Month: September 2020

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on…

The Democratic presidential contenders are letting loose with a barrage of attacks against the news media, ripping national outlets for what they view as biased coverage of their campaigns or unfair double standards in covering President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto…

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is urging the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to host a presidential primary debate focused on issues concerning “older Americans.” The request is the latest from an outside group calling on the party to hold a debate focused on a specific topic, something the DNC has resisted. Earlier this summer, the DNC rejected…

Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back…

Gophers win five bouts but early pins prove costly The No. 1 Minnesota Wrestling team was edged by No. 3 Oklahoma State, 22-15, this afternoon at the Sports Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn. Despite missing three of their starters, the Gophers managed to win five bouts in the contest, but suffered two falls in the middle…

America’s elections cop will be stuck on the sidelines for what could be months, unable to complete investigations, mete out punishments or even give candidates advice about what is and isn’t legal, just as the 2020 election season gets underway. Federal Election Commission (FEC) vice chairman Matthew Petersen said Monday he will resign effective Friday….

Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s presidential…

Ten Democratic presidential hopefuls are set to take the stage at Texas Southern University in Houston on Thursday evening, in what will be the longest 2020 debate to date. Unlike the first two debates, this one will not be split into two nights, giving viewers their first chance to see all the top-tier candidates together…

Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s campaign…

Interest is growing among 2020 Democrats in raising the corporate tax rate back to the level where it was prior to President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role…