Politics Chat: Trump Delivers Two Divisive Speeches Over Independence Day Weekend
We take a look at what Trump's speeches tell us about how he sees the upcoming election and what ignoring the pandemic may mean for him.
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In Fourth Of July Remarks, Trump Attacks 'Radical Left'
At the "Salute to America" event, Trump referred to protesters calling for the removal of statues as an "angry mob" and likened the defeat of the "radical left" with defeating Nazis and terrorists.
Experts Say Intel Should Have Reached Trump On Russian Bounty Program
The president says no one told him about the threat to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Reports say the information was available in a detailed intelligence file called the President's Daily Briefing.
Trump Flouts Virus Rules, Warns Of 'New Far-Left Fascism' At Mount Rushmore Event
In a speech on the eve of July Fourth, the president denounced protesters who call for the removal of Confederate statues and announced he would establish a National Garden Of American Heroes.
Behind Reddit's Decision To Boot 'The_Donald' Forum
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New Idaho Laws Target Transgender Residents
Transgender people in Idaho say two new state laws are aimed at making their lives much harder. One involves changing the sex listed on birth certificates. The other affects trans athletes.
Progressives Surge In Congressional Democratic Primaries
Activists say the pandemic and racial justice protests have contributed to a climate that is more favorable to progressive candidates and ideas.
Week In Politics: July 4th Amid A Pandemic, Economic Depression and Protests
On this Independence Day, we look at the state of affairs, from the president's response to the protests for racial justice to the country's spiking coronavirus infections.
Democrats Gain Influence In Virginia Legislature
A whole host of new laws passed by Virginia's Democratic majority shows how much influence the state's GOP has lost after years of dominating that state's policies.
President Trump Delivers Speech At Mount Rushmore On Eve Of Independence Day
We take a look at President Trump's speech at Mount Rushmore, where he held an early Independence Day celebration amid protests and warnings from public health officials on holding the public event.