Jul 29, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 4 Big Tech CEOs take congressional heat on competition Judge orders Trump to halt immigration wealth test during national coronavirus emergency 'Suburban Lifestyle Dream': Trump attacks fair housing rule in tweet critics call 'vile' Mask-skeptic Republican Gohmert gets COVID-19; U.S. congressional colleagues to self-quarantine McConnell opens door to smaller coronavirus relief deal Trump downplays West Texas energy worries, attacks Democrats Big Tech backlash: Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon CEOs grilled on Capitol Hill Lawmakers clash at tech antitrust hearing: 'Put your mask on!' The Media’s Biggest Favor to Biden Was to Ignore Him Rep. Gohmert wonders if wearing a mask led to COVID-19 diagnosis despite health guidance to the contrary Judge orders DHS to collect all 'inaccurate' or 'misleading' statements it made in Global Entry lawsuit Trump push on short-term coronavirus aid draws frosty GOP reception McConnell calls for GOP and Democrats to compromise on stimulus plan (Video) Meadows: 'Not optimistic' on COVID-19 stimulus deal, as lawmakers debate unemployment boost Democrats announce convention schedule, party officers for 2020 gathering How Louie Gohmert proved exactly the opposite of his point ‘The odd couple’: Mnuchin and Meadows struggle to make a deal US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge In heated hearing, lawmakers say tech 'emperors' hold too much power New York Police Draw Anger After Plainclothes Officers Throw Woman Into Unmarked Van Meadows says benefits to expire as negotiators struggle to get deal Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP Pelosi announces mandatory mask policy for House Former CIA director John Brennan claims Trump barred him from accessing records for memoir New Pentagon training refers to protesters, journalists as 'adversaries' Pending Postal Service Changes Could Delay Mail And Deliveries, Advocates Warn Obama to eulogize Rep. John Lewis at funeral Census head wasn’t told about Trump district drawing order Timeline for GOP's Obama probe report slips as chairman eyes subpoenas Trump boasts of pushing low-income housing out of suburbs Tech CEOs face lawmaker questions about their market dominance In play for suburban votes, Trump rescinds Obama-era fair housing rule Fed chief says coronavirus surge slowing U.S. economic recovery Intelligence disputes fuel rare public acrimony among Gang of Eight US hits Poland, others in Europe over Holocaust claims Sen. Casey: Reducing unemployment benefits won't boost our economy (video) Trump’s dream of a V-shape rebound slowly slips away U.S. jobless benefit at risk as Congress coronavirus talks stalled Sen. Warner: Big tech has responsibility to remove information that is 'knowingly false' (Video) Fact check: Trump misleadingly suggests the White House has largely followed Fauci's recommendations Mnuchin says Congress is "very far apart" on coming to a deal on coronavirus bill John Lewis' funeral to be attended by former Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton New Pentagon training refers to protesters, journalists as 'adversaries' Women charged in beating of Wisconsin senator Fact checking Barr's claim that it's 'common sense' that foreign countries will counterfeit mail-in ballots Left wing to Biden: Keep industry captains off transition team Republicans blast big tech during congressional hearing for conservative censorship Live Updates: CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google face congressional antitrust grilling McConnell suggests Dems are trying to 'sabotage' the next coronavirus bill US to bring 6,400 troops home from Germany, move 5,600 more GOP under mounting pressure to strike virus deal quickly Navarro continues to tout hydroxychloroquine Cutting the $600 unemployment benefit could hurt the recovery, economists say Trump, Mnuchin float short-term deal as relief talks stall Barr to be tested for COVID-19 after interaction with Gohmert Pending Postal Service Changes Could Delay Mail And Deliveries, Advocates Warn Trump defends use of virus aid bill to fund new FBI office near his hotel Trump slams 'dishonest' CNN after being questioned about retweeting pro-hydroxychloroquine doctor Justice Department to expand federal law enforcement presence in Midwestern cities No. 2 GOP senator: Not a lot of support for FBI building funds in COVID bill State of Congress' stimulus negotiations: 'We're in different universes right now' Federal agents deploying to Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee Trump says he never discussed alleged Russian bounties in calls with Putin Polls shows dead even race in Georgia between Trump, Biden; GOP leads Senate races TikTok CEO: Facebook Is Making 'CopyCat' Service 'Disguised As Patriotism' Congressional probe: Russian oligarchs using art to evade sanctions Trump says Republicans criticizing FBI money should 'go back to school and learn' 4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition 'I'm losing my patience': Jayapal, Nadler spar with Barr over Portland, politicization Jim Jordan says Dems cut off GOP video at Barr hearing: Here's the full version Bloomberg Vowed To Spend Whatever It Takes To Beat Trump. Democrats Are Still Waiting Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for coronavirus Holocaust survivors urge Facebook to remove denial posts Tech CEOs testify to Congress at antitrust hearing: live updates Trump administration to send federal agents to Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee Does anybody in D.C. like the GOP’s coronavirus bill? Most view kneeling during anthem as acceptable form of protest - CBS News poll Trump says Harris would be ‘fine choice’ as Biden running mate Doctor retweeted by Trump has warned of alien DNA, sex with demons Oregon governor says US agents will start leaving Portland Trump undermines his pandemic response with more misinformation and self-obsession Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple CEOs testify before House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee EXCLUSIVE: How Brett Kavanaugh tried to sidestep abortion and Trump financial docs cases California considers its own $600 weekly benefit if Congress fails to act: report As crime surges on his watch, Trump warns of Biden’s America Minneapolis Police Reportedly Identify Viral 'Umbrella Man' As White Supremacist Trump's shortcomings make a weak opponent look strong Trump seeks out loyal donors in West Texas fracking fields Portland hits feds with $500 fine every 15 minutes fence stands outside besieged courthouse Coronavirus: Trump sticks by discredited hydroxychloroquine U.S. Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election ‘He just needs to win 60 percent of the next 100 days’ Photos: John Lewis 'Stood For Everyone' Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds Iran blasts dummy US aircraft carrier with missiles Trump on his own yet again as he skips farewell to Lewis Fed faces viral wave, mounting risks to recovery Civil rights icon Lewis to lie in repose at Georgia Capitol U.S. refiners to post worst second-quarter results in a decade Warren calls on agency chiefs to commit to not deploying federal forces on Americans should Trump not leave office ‘This is health care moonshot time’: Pandemic pulls Biden, Dems further left Mackenzie Scott donates $1.7 billion of her wealth since split with Jeff Bezos Coronavirus News and Updates: Fauci warns 4 states whose coronavirus numbers he says don't look good Weingarten: Teacher strikes possible in Arizona, Florida, Texas Health Experts Urge A Shutdown Do-Over As COVID-19 Cases Surge Fauci: Wear goggles or eye shields to prevent spread of COVID-19 Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious Coronavirus updates: 150,000 dead in US House approves two child care bills aimed at pandemic Pence urges in-person school during visit to North Carolina Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for COVID-19 Florida reports record increase in COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row Data Analysis: COVID-19 Is Filling Up Hospitals In Small Cities U.S. coronavirus deaths top 150,000, among highest in deaths per capita globally Beware of seductive narratives about the coronavirus Poll: Americans want to wait for effective vaccine South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem disparages face mask requirements for students Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic 'They didn't run the plays': Ex-officials say Trump administration didn't use pandemic 'playbooks' Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19 Early in pandemic, frantic doctors traded tips across oceans Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters COVID-19 deaths among Florida inmates on the rise Coronavirus: Hong Kong hospitals face 'collapse' as outbreak grows Emergency teams battle Australia's worst virus outbreak in aged homes Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place Russia aiming to approve COVID-19 vaccine within weeks: report Vietnam PM says every province, city at risk of coronavirus infection Last edited: Jul 30, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 4 Big Tech CEOs take congressional heat on competition Judge orders Trump to halt immigration wealth test during national coronavirus emergency 'Suburban Lifestyle Dream': Trump attacks fair housing rule in tweet critics call 'vile' Mask-skeptic Republican Gohmert gets COVID-19; U.S. congressional colleagues to self-quarantine McConnell opens door to smaller coronavirus relief deal Trump downplays West Texas energy worries, attacks Democrats Big Tech backlash: Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon CEOs grilled on Capitol Hill Lawmakers clash at tech antitrust hearing: 'Put your mask on!' The Media’s Biggest Favor to Biden Was to Ignore Him Rep. Gohmert wonders if wearing a mask led to COVID-19 diagnosis despite health guidance to the contrary Judge orders DHS to collect all 'inaccurate' or 'misleading' statements it made in Global Entry lawsuit Trump push on short-term coronavirus aid draws frosty GOP reception McConnell calls for GOP and Democrats to compromise on stimulus plan (Video) Meadows: 'Not optimistic' on COVID-19 stimulus deal, as lawmakers debate unemployment boost Democrats announce convention schedule, party officers for 2020 gathering How Louie Gohmert proved exactly the opposite of his point ‘The odd couple’: Mnuchin and Meadows struggle to make a deal US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge In heated hearing, lawmakers say tech 'emperors' hold too much power New York Police Draw Anger After Plainclothes Officers Throw Woman Into Unmarked Van Meadows says benefits to expire as negotiators struggle to get deal Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP Pelosi announces mandatory mask policy for House Former CIA director John Brennan claims Trump barred him from accessing records for memoir New Pentagon training refers to protesters, journalists as 'adversaries' Pending Postal Service Changes Could Delay Mail And Deliveries, Advocates Warn Obama to eulogize Rep. John Lewis at funeral Census head wasn’t told about Trump district drawing order Timeline for GOP's Obama probe report slips as chairman eyes subpoenas Trump boasts of pushing low-income housing out of suburbs Tech CEOs face lawmaker questions about their market dominance In play for suburban votes, Trump rescinds Obama-era fair housing rule Fed chief says coronavirus surge slowing U.S. economic recovery Intelligence disputes fuel rare public acrimony among Gang of Eight US hits Poland, others in Europe over Holocaust claims Sen. Casey: Reducing unemployment benefits won't boost our economy (video) Trump’s dream of a V-shape rebound slowly slips away U.S. jobless benefit at risk as Congress coronavirus talks stalled Sen. Warner: Big tech has responsibility to remove information that is 'knowingly false' (Video) Fact check: Trump misleadingly suggests the White House has largely followed Fauci's recommendations Mnuchin says Congress is "very far apart" on coming to a deal on coronavirus bill John Lewis' funeral to be attended by former Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton New Pentagon training refers to protesters, journalists as 'adversaries' Women charged in beating of Wisconsin senator Fact checking Barr's claim that it's 'common sense' that foreign countries will counterfeit mail-in ballots Left wing to Biden: Keep industry captains off transition team Republicans blast big tech during congressional hearing for conservative censorship Live Updates: CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google face congressional antitrust grilling McConnell suggests Dems are trying to 'sabotage' the next coronavirus bill US to bring 6,400 troops home from Germany, move 5,600 more GOP under mounting pressure to strike virus deal quickly Navarro continues to tout hydroxychloroquine Cutting the $600 unemployment benefit could hurt the recovery, economists say Trump, Mnuchin float short-term deal as relief talks stall Barr to be tested for COVID-19 after interaction with Gohmert Pending Postal Service Changes Could Delay Mail And Deliveries, Advocates Warn Trump defends use of virus aid bill to fund new FBI office near his hotel Trump slams 'dishonest' CNN after being questioned about retweeting pro-hydroxychloroquine doctor Justice Department to expand federal law enforcement presence in Midwestern cities No. 2 GOP senator: Not a lot of support for FBI building funds in COVID bill State of Congress' stimulus negotiations: 'We're in different universes right now' Federal agents deploying to Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee Trump says he never discussed alleged Russian bounties in calls with Putin Polls shows dead even race in Georgia between Trump, Biden; GOP leads Senate races TikTok CEO: Facebook Is Making 'CopyCat' Service 'Disguised As Patriotism' Congressional probe: Russian oligarchs using art to evade sanctions Trump says Republicans criticizing FBI money should 'go back to school and learn' 4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition 'I'm losing my patience': Jayapal, Nadler spar with Barr over Portland, politicization Jim Jordan says Dems cut off GOP video at Barr hearing: Here's the full version Bloomberg Vowed To Spend Whatever It Takes To Beat Trump. Democrats Are Still Waiting Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for coronavirus Holocaust survivors urge Facebook to remove denial posts Tech CEOs testify to Congress at antitrust hearing: live updates Trump administration to send federal agents to Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee Does anybody in D.C. like the GOP’s coronavirus bill? Most view kneeling during anthem as acceptable form of protest - CBS News poll Trump says Harris would be ‘fine choice’ as Biden running mate Doctor retweeted by Trump has warned of alien DNA, sex with demons Oregon governor says US agents will start leaving Portland Trump undermines his pandemic response with more misinformation and self-obsession Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple CEOs testify before House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee EXCLUSIVE: How Brett Kavanaugh tried to sidestep abortion and Trump financial docs cases California considers its own $600 weekly benefit if Congress fails to act: report As crime surges on his watch, Trump warns of Biden’s America Minneapolis Police Reportedly Identify Viral 'Umbrella Man' As White Supremacist Trump's shortcomings make a weak opponent look strong Trump seeks out loyal donors in West Texas fracking fields Portland hits feds with $500 fine every 15 minutes fence stands outside besieged courthouse Coronavirus: Trump sticks by discredited hydroxychloroquine U.S. Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election ‘He just needs to win 60 percent of the next 100 days’ Photos: John Lewis 'Stood For Everyone' Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds Iran blasts dummy US aircraft carrier with missiles Trump on his own yet again as he skips farewell to Lewis Fed faces viral wave, mounting risks to recovery Civil rights icon Lewis to lie in repose at Georgia Capitol U.S. refiners to post worst second-quarter results in a decade Warren calls on agency chiefs to commit to not deploying federal forces on Americans should Trump not leave office ‘This is health care moonshot time’: Pandemic pulls Biden, Dems further left Mackenzie Scott donates $1.7 billion of her wealth since split with Jeff Bezos Coronavirus News and Updates: Fauci warns 4 states whose coronavirus numbers he says don't look good Weingarten: Teacher strikes possible in Arizona, Florida, Texas Health Experts Urge A Shutdown Do-Over As COVID-19 Cases Surge Fauci: Wear goggles or eye shields to prevent spread of COVID-19 Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious Coronavirus updates: 150,000 dead in US House approves two child care bills aimed at pandemic Pence urges in-person school during visit to North Carolina Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for COVID-19 Florida reports record increase in COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row Data Analysis: COVID-19 Is Filling Up Hospitals In Small Cities U.S. coronavirus deaths top 150,000, among highest in deaths per capita globally Beware of seductive narratives about the coronavirus Poll: Americans want to wait for effective vaccine South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem disparages face mask requirements for students Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic 'They didn't run the plays': Ex-officials say Trump administration didn't use pandemic 'playbooks' Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19 Early in pandemic, frantic doctors traded tips across oceans Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters COVID-19 deaths among Florida inmates on the rise Coronavirus: Hong Kong hospitals face 'collapse' as outbreak grows Emergency teams battle Australia's worst virus outbreak in aged homes Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place Russia aiming to approve COVID-19 vaccine within weeks: report Vietnam PM says every province, city at risk of coronavirus infection