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Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Saturday, September 26, 2020

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Amy Coney Barrett: I pledge to 'be mindful' of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy (video)
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How it happened: From law professor to high court in 4 years
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‘He’s sort of like Goebbels’: Biden compares Trump to Nazi propagandist
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Full speech: Amy Coney Barrett accepts Trump's Supreme Court justice nomination (video)
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Conservative groups unleash ad blitz in support of Barrett's nomination

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Her words: Amy Coney Barrett on faith, precedent, abortion
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Amy Coney Barrett, high court pick, is Scalia’s heir
Republicans eye Oct. 12 for start of SCOTUS confirmation hearings: source
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Notre Dame profs push back on Amy Coney Barrett portrayals: Not just 'an ideological category'
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A look at Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s notable opinions, votes
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If Barrett joins, Supreme Court would have six Catholics
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McConnell to meet with Trump's Supreme Court pick next week
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Amy Coney Barrett confirmation fight: Senate GOP has math on their side
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McConnell calls Barrett 'exceedingly well-qualified' and vows Senate floor vote 'in the weeks ahead'
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The Latest: Trump pick to court lauds Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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GOP invests $10M in boosting Trump with Barrett confirmation
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WATCH: Oscars bring a night of magic and history

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With "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opening the show, Sunday's 97th Academy Awards were full of memorable moments. "Anora" swept to victory with five major wins.
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WATCH: The best of Kieran Culkin

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From child actor to his award-winning performance on "Succession," we've watched Kieran Culkin grow up on our screens.
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WATCH: The best of Adrien Brody

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From "The Pianist" to "The Brutalist," two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody continues to showcase a master class in acting.
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WATCH: Mikey Madison discusses first Oscars win with Lara Spencer

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And how is the "Anora" star going to celebrate her best actress win? By cuddling up her new puppies!
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WATCH: The most talked-about moments from Hollywood’s biggest night

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ABC News contributors Kelley L. Carter and Mike Muse discuss the most memorable and talked about moments from Sunday's 97th Academy Awards.
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How Supreme Court's affirmative action decision is affecting college admissions

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It's been nearly two years since the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the use of race in college admissions, ending affirmative action in higher education. Rose Horowitch, writer for The Atlantic, joins to discuss how the impact so far has been mixed.
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Acting U.S. attorney in D.C. stirs controversy with Justice Department demotions over Jan. 6

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The reshaping of the U.S. Justice Department continues with more career prosecutors being fired or being moved out of long-held positions. CBS News has learned nearly a dozen senior prosecutors who handled Jan. 6 related case were demoted last week at the direction of Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in D.C. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Ex-USAID worker talks about emotional toll of firings, impact on family

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President Trump is giving the heads of federal agencies until next week to submit plans for eliminating more government jobs. The thousands being cut in the mass firing are much more than numbers on a payroll list -- and every one of them has a story. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Gay marriage SCOTUS ruling scrutinized by some Republican lawmakers

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Conservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality.
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McMahon on Day 1 launches 'final mission' to send education back to the states

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FIRST ON FOX: Linda McMahon, in her first act as Secretary of Education, is informing all employees that she will lead a "momentous final mission" to send education back to the states, according to a letter obtained by Fox News Digital.

McMahon is sending a letter to all Department of Education (DoEd) employees on Monday evening, informing them of a "new era of accountability" as she oversees President Donald Trump's promise to dissolve the department.

"Our job is to respect the will of the American people and the President they elected, who has...
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Top official at FBI New York Field Office forced to retire

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The top official at the FBI New York Field Office was forced to retire on Monday, sources confirmed to Fox News Digital.

James Dennehy was appointed to the position by former FBI Director Christopher Wray in September 2024.

He shared the news of his departure with colleagues in an email Monday, obtained by Fox News Digital.

He said that he had been informed late Friday that he would need to put in his retirement papers. "I was not given a reason for this decision," Dennehy said.

FBI RAIDS HOMES OF TOP AIDES FOR NEW YORK CITY MAYOR ERIC ADAMS...
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One-year-olds among those raped during Sudan civil war, UN says

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Children as young as one have been subjected to horrific sexual violence, a UN report finds.
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Macron floats one-month Ukraine truce: Would it work?

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BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale considers the idea suggested by the French president.
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Acting U.S. attorney for D.C. stirs controversy with prosecutor demotions

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Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin uses the nickname "The Eagle" on the job. He has been posting on social media about crime in Washington, D.C., using the hashtag #MarchBadness. Martin, whose nomination for the permanent post of U.S. attorney for D.C. is being considered by the Senate, has been attracting attention with his social media posts, as well as some of his actions in his capacity as acting U.S. attorney.

In one on Saturday, Martin wrote, "Hey, thugs with guns, you hear that? Yup, we comin.'"

He was likely...
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Chinese-owned factories move to Cambodia to avoid U.S. tariffs

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As Trump's trade war with China brings reciprocal tariffs, many Chinese firms are investing in operations elsewhere to avoid the burden. Anna Corden reports from Cambodia.
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