Aug 27, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Unprecedented wave of GOP defections as Trump re-nominated: ANALYSIS GOP convention takeaways: What virus? Fear motivates 4 takeaways from RNC, Night 4: Trump takes aim at Biden's 'empathy' edge Parents of slain ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller honor daughter with moving address at RNC Trump vows ‘security’ as he accepts GOP nomination, warns Biden would end ‘American greatness’ Donald Trump defends his response to pandemic as he accepts GOP nomination What's true and what's false from RNC Night 4 Ben Carson gives regards to Blake family, defends Trump on charges of racism Trump taunts Democrats in White House speech: 'We're here and they're not' Trump Invokes Dark, Misleading Picture Of Democrats And ‘Socialist Agenda’ Trump lashes Biden, defies pandemic on White House stage ‘We will stand our post’: McConnell defends GOP Senate, urges against D.C. statehood RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream FACT CHECK: Trump's Address To The Republican Convention, Annotated RNC 2020 Live: Trump accepts nomination from White House Trump attacks Biden hard in White House address accepting GOP nomination Giuliani promotes Trump as the president who can ‘make our nation safe again’ In emotional RNC speech, widow of retired police captain killed by looters says she relives 'horror' every day Hits and misses from the final night of the Republican National Convention AP FACT CHECK: BLM takes a distorted hit at GOP convention Pelosi says there shouldn't be any debates between Biden and Trump Staring down Trump, Kamala Harris says she stands with protesters on racial equality Fact-checking the last night of the RNC Michigan Dem Rep. Dingell says she 'doesn’t believe the polls' that show Biden beating Trump Trump outlines stark choice for US voters Protesters gather in an attempt to drown out Trump’s speech Chris Wallace surprised at lack of fireworks in President Trump's RNC speech Biden Would Be 'The Destroyer Of American Greatness,' Trump Says At RNC Transcript: Donald Trump's RNC speech Brit Hume says President Trump's RNC speech was a little flat Republican Senator Tim Scott says he saw "no justification" for Kenosha cops to shoot Jacob Blake How did voters react to night 3 of the Republican National Convention? Biden camp says Pence, McEnany used 'debunked scare tactics and gaslighting' to distract from Trump failures at RNC Pence reinvents Trump's presidency on a disorienting night of crises 5 key takeaways from night 3 of the Republican National Convention GOP Convention takeaways: Pence pounces while crises swirl Pelosi, Meadows to restart COVID-19 relief talks Hurricane Laura devastates Lake Charles, Louisiana as it barrels inland Highlights from Night 3 of the RNC in under 5 minutes Trump campaign proposes ‘national’ 5G Hits and misses from Night 3 of the Republican National Convention What to watch for Thursday at the RNC: Trump sets the tone Pence defends police at convention amid rising race tension Revision shows second quarter GDP shrank at annualized 31.7 percent rate Louisiana Lt. Governor shares latest details on Hurricane Laura RNC: What to expect on Day 4 of the convention: Donald Trump, live from the White House Minneapolis under curfew, state of emergency after Black homicide suspect's death How Trump's Convention Has Become a Crucial Play for the Suburbs - New York Times Pence: Biden 'Trojan horse for a radical left' 'We will have law and order': Pence extols law enforcement as police shooting of Black man again roils America Pence hits Biden and makes case for Trump on third night of RNC No signs of crime in Navalny coma case: Russia White House's Meadows to discuss COVID-19 aid with Pelosi on Thursday Controversies undercut RNC speakers and raise questions over vetting Tom Cotton promises to ‘expose’ Biden as ‘weak and wrong for America’ in RNC speech 'Still a fresh wound': 2016 loss fuels Senate Democrats' 2020 takeover strategy Tucker Carlson sparks condemnation with comments about deadly Kenosha shooting Shockwaves from Wisconsin police shooting rattle U.S. sports and politics Fact-checking Night 3 of the Republican National Convention GOP convention ignores inconvenient realities amid unrest and unease: ANALYSIS Bush, McCain and Romney presidential staffers unite behind effort to elect Joe Biden Here are 5 takeaways from the RNC's third night Kushner: NBA players are 'fortunate' to have wealth to take night off Navy Investigating Whether Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Was Arson Unemployment claims fell slightly to 1 million last week Pompeo says reported Chinese vessels near Galapagos 'deeply troubling' Lincoln Project Republican says polls undercount Trump support 'Overrun by angry mobs': S.D. Gov. Noem calls out Democratic-run cities Hurricane Laura updates: Category 4 storm makes landfall with 150 mph winds Newsom skips question on ex-wife Guilfoyle's RNC speech: 'I respectfully defer' Democrats fret over Biden's lack of counterprogramming Trump says he saved 51 million jobs in pandemic. Economists, U.S. officials say otherwise Big day for Powell and the Fed Vigilante calls on social media before deadly Kenosha attack U.S. weekly jobless claims stuck at one million; corporate profits fall further in second quarter Pence is afraid that Biden doesn't scare voters Analysis: Yes, Republicans freed the slaves. They were NOT these Republicans. Night 3 of the GOP convention salutes America's heroes GOP convention ignores inconvenient realities amid unrest and unease: ANALYSIS 'The Daily Show' taunts Trump with full-page ad directed at 'soon-to-be ex-president' How Trump Mastered the Art of Telling History His Way More than 100 former aides to John McCain endorse Biden for president Who else but Navalny? Kremlin critic's illness a blow for campaign to break Putin's grip Full text: Pence says "the choice in this election is whether America remains America" in RNC speech Madison Cawthorn's RNC speech called out for American history inaccuracy Trump administration asks Supreme Court to reinstate medication abortion requirement despite Covid-19 Chris Wallace calls Pence RNC speech 'well-crafted' and 'very effective' attack on Biden record Pence, virus task force leader, mingles with largely mask-free audience after convention speech Park Service under fire for role in GOP convention Trump says election workers, not USPS, could lead to 2020 miscount New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms Fed to target 2% average inflation, elevates focus on jobs Russia launching investigation into suspected Navalny poisoning Barack Obama backs Bucks, NBA players leading walkout after Jacob Blake shooting Coronavirus News and Updates: Trump Promises Coronavirus Vaccine By End Of The Year ‘Or Maybe Even Sooner’ US faces long road on COVID-19 amid signs of improvement Europe goes back to school despite virus surge How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your COVID-19 questions, answered States report COVID cases linked to Sturgis rally FDA warns against hand sanitizers that look like drinks Pence’s pandemic message: Bet on a ‘miracle’ Homeless essential workers face greater risk of COVID-19 American Medical Association criticizes new Trump testing guidance As infections mount, French prime minister says don't panic The Best Way to Help Schools Reopen Weekly COVID-19 cases in England decline for first time since July Anti-mask activist arrested 2nd straight day for violating statehouse ban Last edited: Aug 28, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Unprecedented wave of GOP defections as Trump re-nominated: ANALYSIS GOP convention takeaways: What virus? Fear motivates 4 takeaways from RNC, Night 4: Trump takes aim at Biden's 'empathy' edge Parents of slain ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller honor daughter with moving address at RNC Trump vows ‘security’ as he accepts GOP nomination, warns Biden would end ‘American greatness’ Donald Trump defends his response to pandemic as he accepts GOP nomination What's true and what's false from RNC Night 4 Ben Carson gives regards to Blake family, defends Trump on charges of racism Trump taunts Democrats in White House speech: 'We're here and they're not' Trump Invokes Dark, Misleading Picture Of Democrats And ‘Socialist Agenda’ Trump lashes Biden, defies pandemic on White House stage ‘We will stand our post’: McConnell defends GOP Senate, urges against D.C. statehood RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream FACT CHECK: Trump's Address To The Republican Convention, Annotated RNC 2020 Live: Trump accepts nomination from White House Trump attacks Biden hard in White House address accepting GOP nomination Giuliani promotes Trump as the president who can ‘make our nation safe again’ In emotional RNC speech, widow of retired police captain killed by looters says she relives 'horror' every day Hits and misses from the final night of the Republican National Convention AP FACT CHECK: BLM takes a distorted hit at GOP convention Pelosi says there shouldn't be any debates between Biden and Trump Staring down Trump, Kamala Harris says she stands with protesters on racial equality Fact-checking the last night of the RNC Michigan Dem Rep. Dingell says she 'doesn’t believe the polls' that show Biden beating Trump Trump outlines stark choice for US voters Protesters gather in an attempt to drown out Trump’s speech Chris Wallace surprised at lack of fireworks in President Trump's RNC speech Biden Would Be 'The Destroyer Of American Greatness,' Trump Says At RNC Transcript: Donald Trump's RNC speech Brit Hume says President Trump's RNC speech was a little flat Republican Senator Tim Scott says he saw "no justification" for Kenosha cops to shoot Jacob Blake How did voters react to night 3 of the Republican National Convention? Biden camp says Pence, McEnany used 'debunked scare tactics and gaslighting' to distract from Trump failures at RNC Pence reinvents Trump's presidency on a disorienting night of crises 5 key takeaways from night 3 of the Republican National Convention GOP Convention takeaways: Pence pounces while crises swirl Pelosi, Meadows to restart COVID-19 relief talks Hurricane Laura devastates Lake Charles, Louisiana as it barrels inland Highlights from Night 3 of the RNC in under 5 minutes Trump campaign proposes ‘national’ 5G Hits and misses from Night 3 of the Republican National Convention What to watch for Thursday at the RNC: Trump sets the tone Pence defends police at convention amid rising race tension Revision shows second quarter GDP shrank at annualized 31.7 percent rate Louisiana Lt. Governor shares latest details on Hurricane Laura RNC: What to expect on Day 4 of the convention: Donald Trump, live from the White House Minneapolis under curfew, state of emergency after Black homicide suspect's death How Trump's Convention Has Become a Crucial Play for the Suburbs - New York Times Pence: Biden 'Trojan horse for a radical left' 'We will have law and order': Pence extols law enforcement as police shooting of Black man again roils America Pence hits Biden and makes case for Trump on third night of RNC No signs of crime in Navalny coma case: Russia White House's Meadows to discuss COVID-19 aid with Pelosi on Thursday Controversies undercut RNC speakers and raise questions over vetting Tom Cotton promises to ‘expose’ Biden as ‘weak and wrong for America’ in RNC speech 'Still a fresh wound': 2016 loss fuels Senate Democrats' 2020 takeover strategy Tucker Carlson sparks condemnation with comments about deadly Kenosha shooting Shockwaves from Wisconsin police shooting rattle U.S. sports and politics Fact-checking Night 3 of the Republican National Convention GOP convention ignores inconvenient realities amid unrest and unease: ANALYSIS Bush, McCain and Romney presidential staffers unite behind effort to elect Joe Biden Here are 5 takeaways from the RNC's third night Kushner: NBA players are 'fortunate' to have wealth to take night off Navy Investigating Whether Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard Was Arson Unemployment claims fell slightly to 1 million last week Pompeo says reported Chinese vessels near Galapagos 'deeply troubling' Lincoln Project Republican says polls undercount Trump support 'Overrun by angry mobs': S.D. Gov. Noem calls out Democratic-run cities Hurricane Laura updates: Category 4 storm makes landfall with 150 mph winds Newsom skips question on ex-wife Guilfoyle's RNC speech: 'I respectfully defer' Democrats fret over Biden's lack of counterprogramming Trump says he saved 51 million jobs in pandemic. Economists, U.S. officials say otherwise Big day for Powell and the Fed Vigilante calls on social media before deadly Kenosha attack U.S. weekly jobless claims stuck at one million; corporate profits fall further in second quarter Pence is afraid that Biden doesn't scare voters Analysis: Yes, Republicans freed the slaves. They were NOT these Republicans. Night 3 of the GOP convention salutes America's heroes GOP convention ignores inconvenient realities amid unrest and unease: ANALYSIS 'The Daily Show' taunts Trump with full-page ad directed at 'soon-to-be ex-president' How Trump Mastered the Art of Telling History His Way More than 100 former aides to John McCain endorse Biden for president Who else but Navalny? Kremlin critic's illness a blow for campaign to break Putin's grip Full text: Pence says "the choice in this election is whether America remains America" in RNC speech Madison Cawthorn's RNC speech called out for American history inaccuracy Trump administration asks Supreme Court to reinstate medication abortion requirement despite Covid-19 Chris Wallace calls Pence RNC speech 'well-crafted' and 'very effective' attack on Biden record Pence, virus task force leader, mingles with largely mask-free audience after convention speech Park Service under fire for role in GOP convention Trump says election workers, not USPS, could lead to 2020 miscount New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms Fed to target 2% average inflation, elevates focus on jobs Russia launching investigation into suspected Navalny poisoning Barack Obama backs Bucks, NBA players leading walkout after Jacob Blake shooting Coronavirus News and Updates: Trump Promises Coronavirus Vaccine By End Of The Year ‘Or Maybe Even Sooner’ US faces long road on COVID-19 amid signs of improvement Europe goes back to school despite virus surge How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your COVID-19 questions, answered States report COVID cases linked to Sturgis rally FDA warns against hand sanitizers that look like drinks Pence’s pandemic message: Bet on a ‘miracle’ Homeless essential workers face greater risk of COVID-19 American Medical Association criticizes new Trump testing guidance As infections mount, French prime minister says don't panic The Best Way to Help Schools Reopen Weekly COVID-19 cases in England decline for first time since July Anti-mask activist arrested 2nd straight day for violating statehouse ban