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‘Like Adding Gasoline’: Oregon Officials Blast Trump Response To Portland Protests
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Demonstrations continued in Portland, Ore., Saturday night over police brutality and racism. State and local officials criticized Trump’s use of federal agents to try to quell the protests.
Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension
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The Paycheck Protection Program, enacted to help small businesses dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, had expired Tuesday. With Trump’s signature Saturday, the new deadline to apply is Aug. 8.
Trump Will ‘Protect’ Emergency Declaration If Congress Disapproves, Miller Says
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The president is prepared to veto any congressional resolutions of disapproval on his declaration of a national emergency over border security, White House adviser Stephen Miller says.
Mailing Just Got More Expensive: Forever Stamps See Biggest Price Increase Ever
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The cost of a stamp is up 10 percent as the U.S. Postal Service tries to offset billions of dollars in losses. Some packages will cost more to send too.