National Headlines 8-22-16

Trump’s red-state tour (Politico)

RNC ready to reelect Reince Priebus (Politico)

Trump: Unethical DOJ needs independent prosecutor to probe Clinton (The Hill)

It’s Colin Powell vs. Hillary Clinton on email (The Hill)

Hillary Clinton’s 15000 New Emails to Get Timetable for Release (New York Times)

Flooding In Louisiana Raises Questions About Timing, Urgency Of Warnings (NPR)

Federal Transgender Bathroom Access Guidelines Blocked by Judge (New York Times)

McAuliffe restores voting rights to 13,000 felons (Washington Post)

Lawyer for Melania Trump Threatens Defamation Suits Against News Outlets (New York Times)

Photo ID for voters favored by 80% of Americans (Washington Times)

Former Fannie Mae CEO settles crisis-related lawsuit with SEC (Reuters)