Today's Headlines: Trump Heads Into General Election He Casts as a Crusade for Law and Order

Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will
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Friday, August 28, 2020

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Trump Heads Into General Election He Casts as a Crusade for Law and Order

By Alexander Burns and Maggie Haberman

As the president accepted the nomination for a second term, he baselessly accused Democrats of giving "free rein" to violent anarchists and criminals, while allies provided explicit rebuttals to his vulnerabilities on racism, sexism and the coronavirus.

Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will

Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will

By Peter Baker

In a 40-minute phone call this week, Mr. Trump struggled to describe how he has changed in office. "I think I've just become more guarded than I was four years ago," he said.

Hurricane Laura Carves Destructive Path Across Louisiana

Hurricane Laura Carves Destructive Path Across Louisiana

By Rick Rojas, Manny Fernandez and Richard Fausset

Although the storm surge was less than projected, Laura was responsible for at least six deaths and extensive property damage.

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Today's Videos

Donald Trump Accepts Nomination and Attacks Biden

Video Video: Donald Trump Accepts Nomination and Attacks Biden

By The New York Times

Giving a speech in turns self-congratulatory and alarmist, the president said that if given the chance, Joe Biden would be "the destroyer of American greatness."

'Donald Trump Has Changed Washington'

Video Video: 'Donald Trump Has Changed Washington'

By The New York Times

Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the Republican National Convention, extolling his "unconventional" methods and ensuring the crowd he would deliver four more years of the same.

Damage From Hurricane Laura Seen From Above

Video Video: Damage From Hurricane Laura Seen From Above

By Javier Fernandez and Jonah M. Kessel

Parts of the Louisiana coast were ravaged by Hurricane Laura. This drone footage shows the scale of devastation.

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