Donald Trump walks back election ‘delay’ amid backlash

Trump walks back calls for election delay

U.S. President Donald Trump said at a press conference Thursday he doesn't want to delay the 2020 election just hours after tweeting the idea himself. Gloria Tso reports.

Republicans Openly Challenge Trump's Idea To Delay Election

A number of congressional Republicans have openly rejected Trump's recent suggestion. Trump tweeted on Thursday that November's presidential election should be delayed. However, the President would have no authority to do so, reports CNN. The Constitution gives Congress the power to set the date for voting. It was the latest example of the President making incendiary comments on Twitter. This puts Republicans in an awkward spot to deal with the fallout and protect their party's reputation.

White House Objects To Bill Requiring Passengers, Workers To Wear Masks

A bill before the US Congress would require airline, train, and public transit passengers and workers to wear masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the Trump administration has opposed the legislation, calling it 'overly restrictive.' Such decisions should be left to states, local governments, transportation systems, and public health leaders.

Trump Pointedly Absent From John Lewis's Funeral

While it was unsurprising to most Americans, the absence of President Donald Trump from the funeral of former Rep. John Lewis on Thursday was telling. According to CNN, Trump's decision to pass was indicative of the rabidly polarized era of politics over which he presides. Trump recently used a rollback of a federal anti-segregation housing rule to appeal to white suburbanites. The tactic seems to have a direct line to the racist policies Lewis was seeking to overturn half a century ago.

Herman Cain dies after COVID-19 diagnosis

Herman Cain, a former Republican presidential candidate and supporter of President Donald Trump who pointedly refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic, has died after contracting COVID-19, his website and Facebook page said on Thursday. Freddie Joyner has more.

U.S., Oregon agree to withdraw agents in Portland

Oregon's governor on Wednesday said federal tactical police had agreed to withdraw from Portland, though U.S. officials said agents would stay until conditions improved after weeks of clashes with protesters. Gloria Tso reports.

U.S. lawmakers accuse Big Tech of crushing rivals

Google and Facebook took particularly sharp jabs for alleged abuse of their market power from Democrats and Republicans on Wednesday in a much-anticipated congressional hearing that put four of America's most prominent tech CEOs in the hot seat. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

U.S. COVID-19 deaths surge past 150k

U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus surpassed 150,000 on Wednesday, a number higher than in any other country and nearly a quarter of the world's total, according to a Reuters tally. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.