Aug 20, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump loses court ruling over tax records Trump asks Supreme Court to let him block critics on Twitter DA want indictment against Manafort reinstated Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme Why President Trump's refusal to refute QAnon conspiracy theorists matters How many Trump advisers have been criminally charged? Manafort, Stone and Steve Bannon makes 7 Five takeaways on Bannon's indictment Steve Bannon charged with fraud over Mexico wall funds WH defends Trump's embrace of baseless QAnon conspiracy followers Trump mocks Biden's Scranton roots ahead of convention speech: 'He abandoned Pennsylvania' Liz Cheney condemns QAnon conspiracy 11-year-old girl whose mom was deported under the Trump administration slammed the president in her DNC speech Shadow Immigration System: Migrant Children Detained In Hotels By Private Contractors Bill Clinton seen getting neck massage from Jeffrey Epstein accuser in newly uncovered 2002 photos Trump says, ‘Biden is no friend of Pennsylvania’ Biden campaign adviser dismisses Trump attack ads on Hunter as a tired conspiracy theory Pelosi tells Dems 'it's all riding on Wisconsin' Democrats scrutinize how DeJoy was selected as postmaster general Dozens of former GOP national security officials to back Biden, call Trump ‘dangerously unfit’ Rise in jobless claims reflects still-struggling US economy Democrats question whether Trump is breaking the law with RNC speech Why Rural America Is Fighting The Trump Administration On The Post Office Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities' GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor, tests positive for COVID-19 Trump in overdrive to produce a blockbuster RNC that outshines Dems Former Fed officials call on Senate to reject Trump nominee Shelton 'Is this a coded cry for help?': Pompeo ripped for using Lisa Simpson GIF to mock Pelosi Justice Department asks Supreme Court to let Trump block his Twitter critics GOP chairman subpoenas former Obama official linked to Steele dossier For Joe Biden, long path to a potentially crucial presidency Gabby Giffords' DNC speech offered powerful example of resilience DNC 2020: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama and key convention takeaways Trump campaign releasing Hunter Biden ad as Joe Biden accepts nomination: report The Memo: Obama enters battle, enraging Trump Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump Iran announces locally made ballistic and cruise missiles amid U.S. tensions Trump campaign mocks Democratic convention's 'dismal, dark, depressing' vision of country Russian opposition figure Navalny in coma after poisoning Factbox: Kremlin foes who have suffered mysterious fates Harris accepts VP nomination after Obama delivers scathing Trump rebuke Democratic convention sharpens, as Harris, Obama take fight to Trump: ANALYSIS DNC: Trump fires back at Obama, Harris convention attacks in all-caps tweetstorm Pompeo’s housing request set off legal alarm bells, memo shows 'A growing sense of panic' with no fresh federal relief in sight Trump seethes in all-caps tweetstorm during Obama DNC speech Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned' Full text: Kamala Harris: "We have a chance to change the course of history" Transcript: Barack Obama's DNC speech Obama condemns Trump’s presidency: ‘He hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t’ Kamala Harris accepts historic VP nomination, says 'there is no vaccine for racism' Trump attacks Obama and Harris speeches in real-time, all-caps tweets DNC 2020 Live: Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination Despite Awkward Debate Moment, Biden Found Unique Bond With Harris Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress Trump 'cancels' Goodyear tires as he campaigns against 'cancel culture' Hillary Clinton warns of Trump trying to ‘sneak or steal his way’ to a second term China, United States agree to hold trade talks, Chinese commerce ministry says Democratic Convention focuses on President Trump's immigration policies Kamala Harris officially becomes the first Black woman to be a major party's vice presidential nominee Obama slams 'failure' of Trump presidency during DNC speech 4 key takeaways from the DNC 2020, Night 3 Reports: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis Trump Fires Back During Obama Speech DNC 2020: Kamala Harris savages Trump 'failure of leadership' Barack Obama called out Donald Trump in his DNC speech, and the current president was not happy Obama says Trump has shown 'no interest' in helping anyone but himself Attorney General William Barr announces nearly 1,500 arrests so far under 'Operation Legend' Hits and misses from Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention Obama slams Trump as unfit, says U.S. democracy is at risk Trump praises QAnon conspiracists, appreciates support Bill de Blasio attempts to defend his wife's $1.1M salary for staff Democratic stars unleash fury of assaults on Trump Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law Even Above Policy, Democrats Have A Big Message: Vote Elizabeth Warren pays subtle tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement at DNC Democratic Convention speaker: Nancy Pelosi Democratic Convention speaker: Hillary Clinton Democratic Convention speaker: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts Democratic Convention speaker: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Democratic Convention speaker: Former Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords Democratic Convention speaker: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Clyburn Pushes Back Against Criticism That The Democratic Ticket Is Not Progressive Enough 'I have not lost my voice': Giffords relates personal recovery to American resilience in powerful DNC speech Biden to accept party nod as Democratic convention closes with heavy focus on race, identity U.S. House to vote on $25 billion postal infusion, mail-in ballot safeguards Warren praises Biden, Harris policies: 'I love a good plan' Addressing Far-Right QAnon Conspiracy, Trump Offers Praise For Its Followers The White House has stopped even pretending Trump won't contest the election results State Dept. ends three agreements with Hong Kong, over Chinese crackdown on freedoms Oil falls on caution over demand recovery A state-by-state guide to voting by mail and early in-person voting Warren touts Biden's 'really good plans,' says Trump 'failed miserably' on coronavirus Coronavirus News and Updates: Russia now planning large trials for COVID vaccine As White House pushes 'skinny' COVID-19 bill, Democrat sees September action Georgia Teachers' Back-To-School Rap About Virtual Learning Goes Viral Coronavirus fears spur teacher protests, resignations and retirements As U.S. schools reopen, concerns grow that kids spread coronavirus An invisible, lasting symptom of COVID-19: Stigma after recovering Coronavirus updates: University suspends football practice due to cluster of cases Notre Dame coronavirus cases surge to 222 after off-campus parties South Korea COVID-19 infections 'in full swing' after protest outbreak India faces protracted slowdown as virus clouds rural revival College Move-In Continues With Futons, Shag Rugs And Quarantine Go-Bags Last edited: Aug 20, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump loses court ruling over tax records Trump asks Supreme Court to let him block critics on Twitter DA want indictment against Manafort reinstated Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme Why President Trump's refusal to refute QAnon conspiracy theorists matters How many Trump advisers have been criminally charged? Manafort, Stone and Steve Bannon makes 7 Five takeaways on Bannon's indictment Steve Bannon charged with fraud over Mexico wall funds WH defends Trump's embrace of baseless QAnon conspiracy followers Trump mocks Biden's Scranton roots ahead of convention speech: 'He abandoned Pennsylvania' Liz Cheney condemns QAnon conspiracy 11-year-old girl whose mom was deported under the Trump administration slammed the president in her DNC speech Shadow Immigration System: Migrant Children Detained In Hotels By Private Contractors Bill Clinton seen getting neck massage from Jeffrey Epstein accuser in newly uncovered 2002 photos Trump says, ‘Biden is no friend of Pennsylvania’ Biden campaign adviser dismisses Trump attack ads on Hunter as a tired conspiracy theory Pelosi tells Dems 'it's all riding on Wisconsin' Democrats scrutinize how DeJoy was selected as postmaster general Dozens of former GOP national security officials to back Biden, call Trump ‘dangerously unfit’ Rise in jobless claims reflects still-struggling US economy Democrats question whether Trump is breaking the law with RNC speech Why Rural America Is Fighting The Trump Administration On The Post Office Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities' GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor, tests positive for COVID-19 Trump in overdrive to produce a blockbuster RNC that outshines Dems Former Fed officials call on Senate to reject Trump nominee Shelton 'Is this a coded cry for help?': Pompeo ripped for using Lisa Simpson GIF to mock Pelosi Justice Department asks Supreme Court to let Trump block his Twitter critics GOP chairman subpoenas former Obama official linked to Steele dossier For Joe Biden, long path to a potentially crucial presidency Gabby Giffords' DNC speech offered powerful example of resilience DNC 2020: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama and key convention takeaways Trump campaign releasing Hunter Biden ad as Joe Biden accepts nomination: report The Memo: Obama enters battle, enraging Trump Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump Iran announces locally made ballistic and cruise missiles amid U.S. tensions Trump campaign mocks Democratic convention's 'dismal, dark, depressing' vision of country Russian opposition figure Navalny in coma after poisoning Factbox: Kremlin foes who have suffered mysterious fates Harris accepts VP nomination after Obama delivers scathing Trump rebuke Democratic convention sharpens, as Harris, Obama take fight to Trump: ANALYSIS DNC: Trump fires back at Obama, Harris convention attacks in all-caps tweetstorm Pompeo’s housing request set off legal alarm bells, memo shows 'A growing sense of panic' with no fresh federal relief in sight Trump seethes in all-caps tweetstorm during Obama DNC speech Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned' Full text: Kamala Harris: "We have a chance to change the course of history" Transcript: Barack Obama's DNC speech Obama condemns Trump’s presidency: ‘He hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t’ Kamala Harris accepts historic VP nomination, says 'there is no vaccine for racism' Trump attacks Obama and Harris speeches in real-time, all-caps tweets DNC 2020 Live: Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination Despite Awkward Debate Moment, Biden Found Unique Bond With Harris Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress Trump 'cancels' Goodyear tires as he campaigns against 'cancel culture' Hillary Clinton warns of Trump trying to ‘sneak or steal his way’ to a second term China, United States agree to hold trade talks, Chinese commerce ministry says Democratic Convention focuses on President Trump's immigration policies Kamala Harris officially becomes the first Black woman to be a major party's vice presidential nominee Obama slams 'failure' of Trump presidency during DNC speech 4 key takeaways from the DNC 2020, Night 3 Reports: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis Trump Fires Back During Obama Speech DNC 2020: Kamala Harris savages Trump 'failure of leadership' Barack Obama called out Donald Trump in his DNC speech, and the current president was not happy Obama says Trump has shown 'no interest' in helping anyone but himself Attorney General William Barr announces nearly 1,500 arrests so far under 'Operation Legend' Hits and misses from Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention Obama slams Trump as unfit, says U.S. democracy is at risk Trump praises QAnon conspiracists, appreciates support Bill de Blasio attempts to defend his wife's $1.1M salary for staff Democratic stars unleash fury of assaults on Trump Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law Even Above Policy, Democrats Have A Big Message: Vote Elizabeth Warren pays subtle tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement at DNC Democratic Convention speaker: Nancy Pelosi Democratic Convention speaker: Hillary Clinton Democratic Convention speaker: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts Democratic Convention speaker: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Democratic Convention speaker: Former Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords Democratic Convention speaker: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Clyburn Pushes Back Against Criticism That The Democratic Ticket Is Not Progressive Enough 'I have not lost my voice': Giffords relates personal recovery to American resilience in powerful DNC speech Biden to accept party nod as Democratic convention closes with heavy focus on race, identity U.S. House to vote on $25 billion postal infusion, mail-in ballot safeguards Warren praises Biden, Harris policies: 'I love a good plan' Addressing Far-Right QAnon Conspiracy, Trump Offers Praise For Its Followers The White House has stopped even pretending Trump won't contest the election results State Dept. ends three agreements with Hong Kong, over Chinese crackdown on freedoms Oil falls on caution over demand recovery A state-by-state guide to voting by mail and early in-person voting Warren touts Biden's 'really good plans,' says Trump 'failed miserably' on coronavirus Coronavirus News and Updates: Russia now planning large trials for COVID vaccine As White House pushes 'skinny' COVID-19 bill, Democrat sees September action Georgia Teachers' Back-To-School Rap About Virtual Learning Goes Viral Coronavirus fears spur teacher protests, resignations and retirements As U.S. schools reopen, concerns grow that kids spread coronavirus An invisible, lasting symptom of COVID-19: Stigma after recovering Coronavirus updates: University suspends football practice due to cluster of cases Notre Dame coronavirus cases surge to 222 after off-campus parties South Korea COVID-19 infections 'in full swing' after protest outbreak India faces protracted slowdown as virus clouds rural revival College Move-In Continues With Futons, Shag Rugs And Quarantine Go-Bags