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Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Friday, October 2, 2020

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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

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US politicians react to Trump COVID-19 diagnosis
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Trump, first lady positive for virus; he has ‘mild symptoms’
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Melania Trump says she’s also experiencing mild symptoms
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Trump downplayed Hope Hicks' virus diagnosis hours before announcing he tested positive
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No one wore a mask during Trump debate prep, Chris Christie says
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Concern over Biden's possible exposure to COVID-19 after Trump tests positive
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White House knew about Hope Hicks' diagnosis before Thursday fundraiser
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Biden, Harris express wishes for speedy 'recovery' after Trump's positive coronavirus test
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New polls feed GOP fears of Biden rout over Trump
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Trump's positive Covid-19 test throws country into fresh upheaval
Debate moderator Chris Wallace: 'I'm going to have to get a test'
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White House says Trump 'not incapacitated,' working from isolation; Pence negative
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Save the Children? Extremist conspiracy movement QAnon fabricates pedophile claims against Joe Biden as election looms
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Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation will move 'full speed ahead' despite coronavirus at White House
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McConnell says next debate should go forward
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Trump's diagnosis rocks final stage of campaign
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How to watch Trump's address to Congress tonight

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Washington — President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking the first time he will speak before both chambers since he returned to office six weeks ago.

Presidents typically address a joint session of Congress early in their tenure to outline a vision or agenda. The first speech before lawmakers is not technically a State of the Union, but rather an Address to a Joint Session of Congress.

As is customary, House Speaker Mike Johnson in January invited Mr. Trump to address Congress and "share his America First vision for...
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Riley Gaines, DOGE, Silk Road: Who's in the audience for Trump speech to Congress?

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Former NCAA athlete Riley Gaines, Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, and a state-level DOGE official are just some of the faces Americans will get a glimpse of inside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night.

Members of Congress spoke with Fox News Digital about their guests for President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress for his second term.

Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, said she invited Gaines after they both attended a White House event where Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting transgender athletes'...
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Political strategists lay out how Trump should kick off his 4-year term

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President Donald Trump will make the first address of his second term to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. His first six weeks were dominated by ongoing executive actions, redefining international relations and government efficiency efforts. Political strategists shared with Fox News Digital what to expect from Trump’s big speech.

Republican strategists say Trump should tell the story of his first six weeks, drawing contrast with former President Joe Biden’s administration. Meanwhile, Democrats are focused on what they say is Trump’s failure...
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Trump report card: Conservative and liberal analysts reveal their grades for president on top issues

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Fox News Digital spoke to two political analysts on where President Trump stands grade wise with the American public on some of the top issues heading into his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

Rob Bluey, president and executive editor of the Daily Signal, and Julian Epstein, longtime Democratic operative, attorney, and former chief counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, gave Trump grades of A-F on some of the top issues he is expected to touch on in his speech.

Immigration:

BLUEY: A

"Homeland Security Secretary...
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Trump to deliver first address of his second term to joint session of Congress

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President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night for the first time in his second term and is expected to deliver a speech to outline his plans for the nation under the theme of "The Renewal of the American Dream."

The president is scheduled to speak before all members of Congress on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST.

THEME OF TRUMP’S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS REVEALED

The speech is not officially called the "State of the Union" because Trump has not been in office for a full year, though it operates in a similar fashion. The...
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Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

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Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.
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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

  • News source: BBC News - World
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It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.
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Trump-Zelenskyy shoutfest could dissolve support not just for Ukraine but our European alliance

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Most of the media are blaming Donald Trump for the shocking shouting match that led to him kicking Volodymyr Zelenskyy out of the White House.

The result, these journalists and commentators say, is to put America’s relationship with Ukraine on life support as its people continue to fight and die in an invasion launched by Russia, even as Trump continues to tout his good relationship with Vladimir Putin. It’s the Kremlin leader who is the dictator, not Zelenskyy, and it is Russia, not Ukraine, that started the war to restore its smaller neighbor to...
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Trump orders a 'pause' on military aid to Ukraine

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Trump directs administration to "pause" military aid to Ukraine after contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, two White House officials said.
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Scorpion stings woman at Boston baggage claim after flight from Mexico

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A passenger at Boston Logan was stung by a scorpion yesterday while retrieving her luggage in the baggage claim area of customs, according to police.
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Zoe Saldaña responds to criticism that 'Emilia Pérez' is 'hurtful' to Mexicans

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Zoe Saldaña responded to criticism about "Emilia Pérez" in the press room after her best supporting actress win at the 2025 Oscars.
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Can Europe fill the gap now the US has paused military support for Ukraine?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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America has withdrawn its military support for Ukraine, how big of a hole does it leave?
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Stay or go? Gazans face tough choices as their future is debated on the global stage

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Their fate is the discussion of Arab leaders in Egypt but what do Gazans want for their future?
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Gaza ceasefire in peril as Israel and Hamas hit impasse

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Concern grows after Israel said it would block aid to Gaza unless Hamas accepted a new US proposal.
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Trump's 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico, 20% on China, are now in effect

  • News source: Josh Boak | The Associated Press, Paul Wiseman |
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President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States’ North American allies.

Starting just past midnight, imports from Canada and Mexico are now to be taxed at 25%, with Canadian energy products getting tariffed at 10%. In addition, the 10% tariff that Trump placed on Chinese imports in February is doubling to 20%.

In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would slap tariffs on...
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