Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Monday, August 31, 2020 (1 Viewer)

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