President Donald Trump addressed the media earlier this week “ripping” Biden’s recent climate plan in addition to accusing his opponent of seeking to abolish prisons. On Friday, Vice President Pence described Biden as a zombie candidate who had been co-opted by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and the radical left.

Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville had a more than 20 percentage point lead over former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the Alabama GOP Senate runoff. President Donald Trump endorsed Tuberville four months ago and repeatedly criticized Sessions; this sentiment has reportedly been influential in the election.

Trump demoted his campaign manager Brad Parscale this week, and elevated Republican political consultant Bill Stepien to the top role. Those close to Pascale–who has worked with Trump for the last decade–described him as deeply hurt by the move.

On Friday, Vice President Mike Pence tried to tie Biden to progressives, characterizing recent policy recommendations of the “unity task force” convened by Biden and former primary rival Senator Bernie Sanders as radical. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump is diverting attention from the coronavirus to attacks on Biden, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump became testy when Fox News’ Chris Wallace refuted Trump’s claim that Biden wants to defund the police.

There are 1826 news articles covering this topic. 41% (756) are left leaning, 42% (761) center, 17% (309) right leaning.

From the left: Analysis: Trump keeps choosing the wrong battles, Washington Post
From the center: Pence casts Biden as ‘Trojan horse for a radical agenda’, The Hill
From the right: Trump snaps at Wallace after challenged on claim, Washington Examiner

On Thursday, Attorney General William Barr aimed at U.S. tech companies and Hollywood over their relationship with China, accusing them of “kowtowing” to the Chinese government for profit. While left-leaning articles highlight that Barr lambasted Silicon Valley companies, right-leaning articles highlight China’s history of using “unlawful tactics” to prey on American companies.

There are 2289 news articles covering this topic. 30% (678) are left leaning, 33% (750) center, and 38% (861) are right leaning.

From the left: Barr Urges US Companies to Resist Serving as ‘Pawns’, New York Times
From the center: Barr blasts Hollywood big tech for 'kowtowing' to China, NPR
From the right: William Barr slams corporate America's appeasement on China, Fox News

Also in the news: On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local government mandates requiring people to wear masks in public. While left-leaning articles highlight that Kemp sued Atlanta from enforcing coronavirus-related mandates, right-leaning articles highlight that cities in Georgia began defying Kemp’s order.

A new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday shows that former Vice President Joe Biden has 52 percent of the vote compared to Trump’s 37 percent. While left-leaning articles highlight that all polls show Biden leading Trump overall, right-leaning articles highlight that a Monmouth University poll of Pennsylvania found Biden leading Trump by 13 points in Pennsylvania.

There are 1739 news articles covering this topic. 52% (896) are left leaning, 29% (508) center, 19% (335) right leaning.

From the left: Live: Biden vs. Trump updates, New York Times
From the center: Biden leads Trump by 15 points in latest Quinnipiac poll, The Hill
From the right: Biden trouncing Trump in PA by 13 points: Poll, Washington Examiner

Also in the news: On Tuesday, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sharply criticized Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert. While left-leaning articles highlight that the White House backed away from Fauci attacks days after promoting them, right-leaning articles highlight Navarro’s criticisms of Fauci.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s administration agreed to rescind its controversial rule barring international students from living in the USA while taking fall classes online. While left-leaning articles highlight that a flurry of lawsuits were filed immediately after Trump’s controversial rule, right-leaning articles highlight that immigration restrictionists are disappointed at the ruling.

There are 2274 news articles covering this topic. 32% (733) are left leaning, 49% (1119) center, 19% (422) right leaning.

From the left: Trump reverses decision on international students, Washington Post
From the center: Trump drops student visa rule prohibiting online-only classes, USA Today
From the right: Trump rescinds rule on foreign students amid pressure, Fox News

Also in the news: Governor Andrew Cuomo added Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, and Wisconsin to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut’s quarantine list. While left-leaning articles highlight that it is clear that many of the new cases in New York are a result of lack of compliance over July 4 weekend, right-leaning articles highlight that nearly half of the U.S. must quarantine if they go to New York.

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is fighting for his political life in a Republican runoff for his old Alabama Senate seat. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump continues to attack Sessions, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s endorsement of Tommy Tuberville is extremely influential.

There are 1543 news articles covering this topic. 33% (505) are left leaning, 53% (818) center, 14% (220) right leaning.

From the left: Sessions crashes into Tuberville Trump in Alabama runoff, Politico
From the center: Sessions fights for his life as Trump looms over AL Senate race, NPR
From the right: Trump’s a major primaries factor as Sessions fights in Alabama, Fox News

Also in the news: Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is fighting for his political life in a Republican runoff for his old Alabama Senate seat. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump continues to attack Sessions, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s endorsement of Tommy Tuberville is extremely influential.