Sep 15, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Pelosi says House will stay in session until COVID-19 relief bill passed Biden tears into Trump for remarks on veterans Scientific American backs Joe Biden for president, its first endorsement in 175-year history Trump declares 'dawn of a new Middle East' as he presides over signing of historic deals Seeping under doors, bad air from West’s fires won’t ease up Trump's tariffs violated global trade rules, WTO says Biden campaign manager claims ‘people will die’ because of Trump rallies Kamala Harris returns to California amid wildfires Trump: Israeli pacts with 2 Arab states signal ‘new’ Mideast Lawyer says Bolton ‘will cooperate fully’ after DOJ launches probe into book Justice Department investigating publication of Bolton's tell-all book Trump less trusted internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response McConnell warns Dems would 'run roughshod' over country by changing Senate rules Trump aide apologizes for video slamming virus scientists Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes Republican senators in tough races obscure their position on pre-existing conditions Biden makes first trip to Florida amid questions about Latino support EPA postpones speaker series on racism after White House order CNN polls: North Carolina a tight race, while Biden leads in Wisconsin Feehery: A surprising Republican wave election could be looming Haze Spreads Across U.S. As Wildfires Continue To Tear Through The West GOP senators short of needed votes for Trump’s controversial fed pick City to pay $12 million to Breonna Taylor's family, reform police in settlement Biden to hold call with Senate Democrats on Thursday: report Fact check: Trump admits truth of Bob Woodward report about assassinating Assad he had called 'fiction' two years ago Pa. Gov. Wolf slams Trump, state Republicans after judge declares COVID shutdown 'unconstitutional' Poll: Americans united on a slew of issues, despite contentious election season Judge blocks some asylum restrictions, rules Chad Wolf serving as DHS secretary likely unlawful Rank-and-file House members achieve rare bipartisan consensus in bid to press Hill leaders to cut stimulus deal Michael Cohen: Trump's disdain towards Obama was 'purely racial' Trump says if ‘weak’ Biden can vote in person, ‘any American can do it’ Another presidential assault on science as fires and pandemic rage Trump to face uncommitted voters in ABC News town hall from Philadelphia Sally brings 100-mph winds as it rumbles into U.S. Gulf Coast Sean Hannity and Lou Dobbs to be deposed in Seth Rich lawsuit: report Poll: Majority of adults don't trust Trump's comments on Covid-19 vaccine Trump HHS spokesperson Michael Caputo deletes Twitter account after late-night rant Biden proposes $5 trillion in new spending, undaunted by Trump's massive deficits Trump and Biden clash over U.S. wildfires as campaign turns to climate change Hurricane Sally expected to bring life-threatening storm surge Democrats, advocates seethe over Florida voting rights ruling 'I Don't Think Science Knows': Visiting Fires, Trump Denies Climate Change Trump issues stark warning to Iran after reports country is considering plot to assassinate US ambassador Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin decided the 2016 election. We’ll have to wait on them in 2020. Fact check: Trump makes four false claims in one sentence HHS spokesman Michael Caputo claims he received death threat during Facebook Live session Trump Health Aide Pushes Bizarre Conspiracies and Warns of Armed Revolt - New York Times ‘Work like the devil’: Biden visiting Florida to woo Latinos Trump says Biden, Dems want ‘American nightmare’ in pitch to Latino voters Wisconsin court rejects third party's bid for new mail ballots, avoiding potential chaos Biden Is Outspending Trump On TV, And Just 6 States Are The Focus Of The Campaign Questionable hysterectomies and shoddy COVID care alleged at Georgia immigrant detention center Trump order on drug prices faces long road to finish line Joe Biden's Hispanic voter problem is real Kamala Harris accidentally touts plans under a 'Harris administration' during virtual roundtable Esper promised more diversity at the Pentagon. The White House had other ideas. Pandemic's 'great reset' pushes energy firms toward renewables, hydrogen: executives Deep skepticism for Trump's coronavirus response endures: POLL - GMA Judge scolds government attorneys over lack of census documents Ohio will not provide return postage for mail-in ballots for 2020 election Amid Democratic Street Uprising, Belarusian Strongman Gets Support From Russia South Dakota AG discovered man’s body day after crash How New York City's Police Unions Embraced Trump - New York Times US West Coast fires: Trump fans flames of climate row in California Bipartisan lawmakers offer coronavirus relief solution in effort to break logjam Businesses reject Trump payroll tax plan while postponing their own tax bills Ohio GOP board members block plan to pay postage on mail-in ballots At least 35 dead as wildfires rage across the West Coast US issues sweeping new travel warning for China, Hong Kong Nonpartisan initiative seeks to channel the power of art to encourage voter participation West Coast emerges as 2020 campaign’s ‘ideological battleground’ Trump is trying to flip Minnesota. He'll need the Iron Range. Why the stability of the 2020 race promises more volatility ahead EU top court gives thumbs up to net neutrality rules Choking air from Western fires just won’t ease up Biden leads among Arizona Latinos but Trump makes gains Russian jets identified in Trump campaign ad calling for support for the troops Where the fires have spread Newsom gently confronts Trump on climate, but others in his administration aren't so gentle Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for almost a year Activists decry 'genocide' of China's Uighur minority: letter White House invites Democrats to signing ceremony with UAE, Israel, Bahrain How this year's destructive wildfire season came to be Coronavirus News and Updates: COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes Heated Issue In Pivotal North Carolina Senate Race Experts worry as US virus restrictions are eased or violated Antibody that ‘neutralizes’ virus behind coronavirus discovered Coronavirus news: WHO reports record rise in global infections Pennsylvania's shutdown orders to stop coronavirus ruled unconstitutional by federal judge Twin disasters: How the West Coast fires might impact the COVID-19 pandemic Even With 190,000 Dead, There's a Lot That Voters Don't Know - New York Times What is an EUA, and what does it have to do with how quickly we get a coronavirus vaccine? What are the different types of coronavirus tests? CDC says COVID-19 positive cases twice as likely to have visited a restaurant 'I Don't Think Science Knows': Visiting Fires, Trump Denies Climate Change Recovering coronavirus patients experiencing jaw pain as symptom possibly caused by breathing issues Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning to the classroom 25 years wiped out in 25 weeks: Pandemic sets the world back decades China coronavirus vaccine may be ready for public in November: official Asia Today: India adds over 83,000 cases, nears 5 million Last edited: Sep 15, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Pelosi says House will stay in session until COVID-19 relief bill passed Biden tears into Trump for remarks on veterans Scientific American backs Joe Biden for president, its first endorsement in 175-year history Trump declares 'dawn of a new Middle East' as he presides over signing of historic deals Seeping under doors, bad air from West’s fires won’t ease up Trump's tariffs violated global trade rules, WTO says Biden campaign manager claims ‘people will die’ because of Trump rallies Kamala Harris returns to California amid wildfires Trump: Israeli pacts with 2 Arab states signal ‘new’ Mideast Lawyer says Bolton ‘will cooperate fully’ after DOJ launches probe into book Justice Department investigating publication of Bolton's tell-all book Trump less trusted internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response McConnell warns Dems would 'run roughshod' over country by changing Senate rules Trump aide apologizes for video slamming virus scientists Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes Republican senators in tough races obscure their position on pre-existing conditions Biden makes first trip to Florida amid questions about Latino support EPA postpones speaker series on racism after White House order CNN polls: North Carolina a tight race, while Biden leads in Wisconsin Feehery: A surprising Republican wave election could be looming Haze Spreads Across U.S. As Wildfires Continue To Tear Through The West GOP senators short of needed votes for Trump’s controversial fed pick City to pay $12 million to Breonna Taylor's family, reform police in settlement Biden to hold call with Senate Democrats on Thursday: report Fact check: Trump admits truth of Bob Woodward report about assassinating Assad he had called 'fiction' two years ago Pa. Gov. Wolf slams Trump, state Republicans after judge declares COVID shutdown 'unconstitutional' Poll: Americans united on a slew of issues, despite contentious election season Judge blocks some asylum restrictions, rules Chad Wolf serving as DHS secretary likely unlawful Rank-and-file House members achieve rare bipartisan consensus in bid to press Hill leaders to cut stimulus deal Michael Cohen: Trump's disdain towards Obama was 'purely racial' Trump says if ‘weak’ Biden can vote in person, ‘any American can do it’ Another presidential assault on science as fires and pandemic rage Trump to face uncommitted voters in ABC News town hall from Philadelphia Sally brings 100-mph winds as it rumbles into U.S. Gulf Coast Sean Hannity and Lou Dobbs to be deposed in Seth Rich lawsuit: report Poll: Majority of adults don't trust Trump's comments on Covid-19 vaccine Trump HHS spokesperson Michael Caputo deletes Twitter account after late-night rant Biden proposes $5 trillion in new spending, undaunted by Trump's massive deficits Trump and Biden clash over U.S. wildfires as campaign turns to climate change Hurricane Sally expected to bring life-threatening storm surge Democrats, advocates seethe over Florida voting rights ruling 'I Don't Think Science Knows': Visiting Fires, Trump Denies Climate Change Trump issues stark warning to Iran after reports country is considering plot to assassinate US ambassador Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin decided the 2016 election. We’ll have to wait on them in 2020. Fact check: Trump makes four false claims in one sentence HHS spokesman Michael Caputo claims he received death threat during Facebook Live session Trump Health Aide Pushes Bizarre Conspiracies and Warns of Armed Revolt - New York Times ‘Work like the devil’: Biden visiting Florida to woo Latinos Trump says Biden, Dems want ‘American nightmare’ in pitch to Latino voters Wisconsin court rejects third party's bid for new mail ballots, avoiding potential chaos Biden Is Outspending Trump On TV, And Just 6 States Are The Focus Of The Campaign Questionable hysterectomies and shoddy COVID care alleged at Georgia immigrant detention center Trump order on drug prices faces long road to finish line Joe Biden's Hispanic voter problem is real Kamala Harris accidentally touts plans under a 'Harris administration' during virtual roundtable Esper promised more diversity at the Pentagon. The White House had other ideas. Pandemic's 'great reset' pushes energy firms toward renewables, hydrogen: executives Deep skepticism for Trump's coronavirus response endures: POLL - GMA Judge scolds government attorneys over lack of census documents Ohio will not provide return postage for mail-in ballots for 2020 election Amid Democratic Street Uprising, Belarusian Strongman Gets Support From Russia South Dakota AG discovered man’s body day after crash How New York City's Police Unions Embraced Trump - New York Times US West Coast fires: Trump fans flames of climate row in California Bipartisan lawmakers offer coronavirus relief solution in effort to break logjam Businesses reject Trump payroll tax plan while postponing their own tax bills Ohio GOP board members block plan to pay postage on mail-in ballots At least 35 dead as wildfires rage across the West Coast US issues sweeping new travel warning for China, Hong Kong Nonpartisan initiative seeks to channel the power of art to encourage voter participation West Coast emerges as 2020 campaign’s ‘ideological battleground’ Trump is trying to flip Minnesota. He'll need the Iron Range. Why the stability of the 2020 race promises more volatility ahead EU top court gives thumbs up to net neutrality rules Choking air from Western fires just won’t ease up Biden leads among Arizona Latinos but Trump makes gains Russian jets identified in Trump campaign ad calling for support for the troops Where the fires have spread Newsom gently confronts Trump on climate, but others in his administration aren't so gentle Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for almost a year Activists decry 'genocide' of China's Uighur minority: letter White House invites Democrats to signing ceremony with UAE, Israel, Bahrain How this year's destructive wildfire season came to be Coronavirus News and Updates: COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes Heated Issue In Pivotal North Carolina Senate Race Experts worry as US virus restrictions are eased or violated Antibody that ‘neutralizes’ virus behind coronavirus discovered Coronavirus news: WHO reports record rise in global infections Pennsylvania's shutdown orders to stop coronavirus ruled unconstitutional by federal judge Twin disasters: How the West Coast fires might impact the COVID-19 pandemic Even With 190,000 Dead, There's a Lot That Voters Don't Know - New York Times What is an EUA, and what does it have to do with how quickly we get a coronavirus vaccine? What are the different types of coronavirus tests? CDC says COVID-19 positive cases twice as likely to have visited a restaurant 'I Don't Think Science Knows': Visiting Fires, Trump Denies Climate Change Recovering coronavirus patients experiencing jaw pain as symptom possibly caused by breathing issues Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning to the classroom 25 years wiped out in 25 weeks: Pandemic sets the world back decades China coronavirus vaccine may be ready for public in November: official Asia Today: India adds over 83,000 cases, nears 5 million