Aug 07 Arrest of Polish LGBTQ activist leads to scuffle with police By Associated Press According to Polish media reports, the activist was placed under two-months arrest Friday for protest actions against anti-homosexual attitudes. After the person was arrested in central Warsaw, protesters surrounded the police car. Continue reading
Aug 07 Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse with no new help for U.S. unemployed By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press This makes it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus. Continue reading
Aug 07 U.S. sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President Donald Trump does not win reelection, Russia is working to denigrate Democrat Joe Biden and Iran is working to undermine democratic institutions. Continue reading
Aug 07 U.S. sanctions pro-China leader of Hong Kong, other officials By Deb Riechmann, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday on Carrie Lam, the leader of the pro-Beijing government, and 10 other officials. The sanctions are the latest in a string of actions the Trump administration has taken against China… Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer on the latest on virus aid negotiations By Associated Press In a news conference Friday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she offered a major concession to Republicans in a last-ditch effort to revive collapsing virus aid negotiations. Continue reading
Aug 07 Federal appeals court revives House lawsuit that forces McGahn congressional testimony By Associated Press The Judiciary Committee first subpoenaed McGahn in April 2019 as it examined potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump during special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Trump directed McGahn not to appear and the Democratic-led panel filed a federal… Continue reading
Aug 07 Brent Scowcroft, presidential adviser to Ford and Bush, dies at 95 By Associated Press Scowcroft was the only person to serve as national security adviser to two different administrations… Continue reading
Aug 07 Virus aid talks on the brink of collapse with sides 'very far apart' By Associated Press Both sides have adopted a hard line in the talks, though the Trump team is more open in disclosing a handful of its proposed compromises. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump orders ban on dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat By Tali Arbel, Associated Press The executive orders take effect in 45 days and could bar the apps from the Apple and Google app stores, effectively removing them from U.S. distribution. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 2:40 How far apart are Democrats and Republicans on new coronavirus relief bill? A deal on a new coronavirus relief package seems distant and elusive, as congressional Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse on key issues. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss where negotiations stand and how far apart the two… Continue watching