hearing with AG William Barr concludes

Congress turns to age-old fix after police reform stalls: A commission

With election looming, Trump hardens stance against 'Dreamer' immigrant program

Barr on the election: 'If the results are clear, I would leave office'

Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests

Read: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's opening statement for Wednesday's antitrust hearing

SBA IG warns of 'widespread potential fraud' in Economic Injury Disaster Loan program

U.S. coronavirus relief bill would restore defense funds taken for Trump wall

Barr won’t rule out pre-election release of Durham report

Facebook shouldn't have to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp, Zuckerberg says

Washington state officials confirm federal officers leaving Seattle

Biden pledges to choose running mate in the first week of August

Ex-FBI agent Strzok due out with book about Trump, Russia

Senate GOP's COVID-19 response sets up battle over Medicaid

Democrats raise red flags on GOP small business plan as Biden weighs in

Barr condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony

Barr testimony live updates: Hearing underway

Barr says he has no reason to believe the election will be ‘rigged’

Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify

Nadler, Barr spar over whether DOJ has been politicized

Republican COVID-19 relief bill is "stingy," top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer says

Twitter temporarily limits Donald Trump Jr.'s account for COVID-19 misinformation

Barr: It’s ‘possible’ Pelosi’s comments endangered federal law enforcement

Barr clashes with Democrats over policing and Roger Stone sentencing: 'I'm telling my story — that's what I'm here to do'

Barr spars with Dems on Trump ties, riots at fiery House hearing

Twitter removes tweet highlighted by Trump falsely claiming COVID-19 'cure'

McConnell wants FBI money out of coronavirus bill

Trump administration to resume processing DACA renewals

Trump says he will accept Republican nomination in North Carolina after all

Watch live: Biden delivers 'Build back better' economic recovery speech

Barr testifies Portland protests have been 'hijacked,' defends federal response

WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight

Republican senators deride key proposals in GOP virus package

House Democrats backtrack, will pull Homeland Security bill

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube take down false coronavirus "cure" video shared by Trump

U.S. Congress pushing Homeland Security for details on protest surveillance

Obama and Clooney team up to raise money for Biden

Dark money and PAC's coordinated 'reopen' push are behind doctors' viral hydroxychloroquine video

Biden will lay out racial equity portion of economic platform in Delaware speech

Senate GOP coronavirus aid plan leaves out evictions moratorium

'Appalled' Cuomo to investigate crowded concert

Republicans Signal They're Willing To Cut Census Counting Short

National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans

National Guard major disputes Park Police claim tear gas wasn't used near the White House

Barr: Without feds, 'no doubt' Antifa violence would metastasize to other communities outside Portland

Demings: I'm 'chomping at the bit' to answer questions about Biden's running mate search

Barr: 'We have to assume' Russia is attempting to interfere in the 2020 election

Biden says post-pandemic economy can fight racial inequality

Senate Republicans push back on McConnell's $1 trillion U.S. coronavirus relief proposal

Democrats slam Trump push for new FBI building in virus bill

Declassified Senate Intelligence report shows strong doubts about Steele Dossier in December 2016

Exclusive: Trump administration to offer extensions for some 'Dreamer' immigrants

Portland mayor demands immediate meeting with DHS to discuss 'cease-fire'

Here’s how Trump’s opposition to mail voting hurts the GOP

Georgia governor withdraws emergency request to stop Atlanta mask mandate

Dem rep tells Barr to keep John Lewis’ name ‘out of the Justice Department's mouth’ during hearing

EXCLUSIVE: Anger, leaks and tensions at the Supreme Court during the LGBTQ rights case

Watchdog group: Trump campaign improperly masking payments

Rising COVID-19 cases dent U.S. consumer confidence; housing market presses ahead

Inside nightly siege faced by feds in Portland: Reporters detail attacks on officers

Trump administration to continue rejecting initial DACA petitions and will limit current protections

Spotlight on 4 Big Tech CEOs testifying in competition probe

Barr expected to blast Democrats for efforts to 'discredit' him, independence of DOJ in upcoming hearing

Photos: Washington says goodbye to a civil rights icon

Barr to condemn rioting at much-anticipated House hearing

The clashes in Portland, explained

AG Barr: DOJ had been drawn into 'political maelstrom'; department used as 'political weapon'

Six U.S. mayors urge Congress to block Trump federal deployment

New GOP small business rescue plan sparks lobbying fight

GOP coronavirus bill includes $1.75 billion for construction of new FBI building

Trump seeks political shot in the arm in vaccine push

Senate GOP outlines next coronavirus relief bill as deadline for enhanced unemployment benefits nears

Trump lays into Twitter over ‘trending’ stories, alleges illegality

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

'End of life as we know it': EMS captain on pandemic's horrors amid concerns of second wave

Administration asks FCC to carry out Trump's tech crackdown

McConnell formally unveils $1 trillion Senate GOP stimulus proposal: 'The American people need more help'

On Amazon, Dubious 'Antiviral' Supplements Proliferate Amid Pandemic

Pelosi, Schumer accuse Trump of self-dealing with money for FBI headquarters

Rep. Jerry Nadler claims Antifa violence in Portland is a 'myth'

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

Sen. Tom Cotton under fire for comments on slavery, attacks on NYT's 1619 Project

Georgia voting problems were more pronounced in Black areas, says Black Voters Matter co-founder

Malaysian ex-PM Najib convicted on all charges in first 1MDB trial

White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking

Feds charge Florida man with fraud for buying Lamborghini with COVID relief funds

Barr calls Russia scandal 'bogus,' says he acts independently of Trump in blistering opening statement

Democratic committee OKs platform with progressives’ input

Yankees surprised by Trump announcing plans to throw first pitch without invite: NYT

United tells two regional airlines it will continue contract with just one: union letter

Sinclair says it won’t air Fauci conspiracy theory segment

Mitch McConnell unveils $1 trillion pandemic aid package to criticisms from Republicans and Democrats

$600 A Week: Poverty Remedy Or Job Slayer?

U.S. gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy again

Coronavirus News and Updates:

U.S. coronavirus deaths rise by nearly 1,300 for first time since May

Hong Kong official warns of potential virus outbreak, urges people to stay indoors

Six U.S. states see record COVID-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California

Is North Korea’s Covid-19 Vaccine Program a Dangerous Ruse?

Federal coronavirus "red zone" of severe outbreaks expands to 21 total states

California sets one-day record increase in coronavirus deaths

Spike in Florida deaths casts pall over U.S. fight to contain coronavirus

NYC mayor says first responders’, health care workers’ jobs at risk under Senate GOP stimulus plan

LA Health Official: 'Every Single' Person And Business Needs To Help Curb Virus Surge

Fauci defends himself, urges masks after Trump deletes video

Marlins outbreak casts harsh light on US coronavirus response

Coronavirus updates: Florida reports new daily death toll record

Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns

Trump again pushes disproven drug as COVID-19 treatment

As coronavirus threatened invasion, a new 'Red Dawn' team tried to save America

COVID-19 vaccine testing now underway with 30,000 volunteers

LA Health Official: 'Every Single' Person And Business Needs To Help Curb Virus Surge

'Historic' moment as large-scale trials of potential COVID-19 vaccines begin

Pfizer launches phase 3 trial of coronavirus vaccine with 30K participants

'The main event': Moderna begins final phase of COVID-19 vaccine study

U.S. COVID-19 deaths rise for third week, new cases drop 2%

'Deeply committed' doctor, head of ICU at Baltimore hospital dies from coronavirus

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test

UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM

Japan stirs controversy with huge COVID aid contract for ad giant Dentsu

Brazil's Bolsonaro Is Accused Of Crime Against Humanity Over Coronavirus 'Neglect'

Fact check: South Dakota's COVID-19 infection, jobless stats aren't as good as claimed