Oct 30, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Early U.S. vote surpasses 85 million, Texas exceeds 2016 turnout Stephen Miller reveals Trump's second-term immigration agenda Exclusive: Russian hackers targeted California, Indiana Democratic parties Trump vows ‘comeback’ in campaign’s closing message, claims Biden will ‘lock down your state’ Biden marks Iowa rise from caucus collapse to fall contender Positive Trump polls spark polling circle debate Congressional COVID panel blasts Trump... coronavirus response as 'among the worst failures of leadership in American history' Poll: Biden leads Trump in North Carolina The congressional candidates who have engaged with the QAnon conspiracy theory Trump’s ambitious national security adviser has been laying the groundwork for a future rise Why the U.S. military would welcome a decisive 2020 election win Russian election threat potent, but interference so far slim Biden says Catholic faith guides policies but gets hit on abortion, religious freedom Trump says he may host election night party at White House Amy McGrath, hoping to unseat Mitch McConnell, confident Kentucky wants change Authorities seek to separate bluster from threats Trump asked supporters to watch the polls. How states are countering fears of intimidation. In Voting Cases, Chief Justice Roberts Is Alone but in Control - NY Times Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path With 4 days until Election Day, here's how many people have voted so far in some key states Live election updates: Trump calls rallies 'peaceful protests' ahead of Minnesota visit ‘We are not bullsh---ing around’: Democrats make last push to turn out Black men Pence returns to Arizona for final push to flip liberal-leaning cities US border agents sending unaccompanied children from other countries to Mexico: report Photos: Americans turn out in massive numbers for early voting Republicans are narrowing the early voting gap in these states Ahead of U.S. election, Facebook suspends political and new group recommendations Top U.S. officials were briefed on an active threat against Pentagon leaders, say five officials NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Legal group says cities may be violating Constitution by banning trick-or-treating because of coronavirus Tech slide hits Wall Street as coronavirus cases spiral NFL legend Brett Favre endorses Trump Nearly 85 million people have already voted. Here's how that compares with past elections. Trump signs bipartisan bill funding conservation grants White House aide says Trump's vaccine-by-Election Day promise was 'arbitrary' Trump rips absentee ballot extensions, says election 'should end on November 3rd' How battleground states process mail ballots -- and why it may mean delayed results What intelligence officials are doing to thwart Russian interference in election (Video) Houston looks to boost turnout by offering 24-hour voting Chevron, Exxon shrink spending as coronavirus cuts demand Democrats turning out at lower rates than Republicans in Miami Polling averages show Trump gaining on Biden in most swing states. Will it be enough? Woman in labor refused to go to hospital until she voted, poll worker says Trump to hold 14 rallies in final three days of campaign As Election Nears, A Look At What Motivates Some Wisconsin Voters QAnon becomes an issue in tossup Utah House race Geraldo Rivera: Trump 'senses' that unexpected minority support could fuel victory over Biden McConnell-aligned super PAC injecting millions into Michigan Senate race As anger rises, Muslims protest French cartoons Lawmakers hope election releases pressure on stimulus talks Trump has signaled he won't accept an election loss. His voters agree. Biden returns to Iowa; Trump plays defense in Mich., Wis. Colorado to vote on movement to decide presidential elections by popular vote, state may exit compact Mnuchin says he learned of Pelosi's letter to him about stimulus talks 'in the press' 'We’ve got to stop the bleeding': Democrats sound alarm in Miami U.S. death toll from Hurricane Zeta rises to six, millions without power 2020 Election Live Updates: "If Florida goes blue, it's over," Biden says as he and Trump campaign in Florida Many counties that hosted Trump rallies had a significant increase in Covid-19 cases Spanish-language disinformation campaigns target Latino voters Harris to travel to Texas Friday after polls show tie between Trump, Biden Celebrities' political leanings turn up in probe of Trump's anti-virus campaign Facing Gap in Pennsylvania, Trump Camp Tries to Make Voting Harder - NY Times O'Brien: Trump put an end to Obama-Biden 'leading from behind foreign policy' toward China Coronavirus, consolidation taking toll on energy jobs Schumer calls Trump 'a moron' over coronavirus response Breaking: Trump crashing as his 2016 voters switch to Biden Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State Trump administration sued by civil rights groups over executive order restricting diversity training ‘Like a yo-yo’: Election officials grapple with flood of last-minute rule changes Which states have the most electoral votes? House defense panel chairman: Trump has 'no plan' to leave Afghanistan by Christmas 'Tsunamis of Misinformation' Overwhelm Local Election Officials How a fake persona laid the groundwork for a Hunter Biden conspiracy deluge Feds arrest alleged white supremacy group member who claimed to run "hate camp" in Michigan Atlas push to 'slow the testing down' tracks with dramatic decline in one key state Election emerges as referendum on race relations in America One Million Moms accuses Uber of glamorizing 'LGBTQ lifestyle' for having 'Queer Eye' star in commercial Trump vs Biden: What's at stake in key emerging markets? Heat at Trump rally sends a dozen attendees to the hospital Trump meets with Army unit that conducted Al-Baghdadi raid, awards citation The 13 Races That Will Determine The Senate Majority Biden leading in Pennsylvania and Ohio: poll 'We don't speculate': How AP counts votes and calls races These 3 states will decide the Senate 'Make America rage again:' Jack Black on 'rocking' Trump out of office As final weekend looms, Trump and Biden to barnstorm across Midwest Paul Rudd hands out cookies to long lines of early voters waiting in rain Fact check: Trump falsely claims Biden has refused to condemn Philadelphia violence UPS says it found the lost cache of documents that Tucker Carlson claimed would damage Joe Biden's campaign - BI Oil losses deepen, set for second monthly fall as virus spread Iraqi Family Identifies Their Son As ISIS Teen At Center Of Navy War Crimes Trial Lab tests show risks of using CRISPR gene editing on embryos Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of U.S. Instagram pauses 'recent' search listings on U.S. site to stop fake election news Live Updates: 2020 presidential race, Biden vs. Trump Walter Wallace Jr.'s Family Does Not Want Police Officers To Face Murder Charges On virus, Trump and health advisers go their separate ways Trump's vaccine promises meet reality MN absentee ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Election Day might not be counted Latino voters targeted by abortion misinformation campaigns Melania Trump misleads on Trump's health care record in joint campaign stop Warren wants Treasury, but who does Biden want? Wisconsin governor calls for National Guard to assist at polls: reports Millions of first-time voters are casting their vote in the 2020 election (video) ‘Our heart breaks’: South digs out from Zeta’s wrath Trump, Biden trade barbs at dueling Florida rallies An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited Biden campaign blames Facebook for $500,000 in lost fundraising Pompeo wraps up anti-China tour of Asia in Vietnam 'Guns, Protests And Elections Do Not Mix': Conflict Experts See Rising Warning Signs West Virginia voters laud Trump for trying to save coal The man who created the modern presidential transition now faces an extraordinary one Lil Wayne meets with Trump on Black America plan What happens if there is a tie in the Electoral College vote? Pelosi and Mnuchin clash as stimulus talks falter Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies (video) Dow futures fall by more than 400 points as Apple and Amazon shares decline after earnings Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. records more than 90,000 Covid-19 cases in one day for the first time J&J plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in ages 12-18 soon 2nd study testing a COVID-19 antibody drug has a setback Donald Trump Jr. says Covid deaths are 'almost nothing' on a day reporting 90,000 infected, 1,000 dead Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden Coronavirus live updates: ICU beds are 80% filled in quarter of US hospitals With election looming, U.S. faces record surge of coronavirus cases Inside the White House coronavirus task force’s increasing irrelevance U.S. Senate leader (McConnell) says coronavirus aid bill should advance in early 2021 Task force sees 'unrelenting' COVID-19 spread; daily U.S. cases up by record 91,000 U.S. hits 9 million Covid-19 cases How will a COVID vaccine be distributed once it's approved by FDA? Asia Today: Japan crosses 100,000 cases, 9 months after 1st Germany Sees Generational Conflict Over Pandemic As Virus Spreads Coronavirus updates: Trevor Lawrence, likely NFL top pick, tests positive Birx cedes White House turf to Atlas while hitting the road to spread her public health gospel Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions Trump admin is 'woefully behind' in stockpiling medical gloves as Covid-19 surges Global coronavirus cases rise by single-day record of half a million Long Island 'Superspreader Events' Threaten To Undo Its Success At Controlling Virus On the front lines of Europe's surging 2nd COVID crisis: Reporter's Notebook 'Don't end up a real ghost', warn South Korea officials worried about virus resurgence Nursing homes cite shortages of masks, gloves, gowns and other PPE Remote Marshall Islands Records First Coronavirus Cases Last edited: Oct 30, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Early U.S. vote surpasses 85 million, Texas exceeds 2016 turnout Stephen Miller reveals Trump's second-term immigration agenda Exclusive: Russian hackers targeted California, Indiana Democratic parties Trump vows ‘comeback’ in campaign’s closing message, claims Biden will ‘lock down your state’ Biden marks Iowa rise from caucus collapse to fall contender Positive Trump polls spark polling circle debate Congressional COVID panel blasts Trump... coronavirus response as 'among the worst failures of leadership in American history' Poll: Biden leads Trump in North Carolina The congressional candidates who have engaged with the QAnon conspiracy theory Trump’s ambitious national security adviser has been laying the groundwork for a future rise Why the U.S. military would welcome a decisive 2020 election win Russian election threat potent, but interference so far slim Biden says Catholic faith guides policies but gets hit on abortion, religious freedom Trump says he may host election night party at White House Amy McGrath, hoping to unseat Mitch McConnell, confident Kentucky wants change Authorities seek to separate bluster from threats Trump asked supporters to watch the polls. How states are countering fears of intimidation. In Voting Cases, Chief Justice Roberts Is Alone but in Control - NY Times Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path With 4 days until Election Day, here's how many people have voted so far in some key states Live election updates: Trump calls rallies 'peaceful protests' ahead of Minnesota visit ‘We are not bullsh---ing around’: Democrats make last push to turn out Black men Pence returns to Arizona for final push to flip liberal-leaning cities US border agents sending unaccompanied children from other countries to Mexico: report Photos: Americans turn out in massive numbers for early voting Republicans are narrowing the early voting gap in these states Ahead of U.S. election, Facebook suspends political and new group recommendations Top U.S. officials were briefed on an active threat against Pentagon leaders, say five officials NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Legal group says cities may be violating Constitution by banning trick-or-treating because of coronavirus Tech slide hits Wall Street as coronavirus cases spiral NFL legend Brett Favre endorses Trump Nearly 85 million people have already voted. Here's how that compares with past elections. Trump signs bipartisan bill funding conservation grants White House aide says Trump's vaccine-by-Election Day promise was 'arbitrary' Trump rips absentee ballot extensions, says election 'should end on November 3rd' How battleground states process mail ballots -- and why it may mean delayed results What intelligence officials are doing to thwart Russian interference in election (Video) Houston looks to boost turnout by offering 24-hour voting Chevron, Exxon shrink spending as coronavirus cuts demand Democrats turning out at lower rates than Republicans in Miami Polling averages show Trump gaining on Biden in most swing states. Will it be enough? Woman in labor refused to go to hospital until she voted, poll worker says Trump to hold 14 rallies in final three days of campaign As Election Nears, A Look At What Motivates Some Wisconsin Voters QAnon becomes an issue in tossup Utah House race Geraldo Rivera: Trump 'senses' that unexpected minority support could fuel victory over Biden McConnell-aligned super PAC injecting millions into Michigan Senate race As anger rises, Muslims protest French cartoons Lawmakers hope election releases pressure on stimulus talks Trump has signaled he won't accept an election loss. His voters agree. Biden returns to Iowa; Trump plays defense in Mich., Wis. Colorado to vote on movement to decide presidential elections by popular vote, state may exit compact Mnuchin says he learned of Pelosi's letter to him about stimulus talks 'in the press' 'We’ve got to stop the bleeding': Democrats sound alarm in Miami U.S. death toll from Hurricane Zeta rises to six, millions without power 2020 Election Live Updates: "If Florida goes blue, it's over," Biden says as he and Trump campaign in Florida Many counties that hosted Trump rallies had a significant increase in Covid-19 cases Spanish-language disinformation campaigns target Latino voters Harris to travel to Texas Friday after polls show tie between Trump, Biden Celebrities' political leanings turn up in probe of Trump's anti-virus campaign Facing Gap in Pennsylvania, Trump Camp Tries to Make Voting Harder - NY Times O'Brien: Trump put an end to Obama-Biden 'leading from behind foreign policy' toward China Coronavirus, consolidation taking toll on energy jobs Schumer calls Trump 'a moron' over coronavirus response Breaking: Trump crashing as his 2016 voters switch to Biden Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State Trump administration sued by civil rights groups over executive order restricting diversity training ‘Like a yo-yo’: Election officials grapple with flood of last-minute rule changes Which states have the most electoral votes? House defense panel chairman: Trump has 'no plan' to leave Afghanistan by Christmas 'Tsunamis of Misinformation' Overwhelm Local Election Officials How a fake persona laid the groundwork for a Hunter Biden conspiracy deluge Feds arrest alleged white supremacy group member who claimed to run "hate camp" in Michigan Atlas push to 'slow the testing down' tracks with dramatic decline in one key state Election emerges as referendum on race relations in America One Million Moms accuses Uber of glamorizing 'LGBTQ lifestyle' for having 'Queer Eye' star in commercial Trump vs Biden: What's at stake in key emerging markets? Heat at Trump rally sends a dozen attendees to the hospital Trump meets with Army unit that conducted Al-Baghdadi raid, awards citation The 13 Races That Will Determine The Senate Majority Biden leading in Pennsylvania and Ohio: poll 'We don't speculate': How AP counts votes and calls races These 3 states will decide the Senate 'Make America rage again:' Jack Black on 'rocking' Trump out of office As final weekend looms, Trump and Biden to barnstorm across Midwest Paul Rudd hands out cookies to long lines of early voters waiting in rain Fact check: Trump falsely claims Biden has refused to condemn Philadelphia violence UPS says it found the lost cache of documents that Tucker Carlson claimed would damage Joe Biden's campaign - BI Oil losses deepen, set for second monthly fall as virus spread Iraqi Family Identifies Their Son As ISIS Teen At Center Of Navy War Crimes Trial Lab tests show risks of using CRISPR gene editing on embryos Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of U.S. Instagram pauses 'recent' search listings on U.S. site to stop fake election news Live Updates: 2020 presidential race, Biden vs. Trump Walter Wallace Jr.'s Family Does Not Want Police Officers To Face Murder Charges On virus, Trump and health advisers go their separate ways Trump's vaccine promises meet reality MN absentee ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Election Day might not be counted Latino voters targeted by abortion misinformation campaigns Melania Trump misleads on Trump's health care record in joint campaign stop Warren wants Treasury, but who does Biden want? Wisconsin governor calls for National Guard to assist at polls: reports Millions of first-time voters are casting their vote in the 2020 election (video) ‘Our heart breaks’: South digs out from Zeta’s wrath Trump, Biden trade barbs at dueling Florida rallies An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited Biden campaign blames Facebook for $500,000 in lost fundraising Pompeo wraps up anti-China tour of Asia in Vietnam 'Guns, Protests And Elections Do Not Mix': Conflict Experts See Rising Warning Signs West Virginia voters laud Trump for trying to save coal The man who created the modern presidential transition now faces an extraordinary one Lil Wayne meets with Trump on Black America plan What happens if there is a tie in the Electoral College vote? Pelosi and Mnuchin clash as stimulus talks falter Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies (video) Dow futures fall by more than 400 points as Apple and Amazon shares decline after earnings Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. records more than 90,000 Covid-19 cases in one day for the first time J&J plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in ages 12-18 soon 2nd study testing a COVID-19 antibody drug has a setback Donald Trump Jr. says Covid deaths are 'almost nothing' on a day reporting 90,000 infected, 1,000 dead Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden Coronavirus live updates: ICU beds are 80% filled in quarter of US hospitals With election looming, U.S. faces record surge of coronavirus cases Inside the White House coronavirus task force’s increasing irrelevance U.S. Senate leader (McConnell) says coronavirus aid bill should advance in early 2021 Task force sees 'unrelenting' COVID-19 spread; daily U.S. cases up by record 91,000 U.S. hits 9 million Covid-19 cases How will a COVID vaccine be distributed once it's approved by FDA? Asia Today: Japan crosses 100,000 cases, 9 months after 1st Germany Sees Generational Conflict Over Pandemic As Virus Spreads Coronavirus updates: Trevor Lawrence, likely NFL top pick, tests positive Birx cedes White House turf to Atlas while hitting the road to spread her public health gospel Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions Trump admin is 'woefully behind' in stockpiling medical gloves as Covid-19 surges Global coronavirus cases rise by single-day record of half a million Long Island 'Superspreader Events' Threaten To Undo Its Success At Controlling Virus On the front lines of Europe's surging 2nd COVID crisis: Reporter's Notebook 'Don't end up a real ghost', warn South Korea officials worried about virus resurgence Nursing homes cite shortages of masks, gloves, gowns and other PPE Remote Marshall Islands Records First Coronavirus Cases