8/27/2020

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Republican National Convention, Day 3
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Kellyanne Conway are among the featured speakers on the third night of the Republican National Convention
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Aug. 26, 2020
US election 2020 LIVE updates: RNC resumes on day three with Mike Pence, Kellyanne Conway to speak

Summary
  • Day three of the RNC gets under way as deadly violence rocks Wisconsin following the police shooting of a black man Jacob Blake. NBA players have boycotted games forcing the league to postpone playoffs.
  • Vice-President Mike Pence is expected to speak about US President Donald Trump's reputation for law and order.
  • Democrats, watchdogs assail ethics violations in use of White House and political appointees as performers in day two of the convention.
  • First Lady Melania Trump offered her "deepest sympathy...to everyone who has lost a loved one," to coronavirus in the US, where the toll has nearly reached 180,000.
  • The Joe Biden campaign dismissed the RNC day 2 proceedings as "alternate reality" and  a "delusion".
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8/26/2020

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Republican National Convention, Day 2
First lady Melania Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) are among the featured speakers on the second night of the Republican National Convention.
Watch Live: RNC Convention Day 2 featuring speeches from Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo
Aug. 25, 2020
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US election 2020: Trump's silence on police brutality protests will be deafening for many

Aug. 25 - The police shooting of Jacob Blake was shocking.

As the Republican Party convention prepared to roll out Donald Trump's vision for America, the actual vision from Wisconsin cast an ugly, distracting shadow.

The full facts surrounding the police shooting of Mr Blake, a black man, are still to be established.

But the details already on public view were enough to prompt Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to say the seven shots fired pierced "the soul of our nation".
His call for "an immediate, full and transparent investigation" came easily to him.

From the president, it didn't come at all.
This at a time when the Trump narrative shaped by his Democratic opponents is around a lack of character, empathy and ability to lead.     more

Shooting of Jacob Blake sparks protests in Wisconsin
Aug 25, 2020
Jacob Blake: Wisconsin black man 'will need miracle' to walk again

Aug. 26 - Jacob Blake, 29, was shot several times opening the door of his car in Kenosha.
At least one of the bullets went through his spinal cord, lawyers said.
The shooting of Mr Blake sparked protests, violent at times. The governor of Wisconsin is sending more National Guard troops to Kenosha.

As a result of the partial or complete severing of his spinal cord, Mr Blake is paralysed, with doctors unsure if he will recover the use of his legs.     more abut this story
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8/25/2020

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Republican National Convention, Day 1
Day one of the Republican National Convention gets underway virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic
WATCH LIVE: 2020 Republican National Convention Night 1 | PBS NewsHour Coverage with Judy Woodruff
Aug. 24, 2020
RNC 2020 live updates: Donald Trump Jr., Tim Scott, Nikki Haley among speakers on convention’s first night

August 25, 2020 at 8:40 a.m. GMT+8
The latest: Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, is speaking.
President Trump made an unannounced appearance at the Republican convention proceedings in Charlotte after securing enough votes during the roll call of states to secure the party’s renomination. Earlier, Vice President Pence was renominated by acclamation and visited the convention center to deliver brief remarks to the delegates.


Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.), will now be regularly tested for the novel coronavirus, the Biden campaign said Monday afternoon. A campaign official also said that should Biden or Harris ever have a confirmed positive result, it will be made public     source

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LIVE: Trump Wins GOP Nomination to Kick Off 2020 Republican National Convention | Your World Daily
Aug 25, 2020
(Aug. 24) The Republican Party formally nominated President Donald Trump for a second term in the White House Monday, one of the first acts of a GOP convention that has been dramatically scaled down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Trump has sought to minimize the toll of the pandemic, but its impact was evident as proceedings began in Charlotte. Instead of the thousands of people who were expected to converge on this city for a week-long extravaganza, just 336 delegates participated in a roll-call vote from a Charlotte Convention Center ballroom. The GOP convention is a crucial moment for Trump, who is trailing in national and battleground state polls and under intense pressure to turn the race around. Just 23% think the country is heading in the right direction, while 75% think it’s on the wrong path, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Many of the usual trappings of a convention were present on Monday, including signs designating each state and gift bags with Republican swag. But chairs on the ballroom floor were arranged with lots of space between them and convention organizers told participants to wear masks, though adherence to the rule was uneven.
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8/24/2020

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AUGUST 23, 2020

President Trump News Conference
President Trump, along with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn, announced an emergency authorization for expanded access to convalescent plasma treatments for coronavirus patients.
Trump to hold unconventional White House convention

Aug. 23 -  President TrumpDONALD JOHN TRUMPTwo 'The Apprentice' producers helping with Republican National ConventionAbout 70,000 lives could be saved in near future if people wear masks: researchersTrump issues disaster declaration for California as wildfires rageMORE won’t get the convention moment he originally hoped or planned for when he officially accepts the Republican nomination for president — but it may be one on which he can still capitalize.


The president will deliver his speech live from the White House after being forced to scrap plans to deliver the address to a large audience in Jacksonville, Fla., because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The convention, like its Democratic counterpart, will take on a completely different feel as a result of COVID-19, which has pushed the parties to go virtual and get creative to avoid large gatherings that could spread the virus...     more


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White House rejects House bill for emergency Postal Service aid
Bill moves to Senate; McConnell has criticized legislation as part of ‘conspiracy theory’

Aug. 23. - WASHINGTON — Help for the U.S. Postal Service landed in stalemate Sunday as the White House dismissed an emergency funding bill aimed at shoring up the agency before the November elections as “going nowhere” and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged senators to act quickly.


“The public is demanding action on this now,” Pelosi said. “I can’t see how the Senate can avoid it unless they do so to their peril.”     more
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8/23/2020

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Pelosi's comments and the push from Democrats comes a day after U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified, promising mail.


Trump slams Pelosi's $25BN USPS funding vote as a 'hoax' after the Democrat told voters to 'ignore' president's mail-in ballot warnings as House prepares for rare Saturday vote
House Democrats pushed Saturday for a $25B Post Office bill aimed at curbing disruption to mail delivery


Aug. 23 - President Trump on Saturday blasted House Democrats who were prepared to pass legislation that would send $25billion in emergency funds to the US Postal Service in the run-up to the November election.

‘Representatives of the Post Office have repeatedly stated that they DO NOT NEED MONEY, and will not make changes,’ the president tweeted on Saturday.

‘This is all another HOAX by the Democrats to give 25 Billion unneeded dollars for political purposes, without talking about the Universal Mail-In Ballot Scam that they are trying to pull off in violation of everything that our Country stands for...     more
"...Trump has sought to cast early doubt on the integrity of the election, and bringing up Pelosi, who is deeply unpopular with many Republicans, appeared aimed at motivating his base to vote.
  
Although the speaker of the House is third in line for the presidency, it is unclear how Pelosi would assume the office in the event of a disputed election. Congress ultimately holds the power to decide which state electors to accept and resolve disputes. If no candidate wins a majority, the House selects a winner, but must choose from the top three vote-getters.

In a preview of what Republicans will argue at their own convention next week, Trump hammered at the law-and-order theme he has embraced in response to protests and unrest in many cities, including Portland, Oregon.

He said police had been weakened in 'Democrat-run' cities and cited a spike in murders in Chicago, Minneapolis, New York and Philadelphia. He urged Americans to turn back 'radical left socialists and Marxists.'
He called protesters in Portland 'crazy'."     source 
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8/22/2020

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AUGUST 21, 2020
Senate Hearing on U.S. Postal Service
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on the U.S. Postal Service operations during COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election. “As we head into the election season, I want to ensure this committee and the American public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation’s election mail securely and on time. This sacred duty is my number one priority between now and Election Day,” said Postmaster General DeJoy. In addition, he emphasized that no operational changes would take place until after the November elections. Throughout the virtual hearing, lawmakers asked about delays in mail delivery, Postal Service funding and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the agency. 
Postmaster general Louis DeJoy and several Republican senators broke with the president to say voting by mail is safe

In a Friday US Senate hearing, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and several GOP Senators publicly broke with President Trump in endorsing mail-in voting as safe and secure.


DeJoy directly refuted Trump's argument that the Postal Service isn't financially equipped to process lots of ballots, noting that ballots will comprise a small fraction of their total volume.

DeJoy said he has voted by mail for years, stating: "The American public should be able to vote by mail and the Postal Service will support it."

Republican Senators, including Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, all praised the Postal Service's capacity and mail-in voting in their states.    Details
From Postal Services
The American public can rely on the United States Postal Service to fulfill our role in the electoral process. We provide a secure, efficient and effective way for citizens to participate when policymakers decide to use mail as part of their elections. We have a robust and tested process for proper handling and timely delivery of Election Mail. Due to COVID-19, there’s been an increase in the number of jurisdictions expanding or initiating mail-in voting options. Our national education effort keeps local and state election officials informed about mailing procedures and our operational standards. We’re also educating the public about how to successfully use the mail.   For details, Click here to visit this site.
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What is Election Mail?
It’s any item mailed to or from authorized election officials that enables citizens to participate in the voting process — including ballots, voter registration cards, absentee voting applications and polling place notifications. Election Mail should not be confused with Political Mail, which is any material mailed for campaign purposes by a registered political candidate, campaign committee or committee of a political party, as well as any material mailed by a political action committee or organization engaging in issues advocacy or voter mobilization.
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8/21/2020

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Aug. 20, 2020

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US election - a simple guide to the 2020 presidential race
Date published on Aug. 21, 2020

Over the coming weeks, the world's attention will turn increasingly to the US, where the next presidential election is due to take place.
Read on for all you need to know on all the key dates, who's who, and how it works.

When is it?
The next US presidential election takes place on 3 November.
The presidential debates take place between 29 September and 22 October.

Who's running?
REPUBLICANS
The incumbent Republicani president is Donald Trump. He will be running alongside his vice president Mike Pence.

DEMOCRATS
The party's nominee is Joe Biden. He has chosen California senator Kamala Harris as his pick for VP.

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August 20, 2020

Poisoning of Putin opponent could test US-Moscow relationship

Aug. 21 -  The alleged poisoning of a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin this week drew immediate rebukes from U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and will likely serve as another key test for President Trump’s relationship with the autocratic leader.

Alexei Navalny, considered the unofficial leader of the Russian opposition and a noted Putin critic, is reportedly in a coma and intensive care after drinking tea laced with poison. The news of his illness was a shocking reminder of Moscow’s brutality and a possible warning that the government is becoming increasingly bold in its actions against the opposition.
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Is Putin's 'paranoia' to blame for apparent poisoning of Russian opposition leader?
Aug 21, 2020
Russia’s leading opposition figure is seriously ill in a Siberian hospital, the victim of a possible poisoning. Alexei Navalny is a crusading anti-corruption activist and aspiring politician who has been a thorn in President Vladimir Putin’s side for years. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Catherine Belton, investigative correspondent for Reuters and author of a recently released book on Russia.
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