Words you don't expect at the RNC: "Loch Ness Monster"

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Daily Briefing   Tuesday, August 25 Words you don't expect at the RNC: 'Loch Ness Monster' Tuesday marks three months since the death of George Floyd, Day 2 of the Republican National Convention and more news to start your morning. The first night of the Republican National Convention included many quotable moments, including Donald Trump Jr. calling Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden the "Loch Ness Monster of the swamp." Meanwhile, protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake continued last night in Wisconsin, leaving many to ask "what's changed?" in the three months since George Floyd's death.  And while Marco has calmed down, we're keeping an eye on looming Tropical Storm Laura and the preparing Gulf Coast. Here's the news you need to start your day: Gear up for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention Republicans defended President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic and slammed Joe Biden on Monday during the first night of a GOP convention . "It's almost like this election is shaping up to be church, work, and school versus rioting, looting and vandalism," said Donald Trump Jr. during his speech. The night also included talks from former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, Trump Jr.'s girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle, and more officials and citizens. • RNC live: Republicans defend Trump's response to coronavirus • The recap you need: Takeaways from the RNC Day 2 kicks off Tuesday and will be capped by first lady Melania Trump delivering a speech from the newly renovated White House Rose Garden. President Trump, as well as his children, Eric and Tiffany, are also scheduled to give addresses Tuesday. A surprising addition to the family-heavy lineup: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will speak, breaking from previous years' tradition where the Secretary of State of the incumbent's administration stayed away from the political conventions. The State Department said Sunday that Pompeo was speaking in his "personal" capacity. The latest coronavirus news • Coronavirus live updates: Florida judge strikes down school reopening order; Republicans defend Donald Trump's pandemic response • Inaccurate results from rapid COVID tests raise concerns about widespread screening • 'We shouldn't have to beg': Americans struggle without unemployment aid as Congress stalls on extending benefits • 'We're building the bridge as we cross it': How wildfire fighters battle blazes in a pandemic • Colleges need COVID-19 tests to reopen, scientists say. Some don't have much of a plan Has the nation really made progress since George Floyd's death? Tuesday marks three months since the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died while being pinned down by a white Minneapolis police officer on Memorial Day. How much has changed since then? Activists cite some progress, including plans to defund or disband police, empower civilian review boards, take down Confederate symbols, foster inclusion in the workplace and paint Black Lives Matter murals. But much more needs to be done, they argue. The killings of other Black men, such as Trayford Pellerin in Louisiana and of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin have kept the issue in the forefront. • Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James on police shootings: 'We are scared as Black people in America' • Activists see progress after George Floyd's death but say more must be done • 'Grannies for justice': 7 people charged in Kentucky after Breonna Taylor sit-in In Wisconsin, protesters rallied for a second night against the "shocking and outrageous" police shooting of Blake. An 8 p.m. curfew was put into place, and the National Guard was deployed. The protests began after a video was widely spread that depicted officers shooting Blake in the back at close range on Sunday night. Blake is expected to survive. • Shooting of Jacob Blake: Everything we know  Tropical Storm Marco has weakened, but Laura stalks close behind Rain from a weakening Tropical Storm Marco soaked portions of the Gulf Coast as Laura stalked toward the coastline , prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue warnings for coastal regions of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, which could be facing dangerous storm surge on Tuesday. Now a tropical storm, Laura is expected to become a hurricane before slamming into the region on Wednesday or Thursday. Forecasters say the two storms could dump 2 feet of rain on parts of Louisiana, which could cause disastrous flooding and storm surges up to 10 feet. Laura has so far been blamed for the deaths of at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, causing flooding and leaving the island of Hispaniola without power.  • Hurricane forecast: Track the storms on our interactive map • New Orleans is more prepared for a major hurricane. For now More news that's happening now • Is Jerry Falwell Jr. out as president of Liberty University? Report: A daylong back-and-forth ends with him again saying he has resigned • Dry lightning could bring new threat as 14,000 firefighters battle more than 625 wildfires in California • California's air quality is worse than India's. That's not good in a pandemic • How HBO's tragicomedy 'I May Destroy You' brilliantly depicts sexual assault trauma, consent • Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he did not know how many people voted by mail in the 2016 election • Manhattan DA holds off on enforcing subpoena on Trump's tax returns In better news: National Park Service waiving entrance fees, but check before you go Tuesday marks the 104th birthday of the National Park Service , and to celebrate, visitors won't have to pay park entrance fees. But since the coronavirus pandemic has altered the operations of many national park sites, it's best to check on conditions before you go. For example, many indoor facilities may be closed and some campgrounds may be limited. President Woodrow Wilson signed the legislation creating the National Park Service into law on Aug. 25, 1916. Today, it consists of more than 400 sites.  • National parks are getting more funding: Here's what it means for visitors • What to know before you go: Visiting a reopened national park during the pandemic   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102