Jun 30, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: NY judge temporarily prevents Trump's niece from publishing tell-all book Stocks power to best quarter since 1998 despite coronavirus cases Biden says he won't hold rallies due to coronavirus McConnell eyes next coronavirus package after July recess Biden compiling list of potential Black women nominees for the Supreme Court Biden says Trump doesn't seem "cognitively aware" of Russia bounty intel McConnell warns Democrats not to change filibuster rule Cheney takes on Trump Oklahoma woman shot in the back while trying to steal man's Nazi flag, authorities say Progressive groups urge Biden to tap Warren as running mate Mississippi governor signs bill retiring last state flag with Confederate battle emblem Pompeo warns Taliban leader against attacking Americans in Afghanistan Senate GOP starting to draft next coronavirus proposal Biden says he may request classified briefing on alleged Russian bounties Amy McGrath fends off progressive opponent in Kentucky Senate primary Democrats call WH briefing on Russian bounties inadequate House Dems attend White House briefing on Russian bounty reports Support for Putin wanes in his former Russian stronghold Biden to attack Trump's handling of COVID-19 as U.S. cases rise Top diplomats from US and Iran at UN on Iran nuclear deal Careers hang on mail-in ballots for 2 House Democrats Schiff demands U.S. weigh Russia sanctions after bounty briefing Lawmakers urge ICE to release migrant families together following court order Dems say Russia bounty intel is 'red flag' that could show Trump-Putin relationship compromised Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling Trump says government is ‘tracking down the two anarchists’ who threw paint on Washington statue On last day for small businesses to apply for PPP, $134B remains in emergency relief fund Thousands of U.S. judges who broke laws or oaths remained on the bench Venezuela's Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions Kentucky Democrats to learn party's pick to take on Republican Mitch McConnell Supreme Court’s abortion ruling raises stakes for election Russia bounty intelligence 'may have been' in Trump brief but wasn't deemed 'actionable,' senior Republican says AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019 The coming intel power struggle Powell, Mnuchin enter the lion's den again to discuss pandemic response Millions fear eviction without more aid from Congress GOP lawmakers urge action after Russia-Afghanistan briefing Pentagon says ‘no corroborating’ evidence to stand up NYT report on Russian bounties Treasury decides to stick with July 15 tax deadline Top intelligence officials release statements criticizing leaking of Russian bounties information Trump's 'white power' retweet set off 'five-alarm fire' in White House Why Trump’s administration is going after the GDPR Dems tweet then delete post linking Trump's Mt. Rushmore event to ‘glorifying white supremacy GOP skeptical of polling on Trump Progressive groups urge Warren for vice president U.S.'s Pompeo to address U.N. Security Council on Tuesday on Iran arms embargo China conducting mass sterilization on Muslim minorities that could amount to genocide: Report Why Alabama voters are turning on native son Sessions in favor of a carpetbagging football coach Bob Woodward talked out of exposing Brett Kavanaugh as anonymous source by Washington Post editor: report United States not on EU's 'safe' travel list, diplomats say Multiple intelligence streams suggest Russians paying bounties for US troops, Trump not briefed: official Appeals court reverses Wisconsin voting restrictions rulings Republicans have been skipping House Intelligence meetings for months Hong Kong leader says national security law won't undermine autonomy China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski: 6,000 supporters at Tulsa rally ‘a success’ More advertisers fleeing Facebook as boycott grows Jon Stewart says Trump's 2020 campaign strategy is 'all fear mongering' Couple that pointed guns at protesters in viral video speaks out: We were 'in fear for our lives' Putin to address Russians on TV amid vote on his rule, Kremlin says Behind the Trump team’s U-turn, mounting fears about a mission-accomplished message Cops probed over photos of them at Elijah McClain memorial Coranavirus News and Updates: Texas breaks record with nearly 7,000 new coronavirus cases Coronavirus updates: Savannah requires face masks as cases 'explode' Fauci warns U.S. could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day Coronavirus updates: Miami mayor says people treated reopening 'like COVID didn't exist' U.S. coronavirus cases double in June in at least 10 states Fauci and health officials update Senate on returning to work and school amid COVID Local officials frustrated as governors change rhetoric and send mixed messages on coronavirus Exclusive: After pandemic, U.S. senators want review of drug supply chain AP FACT CHECK: Actually, 20% of US lives in a virus hot spot Growing number of MLB players opting out of 2020 season over coronavirus House GOP resolution condemns Chinese cyberattacks on US coronavirus research, calls for sanctions As states halt reopening of bars and indoor dining, public health experts urge more caution Despite new mandatory mask rules, Trump insists it's everyone's 'personal choice' Birx tells governors she wants to try new large-scale COVID testing techniques India's daily coronavirus cases at about 20,000 as some cities extend lockdowns Pandemic unleashes a spike in overdose deaths 'Face mask exempt' cards circulating online are fraudulent, says DOJ Los Angeles County closes beaches for July 4 weekend, citing coronavirus risk India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for human trials Covid swamps Trump Country After 500,000 deaths, WHO warns worst of coronavirus pandemic is "yet to come" Last edited: Jul 1, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: NY judge temporarily prevents Trump's niece from publishing tell-all book Stocks power to best quarter since 1998 despite coronavirus cases Biden says he won't hold rallies due to coronavirus McConnell eyes next coronavirus package after July recess Biden compiling list of potential Black women nominees for the Supreme Court Biden says Trump doesn't seem "cognitively aware" of Russia bounty intel McConnell warns Democrats not to change filibuster rule Cheney takes on Trump Oklahoma woman shot in the back while trying to steal man's Nazi flag, authorities say Progressive groups urge Biden to tap Warren as running mate Mississippi governor signs bill retiring last state flag with Confederate battle emblem Pompeo warns Taliban leader against attacking Americans in Afghanistan Senate GOP starting to draft next coronavirus proposal Biden says he may request classified briefing on alleged Russian bounties Amy McGrath fends off progressive opponent in Kentucky Senate primary Democrats call WH briefing on Russian bounties inadequate House Dems attend White House briefing on Russian bounty reports Support for Putin wanes in his former Russian stronghold Biden to attack Trump's handling of COVID-19 as U.S. cases rise Top diplomats from US and Iran at UN on Iran nuclear deal Careers hang on mail-in ballots for 2 House Democrats Schiff demands U.S. weigh Russia sanctions after bounty briefing Lawmakers urge ICE to release migrant families together following court order Dems say Russia bounty intel is 'red flag' that could show Trump-Putin relationship compromised Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling Trump says government is ‘tracking down the two anarchists’ who threw paint on Washington statue On last day for small businesses to apply for PPP, $134B remains in emergency relief fund Thousands of U.S. judges who broke laws or oaths remained on the bench Venezuela's Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions Kentucky Democrats to learn party's pick to take on Republican Mitch McConnell Supreme Court’s abortion ruling raises stakes for election Russia bounty intelligence 'may have been' in Trump brief but wasn't deemed 'actionable,' senior Republican says AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019 The coming intel power struggle Powell, Mnuchin enter the lion's den again to discuss pandemic response Millions fear eviction without more aid from Congress GOP lawmakers urge action after Russia-Afghanistan briefing Pentagon says ‘no corroborating’ evidence to stand up NYT report on Russian bounties Treasury decides to stick with July 15 tax deadline Top intelligence officials release statements criticizing leaking of Russian bounties information Trump's 'white power' retweet set off 'five-alarm fire' in White House Why Trump’s administration is going after the GDPR Dems tweet then delete post linking Trump's Mt. Rushmore event to ‘glorifying white supremacy GOP skeptical of polling on Trump Progressive groups urge Warren for vice president U.S.'s Pompeo to address U.N. Security Council on Tuesday on Iran arms embargo China conducting mass sterilization on Muslim minorities that could amount to genocide: Report Why Alabama voters are turning on native son Sessions in favor of a carpetbagging football coach Bob Woodward talked out of exposing Brett Kavanaugh as anonymous source by Washington Post editor: report United States not on EU's 'safe' travel list, diplomats say Multiple intelligence streams suggest Russians paying bounties for US troops, Trump not briefed: official Appeals court reverses Wisconsin voting restrictions rulings Republicans have been skipping House Intelligence meetings for months Hong Kong leader says national security law won't undermine autonomy China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski: 6,000 supporters at Tulsa rally ‘a success’ More advertisers fleeing Facebook as boycott grows Jon Stewart says Trump's 2020 campaign strategy is 'all fear mongering' Couple that pointed guns at protesters in viral video speaks out: We were 'in fear for our lives' Putin to address Russians on TV amid vote on his rule, Kremlin says Behind the Trump team’s U-turn, mounting fears about a mission-accomplished message Cops probed over photos of them at Elijah McClain memorial Coranavirus News and Updates: Texas breaks record with nearly 7,000 new coronavirus cases Coronavirus updates: Savannah requires face masks as cases 'explode' Fauci warns U.S. could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day Coronavirus updates: Miami mayor says people treated reopening 'like COVID didn't exist' U.S. coronavirus cases double in June in at least 10 states Fauci and health officials update Senate on returning to work and school amid COVID Local officials frustrated as governors change rhetoric and send mixed messages on coronavirus Exclusive: After pandemic, U.S. senators want review of drug supply chain AP FACT CHECK: Actually, 20% of US lives in a virus hot spot Growing number of MLB players opting out of 2020 season over coronavirus House GOP resolution condemns Chinese cyberattacks on US coronavirus research, calls for sanctions As states halt reopening of bars and indoor dining, public health experts urge more caution Despite new mandatory mask rules, Trump insists it's everyone's 'personal choice' Birx tells governors she wants to try new large-scale COVID testing techniques India's daily coronavirus cases at about 20,000 as some cities extend lockdowns Pandemic unleashes a spike in overdose deaths 'Face mask exempt' cards circulating online are fraudulent, says DOJ Los Angeles County closes beaches for July 4 weekend, citing coronavirus risk India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for human trials Covid swamps Trump Country After 500,000 deaths, WHO warns worst of coronavirus pandemic is "yet to come"