The Hill Articles: August 16, 2020

Japan’s economy shrinks at record pace amid pandemic Browns owners say they stand by Baker Mayfield’s decision to kneel Puerto Rico governor loses primary after second round of voting Biden’s lead over Trump narrows in new national poll Biden faces hurdles in bid to mend ties with US allies Cheney calls pardoning Snowden ‘unconscionable’ after Trump says he’s considering it California ballot contains four unconstitutional propositions New Zealand delays general election after COVID-19 outbreak What explains the widening gap between Wall Street and Main Street? Austin-area police say three officers shot Trump ‘failure’ on COVID-19 will be central message of Biden convention At least 5 people wounded in San Antonio flea market shooting Pelosi calls for House to return this week over Postal Service crisis Gun control groups seek convention momentum November will decide the fate of economic bailouts in blue states The Space Force moves to define itself and its mission GOP lawmaker calls on leaders to push back against QAnon More Minneapolis voters say police force should not be reduced We can make air travel safer with a TSA Public Health Corps staff Biden and Harris send condolences to Trump after his brother’s death Russia offers military help to Belarus Right-wing groups, counter-protesters clash in multiple states South Korea accuses conservative pastor of violating coronavirus rules Trump planning event to counter Biden acceptance speech South Korea sees largest increase in coronavirus cases in months Gottlieb warns of comparisons between COVID-19 and flu after Kushner remarks Lebanon’s political bosses are the real problem Puerto Rico holds second round of voting after primary marred by missing ballots FDA approves saliva-based coronavirus test Schumer: McConnell must bring Senate back early if House passes Postal Service bill Nixon grandson Chris Cox: ‘The lights of freedom are really going out on Hong Kong’ The coronavirus winners and losers Democrats featuring ‘rising stars’ in convention keynotes Romney: No way to spin US COVID-19 deaths in a positive light Israel: Bahrain, Oman could follow UAE’s lead and formalize ties Trump seeking Putin meeting before November election: report Mail-in ballot controversy heats up as Democrats call for postmaster general to testify A knife at NATO’s throat: Why Belarus matters to the US Meadows says Harris is eligible to be vice president, pushing back on birther claims Riot declared in Portland Russell Crowe: ‘Hunt-to-kill’ tabloid journalism attitude in traditional news, social media ‘not taking us anywhere good’ Former Sanders campaign adviser discusses Biden outreach to Latino voters 50 years covering Biden Chicago mayor: People who have ‘come for a fight’ have ’embedded themselves’ in peaceful protests Sunday shows – Mail-in voting controversy dominates Sanders labels Postal Service funding dispute a ‘crisis for American democracy’ Let the Space Force define its own ranks  Iranian military commander: ‘Tehran’s approach to the UAE will change’ House Oversight Committee calls for ‘urgent’ hearing with postmaster general Kushner ‘absolutely’ sending his own children back to school National security adviser: White House ‘hopeful’ more nations will follow UAE on Israel Being boxed-in a godsend for Biden Majority approves of Biden’s selection of Harris as running mate: poll Sanders says his first priority is to defeat Trump The Space Force plots a new course Eyes turn to Ocasio-Cortez as she seeks to boost Biden Meadows denies reports that postal sorting machines were decommissioned ABC’s Stephanopoulos spars with Trump adviser on mail-in voting: ‘When the votes are thrown out, that shows that the system is working’ Broken promises in a time of ‘plague’ Trump adviser knocks universal mail-in voting, says US Postal Service won’t be ready Poll: Biden leads Trump by 9 points nationally NJ governor: ‘We’ve got checks and balances’ to ensure votes are counted properly in November Sanders: ‘We have made enormous progress’ with down-ballot progressive primary victories Telephone service established between UAE, Israel The Kodak loan: Insider trading in a new garb? Trump says he’s considering Snowden pardon California ruling against Uber, Lyft threatens to upend gig economy Scaled-back US-South Korea drills to begin amid tensions with Pyongyang Clyburn: Trump ‘signing a death warrant for a lot of people’ with mail-in voting opposition Biden eyes inroads with evangelical voters Big change is coming under Biden — and it won’t be a smooth transition Senate intel leaders said Trump associates may have presented misleading testimony during Russia probe: report Kamala Harris draws support from unique bloc: Sorority sisters Moore says private US companies are resilient amid the pandemic Trump seeks to build campaign momentum with Middle East deal Harris looks to complete Biden path to presidency