The Hill Articles: August 24, 2020

Former Trump administration officials launch anti-Trump group Trump, GOP seek to rebut Democratic narrative on night one Tim Scott invokes Breonna Taylor, George Floyd in Trump convention speech Nikki Haley: US ‘is not a racist country’ Herschel Walker: Racism isn’t Donald Trump Appeals court upholds Charlottesville rally convictions but criticizes anti-riot law Trump Jr. calls Biden the ‘Loch Ness monster of the swamp’ FDA commissioner says criticism for misrepresenting convalescent plasma stats is warranted Scalise touts Trump’s compassion in convention address Trump praises Erdoğan during convention segment with freed hostages St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters give dark warning in convention address Kimberly Guilfoyle gives dark convention address warning of Democratic destruction of country Jim Jordan praises Trump for calling his family after nephew’s death Trump thanks front-line workers at night one of convention Gaetz uses convention speech to criticize Biden for lack of activity RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel swipes at Eva Longoria in convention speech American consultant accused of illicitly lobbying Trump administration Charlie Kirk gets first GOP convention address, calls Trump ‘bodyguard of Western civilization’ Dem group releases ad featuring Michael Cohen slamming Trump as GOP convention kicks off Jon Voight narrates intro to Trump convention Most ancient redwoods survive California fire Kamala Harris the Super Liberal? Texans’ Kenny Stills says NFL could have helped saved ‘so many lives’ by embracing kneeling protests Poll: Biden leads Trump nationally and in North Carolina Delta plans to furlough nearly 2,000 pilots in October KFC temporarily nixes ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ slogan amid pandemic Poll: 68 percent approve of Trump’s executive action on unemployment benefits, payroll tax, evictions Death toll from California fires rises to seven Hillicon Valley: TikTok sues Trump administration over executive order | Zoom reports widespread outages impacting schools, hearings | Federal cyber agency releases strategy to secure 5G networks TikTok employee files separate lawsuit against Trump administration over executive order Sean Hannity advised Gaetz on deleting Cohen tweet Overnight Defense: Pompeo criticized for GOP convention speech from Jerusalem | State Dept says UAE arms sales under review | California Guardsman becomes sixth military COVID-19 death Federal cyber agency releases strategy to secure 5G networks Wife of former Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 8 months of home confinement On The Money: Prosecutor agrees to shelve subpoena for Trump tax returns | Trump faces race against clock on economy | S&P sets third new record high in less than two weeks Texas GOP lawmaker calls for ‘carbon neutral’ but ‘energy dominant’ future Overnight Health Care: Science inconclusive on use of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 patients | Fauci says Pence listens to him even though he’s ‘the skunk at the picnic’ | First confirmed coronavirus reinfection found in Hong Kong, researchers say Florida judge halts order requiring schools to reopen for in-person classes Survey: One-fifth of small businesses will close if conditions don’t improve Trump turns up pressure on FDA Biden holds 1-point lead over Trump in new Texas poll The Hill’s Convention Report: Trump rails on mail voting at surprise convention appearance | Republicans prepare for convention close-up | New York AG investigating Trump Org What President Trump should say in his acceptance speech Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns from Liberty University following daylong confusion over his future As California wildfires rage on, Kansas sees smoke billowing into state OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Army Corps delays Pebble Mine over ‘adverse impacts’ and ‘degradation’ | Trump administration sued over Alaska wildlife refuge drilling plan | EPA approves coronavirus-killing product — for just one airline Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener, will require masks Zaid Jilani weighs in on 19-year-old Aaron Coleman dropping out of Kansas House race Biden, Harris to be regularly tested for COVID-19 Collaboration for justice: How history’s more inclusive past foretells our future Former RNC chairman Michael Steele joins The Lincoln Project EPA approves coronavirus-killing product — for just one airline Wisconsin activates National Guard after protests over Jacob Blake shooting Postmaster general grilled over knowledge of Postal Service policies DeJoy defends Postal Service changes at combative House hearing RNC warned by local health officials about lack of masks at convention Pelosi to voters: Ignore Trump US waterways benefit international trade and resource conservation Pompeo draws criticism for convention speech from Jerusalem Former business associate says he had years-long affair involving Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife US Mint director asks Americans to tackle national coin shortage Democrats have the most liberal platform for this critical election Michael Cohen burned book manuscript to prevent leak by pro-Trump prison guards: report California Supreme Court overturns Scott Peterson death sentence Vox political reporter discusses speakers left off 2020 GOP convention lineup CNN cuts away from Trump address to GOP delegates, compares him to Pontius Pilate What America’s Thinking: August 24, 2020 19-year-old Aaron Coleman drops out of Kansas House race after revenge porn accusations Kennedy, Markey campaign managers clash over online attacks Red meat for the right wingers will be the main course at RNC Usain Bolt ‘going to stay in’ while awaiting results of coronavirus test DOJ charges NASA researcher with failing to disclose China ties Nearly 70,000 lives could be saved if more Americans wear masks, model estimates Fauci says Pence listens to him even though he’s ‘the skunk at the picnic’ Stack and packs versus the suburbs: Let the market decide Science inconclusive on use of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 patients Biden calls for accountability surrounding Wisconsin shooting Report: Empty homes, vehicles looted during California wildfire evacuation Biden-Harris is the most regressive possible ticket WHO expresses caution regarding convalescent plasma Trump administration sued over Alaska wildlife refuge drilling plan House Democrat to DeJoy: ‘Is your backup plan to be pardoned like Roger Stone?’ Seinfeld rails against comedy club owner who declared NYC dead: ‘Oh, shut up’ Trump rails on mail-in voting in surprise remarks at convention How to turn out the new generation of American voters for this election Flake formally endorses Biden: ‘We need a president who summons our better angels’ Officers involved in Wisconsin shooting of Jacob Blake placed on leave New York attorney general investigating Trump over financial statements Trump claims Democrats ‘using COVID to steal an election’ Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on farmers to families food box distribution program When Brent Scowcroft saved the US-China relationship Colleges struggle to balance housing needs with quarantine rules Sixth US service member killed by coronavirus Coronavirus plasma treatment could be beneficial, but is no ‘home run,’ top health expert says Pandemic or not, the regulators are cooking up bad news for bakers Trump approval on handling pandemic drops to 31 percent: poll Zoom reports widespread outages impacting schools, hearings WATCH LIVE: The Hill’s Energy & National Security convention event, featuring Rep. Bill Flores The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Republicans conduct in-person convention roll call The USPS is a vital part of our health care system Mark Zuckerberg pushed anti-TikTok message to officials, lawmakers: report Bottom line Republicans officially renominate Trump for president George Conway: ‘Trump is like a practical joke that got out of hand’ New study suggests ‘robust’ coronavirus T cell response Trump to meet with front-line workers on opening night of GOP convention Congress has to avoid universal free school meals which include wealthy Manhattan prosecutor agrees to shelve subpoena for Trump tax returns Maloney threatens to subpoena postmaster general to produce information on agency reforms Biden calls for immediate probe into police shooting of Jacob Blake Army Corps delays Pebble Mine over ‘adverse impacts’ and ‘degradation’ Airbnb offers free housing to thousands fleeing California wildfires: ‘these fires are growing and growing and growing’ Peace between Israel and the UAE could spark joint Israeli-Arab space exploration Lincoln Project announces coalition of Republican women against Trump Tests indicate Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned, German hospital says TikTok sues Trump administration over executive order Russell Crowe’s ‘Unhinged’ grosses $4M in first major US release since lockdowns Melting ice sheets show need for US government action now RNC approved for fireworks display after Trump’s speech Pence officially nominated by GOP for vice president S&P sets third new record high in less than two weeks WATCH LIVE: The Big Questions 2020 convention event, featuring Rep. Lee Zeldin Jerry Falwell says he was being blackmailed over wife’s affair Researchers document the first case of coronavirus reinfection Pompeo: US reviewing arms sale to UAE HBO’s John Oliver mocks Democratic convention: ‘Zoom cast reunion’ of 2008 Republican event Putin is no ordinary threat to America Rising: August 24, 2020 Biden-Harris ad calls to ‘Heal America’ amid Republican convention Watch live: 2020 Republican National Convention First confirmed coronavirus reinfection found in Hong Kong, researchers say COVID-19 — Lessons learned from UNC can benefit hundreds of other colleges Biden criticizes Trump travel, says he can win election while following ‘the science’ Trump campaign flooding YouTube, Facebook, Google with ads during convention NBA’s Montrezl Harrell apologizes to Luka Doncic for ‘b—- a– white boy’ remark Trump to be briefed on police shooting of Jacob Blake Health care workers, seniors should be first to get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll In a tightening race, the trends are running in Trump’s favor Democrats highlight ‘Republican National Chaos’ in new ad ahead of GOP convention China has been giving a coronavirus vaccine to its frontline workers since July Democrats’ party affiliation lead shrinks 5 points since June: Gallup Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before House panel How Trump can win reelection: Focus on Democrats, not himself Senate Democrats seek removal of controversial public lands head after nomination withdrawal Shepard Smith to debut new CNBC program in late September Biden holds 52-point lead over Trump among college students: poll Let them drink milk San Francisco becomes first US airport with rapid COVID-19 results for workers Portland police precinct set on fire during protest New Zealand shooter intended to burn mosques, prosecutor says Protests erupt in Wisconsin after Black man shot in back by police A week worth remembering for all who love freedom Trump campaign stresses jobs, eradicating COVID-19 in second-term agenda USPS: House bill would hurt efforts to ‘improve service’ Jeff Flake, dozens of former GOP congressmen joining ‘Republicans for Biden’ Pro-immigration group launches ad targeting Trump’s ‘attacks against Asian Americans’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden says he’s open to serving two terms; GOP convention begins Juan Williams: Harris proves the doubters wrong GOP platform on climate risks ceding issue to Democrats Trump strides into convention as underdog Trump faces race against clock on economy Trump’s biggest roadblock to reelection is COVID-19 ‘Trump show’ convention sparks little interest on K Street