The influential trade organization says it's taking the same approach to the new administration as it did with Trump.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce insists it’s taking the same approach to the Biden administration that it did with the Trump administration: working with them on the issues of agreement and fighting on areas where they don’t. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoWashington’s most powerful trade group is having a political identity crisis.Over the past month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has taken a series of steps that have enraged its traditional Republican allies. It applauded much of...…The influential trade organization says it's taking the same approach to the new administration as it did with Trump.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce insists it’s taking the same approach to the Biden administration that it did with the Trump administration: working with them on the issues of agreement and fighting on areas where they don’t. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoWashington’s most powerful trade group is having a political identity crisis.Over the past month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has taken a series of steps that have enraged its traditional Republican allies. It applauded much of...WW…

The former president appealed to Black voters by saying both civil rights icons understood activism needed to be paired with even incremental political progress.Former President Barack Obama speaks at a rally as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden at Turner Field in Atlanta. | AP Photo/Brynn AndersonFormer President Barack Obama on Monday made a concerted effort to turn out disaffected Black voters in Atlanta, using local civil rights icons and this summer’s protests for racial justice to appeal to voters who might be turned off by the more incremental changes...…The former president appealed to Black voters by saying both civil rights icons understood activism needed to be paired with even incremental political progress.Former President Barack Obama speaks at a rally as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden at Turner Field in Atlanta. | AP Photo/Brynn AndersonFormer President Barack Obama on Monday made a concerted effort to turn out disaffected Black voters in Atlanta, using local civil rights icons and this summer’s protests for racial justice to appeal to voters who might be turned off by the more incremental changes...WW…

Jason Miller referred to “independent things pointing to that.”Jason Miller, senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign | Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesA senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign doubled down Sunday on leveled by the president that U.S. doctors are inflating coronavirus deaths for profit as the country sees record levels of new infections.“I don’t think he was attacking anybody. He was talking about how most Americans want to safely and securely reopen the country,” Jason Miller said on ABC’s “This Week” when shown video of Trump’s claims...…Jason Miller referred to “independent things pointing to that.”Jason Miller, senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign | Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesA senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign doubled down Sunday on leveled by the president that U.S. doctors are inflating coronavirus deaths for profit as the country sees record levels of new infections.“I don’t think he was attacking anybody. He was talking about how most Americans want to safely and securely reopen the country,” Jason Miller said on ABC’s “This Week” when shown video of Trump’s claims...WW…

The former Trump campaign manager says Republicans are merely focused on the integrity of the process.Senior Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski said the president wants to get “as many votes in by Election Day as possible." | Alex Wong/Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s first-ever campaign manager denied the president’s reelection campaign is engaging in voter suppression as it enters election week trailing in polls.In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Corey Lewandowski brushed aside such accusations that have stemmed from Trump and the Republican Party looking to limit the collection and...…The former Trump campaign manager says Republicans are merely focused on the integrity of the process.Senior Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski said the president wants to get “as many votes in by Election Day as possible." | Alex Wong/Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s first-ever campaign manager denied the president’s reelection campaign is engaging in voter suppression as it enters election week trailing in polls.In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Corey Lewandowski brushed aside such accusations that have stemmed from Trump and the Republican Party looking to limit the collection and...WW…

The president appears to be attempting to capitalize upon the nation's top infectious diseases expert's popularity among voters.While the new ad features praise from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious diseases expert earlier this week referred to the White House event after which numerous attendees tested positive for the virus as a “super spreader event.” | Trump for PresidentPresident Donald Trump’s campaign is out with its first ad touting his recovery from Covid-19 — featuring a cameo from the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci.Trump, who has a hot and cold...…The president appears to be attempting to capitalize upon the nation's top infectious diseases expert's popularity among voters.While the new ad features praise from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious diseases expert earlier this week referred to the White House event after which numerous attendees tested positive for the virus as a “super spreader event.” | Trump for PresidentPresident Donald Trump’s campaign is out with its first ad touting his recovery from Covid-19 — featuring a cameo from the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci.Trump, who has a hot and cold...WW…

His pledge comes a day after Trump blasted Pompeo for not having done so.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday vowed to track down and release information regarding tens of thousands of emails former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent and received over a private email server while in office, a day after President Donald Trump lambasted Pompeo for not having done so.In an interview on Fox News, Pompeo laughed off Trump’s criticism from a day earlier, telling anchor Dana Perino that “we’ve got the emails, we’re getting them out.” He added: “We’ll get all of this information out so the...…His pledge comes a day after Trump blasted Pompeo for not having done so.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday vowed to track down and release information regarding tens of thousands of emails former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent and received over a private email server while in office, a day after President Donald Trump lambasted Pompeo for not having done so.In an interview on Fox News, Pompeo laughed off Trump’s criticism from a day earlier, telling anchor Dana Perino that “we’ve got the emails, we’re getting them out.” He added: “We’ll get all of this information out so the...WW…

Harrison's campaign has posted massive fundraising numbers in his election battle against Lindsey Graham.House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is bullish on his former protégé’s chances of flipping one of South Carolina’s Senate seats blue in November and ousting Lindsey Graham from Congress, he said Tuesday.“Not a single soul alive believed when he announced for the Senate that he would be sitting here 30 days out, 48-48,” the South Carolina Democrat said of Jaime Harrison, who polls have shown tied or within striking distance of Graham in recent weeks.In an interview with POLITICO Playbook...…Harrison's campaign has posted massive fundraising numbers in his election battle against Lindsey Graham.House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is bullish on his former protégé’s chances of flipping one of South Carolina’s Senate seats blue in November and ousting Lindsey Graham from Congress, he said Tuesday.“Not a single soul alive believed when he announced for the Senate that he would be sitting here 30 days out, 48-48,” the South Carolina Democrat said of Jaime Harrison, who polls have shown tied or within striking distance of Graham in recent weeks.In an interview with POLITICO Playbook...WW…

The former attorney general also blamed the Trump administration for "unprecedented” obstacles to expanding voting rights.Former Attorney General Eric Holder accused one of his Trump-era successors, William Barr, of “going beyond politicizing” the Justice Department, saying the current attorney general had instead “weaponized” the department in an unprecedented way.“The way he has talked about everything from voting to social issues, he has clearly put the Justice Department on the side of this president,” Holder told POLITICO Playbook authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in an interview...…The former attorney general also blamed the Trump administration for "unprecedented” obstacles to expanding voting rights.Former Attorney General Eric Holder accused one of his Trump-era successors, William Barr, of “going beyond politicizing” the Justice Department, saying the current attorney general had instead “weaponized” the department in an unprecedented way.“The way he has talked about everything from voting to social issues, he has clearly put the Justice Department on the side of this president,” Holder told POLITICO Playbook authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in an interview...WW…

Monmouth University poll shows Trump leading Biden 49-46 among likely votersPresident Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Republican Party of Iowa's annual dinner June 11, 2019, in West Des Moines. | Patrick Semansky/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump maintains a slight lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in Iowa, according to a new poll which also found the state’s Senate race in a dead heat.The shows Trump with 50 percent support among registered voters there, compared with Biden’s 44 percent. That’s a wider gap than in August, when a Monmouth survey found Trump with 48 percent to...…Monmouth University poll shows Trump leading Biden 49-46 among likely votersPresident Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Republican Party of Iowa's annual dinner June 11, 2019, in West Des Moines. | Patrick Semansky/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump maintains a slight lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in Iowa, according to a new poll which also found the state’s Senate race in a dead heat.The shows Trump with 50 percent support among registered voters there, compared with Biden’s 44 percent. That’s a wider gap than in August, when a Monmouth survey found Trump with 48 percent to...WW…

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with several key UN figures on Thursday to inform them of the demand issued by President Donald Trump.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would travel to New York on Thursday to meet with several key UN figures to inform them of the demand issued by Trump. | Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool Photo via AP, FilePresident Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he would demand that the United Nations reimpose all of the body’s sanctions on Iran, triggering a so-called snapback mechanism that could end the nuclear deal that he withdrew from in 2018.Secretary of...…Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with several key UN figures on Thursday to inform them of the demand issued by President Donald Trump.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would travel to New York on Thursday to meet with several key UN figures to inform them of the demand issued by Trump. | Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool Photo via AP, FilePresident Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he would demand that the United Nations reimpose all of the body’s sanctions on Iran, triggering a so-called snapback mechanism that could end the nuclear deal that he withdrew from in 2018.Secretary of...WW…