Meadows blames Pelosi for impasse on coronavirus relief

Meadows blames Pelosi for impasse on coronavirus relief-politico:  White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Sunday blamed the impasse on a new coronavirus relief bill on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying the Trump administration‘s offer of $1.3 trillion deserves the Democrats’ serious attention.

What We Still Don’t Know About Trump

What We Still Don’t Know About Trump-politico:  Two former Democratic presidents last week tried to build up by Joe Biden in part by taking down Trump. When they did, there were some important distinctions in how they spoke about the man in their party’s crosshairs.

Trump officials pressured CDC to change virus testing guidelines

Trump officials pressured CDC to change virus testing guidelines-politico:  Top Trump administration officials involved with the White House coronavirus task force ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Protection to stop promoting coronavirus testing for most people who have been exposed to the virus but aren't showing symptoms, according to two people with knowledge of the process.

Trump breaks with precedent on second night of convention

Trump breaks with precedent on second night of convention-thehill:  Trump broke with precedent on the second night of the Republican National Convention, granting a pardon and participating in a naturalization ceremony at the White House in videos that aired Tuesday during the primetime event.

FDA chief issues mea culpa for his plasma treatment claims

FDA chief issues mea culpa for his plasma treatment claims-politico:  FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn issued a mea culpa late Monday, conceding that he had overstated the benefits of convalescent plasma as a treatment of coronavirus at a press conference last weekend with Trump.  Hahn had been the subject of intense criticism following his appearance Sunday alongside the president.

More than two dozen ex-GOP lawmakers join Republicans for Biden

More than two dozen ex-GOP lawmakers join Republicans for Biden-politico:  More than two dozen former Republican lawmakers endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Monday.  The announcement from the former vice president’s campaign coincided with its launch of “Republicans for Biden,” a national effort aimed at encouraging GOP voters supporting Biden to organize in their communities ahead of the November election.

Biden gives his closing argument for booting Trump: Key moments from the final night

Biden gives his closing argument for booting Trump: Keymoments from the final night-politico:  It was Joe’s turn in the spotlight.  Democrats spent three days casting the former vice president as the antidote to Trump’s America, and on Thursday night, Joe Biden personally delivered his case to the country.