Aug 17, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Live coverage: First night of virtual DNC kicks off with videos, Eva Longoria hosting Watch live: Democratic National Convention Trump: 'The only way we're going to lose this election is if the election is rigged' AP survey: States uncommitted to Trump’s unemployment boost Former DHS official blasts Trump, endorses Biden Pelosi: Republicans' 'purpose is to frighten people from voting' Duo who waved guns at protesters will be at RNC Sanders to rail against ‘authoritarianism,’ as Michelle Obama calls Biden ‘decent man’ in DNC opening night The Empty Threats Behind Trump’s Mail-In Voting Mischief DNC chairman calls for end to presidential caucuses Trump retweets Russian propaganda about Biden that US intel agencies say is intended to influence 2020 election Trump says he will pardon a 'very important' person on Tuesday Trump bashes 'major loser' Kasich ahead of DNC speech Federal judge blocks Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era transgender health care protections Mike Bloomberg pledges $60M to help House Democrats win in November Democrats claim ‘big tent’ for first convention in pandemic GOP Ohio attorney general calls on Trump to postpone Postal Service changes Palin calls out GOP politicians speaking at DNC in support of 'most radically liberal ticket' in US history Trump kicks off effort to counter-message Democratic convention First night of Democratic National Convention gets underway in a night highlighted by Michelle Obama Canadian finance minister resigns amid contracting scandal Ex-commerce secretary says Dem convention will show 'what a Joe Biden presidency will be like' Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding House Democrats push Saturday vote on $25B in Postal Service aid Former Trump administration DHS chief of staff calls his presidency "terrifying" Trump denies delaying mail, Postal Service head slated to testify before Congress Sanders-AOC alliance puts stamp on Democratic convention, platform Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House Live Blog/ Democratic National Convention kicks off McConnell says he doesn't share Trump's 'concern' about Postal Service Watch live: President Trump speaks in Minnesota and Wisconsin 'Anonymous' Trump official calls for voting him out of office Trump to call Biden ‘most dangerous’ candidate in a lifetime, ‘Trojan horse for socialism’ Former CIA officer charged with spying for China Crowd protests outside US Postmaster's NC home DHS rejects government watchdog finding that top officials were improperly appointed CNN Poll of Polls: Biden holds a nine-point lead over Trump ahead of the party conventions McCarthy says Dems pushing Postal Service 'conspiracy theories' as Pelosi calls members back to town House Republicans allege Democrats are fabricating USPS crisis Former senior Trump administration official endorses Joe Biden A state-by-state guide to voting by mail and early in-person voting As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week Cardi B demands justice for Black people in interview with Joe Biden Biden 'has an obligation to stand before the American people and answer the tough questions': Capri Cafaro US approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge Trump eyes White House funeral service for brother First in expected flood of lawsuits against USPS, Trump filed in NY federal court Latinos downgrade Trump on coronavirus, kick up Biden support, poll shows Booker sees racism behind Trump's attacks on himself and Harris Democrats set for unconventional political showpiece (Video) DHS fires back at ‘baffling’ GAO claim that Wolf was appointed invalidly Two men indicted in 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay Belarus protests: 'There's no way back. The people will not forgive this' As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election Democratic National Convention kicks off with Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders US intelligence indicates Iran paid bounties to Taliban for targeting American troops in Afghanistan President of Young Democrats of Maryland found dead Trump offers counter-programming to Democrats with rallies in four states Conservative talk radio personalities join forces in voter recruitment push Biden rides high, but faces angst-filled party Democrats unveil wide-ranging speaker schedule for Democratic National Convention Democrats fight back in US Postal Service showdown with Trump Dueling polls split on size of Biden’s lead ahead of Dem convention Election advantage stays with Biden; enthusiasm deficit eases, but remains: POLL Newsweek smears Kamala Harris (Video) Trump to campaign in battleground states as Democrats embrace Joe Biden, Kamala Harris at DNC States huddling on Postal Service lawsuit Wall Street's Big Money Is Betting On Biden And Democrats In 2020 Gingrich: Kamala Harris will be worst vice presidential nominee since Tom Eagleton Biden up by 12 points among registered voters nationally: poll Edward Snowden raked in over $1.2 million in speaking fees, agent says Dems plunge into virtual convention for Biden Cheney calls pardoning Snowden 'unconscionable' after Trump says he's considering it John Oliver Exposes Trump’s Kamala Harris Birtherism and the Absurdity of QAnon -DB Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris 'It's not a good picture': The DNC and RNC may further complicate coronavirus stimulus talks Trump's presidential approval rating stays steady: NBC News/Wall Street Journal polls Trump narrows gap with Biden, new poll shows State of the presidential race: A deep dive on the polls Reporter's blunt question to Trump receives polarizing response (video) Protester's arrest leads to crowd forming at Pittsburgh mayor's home WHAT TO WATCH: Democrats open a new kind of convention Democrats to structure 1st night of the DNC around trio of crises gripping nation Puerto Rico’s governor loses primary in chaotic election Schumer: McConnell must bring Senate back early if House passes Postal Service bill Several states considering legal action against Trump administration over USPS and mail-in voting Biden ally Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to DNC Trump sends warning to NYC’s de Blasio after another bloody weekend The pandemic hasn’t ended the campus culture wars Monday at the DNC: Sanders, Kasich to speak as Democrats look to unite both sides of the aisle AP FACT CHECK: Trump muddies facts on mail ballots, Harris Coronavirus sidelines lobbyists at the influence industry's Super Bowl Biden faces hurdles in bid to mend ties with US allies Internal USPS documents raise questions about effectiveness of sorting machines removal order Pelosi calls members back to Capitol Hill to consider USPS legislation, calls post office 'Election Central' amid coronavirus Browns owners say they stand by Baker Mayfield's decision to kneel Trump elevates Scott Atlas, a doctor with a rosier coronavirus outlook Historic moments and big surprises from past political conventions 'We're Desperate': Transit Cuts Felt Deepest in Low-Income Areas - NY Times Death Valley reaches 130 degrees, hottest temperature in U.S. in at least 107 years Biden-Harris ticket aims to spark enthusiasm at Democratic convention after low-key campaign Japan’s economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic One Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against 'Europe's Last Dictator' Sunday shows - Mail-in voting controversy dominates Jake Tapper: Greene's videos indicate detachment from truth and decency Mercedes Schlapp: We can't go down this very dangerous socialist path of Biden and Harris (Video) Election Confessions: Tell us how you really feel about the 2020 candidates Belarusian opposition politician Tsikhanouskaya says she is ready to lead nation House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House back into session early to block USPS organizational changes that could threaten mail-in voting - BI Stacey Abrams, Conor Lamb among 17 'rising stars' to speak in DNC keynote address Belarus protests: Strikes expected as Lukashenko remains defiant Sarah Sanders: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be puppets of the far left (Video) House Oversight Committee calls for 'urgent' hearing with postmaster general Summers calls Trump 'worst of America's 45 presidents,' says stocks 'do better' during Democratic administrations Asia shares push ahead as China markets jump Coronavirus News and Updates: Report: Nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound U.S. COVID-19 deaths rise; cases drop for fourth week in a row COVID-19 forces some U.S. schools to close, as new cases remain high in most states 'Horrifying' data glitch skews key Iowa coronavirus metrics The home front: Virus stalks nurses after they leave work Pandemic Electric Bills Are Searing Hot, As Families Stay Home Coronavirus Update (Live): 21,816,571 Cases and 772,708 deaths Worldwide ... U.S. CDC reports 5,340,232 coronavirus cases U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 170,000 ahead of fall flu season Quarantine requirements may delay return to in-person school The latest on the coronavirus pandemic - Live Updates Coronavirus updates: Two top CDC officials step down; Birx urges Americans to wear masks indoors and outdoors 6 public-health experts offer a coronavirus agenda for Biden and Harris' first day in office, should they win Face masks, smaller classes and distanced desks: Europe’s back-to-school plan South Korea battles worst virus outbreak in months Federal virus money slow to trickle to local public health Coronavirus updates: Two top CDC officials step down; Birx urges Americans to wear masks indoors and outdoors 'We're Clearly Not Doing Enough': Drop in Testing Hampers Coronavirus Response - NY Times Lebanon needs two-week lockdown after 'shocking' COVID-19 rise, minister says Less Than A Week After Starting Classes, UNC-Chapel Hill Reports 4 COVID-19 Clusters Lasting immunity seen after mild COVID-19 infection: report Firm Running Coronavirus Database Refuses to Answer Senators' Questions India's coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000 South Korea tackles new outbreak linked to church How the coronavirus could change college sports forever Last edited: Aug 17, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Live coverage: First night of virtual DNC kicks off with videos, Eva Longoria hosting Watch live: Democratic National Convention Trump: 'The only way we're going to lose this election is if the election is rigged' AP survey: States uncommitted to Trump’s unemployment boost Former DHS official blasts Trump, endorses Biden Pelosi: Republicans' 'purpose is to frighten people from voting' Duo who waved guns at protesters will be at RNC Sanders to rail against ‘authoritarianism,’ as Michelle Obama calls Biden ‘decent man’ in DNC opening night The Empty Threats Behind Trump’s Mail-In Voting Mischief DNC chairman calls for end to presidential caucuses Trump retweets Russian propaganda about Biden that US intel agencies say is intended to influence 2020 election Trump says he will pardon a 'very important' person on Tuesday Trump bashes 'major loser' Kasich ahead of DNC speech Federal judge blocks Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era transgender health care protections Mike Bloomberg pledges $60M to help House Democrats win in November Democrats claim ‘big tent’ for first convention in pandemic GOP Ohio attorney general calls on Trump to postpone Postal Service changes Palin calls out GOP politicians speaking at DNC in support of 'most radically liberal ticket' in US history Trump kicks off effort to counter-message Democratic convention First night of Democratic National Convention gets underway in a night highlighted by Michelle Obama Canadian finance minister resigns amid contracting scandal Ex-commerce secretary says Dem convention will show 'what a Joe Biden presidency will be like' Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding House Democrats push Saturday vote on $25B in Postal Service aid Former Trump administration DHS chief of staff calls his presidency "terrifying" Trump denies delaying mail, Postal Service head slated to testify before Congress Sanders-AOC alliance puts stamp on Democratic convention, platform Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House Live Blog/ Democratic National Convention kicks off McConnell says he doesn't share Trump's 'concern' about Postal Service Watch live: President Trump speaks in Minnesota and Wisconsin 'Anonymous' Trump official calls for voting him out of office Trump to call Biden ‘most dangerous’ candidate in a lifetime, ‘Trojan horse for socialism’ Former CIA officer charged with spying for China Crowd protests outside US Postmaster's NC home DHS rejects government watchdog finding that top officials were improperly appointed CNN Poll of Polls: Biden holds a nine-point lead over Trump ahead of the party conventions McCarthy says Dems pushing Postal Service 'conspiracy theories' as Pelosi calls members back to town House Republicans allege Democrats are fabricating USPS crisis Former senior Trump administration official endorses Joe Biden A state-by-state guide to voting by mail and early in-person voting As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week Cardi B demands justice for Black people in interview with Joe Biden Biden 'has an obligation to stand before the American people and answer the tough questions': Capri Cafaro US approves oil, gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge Trump eyes White House funeral service for brother First in expected flood of lawsuits against USPS, Trump filed in NY federal court Latinos downgrade Trump on coronavirus, kick up Biden support, poll shows Booker sees racism behind Trump's attacks on himself and Harris Democrats set for unconventional political showpiece (Video) DHS fires back at ‘baffling’ GAO claim that Wolf was appointed invalidly Two men indicted in 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay Belarus protests: 'There's no way back. The people will not forgive this' As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election Democratic National Convention kicks off with Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders US intelligence indicates Iran paid bounties to Taliban for targeting American troops in Afghanistan President of Young Democrats of Maryland found dead Trump offers counter-programming to Democrats with rallies in four states Conservative talk radio personalities join forces in voter recruitment push Biden rides high, but faces angst-filled party Democrats unveil wide-ranging speaker schedule for Democratic National Convention Democrats fight back in US Postal Service showdown with Trump Dueling polls split on size of Biden’s lead ahead of Dem convention Election advantage stays with Biden; enthusiasm deficit eases, but remains: POLL Newsweek smears Kamala Harris (Video) Trump to campaign in battleground states as Democrats embrace Joe Biden, Kamala Harris at DNC States huddling on Postal Service lawsuit Wall Street's Big Money Is Betting On Biden And Democrats In 2020 Gingrich: Kamala Harris will be worst vice presidential nominee since Tom Eagleton Biden up by 12 points among registered voters nationally: poll Edward Snowden raked in over $1.2 million in speaking fees, agent says Dems plunge into virtual convention for Biden Cheney calls pardoning Snowden 'unconscionable' after Trump says he's considering it John Oliver Exposes Trump’s Kamala Harris Birtherism and the Absurdity of QAnon -DB Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris 'It's not a good picture': The DNC and RNC may further complicate coronavirus stimulus talks Trump's presidential approval rating stays steady: NBC News/Wall Street Journal polls Trump narrows gap with Biden, new poll shows State of the presidential race: A deep dive on the polls Reporter's blunt question to Trump receives polarizing response (video) Protester's arrest leads to crowd forming at Pittsburgh mayor's home WHAT TO WATCH: Democrats open a new kind of convention Democrats to structure 1st night of the DNC around trio of crises gripping nation Puerto Rico’s governor loses primary in chaotic election Schumer: McConnell must bring Senate back early if House passes Postal Service bill Several states considering legal action against Trump administration over USPS and mail-in voting Biden ally Clyburn brings civil rights legacy to DNC Trump sends warning to NYC’s de Blasio after another bloody weekend The pandemic hasn’t ended the campus culture wars Monday at the DNC: Sanders, Kasich to speak as Democrats look to unite both sides of the aisle AP FACT CHECK: Trump muddies facts on mail ballots, Harris Coronavirus sidelines lobbyists at the influence industry's Super Bowl Biden faces hurdles in bid to mend ties with US allies Internal USPS documents raise questions about effectiveness of sorting machines removal order Pelosi calls members back to Capitol Hill to consider USPS legislation, calls post office 'Election Central' amid coronavirus Browns owners say they stand by Baker Mayfield's decision to kneel Trump elevates Scott Atlas, a doctor with a rosier coronavirus outlook Historic moments and big surprises from past political conventions 'We're Desperate': Transit Cuts Felt Deepest in Low-Income Areas - NY Times Death Valley reaches 130 degrees, hottest temperature in U.S. in at least 107 years Biden-Harris ticket aims to spark enthusiasm at Democratic convention after low-key campaign Japan’s economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic One Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against 'Europe's Last Dictator' Sunday shows - Mail-in voting controversy dominates Jake Tapper: Greene's videos indicate detachment from truth and decency Mercedes Schlapp: We can't go down this very dangerous socialist path of Biden and Harris (Video) Election Confessions: Tell us how you really feel about the 2020 candidates Belarusian opposition politician Tsikhanouskaya says she is ready to lead nation House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House back into session early to block USPS organizational changes that could threaten mail-in voting - BI Stacey Abrams, Conor Lamb among 17 'rising stars' to speak in DNC keynote address Belarus protests: Strikes expected as Lukashenko remains defiant Sarah Sanders: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be puppets of the far left (Video) House Oversight Committee calls for 'urgent' hearing with postmaster general Summers calls Trump 'worst of America's 45 presidents,' says stocks 'do better' during Democratic administrations Asia shares push ahead as China markets jump Coronavirus News and Updates: Report: Nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound U.S. COVID-19 deaths rise; cases drop for fourth week in a row COVID-19 forces some U.S. schools to close, as new cases remain high in most states 'Horrifying' data glitch skews key Iowa coronavirus metrics The home front: Virus stalks nurses after they leave work Pandemic Electric Bills Are Searing Hot, As Families Stay Home Coronavirus Update (Live): 21,816,571 Cases and 772,708 deaths Worldwide ... U.S. CDC reports 5,340,232 coronavirus cases U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 170,000 ahead of fall flu season Quarantine requirements may delay return to in-person school The latest on the coronavirus pandemic - Live Updates Coronavirus updates: Two top CDC officials step down; Birx urges Americans to wear masks indoors and outdoors 6 public-health experts offer a coronavirus agenda for Biden and Harris' first day in office, should they win Face masks, smaller classes and distanced desks: Europe’s back-to-school plan South Korea battles worst virus outbreak in months Federal virus money slow to trickle to local public health Coronavirus updates: Two top CDC officials step down; Birx urges Americans to wear masks indoors and outdoors 'We're Clearly Not Doing Enough': Drop in Testing Hampers Coronavirus Response - NY Times Lebanon needs two-week lockdown after 'shocking' COVID-19 rise, minister says Less Than A Week After Starting Classes, UNC-Chapel Hill Reports 4 COVID-19 Clusters Lasting immunity seen after mild COVID-19 infection: report Firm Running Coronavirus Database Refuses to Answer Senators' Questions India's coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000 South Korea tackles new outbreak linked to church How the coronavirus could change college sports forever