Sep 5, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (Media entities in alphabetical order) 11 arrested, 3 cops hurt in 3rd night of Rochester protests over Daniel Prude's death Biden, Trump focus in on Pennsylvania Clothes, ammunition tied to Portland protest death found in suspect's home: Officials Which states will have Kanye West on the ballot since access deadlines have passed? Trump administration insists politics won't play into coronavirus vaccine timeline El Chapo's lawyers appeal his US drug conspiracy conviction Biden calls Trump out on attitude toward military, blames him for economy Democrats rope in college students to hammer Trump on coronavirus response Fact Check Friday: Trump on 'law and order' and protests Kanye West self-funding his presidential campaign AP FACT CHECK: Trump on McCain; Biden’s stretch on virus Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice Ex-FBI agent: Attacks from Trump ‘outrageous’ and ‘cruel’ Harris’ mostly virtual campaign to get Wisconsin road test Dueling versions of reality define 1st week of fall campaign NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Trump out to build ‘permission structure’ to win back voters Donald Trump attacks 'slimeball' reporter in war dead row Jacob Blake makes court appearance from hospital bed US election 2020: Will Trump voters support the president again? (Video) Multiple boats sink at Trump boat parade on Texas' Lake Travis Biden taps Obama administration alums for transition team Judge orders Trump administration to stop detaining migrant children in hotels prior to expelling them Officers involved in suffocation death of Daniel Prude followed training "step by step," union head says Trump says "I say what I say" when asked about 2015 McCain comments Weather Whiplash: From record-shattering heat to cold and snow White House memo calls for ban on federal agencies conducting race related training Trump has repeatedly questioned why Americans who served in Vietnam went to war Trump promised a health care plan before the end of August. It never came. These maps show how 2020 could come down to 1 electoral vote As world leaders condemn Russian aggression, Trump says he and Putin 'get along' Charges filed against militia members traveling to Kenosha Fact-checking Trump's claims that he 'called home' to Melania during 2018 foreign trip she was on Ignoring warnings from election officials, Trump again suggests supporters should try to vote twice READ: White House memo barring federal agencies from race-related training sessions Trump bars 'propaganda' training sessions on race in latest overture to his base Democrats project campaign messages on Trump Hotel in DC Fox News Poll: Biden leads Trump among likely voters in 3 swing states Mitch McConnell: No need to 'worry about your vote not counting' More fallout after report claims Trump disparaged fallen soldiers (video) Anti-Trump group calls for nationwide protests in 23 cities San Francisco mayor calls Trump a 'terrorist' says it's time to ‘move on' from Pelosi salon controversy Buttigieg says Trump 'must think we're all suckers' by denying report he disparaged fallen soldiers GOP candidate Marjorie Greene faces backlash over image of herself holding gun alongside The Squad National security adviser O’Brien says China more aggressive in election meddling than Russia Sources dispute claim Trump nixed visit over disdain for slain veterans, but back up parts of Atlantic report Steve Forbes predicts Biden presidency would be 'unmitigated disaster,' bring return of 'stagflation' Ted Cruz accuses Facebook of trying to 'manipulate' American votes with ban on new political ads Trump approval back up to pre-coronavirus shutdown high of 52 percent: poll Trump says the US is negotiating a nuclear nonproliferation treaty with Russia Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle Trump attacks Fox News reporter after she backs up key details of Atlantic story GOP lawmaker defends Fox reporter after Trump calls for her firing DHS to label white supremacists as the 'most persistent and lethal threat' to the US: report Falwell swipes at media: 'You got nothing' House Democrat offers measures to block Trump's payroll tax deferral McConnell tells voters 'not to worry about your vote not counting' in November Retired lieutenant general: Military members are 'furious' with Trump over alleged comments on fallen soldiers Trump maintains US 'rounding the turn' on coronavirus Trump rips media for soft treatment of Biden: Questions 'meant for a child' Trump says he has seen no proof of Navalny poisoning, awaiting German findings Harris on vaccine: 'I would not trust Donald Trump' Racial justice protesters, militia groups confront each other ahead of Kentucky Derby Congresswoman blocked from touring mail facility by Postal Service police Democratic group American Bridge hits Trump on veterans in $4M ad buy Michael Cohen says Trump will 'do anything' to stay in office, even start a war Review Of Federal Charges In Portland Unrest Shows Most Are Misdemeanors Peter Strzok, Notorious Ex-G-Man, Explains Himself And Takes Aim At Trump Women Lead The Way Against Belarus' Patriarch, Says Svetlana Tikhanovskaya Former Top NRA Exec Says Greed, Corruption Pushed Gun Group Into 'Death Spiral' Why Are Moderna Executives Selling Stock While Developing A Coronavirus Vaccine? Trump fumes over troops report, amplifies memo against anti-racism training at OMB Where’s the Republican defense of Trump? Antitrust fight against Google hits partisan headwinds Judge strikes down DeVos plan to boost pandemic relief for private schools Sanders: America must be prepared for when Trump refuses to leave office The MAGA movement hits the streets — and Trump latches on The U.S. vs. the world: How major nations are recovering from coronavirus Trump plays defense with the military weeks before election Protests, confrontations flare in U.S. cities Democrat Biden adds former rival Buttigieg, ex-Obama officials to transition team Rival groups gather at Kentucky Derby as summer of protests grinds on After outcry, Trump says military newspaper to stay EU demanding potential veto on Britain's post-Brexit laws, regulations: The Times Exclusive: Trump administration weighs blacklisting China's chipmaker SMIC Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile -think tank Judge temporarily bans Detroit police from chokeholds, rubber bullets against protesters Pentagon: Re-evaluation finds Microsoft's JEDI proposal still is best U.S. happy to help in China-India border dispute, Trump says A 60-year-old Black man was shot and killed by a Georgia trooper. The officer has been denied bond. White House memo calls for ban on federal agency training that suggests U.S. is racist The 2020 March on Washington introduces young students to a new civil rights movement The Trump campaign wants to paint Biden as left-wing, despite his moderate record A house divided: As millions of Americans face evictions, others buy dream homes during COVID-19 'Arms race': How the Portland shooting shows protesters on the right and the left are bringing guns Far-right 'Boogaloo Bois' suspects charged in terror case; sought roles as 'mercenaries' for Hamas Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie says Kyle Rittenhouse showed 'incredible restraint' in Kenosha shooting The U.S. is the biggest election meddler of them all, new book claims Trump says former chief of staff Gen. John Kelly couldn't 'handle the pressure' of the job Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus updates: University suspends students over growing cluster of cases COVID-19 cases will surge in the fall, peak after Election Day: experts One in five Americans say it's safe to reopen schools now, survey finds College dismisses nearly a dozen freshmen for violating COVID-19 rules Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus: Russian vaccine shows signs of immune response Fauci unsure what Trump means by saying the country is 'rounding the corner on the virus' How effective was the coronavirus lockdown? Companies developing COVID-19 vaccines planning to issue joint safety pledge: report Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Buy An Air Cleaner For My Home? Another Holiday Weekend, Another Coronavirus Surge? Keep An Eye On Tourist Hot Spots Australia's virus hot spot chafes under lockdown as infection rate gradually improves India crosses four million coronavirus cases with record surge Exclusive: J&J seeking one-third of COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers in hard-hit Latin America Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus Mexico records 6,196 new coronavirus cases, 522 more deaths South Korea posts fewest COVID-19 cases in three weeks after tightening distancing Coronavirus updates: Trump asks 'everybody to be careful' over Labor Day; 410K US deaths predicted by January 'He's finally with us': 115 days after her father died of COVID abroad, daughter finally got his remains home Last edited: Sep 5, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (Media entities in alphabetical order) 11 arrested, 3 cops hurt in 3rd night of Rochester protests over Daniel Prude's death Biden, Trump focus in on Pennsylvania Clothes, ammunition tied to Portland protest death found in suspect's home: Officials Which states will have Kanye West on the ballot since access deadlines have passed? Trump administration insists politics won't play into coronavirus vaccine timeline El Chapo's lawyers appeal his US drug conspiracy conviction Biden calls Trump out on attitude toward military, blames him for economy Democrats rope in college students to hammer Trump on coronavirus response Fact Check Friday: Trump on 'law and order' and protests Kanye West self-funding his presidential campaign AP FACT CHECK: Trump on McCain; Biden’s stretch on virus Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice Ex-FBI agent: Attacks from Trump ‘outrageous’ and ‘cruel’ Harris’ mostly virtual campaign to get Wisconsin road test Dueling versions of reality define 1st week of fall campaign NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Trump out to build ‘permission structure’ to win back voters Donald Trump attacks 'slimeball' reporter in war dead row Jacob Blake makes court appearance from hospital bed US election 2020: Will Trump voters support the president again? (Video) Multiple boats sink at Trump boat parade on Texas' Lake Travis Biden taps Obama administration alums for transition team Judge orders Trump administration to stop detaining migrant children in hotels prior to expelling them Officers involved in suffocation death of Daniel Prude followed training "step by step," union head says Trump says "I say what I say" when asked about 2015 McCain comments Weather Whiplash: From record-shattering heat to cold and snow White House memo calls for ban on federal agencies conducting race related training Trump has repeatedly questioned why Americans who served in Vietnam went to war Trump promised a health care plan before the end of August. It never came. These maps show how 2020 could come down to 1 electoral vote As world leaders condemn Russian aggression, Trump says he and Putin 'get along' Charges filed against militia members traveling to Kenosha Fact-checking Trump's claims that he 'called home' to Melania during 2018 foreign trip she was on Ignoring warnings from election officials, Trump again suggests supporters should try to vote twice READ: White House memo barring federal agencies from race-related training sessions Trump bars 'propaganda' training sessions on race in latest overture to his base Democrats project campaign messages on Trump Hotel in DC Fox News Poll: Biden leads Trump among likely voters in 3 swing states Mitch McConnell: No need to 'worry about your vote not counting' More fallout after report claims Trump disparaged fallen soldiers (video) Anti-Trump group calls for nationwide protests in 23 cities San Francisco mayor calls Trump a 'terrorist' says it's time to ‘move on' from Pelosi salon controversy Buttigieg says Trump 'must think we're all suckers' by denying report he disparaged fallen soldiers GOP candidate Marjorie Greene faces backlash over image of herself holding gun alongside The Squad National security adviser O’Brien says China more aggressive in election meddling than Russia Sources dispute claim Trump nixed visit over disdain for slain veterans, but back up parts of Atlantic report Steve Forbes predicts Biden presidency would be 'unmitigated disaster,' bring return of 'stagflation' Ted Cruz accuses Facebook of trying to 'manipulate' American votes with ban on new political ads Trump approval back up to pre-coronavirus shutdown high of 52 percent: poll Trump says the US is negotiating a nuclear nonproliferation treaty with Russia Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle Trump attacks Fox News reporter after she backs up key details of Atlantic story GOP lawmaker defends Fox reporter after Trump calls for her firing DHS to label white supremacists as the 'most persistent and lethal threat' to the US: report Falwell swipes at media: 'You got nothing' House Democrat offers measures to block Trump's payroll tax deferral McConnell tells voters 'not to worry about your vote not counting' in November Retired lieutenant general: Military members are 'furious' with Trump over alleged comments on fallen soldiers Trump maintains US 'rounding the turn' on coronavirus Trump rips media for soft treatment of Biden: Questions 'meant for a child' Trump says he has seen no proof of Navalny poisoning, awaiting German findings Harris on vaccine: 'I would not trust Donald Trump' Racial justice protesters, militia groups confront each other ahead of Kentucky Derby Congresswoman blocked from touring mail facility by Postal Service police Democratic group American Bridge hits Trump on veterans in $4M ad buy Michael Cohen says Trump will 'do anything' to stay in office, even start a war Review Of Federal Charges In Portland Unrest Shows Most Are Misdemeanors Peter Strzok, Notorious Ex-G-Man, Explains Himself And Takes Aim At Trump Women Lead The Way Against Belarus' Patriarch, Says Svetlana Tikhanovskaya Former Top NRA Exec Says Greed, Corruption Pushed Gun Group Into 'Death Spiral' Why Are Moderna Executives Selling Stock While Developing A Coronavirus Vaccine? Trump fumes over troops report, amplifies memo against anti-racism training at OMB Where’s the Republican defense of Trump? Antitrust fight against Google hits partisan headwinds Judge strikes down DeVos plan to boost pandemic relief for private schools Sanders: America must be prepared for when Trump refuses to leave office The MAGA movement hits the streets — and Trump latches on The U.S. vs. the world: How major nations are recovering from coronavirus Trump plays defense with the military weeks before election Protests, confrontations flare in U.S. cities Democrat Biden adds former rival Buttigieg, ex-Obama officials to transition team Rival groups gather at Kentucky Derby as summer of protests grinds on After outcry, Trump says military newspaper to stay EU demanding potential veto on Britain's post-Brexit laws, regulations: The Times Exclusive: Trump administration weighs blacklisting China's chipmaker SMIC Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile -think tank Judge temporarily bans Detroit police from chokeholds, rubber bullets against protesters Pentagon: Re-evaluation finds Microsoft's JEDI proposal still is best U.S. happy to help in China-India border dispute, Trump says A 60-year-old Black man was shot and killed by a Georgia trooper. The officer has been denied bond. White House memo calls for ban on federal agency training that suggests U.S. is racist The 2020 March on Washington introduces young students to a new civil rights movement The Trump campaign wants to paint Biden as left-wing, despite his moderate record A house divided: As millions of Americans face evictions, others buy dream homes during COVID-19 'Arms race': How the Portland shooting shows protesters on the right and the left are bringing guns Far-right 'Boogaloo Bois' suspects charged in terror case; sought roles as 'mercenaries' for Hamas Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie says Kyle Rittenhouse showed 'incredible restraint' in Kenosha shooting The U.S. is the biggest election meddler of them all, new book claims Trump says former chief of staff Gen. John Kelly couldn't 'handle the pressure' of the job Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus updates: University suspends students over growing cluster of cases COVID-19 cases will surge in the fall, peak after Election Day: experts One in five Americans say it's safe to reopen schools now, survey finds College dismisses nearly a dozen freshmen for violating COVID-19 rules Brazil leader rapped for stirring doubt on COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus: Russian vaccine shows signs of immune response Fauci unsure what Trump means by saying the country is 'rounding the corner on the virus' How effective was the coronavirus lockdown? Companies developing COVID-19 vaccines planning to issue joint safety pledge: report Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Buy An Air Cleaner For My Home? Another Holiday Weekend, Another Coronavirus Surge? Keep An Eye On Tourist Hot Spots Australia's virus hot spot chafes under lockdown as infection rate gradually improves India crosses four million coronavirus cases with record surge Exclusive: J&J seeking one-third of COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers in hard-hit Latin America Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus Mexico records 6,196 new coronavirus cases, 522 more deaths South Korea posts fewest COVID-19 cases in three weeks after tightening distancing Coronavirus updates: Trump asks 'everybody to be careful' over Labor Day; 410K US deaths predicted by January 'He's finally with us': 115 days after her father died of COVID abroad, daughter finally got his remains home