MenuSee More Speed ReadsPresident Trump on Monday blasted his likely presidential challenger former Vice President Joe Biden during a speech in Manakato, Minnesota, saying he'd " the American way of life" en route to the U.S. into a "very boring socialist country that will go to hell." He then at Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), for co-sponsoring a "socialist takeover of health care."The president also the coronavirus pandemic was "God testing me" to rebuild the U.S. economy a second time. He zeroed in on New Zealand, a country which, to Trump's apparent chagrin, has won...…MenuSee More Speed ReadsPresident Trump on Monday blasted his likely presidential challenger former Vice President Joe Biden during a speech in Manakato, Minnesota, saying he'd " the American way of life" en route to the U.S. into a "very boring socialist country that will go to hell." He then at Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), for co-sponsoring a "socialist takeover of health care."The president also the coronavirus pandemic was "God testing me" to rebuild the U.S. economy a second time. He zeroed in on New Zealand, a country which, to Trump's apparent chagrin, has won...WW…

MenuSee More Speed ReadsDuring a phone interview on Fox & Friends on Monday, President Trump paid tribute to his late brother, Robert, who died Saturday at the age of 71. While he spoke highly about his younger brother, he still found a way to make himself the center of the story.The main praise Trump Robert was that even though the two were competitive growing up he wasn't jealous of Trump's successes, whether it was The Apprentice's booming ratings, a great real estate deal, or winning the 2016 election. "There was not an ounce of jealousy," Trump said, adding that envy is common in...…MenuSee More Speed ReadsDuring a phone interview on Fox & Friends on Monday, President Trump paid tribute to his late brother, Robert, who died Saturday at the age of 71. While he spoke highly about his younger brother, he still found a way to make himself the center of the story.The main praise Trump Robert was that even though the two were competitive growing up he wasn't jealous of Trump's successes, whether it was The Apprentice's booming ratings, a great real estate deal, or winning the 2016 election. "There was not an ounce of jealousy," Trump said, adding that envy is common in...WW…

Speed Readsusps controversyAs the controversy over the state of the United States Postal Service grows, the agency on Friday night it will stop removing letter collection boxes in at least several states after facing backlash from lawmakers.Photos of the removal of collection boxes online Friday, prompting critics of the Trump administration to add the action to their list of examples, which include potential mailing and , of why they believe the president may be trying to the 2020 election by making mail-in voting more difficult. Kim Frum, a spokeswoman for USPS, the removals were routine...…Speed Readsusps controversyAs the controversy over the state of the United States Postal Service grows, the agency on Friday night it will stop removing letter collection boxes in at least several states after facing backlash from lawmakers.Photos of the removal of collection boxes online Friday, prompting critics of the Trump administration to add the action to their list of examples, which include potential mailing and , of why they believe the president may be trying to the 2020 election by making mail-in voting more difficult. Kim Frum, a spokeswoman for USPS, the removals were routine...WW…

Speed Readsmail votingDrop boxes are set to take center stage in the "2020 voting wars."On Wednesday, Ohio's Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a statement spelling out the rules and regulations for drop box usage during general election voting, and some viewed it as a red flag that could suppress voter turnout.LaRose says legitimate drop boxes will be placed only at county boards of elections, and that "boards of elections are prohibited from installing a drop box at any other location." But Democrats in the state are arguing there's no legal reason for such a restriction,...…Speed Readsmail votingDrop boxes are set to take center stage in the "2020 voting wars."On Wednesday, Ohio's Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a statement spelling out the rules and regulations for drop box usage during general election voting, and some viewed it as a red flag that could suppress voter turnout.LaRose says legitimate drop boxes will be placed only at county boards of elections, and that "boards of elections are prohibited from installing a drop box at any other location." But Democrats in the state are arguing there's no legal reason for such a restriction,...WW…

Speed Readscoronavirus and sportsPresident Trump's reasoning for why college football should happen this fall probably wouldn't satisfy a lot of folks in the medical and infectious disease research communities.The president in an interview with Fox Sports on Tuesday said the season, which is because of the coronavirus pandemic, should be played because COVID-19 "just attacks old people," especially those with other health issues.Trump on why college football should happen this fall: Coronavirus "just attacks old people, especially old people with bad hearts, diabetes, or some kind of...…Speed Readscoronavirus and sportsPresident Trump's reasoning for why college football should happen this fall probably wouldn't satisfy a lot of folks in the medical and infectious disease research communities.The president in an interview with Fox Sports on Tuesday said the season, which is because of the coronavirus pandemic, should be played because COVID-19 "just attacks old people," especially those with other health issues.Trump on why college football should happen this fall: Coronavirus "just attacks old people, especially old people with bad hearts, diabetes, or some kind of...WW…

MenuSee More Speed ReadsUp to 80 people who are part of the Senate cafeteria staff in the capitol could face layoffs by October if Congress can't emerge from its coronavirus relief deadlock, .The company that employs the workers, Restaurant Associates, did not confirm the number, but issuing warnings of potential layoffs, which are the result of having to close some of its restaurants because of the pandemic.Senators CNN they believe they will pass a bill that will fund the Architect of the Capitol — the federal agency that oversees the day-to-day function of the Capitol and has a private...…MenuSee More Speed ReadsUp to 80 people who are part of the Senate cafeteria staff in the capitol could face layoffs by October if Congress can't emerge from its coronavirus relief deadlock, .The company that employs the workers, Restaurant Associates, did not confirm the number, but issuing warnings of potential layoffs, which are the result of having to close some of its restaurants because of the pandemic.Senators CNN they believe they will pass a bill that will fund the Architect of the Capitol — the federal agency that oversees the day-to-day function of the Capitol and has a private...WW…

Speed ReadsflatteryPresident Trump's fondness for Mt. Rushmore is well known, so it's likely South Dakota Kristi Noem (R) scored some bonus points with the gift she gave the president when he came to her state to give an Independence Day speech in front of the monument in July.Noem of Trump when introducing him before the speech, comparing him to former President Theodore Roosevelt and describing him as a leader who "brave the dangers of the arena." In private, , the flattery went a little further when Noem apparently greeted Trump with a four-foot replica of Mt. Rushmore, with a twist. In...…Speed ReadsflatteryPresident Trump's fondness for Mt. Rushmore is well known, so it's likely South Dakota Kristi Noem (R) scored some bonus points with the gift she gave the president when he came to her state to give an Independence Day speech in front of the monument in July.Noem of Trump when introducing him before the speech, comparing him to former President Theodore Roosevelt and describing him as a leader who "brave the dangers of the arena." In private, , the flattery went a little further when Noem apparently greeted Trump with a four-foot replica of Mt. Rushmore, with a twist. In...WW…

Speed Readstrump vs intelIntelligence officials have had a difficult time briefing President Trump on matters throughout his presidency, . He reportedly often loses interest, unless the subject is heavy on economics or could intrigue other wealthy people, which tended to concern the intelligence community.In the latter scenario, one former senior administration official , Trump would "show off about some of the stuff he thought was cool," like the capabilities of different weapons system to billionaires. "These were super rich guys who wouldn't give him the time of day before he became...…Speed Readstrump vs intelIntelligence officials have had a difficult time briefing President Trump on matters throughout his presidency, . He reportedly often loses interest, unless the subject is heavy on economics or could intrigue other wealthy people, which tended to concern the intelligence community.In the latter scenario, one former senior administration official , Trump would "show off about some of the stuff he thought was cool," like the capabilities of different weapons system to billionaires. "These were super rich guys who wouldn't give him the time of day before he became...WW…

MenuSee More Speed ReadsPresident Trump's allies are growing worried about his re-election chances, , with one Republican close to the White House comparing the situation to the 1993 film Groundhog Day. "You think it's better, then it's not," the official .One incident that probably won't allay their concerns is a recent phone conversation between Trump and GOP megadonor and Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, . Adelson reportedly called Trump last week to discuss the coronavirus relief bill and the economy, but Trump eventually turned the conversation to the campaign and asked Adelson...…MenuSee More Speed ReadsPresident Trump's allies are growing worried about his re-election chances, , with one Republican close to the White House comparing the situation to the 1993 film Groundhog Day. "You think it's better, then it's not," the official .One incident that probably won't allay their concerns is a recent phone conversation between Trump and GOP megadonor and Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, . Adelson reportedly called Trump last week to discuss the coronavirus relief bill and the economy, but Trump eventually turned the conversation to the campaign and asked Adelson...WW…

MenuSee More Speed ReadsThe Senate Intelligence Committee's on Russian interference in the 2016 hinted pretty strongly at the possibility that President Trump lied to former Special Counsel Robert Mueller during his own investigation, which ended last year.The bipartisan Senate investigation did not find any evidence that Trump or his presidential campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election, but there is some language in the report implying the president may have twisted the truth.In a written response to questions from Mueller, Trump said he didn't "recall discussing WikiLeaks"...…MenuSee More Speed ReadsThe Senate Intelligence Committee's on Russian interference in the 2016 hinted pretty strongly at the possibility that President Trump lied to former Special Counsel Robert Mueller during his own investigation, which ended last year.The bipartisan Senate investigation did not find any evidence that Trump or his presidential campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election, but there is some language in the report implying the president may have twisted the truth.In a written response to questions from Mueller, Trump said he didn't "recall discussing WikiLeaks"...WW…