Jul 15, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Roger Stone says McCarthy, Stefanik advocated against pre-election clemency Trump aides warn president: Mental fitness attacks on Biden could be used against you Trump's Covid-19 data reporting switch draws outcry from health groups Lawyers: Trump may claim harassment in tax case National Association of Police Organizations endorses Trump after backing Biden as VP in '08, '12 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital WH message on Fauci 'outrageous': Gov. Hogan Pompeo says Trump only wants North Korea summit this year if 'real progress' can be made Congress faces pressure to deal with ‘roller coaster recovery’ amid pandemic Trump: Adviser ‘shouldn’t’ have written take-down of Fauci Black Lives Matter billboard erected next to giant Confederate flag in NC Biden's Twitter account hacked in wide-ranging 'security incident' that targeted Obama, Gates, others Hackers seize control of Twitter accounts belonging to Obama, Biden and others Trump assures administration, Fauci and CDC are 'on the same team' Navarro under fire over anti-Fauci op-ed Pompeo: China will 'pay a price' for coronavirus pandemic Conservative radio host fired over video scolding landscape workers for speaking Spanish Pelosi and McConnell hurtling toward coronavirus relief showdown Disney World's Epcot and Hollywood Studios have reopened TurboTax, H&R Block used 'unfair and abusive practices' to get more money out of people, state regulator finds Struggling with Latinos, Trump hypes Goya food fight Fauci says he doesn't like "to be pitted against the president" after multiple attacks from the White House Fauci responds to Navarro op-ed, speaks on communications with President Trump says he'd welcome Michael Flynn back to the White House Trump media chief refuses US visas for journalists US warns firms about sanctions for work on Russian pipelines Biden leads in Pennsylvania but some point to ‘secret Trump’ voters: poll Trump's taxes: Court battle resumes in New York White House officials sent document to Pentagon criticizing Vindman after impeachment testimony Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins charged with voter fraud Trump's 'dysfunctional' upbringing created 'dangerous situation' for US, niece claims Trump to renew challenges to Manhattan prosecutor's subpoena for financial records 5 takeaways from primary elections and runoffs in Texas, Alabama and Maine Trump looks to scale back environmental reviews for projects Top White House official Peter Navarro trashes Anthony Fauci in op-ed A new Cold War between the U.S. and China may have already begun. Here's what it might look like. Trade adviser Peter Navarro tears into Fauci in blistering op-ed: ‘Wrong about everything’ White House Strips CDC of Data Collection Role For COVID-19 Hospitalizations Public battle still rages between White House and Fauci White House distances itself from Navarro op-ed slamming Fauci U.S. Paycheck Protection hit some of its mark, but missed the most vulnerable US to hit Huawei employees with visa bans for rights abuses Ivanka Trump's posts about Goya beans provoke ethics backlash' ACLU calls for Barr to name special counsel to investigate Lafayette Square clearing Illinois GOP congressman criticizes Trump for lack of 'loyalty' to former Attorney General Sessions Trump heads to Georgia, one of the new 2020 battleground states Inside the Trump campaign's struggle to land a punch on Biden Some of Trump's loyal supporters cling to COVID-19 conspiracy theories George Floyd's Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against Minneapolis And Police, Lawyers Say Endangered Senate Republicans tout their records, not Trump, on the airwaves Democrat Gideon wins primary, will face GOP Sen Collins Jeff Sessions loses Alabama Senate runoff to Tommy Tuberville Biden’s Texas ad signals opportunity in GOP stronghold Trump likens Democrat-led cities to 'war zones,' hints at federal intervention China: US Xinjiang warning ‘bad for the whole world’ Trump offers denial and delusion as pandemic crisis overtakes his presidency Biden’s $2 trillion climate plan aims to reframe debate Trump trades arenas for Rose Garden in attack on Biden Trump calls on Iran to stop execution of three protesters, says it would be a ‘terrible signal’ Fact check: Trump makes at least 19 false or misleading claims in wild anti-Biden monologue Trump’s former doctor wins House GOP nomination in Texas Apple wins EU court case over $15B in taxes McConnell: GOP virus proposal for schools, others out soon North Carolina city approves ‘reparations,’ apologizes for role in slavery Judge halts execution amid claims inmate isn’t mentally fit Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus is spreading faster than ever in the U.S. Here are the states breaking records. Montana governor issues mask mandate for 25 counties 'Bracing for more deaths': COVID-19 spike hits Texas nursing homes California changes COVID-19 testing strategy as cases surge Pennsylvania tightens coronavirus restrictions on businesses as cases climb COVID-19 power shift: Experts have 'deep worries' about sidelined CDC Texas reports record highs for daily coronavirus cases, deaths COVID policy critic: Hospitals are not 'overrun' despite rising cases Major retailers impose mask mandates for customers nationwide For fourth time in 8 days, U.S. breaks record for new coronavirus cases Coronavirus hospital data will now be sent to Trump administration instead of CDC Federal stockpile is thin as Trump admin pushes for reopening amid virus surge As pandemic worsens, Miami Beach visitors party, residents mostly comply Let the good times ... hold. Virus recloses New Orleans bars CDC director on 'powerful weapon' against COVID-19 Profile of a killer: Unraveling the deadly new coronavirus Lockdowns reimposed in India, virus cases near 1m Virus resurgence forces countries to reimpose restrictions Oklahoma’s governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 Last edited: Jul 15, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Roger Stone says McCarthy, Stefanik advocated against pre-election clemency Trump aides warn president: Mental fitness attacks on Biden could be used against you Trump's Covid-19 data reporting switch draws outcry from health groups Lawyers: Trump may claim harassment in tax case National Association of Police Organizations endorses Trump after backing Biden as VP in '08, '12 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital WH message on Fauci 'outrageous': Gov. Hogan Pompeo says Trump only wants North Korea summit this year if 'real progress' can be made Congress faces pressure to deal with ‘roller coaster recovery’ amid pandemic Trump: Adviser ‘shouldn’t’ have written take-down of Fauci Black Lives Matter billboard erected next to giant Confederate flag in NC Biden's Twitter account hacked in wide-ranging 'security incident' that targeted Obama, Gates, others Hackers seize control of Twitter accounts belonging to Obama, Biden and others Trump assures administration, Fauci and CDC are 'on the same team' Navarro under fire over anti-Fauci op-ed Pompeo: China will 'pay a price' for coronavirus pandemic Conservative radio host fired over video scolding landscape workers for speaking Spanish Pelosi and McConnell hurtling toward coronavirus relief showdown Disney World's Epcot and Hollywood Studios have reopened TurboTax, H&R Block used 'unfair and abusive practices' to get more money out of people, state regulator finds Struggling with Latinos, Trump hypes Goya food fight Fauci says he doesn't like "to be pitted against the president" after multiple attacks from the White House Fauci responds to Navarro op-ed, speaks on communications with President Trump says he'd welcome Michael Flynn back to the White House Trump media chief refuses US visas for journalists US warns firms about sanctions for work on Russian pipelines Biden leads in Pennsylvania but some point to ‘secret Trump’ voters: poll Trump's taxes: Court battle resumes in New York White House officials sent document to Pentagon criticizing Vindman after impeachment testimony Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins charged with voter fraud Trump's 'dysfunctional' upbringing created 'dangerous situation' for US, niece claims Trump to renew challenges to Manhattan prosecutor's subpoena for financial records 5 takeaways from primary elections and runoffs in Texas, Alabama and Maine Trump looks to scale back environmental reviews for projects Top White House official Peter Navarro trashes Anthony Fauci in op-ed A new Cold War between the U.S. and China may have already begun. Here's what it might look like. Trade adviser Peter Navarro tears into Fauci in blistering op-ed: ‘Wrong about everything’ White House Strips CDC of Data Collection Role For COVID-19 Hospitalizations Public battle still rages between White House and Fauci White House distances itself from Navarro op-ed slamming Fauci U.S. Paycheck Protection hit some of its mark, but missed the most vulnerable US to hit Huawei employees with visa bans for rights abuses Ivanka Trump's posts about Goya beans provoke ethics backlash' ACLU calls for Barr to name special counsel to investigate Lafayette Square clearing Illinois GOP congressman criticizes Trump for lack of 'loyalty' to former Attorney General Sessions Trump heads to Georgia, one of the new 2020 battleground states Inside the Trump campaign's struggle to land a punch on Biden Some of Trump's loyal supporters cling to COVID-19 conspiracy theories George Floyd's Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against Minneapolis And Police, Lawyers Say Endangered Senate Republicans tout their records, not Trump, on the airwaves Democrat Gideon wins primary, will face GOP Sen Collins Jeff Sessions loses Alabama Senate runoff to Tommy Tuberville Biden’s Texas ad signals opportunity in GOP stronghold Trump likens Democrat-led cities to 'war zones,' hints at federal intervention China: US Xinjiang warning ‘bad for the whole world’ Trump offers denial and delusion as pandemic crisis overtakes his presidency Biden’s $2 trillion climate plan aims to reframe debate Trump trades arenas for Rose Garden in attack on Biden Trump calls on Iran to stop execution of three protesters, says it would be a ‘terrible signal’ Fact check: Trump makes at least 19 false or misleading claims in wild anti-Biden monologue Trump’s former doctor wins House GOP nomination in Texas Apple wins EU court case over $15B in taxes McConnell: GOP virus proposal for schools, others out soon North Carolina city approves ‘reparations,’ apologizes for role in slavery Judge halts execution amid claims inmate isn’t mentally fit Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus is spreading faster than ever in the U.S. Here are the states breaking records. Montana governor issues mask mandate for 25 counties 'Bracing for more deaths': COVID-19 spike hits Texas nursing homes California changes COVID-19 testing strategy as cases surge Pennsylvania tightens coronavirus restrictions on businesses as cases climb COVID-19 power shift: Experts have 'deep worries' about sidelined CDC Texas reports record highs for daily coronavirus cases, deaths COVID policy critic: Hospitals are not 'overrun' despite rising cases Major retailers impose mask mandates for customers nationwide For fourth time in 8 days, U.S. breaks record for new coronavirus cases Coronavirus hospital data will now be sent to Trump administration instead of CDC Federal stockpile is thin as Trump admin pushes for reopening amid virus surge As pandemic worsens, Miami Beach visitors party, residents mostly comply Let the good times ... hold. Virus recloses New Orleans bars CDC director on 'powerful weapon' against COVID-19 Profile of a killer: Unraveling the deadly new coronavirus Lockdowns reimposed in India, virus cases near 1m Virus resurgence forces countries to reimpose restrictions Oklahoma’s governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19