Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
Trump loses bid to add fourth U.S. campaign debate with Biden in early September
By John Whitesides WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's re-election campaign on Thursday lost its bid for a fourth debate with Democratic candidate Joe Biden in early September. In rejectin...
Aug 06, 2020
Michigan’s top election official warns November results could be delayed without changes
By Michael Martina DETROIT (Reuters) - Thousands of Michigan voters might be disenfranchised and the country could wait days for the November presidential election results unless the state updates law...
Aug 06, 2020
Quarantine ‘checkpoint’ opens at New York City’s Penn Station to enforce travel rules
By Gabriella Borter NEW YORK (Reuters) - A few dozen travelers got off a train from Miami at New York City's Penn Station on Thursday and were greeted by a team of public health workers and mayoral of...
Aug 06, 2020
Trump attacks China over virus as U.S. health secretary heads to Taiwan
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday intensified his attacks on China for its handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 700,000 people ...
Aug 06, 2020
In call with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon chief expresses concern about Beijing’s activity in South China Sea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressed concerns about Beijing's "destabilizing" activity near Taiwan and the South China Sea in a call with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fen...
Aug 06, 2020
Homeland Security chief says department is reviewing complaints excessive force used in Portland
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reviewing "a number" of complaints that its agents used excessive force against anti-racism protesters in Portland,...
Aug 06, 2020
U.S. Sen. Harris, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez offer environmental justice bill
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday introduced legislation to beef up federal accountability for pollution in...
Aug 06, 2020
U.S. Iran envoy Brian Hook stepping down, to be replaced by Elliott Abrams
By Humeyra Pamuk (Reuters) - U.S. Iran envoy Brian Hook is leaving his post and U.S. Venezuela envoy Elliott Abrams will add Iran to his role "following a transition period" with Hook, U.S. Secretary ...
Aug 06, 2020
U.S. Senate bans TikTok app on government devices
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill from Senator Josh Hawley banning federal employees from using video-sharing app TikTok on government-issu...
Aug 06, 2020
Ohio governor tests positive for COVID-19, cancels plans to greet Trump in Cleveland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said on Thursday he has tested positive for COVID-19 as part of a safety protocol to greet U.S. President Donald Trump as he arrives in Cleveland to vi...
Aug 06, 2020
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