Tuesday afternoon, Biden announced a proposal that would cost $775 billion over 10 years to expand access for and lower the cost of caregiving. The proposal would emphasize tax credits, making childcare more affordable.  

Polls continue to show Biden widening his lead over Trump in key swing states. Trump has approximately a 40% approval rating and a 55% disapproval rating. In an average of polls in every state, Biden leads with 352 electoral votes to Trump's 186. According to a Fox News poll released on Thursday evening, Biden also leads Trump by wide margins in both Michigan and Pennsylvania,

On Thursday, Trump announced that he was cancelling the Republican National Convention activities in Jacksonville, Florida. This move is a turnaround for Trump, who moved the convention to Jacksonville after North Carolina’s governor raised public health concerns regarding massive gatherings in Charlotte. 

On Friday, President Donald Trump said the Senate Armed Services Committee’s chairman, James Inhofe, will not change the names of military bases. While left-leaning articles highlight that it is unlikely that removing this provision will be easy, right-leaning articles highlight that Inhofe is not a believer of “cancel culture.”

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From the left: Trump suggests confederate names to stay military bases, Washington Post
From the center: Senate armed services chairman won't change military names, Reuters
From the right: Inhofe 'will not' allow names to be removed from military bases, Fox News

Also in the news: This week, The United States engaged in an intensifying cycle of confrontation with China. While left-leaning articles highlight that Pompeo spoke of the dangers of “Communist China,” right-leaning articles highlight that China ordered the closure of the U.S. consulate in the city of Chengdu.

On Tuesday, President Trump released a memorandum stating that undocumented immigrants shouldn’t be included as part of the next process of apportionment, which would reduce the representation of states with higher undocumented populations. While left-leaning articles highlight that the memorandum is a partisan gambit to draw more GOP-friendly districts, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s order is part of the administration’s ongoing battle with the Census Bureau.

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From the left: Trump takes dig at Cheney amid feud with other Reps, Washington Post
From the center: Trump swings at Cheney over her criticisms of his administration, NPR
From the right: Trump goes after Cheney days after house allies call for her ouster, NY Post

Also in the news: On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which is a $740 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon that President Trump threatened to veto. While left-leaning articles highlight there is bipartisan support in both chambers for limiting Trump’s ability to withdraw troops in Germany, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump has previously voiced his opposition to the legislation.

In an interview on Sunday, President Trump pitched that suburbanites will face rising crime and falling home values if they elect former Vice President Joe Biden for president. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump knows things aren’t looking good for him, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump is openly campaigning against crime.

There are 2628 news articles covering this topic. 42% (1107) are left leaning, 38% (992) center, 20% (529) right leaning.

From the left: Trump keeps reminding people polls can be wrong, New York Times
From the center: Trump pitches fear: ‘They want to destroy our suburbs’, NPR
From the right: Trump rips Dems in controversial crackdown on urban violence, Fox News

Also in the news: Congressional Republicans and the White House are considering a short-term extension of the federal boost to state unemployment insurance. While left-leaning articles highlight that maintaining extra unemployment payments would help millions of workers, right-leaning articles highlight that giving more unemployment benefits will incentivize people to stay at home.

On Tuesday, President Trump released a memorandum stating that undocumented immigrants shouldn’t be included as part of the next process of apportionment, which would reduce the representation of states with higher undocumented populations. While left-leaning articles highlight that the memorandum is a partisan gambit to draw more GOP-friendly districts, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s order is part of the administration’s ongoing battle with the Census Bureau.

There are 3102 news articles covering this topic. 37% (1137) are left leaning, 48% (1483) center, 16% (482) right leaning.

From the left: Trump gives away the game on his census gambit, Washington Post
From the center: Trump wants to change who counts for dividing up Congress' seats, NPR
From the right: Trump signs memo excluding illegal immigrants from census, NY Post

Also in the news: In a speech Tuesday afternoon, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden outlined a proposal that would cost $775 billion over 10 years to expand access for and lower the cost of caregiving. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden cast his plan as a lifeline to middle class families, right-leaning articles highlight that Democrats are pushing a “fantasy” solution to the coronavirus crisis.

Congress will return from its summer recess with the next coronavirus relief package. While left-leaning articles highlight that Republicans and President Trump need to settle differences, right-leaning articles highlight that White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Capitol Hill to discuss the bill.

There are 3013 news articles covering this topic. 41% (1244) are left leaning, 40% (1212) center, 18% (557) right leaning.

From the left: Republicans Eye $1 Trillion Opening Offer, New York Times
From the center: Capitol Hill lawmakers appear far apart on a new COVID-19 relief bill, NPR
From the right: Mnuchin to Capitol Hill to huddle with lawmakers on virus bill, Fox News

Also in the news: Georgia State Senator Nikema Williams has been chosen to replace the late Representative John Lewis in November. While left-leaning articles highlight that the committee overwhelmingly voted for Williams over several other candidates, right-leaning articles highlight that Williams was chosen from a list of five finalists.