Aug 30, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump blames media after DNC tops RNC in TV ratings Portland protests: Trump and Biden clash over street violence Protester killed in Portland as mayor, Trump trade blame Trump rails against 'incompetent' Portland mayor, says 'backlash' involving supporters not 'unexpected' New York Times: Justice Department secretly curtailed investigation into Trump's Russia ties Schiff vows to 'compel' intelligence on election security after DNI head Ratcliffe ends in-person briefings Trump intel chief defends briefings ban, Democrats raise subpoena threat Portland mayor says deadly shooting could be a "flashpoint" ‘Fanning the flames’: Dem accuse Trump of stoking violence Shutdown politics set to collide with coronavirus aid Meadows blames Pelosi for impasse on coronavirus relief Wisconsin governor asks Trump to "reconsider" Kenosha visit 'Fanning the flames of hate': Biden slams Trump for 'encouraging violence' in Portland Louisiana Sen. Kennedy on destruction from Hurricane Laura: It will 'take your breath away' Police trying to untangle fatal Portland shooting Biden condemns violence in Portland and calls on Trump to do the same Trump fires back at Portland mayor as Wheeler blames Trump for rise in violence It's Biden's to lose (and he still could): The post-conventions state of the race Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Biden co-chair blasts Trump: ‘He needs to own this moment’ Trump continues to break the polling Dem. senator accusing Trump of 'killing people' with rallies quiet on health risk from protests Biden to campaign in Pennsylvania Monday, ask 'are you safe in Donald Trump's America?' Officer in George Floyd death argues drug overdose killed him, not knee on neck Dems seeking to compel in-person election security briefings Hogan Gidley: Media coverage of RNC was 'absolutely horrific' United will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees Senator McConnell: Put out the fire at the Postal Service Democrats have voter registration advantage in four states Wolf faults Portland leaders for "lawlessness and chaos" after violent clashes 'Protests' or 'riots?' It makes a BIG difference. Ratcliffe coordinating with Durham on FBI investigation, declassifying documents Postal chief DeJoy has long leveraged connections, dollars Kentucky AG says he has "critical" FBI ballistics report on Breonna Taylor's death Twitter removes QAnon supporter's false claim about coronavirus death statistics that Trump had retweeted Voting groups scramble to reach college students in pandemic Shaun King ignites online backlash after allegedly using Chadwick Boseman's death to promote book Transcript: Rep. Val Demings on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 Transcript: Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 Transcript: Attorney Benjamin Crump on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 Baltimore GOP House candidate Kimberly Klacik: Trump's message 'is resonating' with Black voters Proposed rules to protect bulk power grid from foreign targeting raise concerns Vigilante group activity on the rise, worrying law enforcement and watchdog groups Meadows says 'most of Donald Trump's America is peaceful' as protests over police shootings continue Elon Musk unveils brain chip implant Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House Trump campaign seeks post-convention bounce after rough stretch Rubio says congressional oversight of intelligence faces 'historic crisis' following DNI announcement Biden, Trump tussle over whose America is dangerous Sex assault charges filed against Jacob Blake in July prompted police to respond before shooting: union report 1 fatally shot in Portland as pro-Trump supporters clash with counter-protesters 'What a fool I was': First lady's ex-best friend tells all in revenge book 'Melania & Me' New audio of Trump's sister: Ivanka is a mini-Donald California bill to form reparations task force advances after 33-3 state Senate vote An activist central bank? Dems push the Fed to fight racial inequality Trump to visit Kenosha amid police shooting fury Marred by trauma after George Floyd's death, Minneapolis hit with more looting Jacob Blake's sister at March on Washington: 'Black America, I hold you accountable' Warner calls Intelligence chief's decision to scale down congressional election security briefings 'outrageous' Student group slammed for raising money for gunman Democratic senator says Trump 'deliberately killing people' by holding rallies Chadwick Boseman: Tributes pour in for Black Panther actor 5 ways Steve Bannon could beat the rap Death toll up to 16 for Hurricane Laura Two Kenosha shooting videos prompt fierce debate over race, justice Hundreds of protesters march with Jacob Blake's family demanding justice Africans and Black Americans have a history of tension. Beyoncé and BLM are changing that New Jersey mayor rescinds $2,500 bill issued to teen over peaceful BLM protest Dem. congressman condemns 'vigilante justice' as protesters vandalize San Jose mayor's home Belarus bans most foreign media as pressure grows on protesters Trump or Biden? China expects no favours either way Lock of Lincoln’s hair and bloodied telegram up for auction Susan Collins faces battle of lifetime in Maine Coronavirus vs. law-and-order: What's more important to voters? Laura sank their shrimp boats. They stayed alive by rescuing each other. One shot dead in Portland as rival protesters clash Who can replace Lukashenko in Belarus? Jill Biden teaming up with 'Queer Eye' cast for campaign fundraiser DNI will no longer brief Congress in person on election security over leak concerns Coronavirus News and Updates: Gottlieb says "full approval" of coronavirus vaccine for general population unlikely before 2021 States confront new Covid-19 challenge: Getting flu shots to apathetic Americans Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 U.S. coronavirus cases top six million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks Coronavirus updates: Social distancing partisan divide on display in DC; FDA expands use of remdesivir without research; MGM Resorts layoffs Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? Teachers across the world concerned as schools reopen despite rising cases More than 1,200 students test positive for COVID-19 at major university Global coronavirus cases surpass 25 million: Reuters tally The last defense: Resources stretched thin as firefighters test positive for COVID-19 Once a COVID-19 epicenter, Arizona emerges from lockdown Berlin police break up "anti-coronavirus" protest after 18,000 gather with no masks or social distancing What happens when pandemic locks down a globe-trotting pope? With Virtual Rush, Fraternities And Sororities Race To Pitch More Than Parties Coronavirus: What are the risks of catching it from food packaging? Asia Today: India’s tally surges as restrictions are eased India sets global record with single-day rise in coronavirus cases Last edited: Aug 30, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump blames media after DNC tops RNC in TV ratings Portland protests: Trump and Biden clash over street violence Protester killed in Portland as mayor, Trump trade blame Trump rails against 'incompetent' Portland mayor, says 'backlash' involving supporters not 'unexpected' New York Times: Justice Department secretly curtailed investigation into Trump's Russia ties Schiff vows to 'compel' intelligence on election security after DNI head Ratcliffe ends in-person briefings Trump intel chief defends briefings ban, Democrats raise subpoena threat Portland mayor says deadly shooting could be a "flashpoint" ‘Fanning the flames’: Dem accuse Trump of stoking violence Shutdown politics set to collide with coronavirus aid Meadows blames Pelosi for impasse on coronavirus relief Wisconsin governor asks Trump to "reconsider" Kenosha visit 'Fanning the flames of hate': Biden slams Trump for 'encouraging violence' in Portland Louisiana Sen. Kennedy on destruction from Hurricane Laura: It will 'take your breath away' Police trying to untangle fatal Portland shooting Biden condemns violence in Portland and calls on Trump to do the same Trump fires back at Portland mayor as Wheeler blames Trump for rise in violence It's Biden's to lose (and he still could): The post-conventions state of the race Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Biden co-chair blasts Trump: ‘He needs to own this moment’ Trump continues to break the polling Dem. senator accusing Trump of 'killing people' with rallies quiet on health risk from protests Biden to campaign in Pennsylvania Monday, ask 'are you safe in Donald Trump's America?' Officer in George Floyd death argues drug overdose killed him, not knee on neck Dems seeking to compel in-person election security briefings Hogan Gidley: Media coverage of RNC was 'absolutely horrific' United will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees Senator McConnell: Put out the fire at the Postal Service Democrats have voter registration advantage in four states Wolf faults Portland leaders for "lawlessness and chaos" after violent clashes 'Protests' or 'riots?' It makes a BIG difference. Ratcliffe coordinating with Durham on FBI investigation, declassifying documents Postal chief DeJoy has long leveraged connections, dollars Kentucky AG says he has "critical" FBI ballistics report on Breonna Taylor's death Twitter removes QAnon supporter's false claim about coronavirus death statistics that Trump had retweeted Voting groups scramble to reach college students in pandemic Shaun King ignites online backlash after allegedly using Chadwick Boseman's death to promote book Transcript: Rep. Val Demings on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 Transcript: Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 Transcript: Attorney Benjamin Crump on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 Baltimore GOP House candidate Kimberly Klacik: Trump's message 'is resonating' with Black voters Proposed rules to protect bulk power grid from foreign targeting raise concerns Vigilante group activity on the rise, worrying law enforcement and watchdog groups Meadows says 'most of Donald Trump's America is peaceful' as protests over police shootings continue Elon Musk unveils brain chip implant Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House Trump campaign seeks post-convention bounce after rough stretch Rubio says congressional oversight of intelligence faces 'historic crisis' following DNI announcement Biden, Trump tussle over whose America is dangerous Sex assault charges filed against Jacob Blake in July prompted police to respond before shooting: union report 1 fatally shot in Portland as pro-Trump supporters clash with counter-protesters 'What a fool I was': First lady's ex-best friend tells all in revenge book 'Melania & Me' New audio of Trump's sister: Ivanka is a mini-Donald California bill to form reparations task force advances after 33-3 state Senate vote An activist central bank? Dems push the Fed to fight racial inequality Trump to visit Kenosha amid police shooting fury Marred by trauma after George Floyd's death, Minneapolis hit with more looting Jacob Blake's sister at March on Washington: 'Black America, I hold you accountable' Warner calls Intelligence chief's decision to scale down congressional election security briefings 'outrageous' Student group slammed for raising money for gunman Democratic senator says Trump 'deliberately killing people' by holding rallies Chadwick Boseman: Tributes pour in for Black Panther actor 5 ways Steve Bannon could beat the rap Death toll up to 16 for Hurricane Laura Two Kenosha shooting videos prompt fierce debate over race, justice Hundreds of protesters march with Jacob Blake's family demanding justice Africans and Black Americans have a history of tension. Beyoncé and BLM are changing that New Jersey mayor rescinds $2,500 bill issued to teen over peaceful BLM protest Dem. congressman condemns 'vigilante justice' as protesters vandalize San Jose mayor's home Belarus bans most foreign media as pressure grows on protesters Trump or Biden? China expects no favours either way Lock of Lincoln’s hair and bloodied telegram up for auction Susan Collins faces battle of lifetime in Maine Coronavirus vs. law-and-order: What's more important to voters? Laura sank their shrimp boats. They stayed alive by rescuing each other. One shot dead in Portland as rival protesters clash Who can replace Lukashenko in Belarus? Jill Biden teaming up with 'Queer Eye' cast for campaign fundraiser DNI will no longer brief Congress in person on election security over leak concerns Coronavirus News and Updates: Gottlieb says "full approval" of coronavirus vaccine for general population unlikely before 2021 States confront new Covid-19 challenge: Getting flu shots to apathetic Americans Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation," August 30, 2020 U.S. coronavirus cases top six million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks Coronavirus updates: Social distancing partisan divide on display in DC; FDA expands use of remdesivir without research; MGM Resorts layoffs Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? Teachers across the world concerned as schools reopen despite rising cases More than 1,200 students test positive for COVID-19 at major university Global coronavirus cases surpass 25 million: Reuters tally The last defense: Resources stretched thin as firefighters test positive for COVID-19 Once a COVID-19 epicenter, Arizona emerges from lockdown Berlin police break up "anti-coronavirus" protest after 18,000 gather with no masks or social distancing What happens when pandemic locks down a globe-trotting pope? With Virtual Rush, Fraternities And Sororities Race To Pitch More Than Parties Coronavirus: What are the risks of catching it from food packaging? Asia Today: India’s tally surges as restrictions are eased India sets global record with single-day rise in coronavirus cases