Teamsters to host presidential forum with six 2020 Democrats

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), one of the nation’s most prominent labor unions, announced Wednesday it will host a presidential forum Saturday with six Democratic White House contenders.  Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft…

Daily Pro Wrestling History (08/25): Brock Lesnar defeats The Rock at SummerSlam 2002

1935  Waterloo, Iowa: – Lou Plummer beat Otto Kuss – Louis Thesz beat Frank (Bull) Topaz  – Earl Wampler beat Ed Cook 1937  Kansas City, Missouri: – For the World Title, Everett Marshall retained the title over George Zaharias  – Lou Thesz beat Juan Humberto 1970  Memphis, Tennsseee: – Johnny Walker and Tojo Yamamoto defeated…

Buttigieg picks up third congressional endorsement from New York lawmaker

Rep. Kathleen RiceKathleen Maura RiceMinnesota AG Keith Ellison says racism is a bigger problem than police behavior; 21 states see uptick in cases amid efforts to reopen Hillicon Valley: Tech giants poised to weather coronavirus damage | Record Facebook-FTC deal approved | Bipartisan 5G bill introduced New York lawmakers move to combat security, disinformation threats…

Loeffler plans to spend $20 million on Georgia Senate campaign

Georgia’s soon-to-be Sen. Kelly LoefflerKelly LoefflerKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Jon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary Candidates headed to runoffs in Georgia House race to replace Doug Collins MORE (R) will spend $20 million of her personal fortune on her bid to hold on…

Sanders urges impeachment trial 'quickly' in the Senate

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) urged the Senate to “quickly” pursue a trial over the articles of impeachment unveiled by the House on Tuesday, adding that…

Yang calls out DNC on polling, says he should be in Tuesday debate

Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Andrew YangAndrew YangGeorge Floyd protests show corporations must support racial and economic equality Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis MORE is calling for a place in Tuesday’s primary debate, saying polls show voters want him to participate even if…

Bearded man behind debate moderator goes viral as #debatedaddy

While Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course…

Williamson lays off entire campaign staff

Best-selling author Marianne WilliamsonMarianne WilliamsonMarianne Williamson touts endorsements for progressive congressional candidates The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Warren becomes latest 2020 rival to back Biden The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden looks to stretch lead in Tuesday contests MORE has laid off her entire campaign staff, according to two sources close to the campaign. The longshot Democratic…

Trump supporters giving away thousands of dollars at events in black communities: report

Supporters of President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE have begun organizing cash giveaways in major urban centers located in swing states in the hopes…