President Trump encouraged voters in Florida to vote by mail, claiming that the state’s election system is “safe and secure.” However, this move contradicts Trump’s previous statements, which claim that mail-in voting would invite large-scale fraud.

Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington held primaries. Representative Roger Marshall won the Republican Senate nomination in Kansas, defeating hardline conservative Kris Kobach.

More than 300 delegates to the Democratic National Convention and members of the Democratic National Committee signed on to a statement pushing Joe Biden to choose Representative Karen Bass, head of the Congressional Black Caucus, as a “unity” vice-presidential pick. Delegates made the case that Bass would help bring the party together.

On Friday, TikTok swiftly responded to Trump’s executive orders to ban TikTok and WeChat in 45 days. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s threat comes a month after a stunt mainly organized through TikTok led to a sparsely-attended Trump campaign rally, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump is only threatening to ban WeChat, and not all companies under Tencent, its parent company.

There are 2694 news articles covering this topic. 29% (782) are left leaning, 51% (1378) center, 20% (534) right leaning.

From the left: Trump issues order on Tiktok and WeChat, CNN
From the center: Tiktok threatens legal action after executive order to block app, USA Today
From the right: Trump's order only bans WeChat not Riot or Blizzard, Washington Examiner

Also in the news: Congress is stalled in the latest round of stimulus talks, as they try to negotiate another COVID-19 relief bill. While left-leaning articles highlight that millions of Americans are facing the expiration of $600 in weekly unemployment benefits, right-leaning articles highlight that Republicans are pushing for a package with a price tag of $1 trillion.

In the month of July, President Trump’s campaign outraised Biden’s by $25 million and surpassed the $1 billion mark for the 2020 cycle. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden outraised Trump in the two previous months, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden struggled to bring in cash for much of his campaign.

There are 3180 news articles covering this topic. 44% (1408) are left leaning, 35% (1120) center, 21% (652) right leaning.

From the left: Trump raises $165 mil with G.O.P. in July overtaking Biden, New York Times
From the center: Trump outraises Biden in July surpasses $1 billion for the cycle, The Hill
From the right: Trump tops Biden as both tout large July fundraising hauls, Fox News

Also in the news: On Thursday, President Trump visited Ohio, arriving after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he tested positive for coronavirus but did not have symptoms. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden pushed back against Trump’s attacks, right-leaning articles highlight that in a second COVID-19 test, DeWine tested positive.

On Tuesday, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington held primaries for Senate, House and governor. While left-leaning articles highlight that Representative Roger Marshall won the Republican Senate nomination in Kansas, right-leaning articles highlight that Marshall was endorsed by establishment Republicans.

There are 3072 news articles covering this topic. 52% (1595) are left leaning, 36% (1114) center, 12% (363) right leaning.

From the left: Conservative Kobach loses Rep Senate primary in Kansas, Washington Post
From the center: McSally defeats primary challenger for GOP Senate nod in Arizona, The Hill
From the right: GOP Rep Marshall defeats Kobach in Kansas Senate primary, Daily Caller

Also in the news: On Wednesday, President Trump said he is considering delivering his GOP nomination acceptance speech from the White House later this month. While left-leaning articles highlight that the decision to hold the speech from the White House would represent another break in rules by the president, right-leaning articles highlight that discussions come as convention details remain in flux.

On Tuesday, former national security adviser Susan Rice told NPR she is “honored and humbled” to be on Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s future Vice President should be prepared for online misogyny, right-leaning articles highlight that three candidates for Biden’s Vice President would be disqualified without debate in a “normal year”.

There are 2919 news articles covering this topic. 29% (856) are left leaning, 46% (1337) center, 25% (726) right leaning.

From the left: Biden’s VP should prepare for unparalleled online misogyny, Washington Post
From the center: Touting her experience Susan Rice makes her case for Biden's VP slot, NPR
From the right: In Biden's hunt for a VP Susan Rice takes the lead – she's a threat, Fox News

Also in the news: On Tuesday, President Trump encouraged voters in Florida to vote by mail, stating that the state’s election system is “safe and secure” after weeks of claiming that mail-in voting would invite large-scale fraud. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s attempt to cast doubts on an election he might lose is to stir up confusion about the election, right-leaning articles highlight that Senator Ted Cruz said Trump is right to call out mail-in ballot voter fraud concerns.

On Monday, President Donald Trump said he will wait until next month to take action on TikTok, giving time for companies like Microsoft to purchase the video sharing app. While left-leaning articles highlight that Microsoft tried to salvage the deal to buy Tik Tok and appease Trump, right-leaning articles highlight that Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton warned that Tik Tok is stealing data.

There are 2857 news articles covering this topic. 33% (939) are left leaning, 52% (1478) center, 15% (440) right leaning.

From the left: Microsoft tries to salvage deal to buy Tiktok appease Trump, Bloomberg
From the center: Trump says he'll hold off on 'banning' Tiktok for now, USA Today
From the right: Tiktok is 'a Trojan horse on your phone': Sen. Tom Cotton, Fox Business

Also in the news: On Monday, President Trump called Dr. Deborah Birx, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, “pathetic” after Birx was criticized by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. While left-leaning articles highlight that Birx lost support in the scientific and medical community for seeming to minimize the virus, right-leaning articles highlight that Fox News Radio host Guy Benson said Pelosi is a “slimeball politician.”