Oct 16, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Biden email episode illustrates risk to Trump from Giuliani Republicans increasingly seek distance from Trump Life on the line: Early voters wait ‘as long as it takes’ Special Report: Why 4,998 died in U.S. jails without getting their day in court "Lock up the Bidens," Trump says at Georgia rally How social media lost the GOP Biden blames Trump's 'liberate Michigan' tweet for plot to kidnap Michigan governor Trump on defense, courting voters in two must-win states Graham predicts Biden will 'do whatever he is told by the left' on court-packing FBI probing whether emails in New York Post story about Hunter Biden are tied to Russian disinformation CIA, other spy agencies gathered intel on Rudy Giuliani's dealings with alleged Russian agents Former White House chief of staff (John Kelly) tells friends that Trump 'is the most flawed person' he's ever met Top takeaways from Senate Democrats' fundraising bonanza Trump barnstorms Florida while Biden campaigns in Michigan, early vote surges Here's what's going on with ballot drop boxes RNC files FEC complaint against Twitter, claims company made 'illegal in-kind contribution' to Biden campaign Supreme Court Speeds Up Case On Trump's Push To Alter Census For House Seats California says Republicans can no longer deploy "unauthorized" drop boxes Supreme Court battle turns into 2020 proxy war Biden falsely claims union endorsement during ABC town hall Fact check: Digging into Trump's false claim that CDC found that 85% of people who wear masks get the coronavirus U.S. Attorney General Barr says expects report on police reforms soon, despite court order Terror inquiry after teacher beheaded near Paris White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer 370K Pennsylvania mail-in ballot applications rejected: Report Georgia's race to the right prompts GOP fears over holding Senate majority Trump fights in states his campaign once insisted were a lock Barr slams media, defund the police movement Pelosi says she will probably talk to Mnuchin on coronavirus relief Sunday Judge suggests White House counsel is overriding Trump's position on Russia docs Opponent of Pence's brother alleges racist threats, gunfire Michigan Bans Open Carry Of Guns At Polling Locations On Election Day Climate change, race and Covid on the agenda for final presidential debate Justices to weigh Trump census plan to exclude noncitizens Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for an entire year Florida moves to remove felons with unpaid debts from voting rolls Watchdog org: Trump ’16 campaign, PAC illegally coordinated Sen. Ben Sasse unloads on Trump in call with constituents: 'A TV-obsessed narcissistic individual' Trump miffed by Guthrie's questioning at town hall Postal employee who discarded 112 Louisville ballots no longer works for USPS, could face federal charges Federal judge says Cuomo coronavirus restrictions may turn NYC ‘desolate,’ but allows them Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are over, says No 10 Exclusive poll: Biden up in Mich., Pa., tied with Trump in Fla. Melania Trump strikes back at former friend who secretly recorded conversations Will flag-waving Latinos win Florida for Trump? DOJ, DHS release 'Alien Incarceration' report, say 94% of illegal aliens in custody were 'unlawfully present' Former Republican lawmaker charged with assaulting poll worker in North Carolina U.S. energy secretary cuts short Midwest trip after aides test positive for COVID-19 Swing-state polls suggest a narrowed path for Trump's reelection Stalemate in Washington brings turmoil to banks’ emergency planning Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls Highlights from Trump and Biden’s dueling town hall events (video) COVID-19, QAnon and court packing: Here are the top moments from the Biden, Trump town halls Biden moves on court packing stance, while Trump spars with NBC in dueling town halls 5 key takeaways from Joe Biden's town hall with ABC News 5 takeaways from the dueling Biden and Trump town halls White House puts ‘politicals’ at CDC to try to control info Trump can't count on undecided voters to win -poll Trump gets grilled as Biden coasts: Takeaways from the dueling town halls Six takeaways from Trump and Biden's dueling town halls Key moments from ABC News town hall with Joe Biden Twitter announces new policies after Hunter Biden report imbroglio Twitter changes policy on hacked materials — but links to N.Y. Post story still blocked Trump and Biden town halls: Fact-checking both candidates' claims GOP senator unloads on Trump in constituent call, saying 'he mocks evangelicals' and has 'flirted with White supremacists' AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate Read the full transcript of Joe Biden's ABC News town hall Pushed on taxes at town hall, President Donald Trump doesn't deny $400 million in debt Inside Trump’s town hall: Plenty of sparring and a few cheers Stark contrast between Trump and Biden on display in dueling town halls Biden on ABC: 'I expect to be' at final debate with Trump New Hunter Biden emails detail alleged dealings with Chinese energy firm, Burisma executive Biden tells mother of transgender daughter there should be "zero discrimination" US election: Trump and Biden deflect key questions in TV grilling Trump fields questions on coronavirus, conspiracy theories in combative town hall 'Worst self-own I’ve seen this political season': Mr. Rogers trends after Trump adviser goes after Biden town hall Biden routs Trump in September fundraising, $383M to $248M Biden's ABC News town hall: Fact-checking the Democratic presidential candidate's answers Feds examining whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation Washington Post: White House was warned that Giuliani was being used by Russians to 'feed misinformation' to Trump In split-screen town halls, Trump and Biden squabble over coronavirus response Young voter to Biden: "Besides, 'you ain't Black,' what do you have to say to young Black voters?" Trump denounces White supremacy, says he will accept a 'peaceful transfer of power' but wants 'to win' Intelligence officials warned Trump that Giuliani was target of Russian influence campaign: report Aviation staffer who has flown with Biden in recent days tests positive for COVID-19 Sasse Slams Trump In Constituent Call: He's 'Flirted With White Supremacists' Trump says he would accept peaceful transfer of power but casts doubt on election results 3 key Trump policies teed up for Supreme Court action Trump presses NBC anchor to ask more about Antifa, left-wing violence Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump in low-key town hall Inspired by Trump, Hasidic Backlash Grows Over Virus Rules - NY Times Chris Christie reveals he was in the ICU for 7 days with COVID-19 Giuliani: Hunter Biden emails prove family 'has been selling Joe's office to the highest bidder' Trump again refuses to denounce QAnon Biden says crime bill was a 'mistake' during ABC town hall Trump says if he and Pelosi agree on stimulus package, Senate GOP will get on board Wind-stoked wildfire in Colorado is largest in state history Colorado wildfire: Huge smoke plumes from Cameron Peak Fire, largest in state history (video) Biden pressed on 'you ain't Black' comment during town hall Avalanche of early votes transforming 2020 election Trump gloats about US Marshals' killing of Portland 'antifa' suspect Yahoo News/YouGov poll: It's not just 'suburban women.' Trump is doing worse with all white voters than in 2016. Trump administration rejects disaster declaration for California wildfires Michigan Charges 8th Man In Alleged Domestic Terrorism Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer Graham: Barrett proved 'to any fair-minded person' she's qualified to sit on Supreme Court Democratic Senate campaigns pull in more than $240 million in third-quarter fundraising Christie says he was wrong not to wear mask in White House Adelsons provide $75 million cash infusion to Trump's reelection effort US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy? FEC records show Cunningham’s alleged mistress donated to his campaign Security guard who fatally shot Denver protester will be charged with murder Trump’s election-eve drug discounts for seniors get snagged U.S. senators ask Amazon if it tracks employees, curbs bids to form unions DNI Ratcliffe directs Intel Community inspector general to review 'concerns' with 2017 ICA Is The Risk Of Sea Level Rise Affecting Florida Home Prices? A New Study Says Yes Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Chris Christie speaks out after contracting COVID-19 Some hospitals refusing ambulances as cases jump Virus surges in key battleground states as election nears Key indicators suggest US COVID-19 outbreak is headed in wrong direction COVID-19 cases surge in Wisconsin, Trump to campaign there Trump falsely cites CDC data on risks of mask-wearing, catching COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs: Open Windows In Winter, Holding Your Breath, Sprayed Masks? U.S. coronavirus cases surpass eight million as infections spike nationwide Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine New coronavirus infections rise to record highs in U.S. Midwest and beyond Chris Christie says he was in ICU for 7 days battling Covid-19, urges Americans to wear masks First 'no-quarantine' flights arrive into Australia as virus cases fall WHO study finds no benefit from remdesivir on COVID-19 deaths, hospital stays U.S. Coronavirus Cases Climb Toward 3rd Peak Fujifilm seeks approval for Avigan as COVID-19 treatment in Japan Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths In Illinois At Highest Level In Months Last edited: Oct 16, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Biden email episode illustrates risk to Trump from Giuliani Republicans increasingly seek distance from Trump Life on the line: Early voters wait ‘as long as it takes’ Special Report: Why 4,998 died in U.S. jails without getting their day in court "Lock up the Bidens," Trump says at Georgia rally How social media lost the GOP Biden blames Trump's 'liberate Michigan' tweet for plot to kidnap Michigan governor Trump on defense, courting voters in two must-win states Graham predicts Biden will 'do whatever he is told by the left' on court-packing FBI probing whether emails in New York Post story about Hunter Biden are tied to Russian disinformation CIA, other spy agencies gathered intel on Rudy Giuliani's dealings with alleged Russian agents Former White House chief of staff (John Kelly) tells friends that Trump 'is the most flawed person' he's ever met Top takeaways from Senate Democrats' fundraising bonanza Trump barnstorms Florida while Biden campaigns in Michigan, early vote surges Here's what's going on with ballot drop boxes RNC files FEC complaint against Twitter, claims company made 'illegal in-kind contribution' to Biden campaign Supreme Court Speeds Up Case On Trump's Push To Alter Census For House Seats California says Republicans can no longer deploy "unauthorized" drop boxes Supreme Court battle turns into 2020 proxy war Biden falsely claims union endorsement during ABC town hall Fact check: Digging into Trump's false claim that CDC found that 85% of people who wear masks get the coronavirus U.S. Attorney General Barr says expects report on police reforms soon, despite court order Terror inquiry after teacher beheaded near Paris White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer 370K Pennsylvania mail-in ballot applications rejected: Report Georgia's race to the right prompts GOP fears over holding Senate majority Trump fights in states his campaign once insisted were a lock Barr slams media, defund the police movement Pelosi says she will probably talk to Mnuchin on coronavirus relief Sunday Judge suggests White House counsel is overriding Trump's position on Russia docs Opponent of Pence's brother alleges racist threats, gunfire Michigan Bans Open Carry Of Guns At Polling Locations On Election Day Climate change, race and Covid on the agenda for final presidential debate Justices to weigh Trump census plan to exclude noncitizens Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for an entire year Florida moves to remove felons with unpaid debts from voting rolls Watchdog org: Trump ’16 campaign, PAC illegally coordinated Sen. Ben Sasse unloads on Trump in call with constituents: 'A TV-obsessed narcissistic individual' Trump miffed by Guthrie's questioning at town hall Postal employee who discarded 112 Louisville ballots no longer works for USPS, could face federal charges Federal judge says Cuomo coronavirus restrictions may turn NYC ‘desolate,’ but allows them Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are over, says No 10 Exclusive poll: Biden up in Mich., Pa., tied with Trump in Fla. Melania Trump strikes back at former friend who secretly recorded conversations Will flag-waving Latinos win Florida for Trump? DOJ, DHS release 'Alien Incarceration' report, say 94% of illegal aliens in custody were 'unlawfully present' Former Republican lawmaker charged with assaulting poll worker in North Carolina U.S. energy secretary cuts short Midwest trip after aides test positive for COVID-19 Swing-state polls suggest a narrowed path for Trump's reelection Stalemate in Washington brings turmoil to banks’ emergency planning Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls Highlights from Trump and Biden’s dueling town hall events (video) COVID-19, QAnon and court packing: Here are the top moments from the Biden, Trump town halls Biden moves on court packing stance, while Trump spars with NBC in dueling town halls 5 key takeaways from Joe Biden's town hall with ABC News 5 takeaways from the dueling Biden and Trump town halls White House puts ‘politicals’ at CDC to try to control info Trump can't count on undecided voters to win -poll Trump gets grilled as Biden coasts: Takeaways from the dueling town halls Six takeaways from Trump and Biden's dueling town halls Key moments from ABC News town hall with Joe Biden Twitter announces new policies after Hunter Biden report imbroglio Twitter changes policy on hacked materials — but links to N.Y. Post story still blocked Trump and Biden town halls: Fact-checking both candidates' claims GOP senator unloads on Trump in constituent call, saying 'he mocks evangelicals' and has 'flirted with White supremacists' AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate Read the full transcript of Joe Biden's ABC News town hall Pushed on taxes at town hall, President Donald Trump doesn't deny $400 million in debt Inside Trump’s town hall: Plenty of sparring and a few cheers Stark contrast between Trump and Biden on display in dueling town halls Biden on ABC: 'I expect to be' at final debate with Trump New Hunter Biden emails detail alleged dealings with Chinese energy firm, Burisma executive Biden tells mother of transgender daughter there should be "zero discrimination" US election: Trump and Biden deflect key questions in TV grilling Trump fields questions on coronavirus, conspiracy theories in combative town hall 'Worst self-own I’ve seen this political season': Mr. Rogers trends after Trump adviser goes after Biden town hall Biden routs Trump in September fundraising, $383M to $248M Biden's ABC News town hall: Fact-checking the Democratic presidential candidate's answers Feds examining whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation Washington Post: White House was warned that Giuliani was being used by Russians to 'feed misinformation' to Trump In split-screen town halls, Trump and Biden squabble over coronavirus response Young voter to Biden: "Besides, 'you ain't Black,' what do you have to say to young Black voters?" Trump denounces White supremacy, says he will accept a 'peaceful transfer of power' but wants 'to win' Intelligence officials warned Trump that Giuliani was target of Russian influence campaign: report Aviation staffer who has flown with Biden in recent days tests positive for COVID-19 Sasse Slams Trump In Constituent Call: He's 'Flirted With White Supremacists' Trump says he would accept peaceful transfer of power but casts doubt on election results 3 key Trump policies teed up for Supreme Court action Trump presses NBC anchor to ask more about Antifa, left-wing violence Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump in low-key town hall Inspired by Trump, Hasidic Backlash Grows Over Virus Rules - NY Times Chris Christie reveals he was in the ICU for 7 days with COVID-19 Giuliani: Hunter Biden emails prove family 'has been selling Joe's office to the highest bidder' Trump again refuses to denounce QAnon Biden says crime bill was a 'mistake' during ABC town hall Trump says if he and Pelosi agree on stimulus package, Senate GOP will get on board Wind-stoked wildfire in Colorado is largest in state history Colorado wildfire: Huge smoke plumes from Cameron Peak Fire, largest in state history (video) Biden pressed on 'you ain't Black' comment during town hall Avalanche of early votes transforming 2020 election Trump gloats about US Marshals' killing of Portland 'antifa' suspect Yahoo News/YouGov poll: It's not just 'suburban women.' Trump is doing worse with all white voters than in 2016. Trump administration rejects disaster declaration for California wildfires Michigan Charges 8th Man In Alleged Domestic Terrorism Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer Graham: Barrett proved 'to any fair-minded person' she's qualified to sit on Supreme Court Democratic Senate campaigns pull in more than $240 million in third-quarter fundraising Christie says he was wrong not to wear mask in White House Adelsons provide $75 million cash infusion to Trump's reelection effort US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy? FEC records show Cunningham’s alleged mistress donated to his campaign Security guard who fatally shot Denver protester will be charged with murder Trump’s election-eve drug discounts for seniors get snagged U.S. senators ask Amazon if it tracks employees, curbs bids to form unions DNI Ratcliffe directs Intel Community inspector general to review 'concerns' with 2017 ICA Is The Risk Of Sea Level Rise Affecting Florida Home Prices? A New Study Says Yes Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Chris Christie speaks out after contracting COVID-19 Some hospitals refusing ambulances as cases jump Virus surges in key battleground states as election nears Key indicators suggest US COVID-19 outbreak is headed in wrong direction COVID-19 cases surge in Wisconsin, Trump to campaign there Trump falsely cites CDC data on risks of mask-wearing, catching COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs: Open Windows In Winter, Holding Your Breath, Sprayed Masks? U.S. coronavirus cases surpass eight million as infections spike nationwide Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine New coronavirus infections rise to record highs in U.S. Midwest and beyond Chris Christie says he was in ICU for 7 days battling Covid-19, urges Americans to wear masks First 'no-quarantine' flights arrive into Australia as virus cases fall WHO study finds no benefit from remdesivir on COVID-19 deaths, hospital stays U.S. Coronavirus Cases Climb Toward 3rd Peak Fujifilm seeks approval for Avigan as COVID-19 treatment in Japan Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths In Illinois At Highest Level In Months