Biden Outpaces Trump As Campaigns Report Record Fundraising The former vice president and the Democratic National Commmittee raised a combined $282 million in the last quarter, compared to $266 million for Trump and the Republican National Committee. Brett Neely
Seattle City Council advances new tax on large businesses Seattle is one step closer to implementing a tax on large businesses. City council members passed legislation out of the budget committee on Wednesday that would tax companies with a yearly payroll of $7 million or more. Kate Walters
Alabama's Top Health Officer: Without Compliance, Health Orders Can Only Go So Far Alabama extended its health orders in response to the jump in coronavirus infections. But State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says officials have had trouble enforcing the orders already in place. Ari Shapiro
Hundreds Of Former Bush Officials Unite To Endorse Joe Biden Leaders of a new super PAC said they don't support Biden's full political agenda but agree with an "urgent need to restore the soul of this nation." Alana Wise
GOP Candidates Open To QAnon Conspiracy Theory Advance In Congressional Races Several candidates supportive of the fringe conspiracy theory, including Colorado's Lauren Boebert, have won Republican primaries for congressional seats. Danielle Kurtzleben
Trump: Painting 'Black Lives Matter' On 5th Avenue Would Be 'Symbol Of Hate' President Trump blasts New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to paint the words "Black Lives Matter" in front of Trump Tower. Trump said it would amount to "denigrating this luxury Avenue." Kelsey Snell
Trump Calls Bounty Report A 'Hoax' Despite Administration's Briefing Of Congress The president dismissed the allegation as politically motivated. The Senate intelligence committee is scheduled to receive a briefing on the matter Wednesday. Barbara Sprunt
Mississippi Governor Signs To Remove Confederate Symbol From State Flag Mississippi's governor has signed a bill into law that officially removes a Confederate design from the state flag and creates a panel to create a new one for voters to decide.
Russian Bounty Intel Sparks Confusion Over How President Is Briefed Details surrounding Russia's alleged bounties on US troops raise questions about the intelligence. How is the intelligence handled? When does the President get briefed despite differing opinions? Greg Myre
News Brief: Russia Referendum Vote, New Tool For COVID-19 Threat, Facebook Boycott Russians will vote on a referendum that may give Putin more power. A new tool will help you see the COVID-19 threat in your area. And, more brands are pulling Facebook ads as part of a boycott.
