Aug 17 Watch 7:30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's DNC, Trump vs. USPS NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, President Trump’s counter-programming during a big week for former Vice President… Continue watching
Aug 17 Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The conversation is one of multiple recordings that were leaked as part of what U.S. intelligence officials describe as a Russian effort to denigrate the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee ahead of November's election. Continue reading
Aug 17 Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris By Bill Barrow, Associated Press As Democrats gather virtually this week to nominate Joe Biden for the presidency, party leaders and activists across the political spectrum agree on one unifying force: their desire to defeat President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 17 Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House By Matthew Daly, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, and President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service. Continue reading
Aug 17 Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding By Associated Press Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service and its new postmaster general in New York on Monday to ensure adequate funding for postal operations. Continue reading
Aug 17 Trump signs Iowa wind storm disaster declaration, may visit By David Pitt, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday he has signed an emergency declaration for Iowa to help supply federal money to help the state recover from an unusual wind storm that struck a week ago. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: Trump visits Wisconsin to speak about the economy By Associated Press President Donald Trump ramps up his push to stay four more years in the White House by rallying supporters on the same day Democrats open their four day virtual convention. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: Trump counters Biden with law and order message in Minnesota By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The stop in Mankato is part of his plan to counterprogram the Democratic National Convention, which starts Monday. Continue reading
Aug 17 Trump on the road as Biden prepares for convention show By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump isn't about to cede the political stage as Democrats begin their national convention this week. He's launching aggressive counter-programming to former Vice President Joe Biden’s show. Continue reading
Aug 17 Trump visits Midwest battleground as DNC kicks off By Meredith Lee Seeking to divert attention from the Democratic National Convention that had been planned for Milwaukee, President Donald Trump is traveling to the battleground state of Wisconsin on Monday where he’ll face a familiar foe: women in Republican-leaning suburbs who overwhelmingly… Continue reading