Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law  —  HONG KONG — Media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, his sons and several others were arrested early Monday for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, a crime under Hong Kong's new national security law, according to the newspaper he founded and a close associate.

How Trump Killed Tens of Thousands of Americans  —  On July 17, President Donald Trump sat for a Fox News interview at the White House.  At the time, nearly 140,000 Americans were dead from the novel coronavirus.  The interviewer, Chris Wallace, showed Trump a video clip in which Robert Redfield …

How Pro-Trump Forces Work the Refs in Silicon Valley  —  The new referees in American politics are Facebook, Google and Twitter, and they would be wise to pay attention to lessons the old media tried to learn.  —  One of the oddest moments during last month's tech hearings on Capitol Hill came …

Trump tries to set a tax trap for Biden  —  President Trump is trying to lure Joe Biden into a Walter Mondale trap — attempting to force the Democratic nominee to embrace middle-class tax increases as part of his election strategy.  —  Why it matters: With his Saturday evening executive action …

Behind the scenes: Trump assembles team of closest aides to prepare for Biden debates  —  Two weekends ago, President Trump met with a group of his closest aides in the conference room of his Bedminster golf club to discuss a subject that has been weighing heavily on his mind: the three scheduled debates with Joe Biden.

Facing bleak November, Republicans look to stoke BLM backlash  —  The battle to define the movement comes as the president and fellow GOP candidates try to win back suburban voters.  —  Protesters gather in front of the district attorney's office in Salt Lake City on July 9.  Rick Bowmer/AP Photo

Coronavirus Live Updates: At Least 97,000 Children in the U.S. Tested Positive in Last 2 Weeks of July  —  Trump's unilateral economic relief actions come under fire.  Ohio's governor urges use of rapid tests, but with caution after his false positive.  —  RIGHT NOW A Georgia school whose …

New York Times: White House reached out to South Dakota governor about adding Trump to Mount Rushmore  —  Washington (CNN)White House aides reached out to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem last year about the process of adding additional presidents to Mount Rushmore, the New York Times reported.

Amazon and Mall Operator Look at Turning Sears, J.C. Penney Stores Into Fulfillment Centers  —  Hookup between Simon Property Group, Amazon would show how retail and logistics are converging more rapidly  —  Simon Property Group Inc., the biggest mall owner in the U.S. …

Kamala Harris should say no to vice presidency  —  If Joe Biden offers the vice presidential slot to Sen. Kamala Harris, my advice to her would be to politely decline.  —  Harris is a tested and proven campaigner who will work her backside off to get Biden elected.

Another electoral college-popular vote split?  It's possible  —  What is the Electoral College?  —  Washington (CNN)New CBS News/YouGov polls from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin seem to tell a familiar story.  Former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by six points among likely voters …

U.S. Agency Sidelines Planned $765 Million Loan to Kodak Amid Probes  —  The move comes as the SEC investigates Kodak's disclosure of the loan and stock options granted to executives  —  WASHINGTON—A federal agency has put a planned $765 million loan to Eastman Kodak Co. KODK -7.64% on hold …

US would share coronavirus vaccine with world after Americans' needs are met: Azar  —  US companies including Moderna and Novavax are in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine

Belarus election: Lukashenko's claim of landslide victory sparks widespread protests … Clashes broke out in cities across Belarus on Sunday evening as riot police used rubber bullets, flash grenades, teargas and water cannon to quash protests against the results of the contested presidential election.

As decision day nears, VP hopefuls rake in big money for Biden  —  Biden first and foremost wants a governing partner.  But fundraising prowess is unquestionably a plus.  —  Of Joe Biden's potential running mates, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has brought in the most cash for the presumptive Democratic nominee's campaign.

Ron Johnson subpoenas documents from FBI director  —  The Wisconsin senator is demanding Christopher Wray hand over all documents related to the bureau's counterintelligence probe into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.  —  Christopher Wray is being asked to provide documents, but the request doesn't involve testimony.

'You can't control people's anger': Portland protesters set fire to police union headquarters as tensions rise again  —  PORTLAND, Ore. — Robert Dorris leaned against the door frame of his ground-floor apartment in Portland, Ore., on the same block as the police union's headquarters …