We begin on Friday, August 7th, a top U.S. intelligence official says in a statement that Russia, China, and Iran are attempting to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. In his remarks, William Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, says Russia is “using a range of measures […] to undermine [Joe] Biden’s candidacy,” while China is “expanding its influence efforts” and Iran is waging a disinformation campaign to hurt President Trump’s chances of being re-elected.

Saturday, August 8th, after two weeks of failed negotiations in Congress, President Trump announces multiple executive orders and actions to extend coronavirus relief to Americans, including unemployment benefits, an eviction moratorium, payroll tax holiday, and a deferment on student loans.