Aug 11, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Pence tells Harris he looks forwards to VP debate: ‘I’ll see you in Salt Lake City QAnon backer Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia Barack Obama says Joe Biden "nailed this decision" in picking Kamala Harris to be his running mate House candidate condemned for racist videos wins Republican primary Kamala Harris wins progressive praise amid past friction, as GOP hammers Biden VP choice Biden's choice of a Black woman for VP is historic. It could also help him win Tense and teasing online moments lead up to Joe Biden's announcement on Kamala Harris US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? Kamala Harris' Indian roots and why they matter Team Trump assails ‘Phony Kamala,’ while privately acknowledging her appeal Sen. Kamala Harris' friends on her upbringing: 'She was one to not let anyone tell her who she was Trump slams Kamala Harris after VP pick, claims 'she was my number one pick' Trump calls Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden Three pros and three cons to Biden picking Harris Sarah Palin offers running mate advice to Harris US introduces updated draft Security Council resolution to extend Iran arms embargo Harris VP pick creates dilemma for Trump campaign Kamala Harris: Who is Biden's running mate in 2020 US election? From rival to running mate: What 'fearless fighter' Kamala Harris brings to Joe Biden's ticket Fact check: Trump falsely suggests large number of NYPD cops were fired, misleads on European coronavirus numbers Appeals court to decide whether to send Michael Flynn dismissal back to lower court In Georgia and Wisconsin, smoother elections this time - with a few glitches Protests Against Police Brutality Boosted Democratic Voter Registrations NAACP seeks to boost Black voter turnout in six states Kamala Harris’ drift left becomes target as GOP aims to define Dem ticket as ‘radical’ Trump pushes for college football season, claims players safe because they're young 'It means nothing': Trump’s pledge to aid tenants won’t halt evictions 'Art of the deal'? Trump's negotiators are often hard-liners who struggle to close Postal Workers Decry Changes And Cost-Cutting Measures Kamala Harris: How she could help - or hurt - Joe Biden Kamala Harris, Biden's running mate, spent career breaking barriers Andrew Clyde wins Georgia GOP runoff to replace Doug Collins The Oil Spill At Mauritius Is A Disaster. And It Could Soon Get Worse Ruling keeps NCAA from limiting some athlete compensation Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate How Kamala Harris found the political identity that had eluded her What Kamala Harris believes: Key issues, policy positions and votes Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first black woman Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris for VP: Here’s how Trump and other politicians are reacting Women on Biden's rumored VP short list tweet support for choice of Harris 5 things to know about Kamala Harris, Biden’s running mate Trump campaign blasts ‘phony’ Kamala Harris in ad, says Biden pick reflects ‘extreme agenda’ Harris is Biden's VP Pick. Here's what it means for the election: FiveThirtyEight The history of the women nominated for vice president Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate, setting aside tensions from primary McConnell: Time to restart coronavirus talks What’s keeping Washington from a virus deal, explained Some insulted by Biden vow to name woman VP: Trump Russian news agency pushed video of Portland protestors burning a Bible: report DC Circuit Court grills lawyers in Flynn case over whether case should be dropped $400 in weekly unemployment benefits could actually be just $300 for many because of how aid will be calculated Judges appear reluctant to immediately end case against Trump ex-aide Flynn Democrats Reveal Who Will Speak During The Convention — And Who Might Not Deadline extended for U.S. farmers seeking federal aid from COVID-19 damage Are Racial Attitudes Really Changing? Some Black Activists Are Skeptical Republicans introduce bill to defend universities conducting coronavirus research against hackers States scramble to figure out how to implement Trump unemployment aid order Racist videos bring attention to US House race White House, congressional Democrats go fourth day without coronavirus talks Progressive Jewish group endorses Biden Trump says Americans will have to learn Chinese if Biden wins but offers little condemnation of Beijing California Democratic congressman replies to McConnell with a vulgarity on Twitter Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism New polls suggest slim Biden lead in crucial battleground of Wisconsin Poll: Most Americans are not confident the 2020 election will be conducted fairly Graham promises 'I'm going to find out' why FBI 'told the same lies' to lawmakers about Steele dossier in '18 Analysis: Trump has a go-to solution, and it’s more Trump Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin’s daughter given it Trump: order on pre-existing conditions a 'double safety net' despite Obamacare law Back-to-school and college football chaos highlight Trump's failed leadership QAnon supporter in Georgia heads into tight GOP runoff Voter registration surged during BLM protests, study finds Inaction by Congress leaves states to pay for election costs Republicans retrench in fight for the Senate Democrats shy from leading court fight over Trump orders Beijing Attempts To Remake Hong Kong In Its Image As National Security Law Takes Hold Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya fled 'for sake of her children' Squad member Omar in primary spotlight as 5 states hold contests Tuesday Seattle reduces police funding, signals deeper cuts ahead 3 races to watch Tuesday in Minnesota and Georgia Millions Turn To Stock Trading During Pandemic, But Some See Trouble For The Young Constraints gone, GOP ramps up effort to monitor voting Lincoln Project expands GOP target list, winning Trump ire Is Lindsey Graham Actually in Trouble in South Carolina? U.S. governors question cost of Trump COVID-19 aid plans, urge talks to continue Schumer calls on top Republicans to make a deal on coronavirus relief Impact of civil unrest on race for the White House (Video) Nevada fights Trump campaign arguments in mail-in voting court case Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts Bankers back Biden despite gains under Trump States scramble as low census response rates threaten political power Ballot Drop Boxes Become Latest Front In Voting Legal Fights Ohio State University community braces for possibility of fall without football DeVos publicly absent as critical decisions are made on public school reopenings Trump erroneously says 1918 Spanish Flu 'probably ended' WWII, which happened two decades later Citing coronavirus, Trump administration weighs more restrictions on the US-Mexico border that could include citizens Belarusian challenger flees to Lithuania amid protests Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus updates: CDC issues school guidance on 'mask bullying' Coronavirus: Cases surge as France goes 'wrong way' Fauci says he has serious doubts Russia's COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective Coronavirus may spread much farther than 6 feet in indoor spaces with poor ventilation New Zealand On Alert After 4 Cases Of COVID-19 Emerge From An Unknown Source Georgia district has quarantined over 800 students Skepticism Greets Putin's Announcement Of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Putin claims Russia has registered the world’s first coronavirus vaccine, says his daughter has taken it Avoid wearing coronavirus face masks with vents, valves, CDC says in updated guidance Coronavirus updates: US records under 50,000 new cases for 2nd straight day Vaccines and asymptomatic spreaders may hold keys to answering Covid-19 mysteries, experts say New York’s true nursing home death toll cloaked in secrecy In Florida, a coronavirus showdown as DeSantis rejects Tampa-area schools plan Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days The latest on the coronavirus pandemic U.S. : 5,023,649 Cases and 161,842 Deaths Coronavirus Update (Live): 20,249,553 Cases and 738,726 Deaths ... 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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Pence tells Harris he looks forwards to VP debate: ‘I’ll see you in Salt Lake City QAnon backer Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia Barack Obama says Joe Biden "nailed this decision" in picking Kamala Harris to be his running mate House candidate condemned for racist videos wins Republican primary Kamala Harris wins progressive praise amid past friction, as GOP hammers Biden VP choice Biden's choice of a Black woman for VP is historic. It could also help him win Tense and teasing online moments lead up to Joe Biden's announcement on Kamala Harris US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? Kamala Harris' Indian roots and why they matter Team Trump assails ‘Phony Kamala,’ while privately acknowledging her appeal Sen. Kamala Harris' friends on her upbringing: 'She was one to not let anyone tell her who she was Trump slams Kamala Harris after VP pick, claims 'she was my number one pick' Trump calls Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden Three pros and three cons to Biden picking Harris Sarah Palin offers running mate advice to Harris US introduces updated draft Security Council resolution to extend Iran arms embargo Harris VP pick creates dilemma for Trump campaign Kamala Harris: Who is Biden's running mate in 2020 US election? From rival to running mate: What 'fearless fighter' Kamala Harris brings to Joe Biden's ticket Fact check: Trump falsely suggests large number of NYPD cops were fired, misleads on European coronavirus numbers Appeals court to decide whether to send Michael Flynn dismissal back to lower court In Georgia and Wisconsin, smoother elections this time - with a few glitches Protests Against Police Brutality Boosted Democratic Voter Registrations NAACP seeks to boost Black voter turnout in six states Kamala Harris’ drift left becomes target as GOP aims to define Dem ticket as ‘radical’ Trump pushes for college football season, claims players safe because they're young 'It means nothing': Trump’s pledge to aid tenants won’t halt evictions 'Art of the deal'? Trump's negotiators are often hard-liners who struggle to close Postal Workers Decry Changes And Cost-Cutting Measures Kamala Harris: How she could help - or hurt - Joe Biden Kamala Harris, Biden's running mate, spent career breaking barriers Andrew Clyde wins Georgia GOP runoff to replace Doug Collins The Oil Spill At Mauritius Is A Disaster. And It Could Soon Get Worse Ruling keeps NCAA from limiting some athlete compensation Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate How Kamala Harris found the political identity that had eluded her What Kamala Harris believes: Key issues, policy positions and votes Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first black woman Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris for VP: Here’s how Trump and other politicians are reacting Women on Biden's rumored VP short list tweet support for choice of Harris 5 things to know about Kamala Harris, Biden’s running mate Trump campaign blasts ‘phony’ Kamala Harris in ad, says Biden pick reflects ‘extreme agenda’ Harris is Biden's VP Pick. Here's what it means for the election: FiveThirtyEight The history of the women nominated for vice president Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate, setting aside tensions from primary McConnell: Time to restart coronavirus talks What’s keeping Washington from a virus deal, explained Some insulted by Biden vow to name woman VP: Trump Russian news agency pushed video of Portland protestors burning a Bible: report DC Circuit Court grills lawyers in Flynn case over whether case should be dropped $400 in weekly unemployment benefits could actually be just $300 for many because of how aid will be calculated Judges appear reluctant to immediately end case against Trump ex-aide Flynn Democrats Reveal Who Will Speak During The Convention — And Who Might Not Deadline extended for U.S. farmers seeking federal aid from COVID-19 damage Are Racial Attitudes Really Changing? Some Black Activists Are Skeptical Republicans introduce bill to defend universities conducting coronavirus research against hackers States scramble to figure out how to implement Trump unemployment aid order Racist videos bring attention to US House race White House, congressional Democrats go fourth day without coronavirus talks Progressive Jewish group endorses Biden Trump says Americans will have to learn Chinese if Biden wins but offers little condemnation of Beijing California Democratic congressman replies to McConnell with a vulgarity on Twitter Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism New polls suggest slim Biden lead in crucial battleground of Wisconsin Poll: Most Americans are not confident the 2020 election will be conducted fairly Graham promises 'I'm going to find out' why FBI 'told the same lies' to lawmakers about Steele dossier in '18 Analysis: Trump has a go-to solution, and it’s more Trump Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin’s daughter given it Trump: order on pre-existing conditions a 'double safety net' despite Obamacare law Back-to-school and college football chaos highlight Trump's failed leadership QAnon supporter in Georgia heads into tight GOP runoff Voter registration surged during BLM protests, study finds Inaction by Congress leaves states to pay for election costs Republicans retrench in fight for the Senate Democrats shy from leading court fight over Trump orders Beijing Attempts To Remake Hong Kong In Its Image As National Security Law Takes Hold Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya fled 'for sake of her children' Squad member Omar in primary spotlight as 5 states hold contests Tuesday Seattle reduces police funding, signals deeper cuts ahead 3 races to watch Tuesday in Minnesota and Georgia Millions Turn To Stock Trading During Pandemic, But Some See Trouble For The Young Constraints gone, GOP ramps up effort to monitor voting Lincoln Project expands GOP target list, winning Trump ire Is Lindsey Graham Actually in Trouble in South Carolina? U.S. governors question cost of Trump COVID-19 aid plans, urge talks to continue Schumer calls on top Republicans to make a deal on coronavirus relief Impact of civil unrest on race for the White House (Video) Nevada fights Trump campaign arguments in mail-in voting court case Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts Bankers back Biden despite gains under Trump States scramble as low census response rates threaten political power Ballot Drop Boxes Become Latest Front In Voting Legal Fights Ohio State University community braces for possibility of fall without football DeVos publicly absent as critical decisions are made on public school reopenings Trump erroneously says 1918 Spanish Flu 'probably ended' WWII, which happened two decades later Citing coronavirus, Trump administration weighs more restrictions on the US-Mexico border that could include citizens Belarusian challenger flees to Lithuania amid protests Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus updates: CDC issues school guidance on 'mask bullying' Coronavirus: Cases surge as France goes 'wrong way' Fauci says he has serious doubts Russia's COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective Coronavirus may spread much farther than 6 feet in indoor spaces with poor ventilation New Zealand On Alert After 4 Cases Of COVID-19 Emerge From An Unknown Source Georgia district has quarantined over 800 students Skepticism Greets Putin's Announcement Of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Putin claims Russia has registered the world’s first coronavirus vaccine, says his daughter has taken it Avoid wearing coronavirus face masks with vents, valves, CDC says in updated guidance Coronavirus updates: US records under 50,000 new cases for 2nd straight day Vaccines and asymptomatic spreaders may hold keys to answering Covid-19 mysteries, experts say New York’s true nursing home death toll cloaked in secrecy In Florida, a coronavirus showdown as DeSantis rejects Tampa-area schools plan Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days The latest on the coronavirus pandemic U.S. : 5,023,649 Cases and 161,842 Deaths Coronavirus Update (Live): 20,249,553 Cases and 738,726 Deaths ... Fauci to David Muir: US in for ‘difficult time’ if COVID-19, flu outbreaks converge