Jun 17, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 'I think Putin thinks he can play [Trump] like a fiddle': Former national security adviser John Bolton in exclusive interview Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected Bolton exposé makes Trump figure of mockery Bolton, in book, accuses Trump of 'obstruction of justice as a way of life,' asking China's Xi for 2020 help Bolton Says Trump Impeachment Inquiry Missed Other Troubling Actions Lafayette Square could decide Trump’s legacy — and election Group of GOP operatives launch super PAC to target anti-Trump Republicans, boost Biden Senate GOP proposes police changes, less sweeping than Dems’ 2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go Biden lead over Trump grows to 13 points: poll Democrats accuse SBA of illegally blocking oversight of lending program AP-NORC poll: Sweeping change in US views of police violence Bolton alleges Trump said it'd be 'cool' to invade Venezuela Justice Department recommends reforms to legal shield for tech companies Pompeo meets Chinese officials amid Bolton book revelations Bolton claims in book that Pompeo once called Trump 'full of s---' 'Scurrilous arguments': Michael Flynn's lawyer tells judge he must dismiss criminal case Oklahoma officials worry about Trump's rally as Tulsa County COVID infections rise to record levels Biden calls on Trump to ‘wake up’ to havoc caused by virus 'Of course not': Fauci says he wouldn't attend Trump rallies as coronavirus spreads Pelosi knocks Trump over 'ego trip' to Tulsa for campaign rally as local coronavirus cases increase Two civic groups launch campaigns to register newly naturalized citizens to vote Solicitor General Noel Francisco, who has argued many Trump positions before Supreme Court, leaving DOJ Kentucky GOP brawl focuses on Trump, racial matters U.N. vote deals Trudeau embarrassing defeat on world stage Who are Boogaloo Bois, antifa and Proud Boys? Trump OKs bill to punish China over ethnic crackdown As Texas coronavirus cases rise, San Antonio finds loophole to mandate masks ‘Literally incomprehensible’: Bernie condemns Trump rally Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks Justice Department Proposes Rolling Back Legal Protections For Online Platforms Dick Durbin apologizes to Tim Scott for 'token' comment on police reform bill Sen. Tim Scott hits back at Durbin for complaining of 'token' approach to police reform Suddenly competitive Iowa complicates Trump’s Midwest quest Biden says Trump is 'surrendering' to coronavirus, putting lives at risk Senate Democrats weigh shutting down GOP police reform plan FAA won't make wearing of face masks on airlines mandatory US sanctions Assad, his wife, others in bid to shut down foreign investment for Syrian regime Facebook will let users opt out of political advertisements Court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price Read the full text of Trump's executive order on policing George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us' House Democrat warns of potential staff purge at US media agency Senate GOP to propose policing changes in ‘Justice Act’ 'Contentious' or 'compassionate'? Ahmaud Arbery's relatives, other families meet with Donald Trump to talk police reform Why a 1970s US law to beat inequality and joblessness is failing Pelosi asks House chairs to enforce mandatory mask-wearing during hearings Trump to meet Poland’s Duda at White House Ted Cruz blasts Google over The Federalist treatment Brussels forges new weapons to shield EU market from China High court decision spotlights GOP divide over LGBT rights Editors abandon top Russian newspaper, accusing boss of pro-Kremlin censorship As soldiers deploy amid pandemic, they fight 2 battles PG&E pleads guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter in devastating Camp Fire Judge denies request to stop Trump rally due to coronavirus concerns Brexit deal’s last hope: Germany Facebook closes political ads loophole ahead of U.S. presidential election Last edited: Jun 17, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 'I think Putin thinks he can play [Trump] like a fiddle': Former national security adviser John Bolton in exclusive interview Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected Bolton exposé makes Trump figure of mockery Bolton, in book, accuses Trump of 'obstruction of justice as a way of life,' asking China's Xi for 2020 help Bolton Says Trump Impeachment Inquiry Missed Other Troubling Actions Lafayette Square could decide Trump’s legacy — and election Group of GOP operatives launch super PAC to target anti-Trump Republicans, boost Biden Senate GOP proposes police changes, less sweeping than Dems’ 2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go Biden lead over Trump grows to 13 points: poll Democrats accuse SBA of illegally blocking oversight of lending program AP-NORC poll: Sweeping change in US views of police violence Bolton alleges Trump said it'd be 'cool' to invade Venezuela Justice Department recommends reforms to legal shield for tech companies Pompeo meets Chinese officials amid Bolton book revelations Bolton claims in book that Pompeo once called Trump 'full of s---' 'Scurrilous arguments': Michael Flynn's lawyer tells judge he must dismiss criminal case Oklahoma officials worry about Trump's rally as Tulsa County COVID infections rise to record levels Biden calls on Trump to ‘wake up’ to havoc caused by virus 'Of course not': Fauci says he wouldn't attend Trump rallies as coronavirus spreads Pelosi knocks Trump over 'ego trip' to Tulsa for campaign rally as local coronavirus cases increase Two civic groups launch campaigns to register newly naturalized citizens to vote Solicitor General Noel Francisco, who has argued many Trump positions before Supreme Court, leaving DOJ Kentucky GOP brawl focuses on Trump, racial matters U.N. vote deals Trudeau embarrassing defeat on world stage Who are Boogaloo Bois, antifa and Proud Boys? Trump OKs bill to punish China over ethnic crackdown As Texas coronavirus cases rise, San Antonio finds loophole to mandate masks ‘Literally incomprehensible’: Bernie condemns Trump rally Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks Justice Department Proposes Rolling Back Legal Protections For Online Platforms Dick Durbin apologizes to Tim Scott for 'token' comment on police reform bill Sen. Tim Scott hits back at Durbin for complaining of 'token' approach to police reform Suddenly competitive Iowa complicates Trump’s Midwest quest Biden says Trump is 'surrendering' to coronavirus, putting lives at risk Senate Democrats weigh shutting down GOP police reform plan FAA won't make wearing of face masks on airlines mandatory US sanctions Assad, his wife, others in bid to shut down foreign investment for Syrian regime Facebook will let users opt out of political advertisements Court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price Read the full text of Trump's executive order on policing George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us' House Democrat warns of potential staff purge at US media agency Senate GOP to propose policing changes in ‘Justice Act’ 'Contentious' or 'compassionate'? Ahmaud Arbery's relatives, other families meet with Donald Trump to talk police reform Why a 1970s US law to beat inequality and joblessness is failing Pelosi asks House chairs to enforce mandatory mask-wearing during hearings Trump to meet Poland’s Duda at White House Ted Cruz blasts Google over The Federalist treatment Brussels forges new weapons to shield EU market from China High court decision spotlights GOP divide over LGBT rights Editors abandon top Russian newspaper, accusing boss of pro-Kremlin censorship As soldiers deploy amid pandemic, they fight 2 battles PG&E pleads guilty to 84 counts of manslaughter in devastating Camp Fire Judge denies request to stop Trump rally due to coronavirus concerns Brexit deal’s last hope: Germany Facebook closes political ads loophole ahead of U.S. presidential election