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Trump’s Botched Response to COVID Draws High Praise at Virtual RNC
Nearly 3 in 4 Republican voters believe things are going well when it comes to how the U.S. is dealing with coronavirus.

The Republican Convention Opens With a Night of Fascist Fan Fiction
The RNC kicked off with a nightmare of fear-mongering, lies and racist dog whistles shrill enough to crack crystal.

Former DHS Official Claims Two Current White House Aides Are in Pro-Biden Group
Mike Taylor, a former DHS official, says Trump will likely be “irked” by knowing two aides belong to the group.

Payroll Tax Cut Would Fully Deplete Social Security by 2023, Chief Actuary Says
The Social Security Administration's chief actuary confirmed the destructive consequences warned of by progressives.

Pelosi Warns Trump Against “Cutting Corners” on New Unproven Vaccine From UK
A new report details how Trump officials briefed Congress on a possible (but unreliable) COVID vaccine from the U.K.

Trump Is Losing Support From Dozens of GOP Voices Ahead of Republican Convention
Several former Republican lawmakers announced on Monday they were endorsing Trump's rival, Joe Biden.

Republican Convention Takes on the Weighty Task of Boosting Trump’s Bruised Ego
This year's convention serves a single purpose: to bolster the battered self-image of the president.

Border Town Links Fight Against Trump’s Wall to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Residents say the half-billion being poured into the wall should instead be used to address real crises on the border.

DeJoy Has “No Intention” to Reinstall Sorting Machines, Mailboxes
Postal workers have noted delays in delivering mail due largely to the removal of sorting machines.

Biden Isn’t a Progressive. The Question Is How Far He Can Be Pushed.
If political momentum among Democrats continues to move leftward, Biden may be movable.