Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: ¯\_(?)_/¯
White House steps up effort to downplay coronavirus concerns
Trump signs order on police reform after weeks of protests about racial injustice
Trump pushes ahead with Tulsa rally, while Pence misleads and coronavirus cases rise
Media fast-track Trump’s slow walk, speculate about health
Trump uses 'AIDS vaccine' as proof scientists can develop COVID-19 vaccine
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's father dies from COVID complications
Powell's warning on pandemic clashes with Trump's upbeat tweets
North Korea bombs inter-Korean liaison office near border amid growing tensions
U.S. sues former Trump adviser Bolton to block book publication
Coronavirus: AstraZeneca ready to supply potential vaccine in September
DNC's attack ad called out over 'false narratives' on children in 'cages,' Trump's Charlottesville remarks
Watchdogs say Trump admin limiting oversight of virus aid
McConnell to keep grip on GOP even if Republicans lose Senate
As leaders warned of US meat shortages, overseas exports of pork and beef continued
Trump says Obama didn't reform policing — but he did. Then the president ditched it.
Record spike in new coronavirus cases reported in six U.S. states as reopening accelerates
Federal judge blocks Alabama voting restrictions ahead of July runoff
'The second wave has begun,' Vanderbilt infectious disease expert warns about coronavirus spikes
Graham: Every black man in America 'feels threatened' when stopped by cops
Washington DC faces House vote to become the 51st state
India-China clash: 20 Indian troops killed in Ladakh fighting
As Texas Coronavirus Cases Reach New High, Gov. Abbott Plays Down The Numbers
Obama to appear at first joint fundraiser with Biden next week
Fauci: why the public wasn't told to wear masks when the coronavirus pandemic began
McConnell says he's 'OK' with renaming US military installations named for Confederates
Nebraska Democrats renounce their Senate pick over comments
Facebook, Google and Amazon CEOs willing to testify in antitrust probe
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years
Mike Pence’s abrupt Covid shift
Study Exposes Russia Disinformation Campaign That Operated In The Shadows For 6 Years
Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks had use-of-force complaint in 2016
'Science by press release': Doctors view COVID-19 drug results with excitement and skepticism
Countries led by women have fared better against coronavirus. Why?
U.S. extends non-essential travel restrictions with Canada, Mexico
Senate Ethics Committee dismisses insider trading complaint against Loeffler
Coronavirus: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug
Pentagon official who questioned Ukraine aid freeze resigns
New Postal Service head is a top Trump donor. What does that mean for its future?
Dexamethasone is touted to help COVID-19 survival rates. Here's what we know.
Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases
Warren’s outreach to black voters could help VP standing
Coronavirus outbreak in Beijing passes 100 cases, as officials rush to stop the spread
IRS says stimulus checks belong to residents, not nursing homes
Google penalizes right-wing sites over 'derogatory content'
After Weeks Of No New Cases Of COVID-19 In New Zealand, 2 Arrivals Test Positive
