Thursday on the NewsHour, congressional Democrats and Republicans appear to be at an impasse over a new coronavirus relief package.
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Portland Police Chief Slams ‘Incomprehensible’ Violence, Says Rioters Target Local Officers with Mortars and Commercial-Grade Fireworks
Portland police chief Chuck Lovell slammed “incomprehensible” violence on Thursday after rioters moved to target city police precincts.
Political campaigns are staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic
(Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Political campaigns are staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic that shows no
Los Angeles Mayor Says City Will Cut Utilities to Homes Hosting Parties
California added 2,347 new cases of the virus on Wednesday, and 68 more people died from the infection, bringing the state’s
Trafalgar Square’s Hideous Sculpture
About the Fourth Plinth program in London’s Trafalgar Square: Beauty will save the world — and ugliness will ruin it.
Pence Says Chief Justice John Roberts is a ‘Disappointment to Conservatives’
The vice president said it is a reminder of the importance of the upcoming election in determining the future makeup
Chicago Officer Shot in Chin Last Week Out of Coma
Police said the officer was shot in the neck, chin, and his protective vest. Fragments from the bullet penetrated the
Man Files First Amendment Violation Suit Against Colorado Officers
Sexton was watching officers distribute speeding tickets in the city’s downtown area on January 30, 2019, when he began filming
Off-Duty Houston Sergeant Kills Robbery Suspect on Bus
The chief said the officer, who was heading home at the time, confronted the suspect who had gotten on a
August 5, 2020 – PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Beirut grapples with the fallout of a cataclysmic explosion that injured thousands. Plus: What issues matter
Do Hundreds of UN Resolutions Prove the United Nations has an Anti-Israel Bias?
The U.S. government is in a love affair with Israel, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the halls
Local Officials Resist Maryland Governor’s Order to Open Private Schools
Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, are pushing back against an executive order by Governor Larry Hogan that prevents a blanket
Iowa Governor Issues Executive Order Restoring Some Felons’ Voting Rights
Iowa was the only state with a lifetime ban on voting for convicted felons unless they appealed to the governor
Justice Democrats secure another victory with Cori Bush, unseating a dynasty
Missouri Democratic congressional candidate Cori Bush. (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images) Missouri’s 1st District has been represented by a member of
Trump vs. TikTok: An Opening Salvo against Chinese Tech
The American crackdown on the popular social-media app has invited specious comparisons to China’s model of censorship.
Scientists Dissect the Tactics of Climate Delayers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Deputies Accused of Being in Secret Societies Cost LA County Taxpayers $55 Million (Reader Steve) From
Big money pours into Republican primary for Senate in Tennessee
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks with US Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty in 2019. Hagerty is now competing for
Defunding Police: A Tale of Five Cities
Reading Time: 6 minutes Defund the police? Whether you support or oppose the idea, it’s already happening, from big cities
The Chinese Economic Threat
As Sino–American relations continue to deteriorate, liberal democracies need to unite against China’s ever-expanding economic influence.
August 4, 2020 – PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, Congress and the Trump administration continue to negotiate over another economic relief package as the coronavirus
Lebanon PM Blames Beirut Explosions on Shipment of Ammonium Nitrate Sitting in Port Since 2013
Massive explosions that rocked the city of Beirut on Tuesday were fueled by a 2,750-ton shipment of ammonium nitrate that
Trump Admin Looking to Boost Arms Sales to India after Deadly China Clashes
The Trump administration is seeking to boost arms sales to India following deadly clashes between Chinese and Indian soldiers.
Small donors flock to Republicans challenging high-profile Democrats
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is one of a number of high-profile Democrats facing a Republican opponent who has used her
Trump Encourages Use of Mail-In Ballots in Florida in Stark Reversal
At least 42 states as well as the District of Columbia will allow voters to vote using absentee ballots without
This Tool Could Protect Your Photos From Facial Recognition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Census Cut Short a Month (Dana) The author writes, “The Census Bureau is ending all counting
Shadow Wars: Leaks by Mossad Point to Israeli Involvement in Deadly Attacks on Iran
Israel is believed to be behind several recent acts of sabotage against Iranian civilian and military infrastructure, including a hospital,
Protesters Prevent Police from Investigating Stabbing Outside of Portland Courthouse
Officers were met with a “hostile crowd” on the scene and were forced to bring in reinforcements to the area.
Trump Claims Authority to Issue Executive Order on Mail-in Ballots
The president has argued that mail-in ballots serve as a breeding ground for voter fraud and put the integrity of
Why Are White Evangelicals Primed for Trump’s Fear-Mongering?
Reading Time: 15 minutes Why do self-described evangelicals overwhelmingly support an irreligious commander-in-chief? Why do megachurches demand to stay open
“Back the Blue” Painted Outside Tampa Police HQ
“We had people that were just walking past the site while we were working last night who picked up rollers
OPS Public Safety Announces New Secure Underseat Storage for Pickups
The Underseat Storage has been carefully designed to ensure easy access from both driver side and passenger side. The dual
Vector Solutions Unveils New Application for Managing Law Enforcement Field Training Officer Programs
The three-part system not only makes it easier to provide training, but it also helps to increase safety measures in
August 3, 2020 – PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, negotiations between the White House and Congress over a new pandemic relief bill continue. Plus: How
Report: “Woke” Corporations Supporting Black Lives Matter Quietly Funding Police
In the wake of worldwide public outrage over racist police violence, many of the United States’ largest corporations rushed to
Scientists Have Backed Away From the Worst-Case Climate Scenario — and the Best One, Too
Reading Time: 2 minutes In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights (Chris C.) The author writes, “Federal
Birx Warns ‘Extraordinarily Widespread’ Pandemic Has Entered ‘New Phase’ in U.S.
Birx said that the pathogen is present in many more areas across the country than it was during the spring
More Separatist Rumblings Cloud Ukraine’s Future
Reading Time: 6 minutes Say “Ukraine,” and for many outside observers, the adjective “war-torn” often springs to mind. Yet its
How Olivia de Havilland and Ronald Reagan Beat the Hollywood Communists
After discovering the true nature of a Communist front group, she worked as a double agent to help bring them
PBS NewsHour Weekend Full Episode August 2, 2020
On this edition for Sunday, August 2, negotiations over the emergency COVID-19 relief bill continue in Congress, a virus-plagued Florida
Supreme Failures to Protect Elections from Partisanship
Reading Time: 8 minutes In July, Barack Obama tweeted, “Voting by mail shouldn’t be a partisan issue — especially during