Aug 9, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump suggests some states may 'pay nothing' as part of unemployment plan Fed's Evans says another coronavirus aid package 'incredibly important': interview Sen. Ron Johnson denies getting dirt on Biden from Ukrainian lawmaker, blasts Blumenthal for 'twisting' classified briefings The *final* Joe Biden VP rankings Trump, US face pivotal UN vote on Iran Trump is smashing ethical norms and setting a dangerous precedent during an election year, officials say Trump says he's open to allowing unemployed to get enhanced benefits without states paying part of the cost Trump's postmaster general is playing with political fire Hillary Clinton bashes Trump's executive orders as 'a stunt' and 'a big diversion' Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims Democrats Slam Trump's Executive Actions, Critiquing Both Substance And Legality Maxine Waters says she's confident Biden will choose a Black woman as a running mate As Biden mulls his choice, women's groups brace for sexist, racist attacks on VP Trump denies White House asked about adding him to Mount Rushmore Puerto Rico’s primary goes off the rails Bill Barr: ANTIFA is 'new form of urban guerrilla warfare' (Video) States on hook for billions under Trump’s unemployment plan Trump’s executive actions under fire as unemployed Americans eager for relief Schumer: Idea that $600 unemployment benefit keeps workers away from jobs 'belittles the American people' Coronavirus negotiation 'makes me wonder' if Democrats want to tank economy: Navarro Trump’s pandemic relief orders are limited in scope Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy media tycoon: aide Mostly Republicans arguing against enhanced unemployment: Jon Hilsenrath (video) A National Lockdown Could Be The Economy's Best Hope, Says Minneapolis Fed President Meadows says he wants Trump nomination speech 'miles and miles away' from White House At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon Bill Barr: 'The American people are being told a lie by the media' (Video) Asian shares on backfoot as focus shifts to U.S. stimulus, China tensions 5.1 magnitude earthquake in NC Trump orders encroach on Congress’ powers, invite challenges Mnuchin warns Democrats against challenging Trump's executive orders Kudlow defends Trump's executive actions against accusations they are ineffective Pelosi, Mnuchin eye narrower U.S. COVID-19 aid through 2020 White House officials, Democrats spar over legality, substance of executive orders Navarro: This why 'the Lord' created executive orders Black people in Portland struggle to be heard amid protests Schumer slams Republicans, Trump for handling of Russian election threats Trump thinks he's been given vast new powers. Now he's going to use them Pelosi slams Trump's executive actions as an 'illusion' in 'Fox News Sunday' interview National security adviser warns countries of "severe consequences" for election interference Pelosi says election threats from Russia and China are not equal Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election Portland officials declare riot, force protesters away from burning police union office 'Unconstitutional slop': Pelosi slams Trump's executive actions on coronavirus relief Criticism and constitutional issues greet Trump’s executive orders Coronavirus bill a monster lift that worries lawmakers on two fronts: ballot box and economy It's decision time for Joe Biden: His VP pick could make history, with Harris, Rice among top contenders Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country's direction — Battleground Tracker poll Ohio governor’s conflicting COVID-19 tests raise backlash Hillary Clinton labels Trump coronavirus executive actions a 'stunt' How This Conservative Florida County Became A Surprise 2020 Battleground China targeting U.S. election infrastructure with cyberattacks, says O'Brien Hillary Clinton: Biden has 'great choices' for running mate to help defeat 'wannabe authoritarian' Breaking down the executive actions Trump signed on coronavirus relief McCarthy blames Pelosi's 'personal wish list' for coronavirus stimulus bill failure Kudlow: Trump’s executive order will stop evictions Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country's direction — Battleground Tracker poll DC shooting leaves 1 dead, some 20 injured Pelosi: Trump executive actions 'are illusions' Lebanon in desperate need of reform after Beirut explosion: ANALYSIS What will Trump's executive actions actually do? Everyone is confused Controversy puts spotlight on Georgia congressional runoff Graham says FBI deceived Senate Intelligence Committee in 2018 briefing on Steele dossier: 'misled the hell out of them' With coronavirus aid bill stalled, White House adviser questions Democrats' good will Tainted election leads to lopsided results in Belarus Connecticut governor pushing for in-person schooling to avoid "a lost year" Trump order allows some unemployment pay, defers payroll tax Trump keeps pushing for a payroll tax cut. Here's what that means Democrats knock Trump for saying virus will 'go away' Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation" Transcript: Mayor Quinton Lucas on "Face the Nation" Transcript: Chicago Fed's Charles Evans on "Face the Nation" Transcript: Governor Ned Lamont on "Face the Nation" Eastman Kodak's $765 million U.S. loan agreement on hold after recent allegations Roads Become Rivers: Nearly 4 Million Chinese Evacuated Or Displaced From Flooding Oregon trooper injured, 24 arrested in Portland protests Several GOP lawmakers express concern over Trump executive orders Republicans called Marjorie Taylor Greene's videos ‘appalling’ and ‘disgusting.’ But they’re doing little to stop her Beirut protesters hurl rocks as anger over blast reignites New York Times: White House reached out to South Dakota governor about adding Trump to Mount Rushmore Beirut explosion: World leaders to hold aid summit Lebanese environment minister resigns from government Kellyanne Conway: Biden's policies don't match up with Trump's Majority of Americans say houses of worship should follow social distancing guidelines CNN reporters break down Donald Trump's executive actions (Video) Esper: U.S. will cut troop levels in Afghanistan to 'less than 5,000' Speculation swirls over Biden’s VP pick after meeting with Michigan Gov. Whitmer Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Express Outrage Over Beirut Explosion 'I'm not Batman': Libertarian presidential candidate makes light of bat bite Twitter and TikTok had talks about potential combination of social media services, report says It doesn't look like Trump's executive actions on coronavirus relief will actually do much - Business Insider Shy Trump voters are likely a myth, but polls aren't perfect Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos lands in Abu Dhabi: reports 2 former Green Berets sentenced to 20 years in prison for plot to topple Venezuela leader New protests held against arrest of popular Russian governor Coronavirus News and Updates: Brazil registers 3,035,422 confirmed cases of coronavirus, total deaths rise to 101,049 Coronavirus updates: New York state's positivity rate reaches new low Australia reports biggest one day rise in new COVID-19 deaths US tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to Europe’s alarm U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward Bill Gates: US only country to have coronavirus 'testing insanity' Coronavirus updates: State reports highest average positivity rate Shortages threaten Trump’s plan for rapid coronavirus tests U.S. CDC reports 4,974,959 coronavirus cases Gottlieb says U.S. could reach 300,000 COVID deaths by end of the year 'It's Ridiculous': States Struggle To Accommodate COVID-19 Positive Voters No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall Parents and teachers must work together to protect students from COVID-19 Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation" Experts warn countries against taking 'me-first' approach to COVID-19 vaccine I'm an ER doctor. Here's a troubling reason patients ignore COVID-19 advice. COVID latest: Brazil 2nd country with 100K deaths They thought COVID-19 was a hoax, until they fell ill Last edited: Aug 9, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump suggests some states may 'pay nothing' as part of unemployment plan Fed's Evans says another coronavirus aid package 'incredibly important': interview Sen. Ron Johnson denies getting dirt on Biden from Ukrainian lawmaker, blasts Blumenthal for 'twisting' classified briefings The *final* Joe Biden VP rankings Trump, US face pivotal UN vote on Iran Trump is smashing ethical norms and setting a dangerous precedent during an election year, officials say Trump says he's open to allowing unemployed to get enhanced benefits without states paying part of the cost Trump's postmaster general is playing with political fire Hillary Clinton bashes Trump's executive orders as 'a stunt' and 'a big diversion' Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims Democrats Slam Trump's Executive Actions, Critiquing Both Substance And Legality Maxine Waters says she's confident Biden will choose a Black woman as a running mate As Biden mulls his choice, women's groups brace for sexist, racist attacks on VP Trump denies White House asked about adding him to Mount Rushmore Puerto Rico’s primary goes off the rails Bill Barr: ANTIFA is 'new form of urban guerrilla warfare' (Video) States on hook for billions under Trump’s unemployment plan Trump’s executive actions under fire as unemployed Americans eager for relief Schumer: Idea that $600 unemployment benefit keeps workers away from jobs 'belittles the American people' Coronavirus negotiation 'makes me wonder' if Democrats want to tank economy: Navarro Trump’s pandemic relief orders are limited in scope Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy media tycoon: aide Mostly Republicans arguing against enhanced unemployment: Jon Hilsenrath (video) A National Lockdown Could Be The Economy's Best Hope, Says Minneapolis Fed President Meadows says he wants Trump nomination speech 'miles and miles away' from White House At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon Bill Barr: 'The American people are being told a lie by the media' (Video) Asian shares on backfoot as focus shifts to U.S. stimulus, China tensions 5.1 magnitude earthquake in NC Trump orders encroach on Congress’ powers, invite challenges Mnuchin warns Democrats against challenging Trump's executive orders Kudlow defends Trump's executive actions against accusations they are ineffective Pelosi, Mnuchin eye narrower U.S. COVID-19 aid through 2020 White House officials, Democrats spar over legality, substance of executive orders Navarro: This why 'the Lord' created executive orders Black people in Portland struggle to be heard amid protests Schumer slams Republicans, Trump for handling of Russian election threats Trump thinks he's been given vast new powers. Now he's going to use them Pelosi slams Trump's executive actions as an 'illusion' in 'Fox News Sunday' interview National security adviser warns countries of "severe consequences" for election interference Pelosi says election threats from Russia and China are not equal Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election Portland officials declare riot, force protesters away from burning police union office 'Unconstitutional slop': Pelosi slams Trump's executive actions on coronavirus relief Criticism and constitutional issues greet Trump’s executive orders Coronavirus bill a monster lift that worries lawmakers on two fronts: ballot box and economy It's decision time for Joe Biden: His VP pick could make history, with Harris, Rice among top contenders Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country's direction — Battleground Tracker poll Ohio governor’s conflicting COVID-19 tests raise backlash Hillary Clinton labels Trump coronavirus executive actions a 'stunt' How This Conservative Florida County Became A Surprise 2020 Battleground China targeting U.S. election infrastructure with cyberattacks, says O'Brien Hillary Clinton: Biden has 'great choices' for running mate to help defeat 'wannabe authoritarian' Breaking down the executive actions Trump signed on coronavirus relief McCarthy blames Pelosi's 'personal wish list' for coronavirus stimulus bill failure Kudlow: Trump’s executive order will stop evictions Biden leads in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania due to COVID concerns, country's direction — Battleground Tracker poll DC shooting leaves 1 dead, some 20 injured Pelosi: Trump executive actions 'are illusions' Lebanon in desperate need of reform after Beirut explosion: ANALYSIS What will Trump's executive actions actually do? Everyone is confused Controversy puts spotlight on Georgia congressional runoff Graham says FBI deceived Senate Intelligence Committee in 2018 briefing on Steele dossier: 'misled the hell out of them' With coronavirus aid bill stalled, White House adviser questions Democrats' good will Tainted election leads to lopsided results in Belarus Connecticut governor pushing for in-person schooling to avoid "a lost year" Trump order allows some unemployment pay, defers payroll tax Trump keeps pushing for a payroll tax cut. Here's what that means Democrats knock Trump for saying virus will 'go away' Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation" Transcript: Mayor Quinton Lucas on "Face the Nation" Transcript: Chicago Fed's Charles Evans on "Face the Nation" Transcript: Governor Ned Lamont on "Face the Nation" Eastman Kodak's $765 million U.S. loan agreement on hold after recent allegations Roads Become Rivers: Nearly 4 Million Chinese Evacuated Or Displaced From Flooding Oregon trooper injured, 24 arrested in Portland protests Several GOP lawmakers express concern over Trump executive orders Republicans called Marjorie Taylor Greene's videos ‘appalling’ and ‘disgusting.’ But they’re doing little to stop her Beirut protesters hurl rocks as anger over blast reignites New York Times: White House reached out to South Dakota governor about adding Trump to Mount Rushmore Beirut explosion: World leaders to hold aid summit Lebanese environment minister resigns from government Kellyanne Conway: Biden's policies don't match up with Trump's Majority of Americans say houses of worship should follow social distancing guidelines CNN reporters break down Donald Trump's executive actions (Video) Esper: U.S. will cut troop levels in Afghanistan to 'less than 5,000' Speculation swirls over Biden’s VP pick after meeting with Michigan Gov. Whitmer Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Express Outrage Over Beirut Explosion 'I'm not Batman': Libertarian presidential candidate makes light of bat bite Twitter and TikTok had talks about potential combination of social media services, report says It doesn't look like Trump's executive actions on coronavirus relief will actually do much - Business Insider Shy Trump voters are likely a myth, but polls aren't perfect Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos lands in Abu Dhabi: reports 2 former Green Berets sentenced to 20 years in prison for plot to topple Venezuela leader New protests held against arrest of popular Russian governor Coronavirus News and Updates: Brazil registers 3,035,422 confirmed cases of coronavirus, total deaths rise to 101,049 Coronavirus updates: New York state's positivity rate reaches new low Australia reports biggest one day rise in new COVID-19 deaths US tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to Europe’s alarm U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward Bill Gates: US only country to have coronavirus 'testing insanity' Coronavirus updates: State reports highest average positivity rate Shortages threaten Trump’s plan for rapid coronavirus tests U.S. CDC reports 4,974,959 coronavirus cases Gottlieb says U.S. could reach 300,000 COVID deaths by end of the year 'It's Ridiculous': States Struggle To Accommodate COVID-19 Positive Voters No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall Parents and teachers must work together to protect students from COVID-19 Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation" Experts warn countries against taking 'me-first' approach to COVID-19 vaccine I'm an ER doctor. Here's a troubling reason patients ignore COVID-19 advice. COVID latest: Brazil 2nd country with 100K deaths They thought COVID-19 was a hoax, until they fell ill
