Aug 25, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump revives 2016 playbook for Biden battle Watch live: Republican National Convention — Night 2 NY adds to legal pressure on Postal Service 'Obvious lie after obvious lie': Biden campaign blasts RNC as 'incoherent charade' Trump announces pardon of Jon Ponder ahead of GOP convention appearance Drugmakers deliver counteroffer to Trump international pricing plan Who is Jon Ponder, bank robber-turned activist pardoned by Trump? How Trump's trade policy failed America's workers Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo in spotlight on Republicans' Day 2 Kanye West qualifies to appear on Tennessee ballot, misses out in Missouri, Wyoming Ohio Democrats sue state over ballot drop box limits Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was behind Navalny poisoning US Cyber Command leader vows to 'defend forward' in protecting nation from cyberattacks Pompeo’s RNC speech under scrutiny as House subcommittee launches probe Live coverage / RNC Day 2 schedule, speakers and livestream Dems slam Pompeo for unprecedented GOP speech RNC 2020: The speakers and schedule for day two of Trump's Republican convention Trump's convention offers misleading portrait of his presidency Pollster Lee Carter: Dials show independents in lockstep with GOP during first night of RNC Marchers going to DC for MLK event shot at Donald Trump Jr: The son who is Trumpier than Trump Hillary Clinton to Biden: Don't concede if the election is close First night of GOP convention delivers nearly six times more views than start of Democrats' event on C-SPAN livestream Governor declares emergency after police shooting of Blake New York attorney general files lawsuit to protect U.S. Postal Service Carter Page's new book accuses FBI of 'systematically' overlooking key info from Halper conversation Mark and Patricia McCloskey: What really went on in St Louis that day? Pompeo, set to address RNC, warned State employees to avoid political activity Ocasio-Cortez slams Kimberly Guilfoyle over immigration claims Reps. Malinowski and Riggleman introduce bipartisan resolution condemning QAnon 'He can't be trusted': Michael Cohen bashes Trump in ads Trump: Will nominate Wolf as permanent DHS chief Republican Convention: 4 things to watch for on Night 2 Melania Trump’s night: GOP convention stars first lady GOP wants more vision, policy from Trump at convention Cotton says GOP will gain ‘credibility’ at convention by ‘standing up against these rioters’ Republicans Blast Democrats As Socialists. Here's What Socialism Is Lawmakers seek fix to US-Canada border closure House panel to investigate Pompeo's GOP convention speech Fact check: First night of the Republican National Convention features more dishonesty than four nights of DNC Nikki Haley defends darker tone of Republican National Convention Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura Rudy Giuliani says NY AG Letitia James is ‘disgrace,’ should be removed RNC tries to make the case that Trump aggressively handled coronavirus GOP candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene spread conspiracies about Charlottesville and 'Pizzagate' Falwell says he’s resigned from Liberty University USCIS abandons mass employee furloughs that would've crippled immigration system AP-NORC poll: Many in US shoring up finances amid downturn Sen. Dick Durbin says President Trump must create 'climate of fear' to overcome his record on COVID, economy Republicans paint an alternate view of America 3 key takeaways from night 1 of the Republican National Convention Kimberly Guilfoyle gives dark convention address warning of Democratic destruction of country Tim Scott delivers powerful speech touching on race and the 'promise of America' Bret Baier's key takeaways from the first night of the 2020 Republican National Convention Four takeaways from the first night of the Republican National Convention The Memo: Fear overshadows hope at GOP convention's first night Biden, Dems hits Trump on coronavirus response, 'fear-mongering' during first night of Republican convention Haley calls out 'cancel culture' at RNC Fact checking Night 1 of the Republican National Convention Trump’s convention sells optimism – based on grievance and fear: ANALYSIS Hits and misses from night one of the Republican National Convention Media instantly pan GOP convention headlined by Trump and his son The best, worst and weirdest moments of GOP convention Night One Biden, Dems focus RNC counterattack on Trump's 'failed' virus response RNC night 1: Republicans argue that Trump's reelection will keep America safe Karl Rove says RNC's most 'important' job is to make the case for Trump's coronavirus response Republican convention showcases Black Trump supporters Donald Trump Jr. blasts 'rioting, looting and vandalism,' Tim Scott offers optimistic speech on race: Takeaways from the RNC Exclusive: FDA commissioner disputes Trump, says no 'deep state' elements delaying vaccine Trump, GOP seek to rebut Democratic narrative on night one Cuban-born Maximo Alvarez warns against socialism in emotional RNC speech Republicans offered a sweeping defense of Trump's pandemic response and depicted Democrats as a threat to America RNC live: Republicans spent much of Day 1 defending Trump's response to coronavirus Couple who pointed guns at protesters tell Republican convention that suburbs in peril Full text: Nikki Haley, Tim Scott close out first night of Republican National Convention RNC tries to rewrite pandemic history, casting Trump as decisive leader Mollie Hemingway reflects on first night of RNC as being for 'average Americans ... not celebrities' Trump Jr. takes jabs at 'Beijing' Biden, describes as DC's Loch Ness monster RNC 2020: Trump appears with hostages he helped bring home to U.S. Eliminating payroll tax could deplete Social Security by 2023, chief actuary warns Former Trump administration officials launch anti-Trump group CNN's Chris Cuomo raises eyebrows after accusing Sen. Tim Scott, others of 'carrying water' for Trump Tim Scott, for years a tepid Trump ally, gives the president a boost Falwell sought to cut financial ties to pool attendant before Trump’s campaign Liberty: Falwell agreed to resign, then reversed course Jerry Falwell Jr. officially resigns from Liberty University Couple Who Waved Guns At Protesters Say Families Aren't Safe In 'Radical Democrats' America' Haley fuels 2024 presidential speculation with Republican convention speech Dana Perino praises Sen. Tim Scott as 'national treasure' after 'powerful' RNC address Trump Jr. calls Biden the 'Loch Ness Monster of the swamp' All the Republicans Who Have Decided Not to Support Trump - New York Times Don Jr. tries to flip the script on DNC attack lines Factbox: Quotes from Trump, supporters at U.S. Republican Convention Trump's RNC becomes the new family business Sean Hannity advised Gaetz on deleting Cohen tweet Pompeo address to Republicans at odds with instruction to his own diplomats GOP members of Congress make the case for Trump as 'pro-America candidate' at Republican convention Tim Scott invokes Breonna Taylor, George Floyd in Trump convention speech Parkland dads cast diverging viewpoints in Republican and Democratic conventions Herschel Walker: Racism isn't Donald Trump Exclusive: Business partner of Falwells says he had long affair with evangelical power couple In 'megafire era,' California battles record wildfires, pristine redwoods burn Nikki Haley blasts Democratic 'lie' at RNC: 'America is not a racist country' Graham praises Herschel Walker RNC speech, accuses FBI of double standard for Clinton, Trump campaigns White House adviser Conway's departure a blow to Trump as election looms Dollar on backfoot as trade talks boost Asian currencies In Controversial Move, RNC Hold Speeches On Federal Land Oil prices mixed on storm-driven output cuts, rising COVID-19 cases GOP convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings Coronavirus News and Updates: FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus New virus cases decline in the US and experts credit masks Trump administration to require nursing homes test staff for COVID-19 Coronavirus live updates: 5 states removed from New York travel advisory list Exclusive: Fauci says rushing out a vaccine could jeopardize testing of others As world grapples with pandemic, schools are the epicenter New drool-based tests are replacing the dreaded coronavirus nasal swab - Science Magazine Florida Judge Rules State Order Requiring Schools To Reopen 'Unconstitutional' Beleaguered Texas Republicans' latest threat: Coronavirus South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus Coronavirus Update: Convalescent Plasma Treatment And Risks Of Reinfection Last edited: Aug 25, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump revives 2016 playbook for Biden battle Watch live: Republican National Convention — Night 2 NY adds to legal pressure on Postal Service 'Obvious lie after obvious lie': Biden campaign blasts RNC as 'incoherent charade' Trump announces pardon of Jon Ponder ahead of GOP convention appearance Drugmakers deliver counteroffer to Trump international pricing plan Who is Jon Ponder, bank robber-turned activist pardoned by Trump? How Trump's trade policy failed America's workers Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo in spotlight on Republicans' Day 2 Kanye West qualifies to appear on Tennessee ballot, misses out in Missouri, Wyoming Ohio Democrats sue state over ballot drop box limits Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was behind Navalny poisoning US Cyber Command leader vows to 'defend forward' in protecting nation from cyberattacks Pompeo’s RNC speech under scrutiny as House subcommittee launches probe Live coverage / RNC Day 2 schedule, speakers and livestream Dems slam Pompeo for unprecedented GOP speech RNC 2020: The speakers and schedule for day two of Trump's Republican convention Trump's convention offers misleading portrait of his presidency Pollster Lee Carter: Dials show independents in lockstep with GOP during first night of RNC Marchers going to DC for MLK event shot at Donald Trump Jr: The son who is Trumpier than Trump Hillary Clinton to Biden: Don't concede if the election is close First night of GOP convention delivers nearly six times more views than start of Democrats' event on C-SPAN livestream Governor declares emergency after police shooting of Blake New York attorney general files lawsuit to protect U.S. Postal Service Carter Page's new book accuses FBI of 'systematically' overlooking key info from Halper conversation Mark and Patricia McCloskey: What really went on in St Louis that day? Pompeo, set to address RNC, warned State employees to avoid political activity Ocasio-Cortez slams Kimberly Guilfoyle over immigration claims Reps. Malinowski and Riggleman introduce bipartisan resolution condemning QAnon 'He can't be trusted': Michael Cohen bashes Trump in ads Trump: Will nominate Wolf as permanent DHS chief Republican Convention: 4 things to watch for on Night 2 Melania Trump’s night: GOP convention stars first lady GOP wants more vision, policy from Trump at convention Cotton says GOP will gain ‘credibility’ at convention by ‘standing up against these rioters’ Republicans Blast Democrats As Socialists. Here's What Socialism Is Lawmakers seek fix to US-Canada border closure House panel to investigate Pompeo's GOP convention speech Fact check: First night of the Republican National Convention features more dishonesty than four nights of DNC Nikki Haley defends darker tone of Republican National Convention Hundreds of thousands ordered to flee coast ahead of Laura Rudy Giuliani says NY AG Letitia James is ‘disgrace,’ should be removed RNC tries to make the case that Trump aggressively handled coronavirus GOP candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene spread conspiracies about Charlottesville and 'Pizzagate' Falwell says he’s resigned from Liberty University USCIS abandons mass employee furloughs that would've crippled immigration system AP-NORC poll: Many in US shoring up finances amid downturn Sen. Dick Durbin says President Trump must create 'climate of fear' to overcome his record on COVID, economy Republicans paint an alternate view of America 3 key takeaways from night 1 of the Republican National Convention Kimberly Guilfoyle gives dark convention address warning of Democratic destruction of country Tim Scott delivers powerful speech touching on race and the 'promise of America' Bret Baier's key takeaways from the first night of the 2020 Republican National Convention Four takeaways from the first night of the Republican National Convention The Memo: Fear overshadows hope at GOP convention's first night Biden, Dems hits Trump on coronavirus response, 'fear-mongering' during first night of Republican convention Haley calls out 'cancel culture' at RNC Fact checking Night 1 of the Republican National Convention Trump’s convention sells optimism – based on grievance and fear: ANALYSIS Hits and misses from night one of the Republican National Convention Media instantly pan GOP convention headlined by Trump and his son The best, worst and weirdest moments of GOP convention Night One Biden, Dems focus RNC counterattack on Trump's 'failed' virus response RNC night 1: Republicans argue that Trump's reelection will keep America safe Karl Rove says RNC's most 'important' job is to make the case for Trump's coronavirus response Republican convention showcases Black Trump supporters Donald Trump Jr. blasts 'rioting, looting and vandalism,' Tim Scott offers optimistic speech on race: Takeaways from the RNC Exclusive: FDA commissioner disputes Trump, says no 'deep state' elements delaying vaccine Trump, GOP seek to rebut Democratic narrative on night one Cuban-born Maximo Alvarez warns against socialism in emotional RNC speech Republicans offered a sweeping defense of Trump's pandemic response and depicted Democrats as a threat to America RNC live: Republicans spent much of Day 1 defending Trump's response to coronavirus Couple who pointed guns at protesters tell Republican convention that suburbs in peril Full text: Nikki Haley, Tim Scott close out first night of Republican National Convention RNC tries to rewrite pandemic history, casting Trump as decisive leader Mollie Hemingway reflects on first night of RNC as being for 'average Americans ... not celebrities' Trump Jr. takes jabs at 'Beijing' Biden, describes as DC's Loch Ness monster RNC 2020: Trump appears with hostages he helped bring home to U.S. Eliminating payroll tax could deplete Social Security by 2023, chief actuary warns Former Trump administration officials launch anti-Trump group CNN's Chris Cuomo raises eyebrows after accusing Sen. Tim Scott, others of 'carrying water' for Trump Tim Scott, for years a tepid Trump ally, gives the president a boost Falwell sought to cut financial ties to pool attendant before Trump’s campaign Liberty: Falwell agreed to resign, then reversed course Jerry Falwell Jr. officially resigns from Liberty University Couple Who Waved Guns At Protesters Say Families Aren't Safe In 'Radical Democrats' America' Haley fuels 2024 presidential speculation with Republican convention speech Dana Perino praises Sen. Tim Scott as 'national treasure' after 'powerful' RNC address Trump Jr. calls Biden the 'Loch Ness Monster of the swamp' All the Republicans Who Have Decided Not to Support Trump - New York Times Don Jr. tries to flip the script on DNC attack lines Factbox: Quotes from Trump, supporters at U.S. Republican Convention Trump's RNC becomes the new family business Sean Hannity advised Gaetz on deleting Cohen tweet Pompeo address to Republicans at odds with instruction to his own diplomats GOP members of Congress make the case for Trump as 'pro-America candidate' at Republican convention Tim Scott invokes Breonna Taylor, George Floyd in Trump convention speech Parkland dads cast diverging viewpoints in Republican and Democratic conventions Herschel Walker: Racism isn't Donald Trump Exclusive: Business partner of Falwells says he had long affair with evangelical power couple In 'megafire era,' California battles record wildfires, pristine redwoods burn Nikki Haley blasts Democratic 'lie' at RNC: 'America is not a racist country' Graham praises Herschel Walker RNC speech, accuses FBI of double standard for Clinton, Trump campaigns White House adviser Conway's departure a blow to Trump as election looms Dollar on backfoot as trade talks boost Asian currencies In Controversial Move, RNC Hold Speeches On Federal Land Oil prices mixed on storm-driven output cuts, rising COVID-19 cases GOP convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings Coronavirus News and Updates: FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus New virus cases decline in the US and experts credit masks Trump administration to require nursing homes test staff for COVID-19 Coronavirus live updates: 5 states removed from New York travel advisory list Exclusive: Fauci says rushing out a vaccine could jeopardize testing of others As world grapples with pandemic, schools are the epicenter New drool-based tests are replacing the dreaded coronavirus nasal swab - Science Magazine Florida Judge Rules State Order Requiring Schools To Reopen 'Unconstitutional' Beleaguered Texas Republicans' latest threat: Coronavirus South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus Coronavirus Update: Convalescent Plasma Treatment And Risks Of Reinfection