Aug 31, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Biden hits back on Trump's attacks: 'Do I look like a radical socialist with a soft spot for rioters?' Joe Biden condemns violence, says Trump is causing division (Video) Melania's ex-friend: Trump family tainted by 'deceit, deception' Twitter flags video shared by top House Republican that manipulates the words of a disabled activist Biden unleashes attacks, blames Trump for protest violence Appeals court rejects Flynn effort to dismiss case House mounts last-ditch bid for Trump's financial record Mnuchin says McConnell may introduce new coronavirus bill next week Trump appears to back claim suspected teen gunman acted in self-defense, rips 'left-wing political violence' Trump defends accused Kenosha gunman, declines to condemn violence from his supporters Federal appeals court denies Flynn's bid to order judge to dismiss case Former Melania Trump friend says she is working with multiple prosecutors on inauguration financing Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes Amid images of violence, Trump sees an opportunity Steve Bannon's co-defendants plead not guilty Biden says Trump ‘fomented’ violence, but Dems have their own history of urging confrontation Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It' Out of the 'basement,' Biden pummels Trump Trump demands 'patriotic education' in U.S. schools Biden condemns rioting, blasts Trump's response in fiery post-convention speech Liberty announces investigation into Falwell’s tenure Steve Bannon's trial date set for May 2021 President Trump says federal intervention would stop violence in Democrat-run cities (Video) Barr’s removal of career national security official, weeks before election, raises concerns Trump's lawyers say court wrongly sided with Manhattan DA over financial records Trump says shooting suspect Kyle Rittenhouse "was in very big trouble" GOP lawmaker argues left is 'funding, in a huge way,' protests and riots across US Trump pushes to keep tax returns from NY prosecutor, eyes possible Supreme Court appeal All 4 officers charged in George Floyd’s death Ex-adviser to first lady: Working for Trumps was a ‘mistake’ National LGBT Chamber of Commerce endorses Biden Oregon state police called to Portland amid escalating tensions A GOP election dilemma: Twitter Trump keeps boxing out humanized Trump Progressives demand Portland’s mayor, police chief resign after fatal shooting Trump says he won't meet with Jacob Blake's family because they wanted to involve lawyers WH claims Trump trip to Kenosha 'unifying,' says he will tour damaged businesses Appeals court rules it can't enforce congressional subpoena of former White House counsel Democrats warn Trump’s visit to Kenosha ‘fanning the flames’ AP FACT CHECK: Trump tweets distort truth on National Guard Emerson poll finds Trump-Biden race tightening post-conventions Biden: 'I am not banning fracking' What is the difference between absentee voting and universal vote-by-mail? Ex-felons are facing new hurdles when registering to vote in Florida: inaccurate records White House says Trump 'does not want to invoke Insurrection Act' after he raised idea Biden condemns violence in American cities, says Trump adds 'fuel to every fire' U.S. agrees to pay South Carolina $600 million and dispose of plutonium House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays Officials Identify Slain Portland Trump Supporter, President Threatens Intervention Navy crew jumped from plane before it crashed Texas AG Ken Paxton warns county to halt mail-in ballots or face legal action Americans divided over armed civilians who flock to protests Portland protests: All you need to know about Trump's crackdown Trump calls him 'a fool'; Portland mayor says support us or stay out of the way Trump seizes on protests as Dems blame him for tensions Trump-Biden race tightens as both sides expect close race Hundreds of protesters gather against new flu vaccine mandate in Massachusetts Portland mayor urges restraint, renunciation of violence after fatal shooting Bad blood between Pelosi, Meadows complicates coronavirus talks Republicans call on DOJ to investigate who is funding violent riots Supreme Court's ruling for abortion rights boosts opponents Portland Police declare gathering near city building as 'unlawful' Do not open until Election Day: State laws will delay counting mail-in votes in Trump-Biden race It's crunch time for voting litigation Pelosi, Biden slam Scalise for doctored video that altered activist's words Battleground states want to be able to process mail ballots before Election Day Kenoshians face 'wake-up call' Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers tells Trump not to visit Kenosha Falling Covid-19 cases create opportunity and peril for Trump The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2020 Some In GOP Fear Trump's Push Against Mail-In Voting Could Harm The Party's Chances Uncertainty dominates presidential campaign’s final stretch Los Angeles police respond to reported shooting near pro-Trump rally Trump tries to dance around a devastating backdrop Joe Biden blames Trump for violence in Democrat-run cities Forty percent of Americans back Trump executive order on TikTok: Reuters/Ipsos poll A Kennedy is on the ballot in Massachusetts. Here's why he's not guaranteed a victory McGahn argued Kushner's security clearance should be downgraded: book U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait for second time in two weeks Biden forced to play on Trump's turf as campaign turns to racial strife Trump's still in trouble in first post-convention polling Ken Buck doubles down on Rand Paul's call for investigation into funding of violent protests Take It From Eastern Europe: Now Is Not the Time to Go Soft on Russia Anger after attempt to storm parliament Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show Proposed rules to protect bulk power grid from foreign targeting raise concerns When Trump talks law and order, some Wisconsin voters listen Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asks Donald Trump to 'reconsider' planned visit to Kenosha after Jacob Blake shooting Black Americans Worry Postal Changes Could Disrupt History Of Secure Jobs House bill would block rioters from coronavirus unemployment benefits Trump administration unleashes a new effort to undermine election integrity Belarus protest: Mass rally keeps pressure on Lukashenko India says foils new Chinese attempt to alter status quo at disputed border Global stocks mixed after Wall Street advances Emmanuel Macron’s big Beirut challenge Donald Trump Jr. calls DNC an 'embarrassment,' praises 'pro-America' GOP convention, talks about his new book Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty The use of "less-lethal" force by law enforcement Americans love Social Security but fear 'socialism.' Trump is exploiting that Pro-Trump caravan and protesters clashed before shooting death in Portland's streets Massachusetts Senate Primary Pits Long-Serving Progressive Against A Kennedy How the GOP Stretched Hard to Defend Trump on Race and Gender - New York Times Coronavirus News and Updates: CDC has not reduced the death count related to COVID-19 Trump knocks Fauci: 'I inherited him' Coronavirus latest: 94% of COVID deaths in US had underlying conditions, CDC says Task force reports show dire reality despite Trump's positive messaging Soon: Anyone who wants a test, can get a test WHO: We can't 'just pretend the pandemic is over' Still ill with coronavirus six months later A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall Scientists see downsides to vaccines from Russia, China What are the risks of getting COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? Birx says she's hopeful about coronavirus vaccine but urges people to 'do the right thing today' No cramming as new COVID rules take hold in South Korean capital Battle over COVID-19 school openings goes to the courts Amid COVID, nursing home residents face new challenge: Voting Locked out by COVID, refugees' lives on hold Last edited: Aug 31, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Biden hits back on Trump's attacks: 'Do I look like a radical socialist with a soft spot for rioters?' Joe Biden condemns violence, says Trump is causing division (Video) Melania's ex-friend: Trump family tainted by 'deceit, deception' Twitter flags video shared by top House Republican that manipulates the words of a disabled activist Biden unleashes attacks, blames Trump for protest violence Appeals court rejects Flynn effort to dismiss case House mounts last-ditch bid for Trump's financial record Mnuchin says McConnell may introduce new coronavirus bill next week Trump appears to back claim suspected teen gunman acted in self-defense, rips 'left-wing political violence' Trump defends accused Kenosha gunman, declines to condemn violence from his supporters Federal appeals court denies Flynn's bid to order judge to dismiss case Former Melania Trump friend says she is working with multiple prosecutors on inauguration financing Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes Amid images of violence, Trump sees an opportunity Steve Bannon's co-defendants plead not guilty Biden says Trump ‘fomented’ violence, but Dems have their own history of urging confrontation Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It' Out of the 'basement,' Biden pummels Trump Trump demands 'patriotic education' in U.S. schools Biden condemns rioting, blasts Trump's response in fiery post-convention speech Liberty announces investigation into Falwell’s tenure Steve Bannon's trial date set for May 2021 President Trump says federal intervention would stop violence in Democrat-run cities (Video) Barr’s removal of career national security official, weeks before election, raises concerns Trump's lawyers say court wrongly sided with Manhattan DA over financial records Trump says shooting suspect Kyle Rittenhouse "was in very big trouble" GOP lawmaker argues left is 'funding, in a huge way,' protests and riots across US Trump pushes to keep tax returns from NY prosecutor, eyes possible Supreme Court appeal All 4 officers charged in George Floyd’s death Ex-adviser to first lady: Working for Trumps was a ‘mistake’ National LGBT Chamber of Commerce endorses Biden Oregon state police called to Portland amid escalating tensions A GOP election dilemma: Twitter Trump keeps boxing out humanized Trump Progressives demand Portland’s mayor, police chief resign after fatal shooting Trump says he won't meet with Jacob Blake's family because they wanted to involve lawyers WH claims Trump trip to Kenosha 'unifying,' says he will tour damaged businesses Appeals court rules it can't enforce congressional subpoena of former White House counsel Democrats warn Trump’s visit to Kenosha ‘fanning the flames’ AP FACT CHECK: Trump tweets distort truth on National Guard Emerson poll finds Trump-Biden race tightening post-conventions Biden: 'I am not banning fracking' What is the difference between absentee voting and universal vote-by-mail? Ex-felons are facing new hurdles when registering to vote in Florida: inaccurate records White House says Trump 'does not want to invoke Insurrection Act' after he raised idea Biden condemns violence in American cities, says Trump adds 'fuel to every fire' U.S. agrees to pay South Carolina $600 million and dispose of plutonium House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays Officials Identify Slain Portland Trump Supporter, President Threatens Intervention Navy crew jumped from plane before it crashed Texas AG Ken Paxton warns county to halt mail-in ballots or face legal action Americans divided over armed civilians who flock to protests Portland protests: All you need to know about Trump's crackdown Trump calls him 'a fool'; Portland mayor says support us or stay out of the way Trump seizes on protests as Dems blame him for tensions Trump-Biden race tightens as both sides expect close race Hundreds of protesters gather against new flu vaccine mandate in Massachusetts Portland mayor urges restraint, renunciation of violence after fatal shooting Bad blood between Pelosi, Meadows complicates coronavirus talks Republicans call on DOJ to investigate who is funding violent riots Supreme Court's ruling for abortion rights boosts opponents Portland Police declare gathering near city building as 'unlawful' Do not open until Election Day: State laws will delay counting mail-in votes in Trump-Biden race It's crunch time for voting litigation Pelosi, Biden slam Scalise for doctored video that altered activist's words Battleground states want to be able to process mail ballots before Election Day Kenoshians face 'wake-up call' Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers tells Trump not to visit Kenosha Falling Covid-19 cases create opportunity and peril for Trump The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2020 Some In GOP Fear Trump's Push Against Mail-In Voting Could Harm The Party's Chances Uncertainty dominates presidential campaign’s final stretch Los Angeles police respond to reported shooting near pro-Trump rally Trump tries to dance around a devastating backdrop Joe Biden blames Trump for violence in Democrat-run cities Forty percent of Americans back Trump executive order on TikTok: Reuters/Ipsos poll A Kennedy is on the ballot in Massachusetts. Here's why he's not guaranteed a victory McGahn argued Kushner's security clearance should be downgraded: book U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait for second time in two weeks Biden forced to play on Trump's turf as campaign turns to racial strife Trump's still in trouble in first post-convention polling Ken Buck doubles down on Rand Paul's call for investigation into funding of violent protests Take It From Eastern Europe: Now Is Not the Time to Go Soft on Russia Anger after attempt to storm parliament Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show Proposed rules to protect bulk power grid from foreign targeting raise concerns When Trump talks law and order, some Wisconsin voters listen Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asks Donald Trump to 'reconsider' planned visit to Kenosha after Jacob Blake shooting Black Americans Worry Postal Changes Could Disrupt History Of Secure Jobs House bill would block rioters from coronavirus unemployment benefits Trump administration unleashes a new effort to undermine election integrity Belarus protest: Mass rally keeps pressure on Lukashenko India says foils new Chinese attempt to alter status quo at disputed border Global stocks mixed after Wall Street advances Emmanuel Macron’s big Beirut challenge Donald Trump Jr. calls DNC an 'embarrassment,' praises 'pro-America' GOP convention, talks about his new book Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty The use of "less-lethal" force by law enforcement Americans love Social Security but fear 'socialism.' Trump is exploiting that Pro-Trump caravan and protesters clashed before shooting death in Portland's streets Massachusetts Senate Primary Pits Long-Serving Progressive Against A Kennedy How the GOP Stretched Hard to Defend Trump on Race and Gender - New York Times Coronavirus News and Updates: CDC has not reduced the death count related to COVID-19 Trump knocks Fauci: 'I inherited him' Coronavirus latest: 94% of COVID deaths in US had underlying conditions, CDC says Task force reports show dire reality despite Trump's positive messaging Soon: Anyone who wants a test, can get a test WHO: We can't 'just pretend the pandemic is over' Still ill with coronavirus six months later A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall Scientists see downsides to vaccines from Russia, China What are the risks of getting COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? Birx says she's hopeful about coronavirus vaccine but urges people to 'do the right thing today' No cramming as new COVID rules take hold in South Korean capital Battle over COVID-19 school openings goes to the courts Amid COVID, nursing home residents face new challenge: Voting Locked out by COVID, refugees' lives on hold