Aug 14, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Major US postal workers union endorses Biden Analysis: Trump said the quiet part out loud on mail-in voting Trump dodges question on QAnon conspiracy theory Fox News Poll: Trump gaining on Biden nationally Kamala Harris' candidacy could attract more Asian-American voters to support Biden Trailing McConnell, Amy McGrath shakes up her campaign Trump orders owner of TikTok to sell US assets Romney breaks with Trump's criticism of mail-in voting U.S. Postal Service watchdog to probe service woes as worries rise about mail ballots 9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines Stimulus deadline extended for Social Security recipients with kids CDC's chief of staff, deputy chief of staff jointly depart Under Trump, SEC Enforcement Of Insider Trading Dropped To Lowest Point In Decades UN Security Council rejects US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo Trump says ready to move on coronavirus aid, blames Democrats for holdup Trump floats false, racist birther theory about Kamala Harris Didn't get $500 stimulus check for your children? IRS says to apply now Trump gets endorsement of NYC police union Watch live: Trump holds press conference Trump slammed for not rejecting conspiracy theory Kamala Harris is ineligible for vice presidency Trump met with Postmaster General amid mail-in voting attacks Trump brother hospitalized in New York: Sources Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets Trump dismisses forthcoming Woodward book as 'fake' Hopes for fresh round of U.S. coronavirus relief fade as Congress goes home Obama: Trump trying to 'actively kneecap' Postal Service to affect 2020 election Mayhem at the post office Democratic strategist says Kamala Harris is "reassuring" to moderates NRA’s political spending plunges as lawsuits, controversies hit Markets rise as economy struggles; 'It does not make sense' Here's why the Post Office is the most important story in politics right now Trump pushes anti-immigrant message even as coronavirus dominates campaign Obama: Trump 'takes responsibility for nothing but takes credit for everything' Pompeo urges unity on Iran ahead of UN arms embargo vote Poll: Biden Expands Lead; A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review Democrats launch probe of Election Day readiness in key states as coronavirus spreads In new letter, USPS chief acknowledges 'unintended consequences' of recent policy changes Pelosi: Trump's attacks on mail-in voting are an 'assault on our Constitution' Obama blasts Trump decision-making on coronavirus Democrats fight to give 'severely underfunded' business rescue new life Trump's election meddling is threatening US democracy Mitt Romney's Big Idea: Prevent Social Security and Medicare from going bankrupt DNC announces performers including Billie Eilish, John Legend Pelosi says vote early by mail to avoid USPS delays Trump adviser Miller seeks to revive libel suit over abortion pill claim New York DA asks judge to dismiss Trump's new challenges to grand jury subpoena, calling them 'nonsensical' House GOP candidate known for QAnon support was 'correspondent' for conspiracy website As Harris Launches Candidacy, Conservatives Take Aim At Her Black And Indian Heritage The Memo: Trump attacks on Harris risk backfiring Jared Kushner has "no reason to believe" Kamala Harris is not a qualified candidate after false birther theory floated Belarus election: 'Widespread torture' inflicted on jailed protesters An ‘Epic’ antitrust battle for Apple and Google Michael Bloomberg, John Legend, Billie Eilish added as Democratic convention takes shape Tester demands answers from Postmaster General on reports of mailbox removals Durham probe: Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in first criminal case arising from review, sources say After Beirut, Experts Warn Of 'Dangerous Gaps' In U.S. Oversight Of Ammonium Nitrate Graham on Harris: 'No issue' as to whether 'she is an American citizen' US retail sales regain pre-virus level but slowdown likely How big a raise might U.S. workers get under Trump's payroll tax plan? GAO finds acting DHS chief Chad Wolf, deputy Cuccinelli invalidly appointed to posts Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace Trump Campaign Trying To Win Over Black Voters, But President Remains A Tough Sell Trump, Biden trade barbs on coronavirus response Trump and first lady request mail-in ballots despite attacks Russia offered help with coronavirus vaccine, US declined: report Barr warns Democrats 'playing with fire' over 'grossly irresponsible' mail-in voting push Trump stokes 'birther' theory about Kamala Harris U.S. Postal Service warns that Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot laws could cause some votes not to be counted 'Abhorrent': Reaction to Trump comments on baseless Harris conspiracy Michael Cohen book accuses Trump of corruption, fraud Barr teases Friday 'development' in Durham probe, says investigation won't be 'dictated to' by election Sanders rips Trump for opposing Postal Service funding: 'He's going to do everything he can to suppress the vote' AP FACT CHECK: Harris eligible to serve as VP, president How Trump's Push to Reopen Schools Backfired - New York Times 'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest (Video) Kamala Harris comes after 'The Ingraham Angle' over hydroxychloroquine (Video) Democrats hammer Trump for entertaining false birther theory about Harris Trump gives credence to false, racist Harris theory Congressional action on new relief package likely to wait until September -- at least Progressives blast DNC for giving AOC just 60 seconds at convention but more time to Kasich, Bloomberg US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising What Harris Got from Biden During Her Job Interview Cohen’s book foreword: Trump ‘wouldn’t mind if I was dead’ Trump rants about his women troubles: Kamala, Mika, Nancy and AOC Trump goes after FBI director Wray, whom he appointed, and issues warning to Barr North Korea lifts lockdown in city, rejects flood, virus aid What to expect as China-US trade talks resume National security adviser O'Brien says Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize after Israel, UAE announce deal Federal appeals court rules male-only draft constitutional (Georgia)Governor to drop lawsuit after mask mandate feud Trump requests absentee ballot to vote by mail As Journalists Work From Home, Their Newsrooms Are Shutting Down 'Explosive' Lake Fire in Southern California burns 10,000 acres in just hours, forces evacuations in Los Angeles County Coronavirus News and Updates: School cancelled in Arizona area after 'sick out' over reopening CDC backtracks guidance on three-month window of immunity COVID-19 symptoms often appear in this order, according to a new study The Hill interview: NIH chief addresses concerns about speed of COVID-19 vaccine development 13 States Make Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning Fauci says there is 'no reason' Americans can't vote in person in November New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus cluster grows Coronavirus: Thousands return to UK to beat France quarantine The Latest: Spain enacts nationwide measures to curb virus Calif. gov. on the hot seat over pandemic response Record U.S. coronavirus fatalities and 'startling surge' of cases in children and teens U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic More than 1,500 students and staff quarantined as schools reopen Iowa school districts in showdown with governor over reopening plans Thousands of students, staff sent home nationwide as COVID snarls school reopenings 20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year California coronavirus case count tops 600,000 Georgia School: 'We walked into a dangerous situation' Getting A Coronavirus Test To Make Visiting Family Safe? 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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Major US postal workers union endorses Biden Analysis: Trump said the quiet part out loud on mail-in voting Trump dodges question on QAnon conspiracy theory Fox News Poll: Trump gaining on Biden nationally Kamala Harris' candidacy could attract more Asian-American voters to support Biden Trailing McConnell, Amy McGrath shakes up her campaign Trump orders owner of TikTok to sell US assets Romney breaks with Trump's criticism of mail-in voting U.S. Postal Service watchdog to probe service woes as worries rise about mail ballots 9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines Stimulus deadline extended for Social Security recipients with kids CDC's chief of staff, deputy chief of staff jointly depart Under Trump, SEC Enforcement Of Insider Trading Dropped To Lowest Point In Decades UN Security Council rejects US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo Trump says ready to move on coronavirus aid, blames Democrats for holdup Trump floats false, racist birther theory about Kamala Harris Didn't get $500 stimulus check for your children? IRS says to apply now Trump gets endorsement of NYC police union Watch live: Trump holds press conference Trump slammed for not rejecting conspiracy theory Kamala Harris is ineligible for vice presidency Trump met with Postmaster General amid mail-in voting attacks Trump brother hospitalized in New York: Sources Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets Trump dismisses forthcoming Woodward book as 'fake' Hopes for fresh round of U.S. coronavirus relief fade as Congress goes home Obama: Trump trying to 'actively kneecap' Postal Service to affect 2020 election Mayhem at the post office Democratic strategist says Kamala Harris is "reassuring" to moderates NRA’s political spending plunges as lawsuits, controversies hit Markets rise as economy struggles; 'It does not make sense' Here's why the Post Office is the most important story in politics right now Trump pushes anti-immigrant message even as coronavirus dominates campaign Obama: Trump 'takes responsibility for nothing but takes credit for everything' Pompeo urges unity on Iran ahead of UN arms embargo vote Poll: Biden Expands Lead; A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review Democrats launch probe of Election Day readiness in key states as coronavirus spreads In new letter, USPS chief acknowledges 'unintended consequences' of recent policy changes Pelosi: Trump's attacks on mail-in voting are an 'assault on our Constitution' Obama blasts Trump decision-making on coronavirus Democrats fight to give 'severely underfunded' business rescue new life Trump's election meddling is threatening US democracy Mitt Romney's Big Idea: Prevent Social Security and Medicare from going bankrupt DNC announces performers including Billie Eilish, John Legend Pelosi says vote early by mail to avoid USPS delays Trump adviser Miller seeks to revive libel suit over abortion pill claim New York DA asks judge to dismiss Trump's new challenges to grand jury subpoena, calling them 'nonsensical' House GOP candidate known for QAnon support was 'correspondent' for conspiracy website As Harris Launches Candidacy, Conservatives Take Aim At Her Black And Indian Heritage The Memo: Trump attacks on Harris risk backfiring Jared Kushner has "no reason to believe" Kamala Harris is not a qualified candidate after false birther theory floated Belarus election: 'Widespread torture' inflicted on jailed protesters An ‘Epic’ antitrust battle for Apple and Google Michael Bloomberg, John Legend, Billie Eilish added as Democratic convention takes shape Tester demands answers from Postmaster General on reports of mailbox removals Durham probe: Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in first criminal case arising from review, sources say After Beirut, Experts Warn Of 'Dangerous Gaps' In U.S. Oversight Of Ammonium Nitrate Graham on Harris: 'No issue' as to whether 'she is an American citizen' US retail sales regain pre-virus level but slowdown likely How big a raise might U.S. workers get under Trump's payroll tax plan? GAO finds acting DHS chief Chad Wolf, deputy Cuccinelli invalidly appointed to posts Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace Trump Campaign Trying To Win Over Black Voters, But President Remains A Tough Sell Trump, Biden trade barbs on coronavirus response Trump and first lady request mail-in ballots despite attacks Russia offered help with coronavirus vaccine, US declined: report Barr warns Democrats 'playing with fire' over 'grossly irresponsible' mail-in voting push Trump stokes 'birther' theory about Kamala Harris U.S. Postal Service warns that Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot laws could cause some votes not to be counted 'Abhorrent': Reaction to Trump comments on baseless Harris conspiracy Michael Cohen book accuses Trump of corruption, fraud Barr teases Friday 'development' in Durham probe, says investigation won't be 'dictated to' by election Sanders rips Trump for opposing Postal Service funding: 'He's going to do everything he can to suppress the vote' AP FACT CHECK: Harris eligible to serve as VP, president How Trump's Push to Reopen Schools Backfired - New York Times 'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest (Video) Kamala Harris comes after 'The Ingraham Angle' over hydroxychloroquine (Video) Democrats hammer Trump for entertaining false birther theory about Harris Trump gives credence to false, racist Harris theory Congressional action on new relief package likely to wait until September -- at least Progressives blast DNC for giving AOC just 60 seconds at convention but more time to Kasich, Bloomberg US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising What Harris Got from Biden During Her Job Interview Cohen’s book foreword: Trump ‘wouldn’t mind if I was dead’ Trump rants about his women troubles: Kamala, Mika, Nancy and AOC Trump goes after FBI director Wray, whom he appointed, and issues warning to Barr North Korea lifts lockdown in city, rejects flood, virus aid What to expect as China-US trade talks resume National security adviser O'Brien says Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize after Israel, UAE announce deal Federal appeals court rules male-only draft constitutional (Georgia)Governor to drop lawsuit after mask mandate feud Trump requests absentee ballot to vote by mail As Journalists Work From Home, Their Newsrooms Are Shutting Down 'Explosive' Lake Fire in Southern California burns 10,000 acres in just hours, forces evacuations in Los Angeles County Coronavirus News and Updates: School cancelled in Arizona area after 'sick out' over reopening CDC backtracks guidance on three-month window of immunity COVID-19 symptoms often appear in this order, according to a new study The Hill interview: NIH chief addresses concerns about speed of COVID-19 vaccine development 13 States Make Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning Fauci says there is 'no reason' Americans can't vote in person in November New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus cluster grows Coronavirus: Thousands return to UK to beat France quarantine The Latest: Spain enacts nationwide measures to curb virus Calif. gov. on the hot seat over pandemic response Record U.S. coronavirus fatalities and 'startling surge' of cases in children and teens U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic More than 1,500 students and staff quarantined as schools reopen Iowa school districts in showdown with governor over reopening plans Thousands of students, staff sent home nationwide as COVID snarls school reopenings 20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year California coronavirus case count tops 600,000 Georgia School: 'We walked into a dangerous situation' Getting A Coronavirus Test To Make Visiting Family Safe? Not So Fast Coronavirus: Russia calls international concern over vaccine 'groundless'