Oct 9, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump raises coronavirus stimulus offer to $1.8 trillion, sources say Trump plans return to campaign trail, awaits 'negative' COVID-19 test 25th Amendment: Democrats pitch bill on presidential succession commission, citing Trump's COVID diagnosis Graham steps in 'precarious' spotlight for Supreme Court confirmation during tough reelection fight Trump urges negotiators to 'go big' on coronavirus relief Trump is getting increasingly desperate, sparking new fears for his health WARREN to stump for BIDEN — The case for keeping DAYLIGHT SAVINGS — Tech snafus hamper ONLINE LEARNING Trump hits back at Pelosi's 25th Amendment move, says her real target is 'Sleepy Joe' The Note: Trump campaigns in a bubble Mitch McConnell: A COVID-19 relief deal is 'unlikely' before Election Day Twitter upends retweets in bid to stop spread of election misinformation Democrats surge past Republicans in early voting NPR Electoral Map: Biden Lead Widens Again With Less Than A Month To Go Pelosi announces bill on 25th Amendment after questioning Trump's health 'I'm not welcome here': How the 2020 campaign is exposing divisions in Texas' suburbs Amy Coney Barrett failed to disclose talks on Roe v. Wade hosted by anti-abortion groups on Senate paperwork Biden hammers Trump over alleged comments he made about fallen US soldiers in new ads Meet the Americans 'standing by' for possible election violence Amid jostling for Biden energy roles, New Mexicans stake claim on Interior Biden traveling to Las Vegas; Trump weighing return to campaign trail Trump attacks moderator for second debate over deleted tweet Confusion clouds remaining presidential debates Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans GOP consultants say Trump's threat to skip the debate is foolhardy AG: Michigan governor, family were moved as plotters tracked Trump and his allies attempt to reframe 25th Amendment talk by focusing on Biden After foiled kidnapping plot, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says threats against her are 'ongoing' No one can recuse Amy Coney Barrett from a Trump election case but herself Trump calls Harris a 'monster,' downplays his Covid-19 illness in freewheeling interview Clinton says Trump's COVID-19 not 'comparable' to her 2016 pneumonia Majority of voters say they are better off now than in 2016: poll Gun Control Groups Voice 'Grave Concerns' About Supreme Court Nominee's Record With pandemic dominating U.S. election, older voters turning away from Trump Dingell hopes plot against Whitmer will bring attention to threat of political extremism Early voting starts in Arizona with record-breaking turnout Senate Dems ask government watchdog to investigate 'political pressure' on FDA, CDC Amid pandemic, sharply increased U.S. detention times put migrants at risk North Carolina Democrat's sex scandal renews GOP hopes of keeping majority despite Trump's drag on the ticket 2019 saw the biggest rise in uninsured children in a decade -- and that was before the recession Trump says Whitmer didn't say 'thank you' after thwarted kidnapped plot. She did thank law enforcement Trump maps return to campaign trail after White House says COVID-19 treatment complete Federal judge issues scathing decision to allow more ballot drop boxes in Ohio U.S. President Trump says might hold rally in Florida on Saturday Trump blasts Biden over silence on court-packing question, predicts Dem won't last three months in office Election updates: Trump deemed 'safe' to return to public engagements, won't say if he's tested negative Battered Louisiana coast braces for 1 more: Hurricane Delta Trump campaign continues to show no signs of acknowledging Covid-19 realities Militia group plan to kidnap Whitmer was part of attempt to start civil war: officials Pelosi pushes new bill to determine whether Trump is capable of serving as President Scalia ‘heir’ Barrett may be open to reversing Roe v. Wade Biden campaign raises over $12M on day of VP debate Karen Pence’s office says both sides agreed to no masks at end of debate With stimulus talks in limbo, millions grapple with how to get by Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Were Behind Plot To Kidnap Whitmer 'Treating us like garbage': New sanctions announced as many Iranian Americans feel fed up with Trump Trump's debate move carries risks in final stretch Politics has way of finding Supreme Court eager to avoid it Federal judge issues scathing decision to allow more ballot drop boxes in Ohio First-time jobless claims rose to 840,000 last week vs 825,000 estimated 13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police Debate commission co-chair defends virtual move after Trump pulls out: 'We will be guided by the medicine' Companies distance from pro-Trump commentator after vulgar Harris tweet Trump aides hope the President will talk more about election confusion rather than fraud 'Traumatized' Lake Charles, Louisiana, braces for Hurricane Delta after Laura's destruction Virginia GOP challenger confident in close House race that has outspent presidential campaigns Some Walter Reed staff were asked to sign NDAs during Trump's November visit Teen charged in Kenosha shootings due back in Illinois court Judge orders Twitter to reveal identity behind account that started Seth Rich conspiracy 'Treasuries on steroids': U.S. banks' mortgage bond trading bonanza Virginia GOP challenger confident in close House race that has outspent presidential campaigns Pelosi says no to standalone airline relief bill, as workers and their families say they 'just need help now' What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade' Investors' bets on a Democratic sweep grow after Biden debate performance Hunter Biden's ex-business partner to face sentencing after court reinstates fraud conviction Global shares advance on stimulus, Biden victory hopes Venezuelans once again fleeing on foot as troubles mount Debate two moderator’s tweet to Trump-basher sparks widespread criticism of bias US election 2020: Trump ready to return to public events, says doctor Trump, still fighting last election, rips Barr and Pompeo for not pursuing Clinton hard enough Despite Trump's claims, officials in vote-by-mail states insist process can be secure Trump says he's planning to hold Saturday rally, hours after doctor says that's the day he can likely "return to public engagements" Trump pulls out of next debate, refusing to appear remotely Pelosi, Mnuchin speak about broad stimulus bill as White House sends mixed signals Nearly 58 million watched VP debate on TV Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. Midwest sees record one-day increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitals strained Enrollment drops worry public schools as pandemic persists Trump promises free antibody treatments. It's not that simple. Coronavirus live updates: Birx warns of 'very different' spread of COVID-19 Covid cases increase rapidly in UK as next steps planned Alarming Covid numbers in N.J. Russia reports record number of new coronavirus infections Coronavirus: Why are infections rising again in US? As virus fills French ICUs anew, doctors ask what went wrong Europe records 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for first time Dr. Fauci is skipping Thanksgiving with his kids this year — here’s his advice on whether you should, too Trump falsely dismisses virus danger: 'You catch it, you get better' China joins COVAX initiative for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Trump Touts Antibody Treatments For COVID-19, But Evidence Is Incomplete Voters grapple with political motivations driving COVID-19 response as deadly pandemic hits home US could have enough COVID-19 vaccine for every American by March, Azar says Eli Lilly in deal to supply COVID-19 drugs to low-income countries Orthodox Jewish groups slap lawsuit against Cuomo, claim COVID-19 lockdown measures violate First Amendment rights Australia records second day without COVID-19 death for first time in three months Last edited: Oct 9, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump raises coronavirus stimulus offer to $1.8 trillion, sources say Trump plans return to campaign trail, awaits 'negative' COVID-19 test 25th Amendment: Democrats pitch bill on presidential succession commission, citing Trump's COVID diagnosis Graham steps in 'precarious' spotlight for Supreme Court confirmation during tough reelection fight Trump urges negotiators to 'go big' on coronavirus relief Trump is getting increasingly desperate, sparking new fears for his health WARREN to stump for BIDEN — The case for keeping DAYLIGHT SAVINGS — Tech snafus hamper ONLINE LEARNING Trump hits back at Pelosi's 25th Amendment move, says her real target is 'Sleepy Joe' The Note: Trump campaigns in a bubble Mitch McConnell: A COVID-19 relief deal is 'unlikely' before Election Day Twitter upends retweets in bid to stop spread of election misinformation Democrats surge past Republicans in early voting NPR Electoral Map: Biden Lead Widens Again With Less Than A Month To Go Pelosi announces bill on 25th Amendment after questioning Trump's health 'I'm not welcome here': How the 2020 campaign is exposing divisions in Texas' suburbs Amy Coney Barrett failed to disclose talks on Roe v. Wade hosted by anti-abortion groups on Senate paperwork Biden hammers Trump over alleged comments he made about fallen US soldiers in new ads Meet the Americans 'standing by' for possible election violence Amid jostling for Biden energy roles, New Mexicans stake claim on Interior Biden traveling to Las Vegas; Trump weighing return to campaign trail Trump attacks moderator for second debate over deleted tweet Confusion clouds remaining presidential debates Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans GOP consultants say Trump's threat to skip the debate is foolhardy AG: Michigan governor, family were moved as plotters tracked Trump and his allies attempt to reframe 25th Amendment talk by focusing on Biden After foiled kidnapping plot, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says threats against her are 'ongoing' No one can recuse Amy Coney Barrett from a Trump election case but herself Trump calls Harris a 'monster,' downplays his Covid-19 illness in freewheeling interview Clinton says Trump's COVID-19 not 'comparable' to her 2016 pneumonia Majority of voters say they are better off now than in 2016: poll Gun Control Groups Voice 'Grave Concerns' About Supreme Court Nominee's Record With pandemic dominating U.S. election, older voters turning away from Trump Dingell hopes plot against Whitmer will bring attention to threat of political extremism Early voting starts in Arizona with record-breaking turnout Senate Dems ask government watchdog to investigate 'political pressure' on FDA, CDC Amid pandemic, sharply increased U.S. detention times put migrants at risk North Carolina Democrat's sex scandal renews GOP hopes of keeping majority despite Trump's drag on the ticket 2019 saw the biggest rise in uninsured children in a decade -- and that was before the recession Trump says Whitmer didn't say 'thank you' after thwarted kidnapped plot. She did thank law enforcement Trump maps return to campaign trail after White House says COVID-19 treatment complete Federal judge issues scathing decision to allow more ballot drop boxes in Ohio U.S. President Trump says might hold rally in Florida on Saturday Trump blasts Biden over silence on court-packing question, predicts Dem won't last three months in office Election updates: Trump deemed 'safe' to return to public engagements, won't say if he's tested negative Battered Louisiana coast braces for 1 more: Hurricane Delta Trump campaign continues to show no signs of acknowledging Covid-19 realities Militia group plan to kidnap Whitmer was part of attempt to start civil war: officials Pelosi pushes new bill to determine whether Trump is capable of serving as President Scalia ‘heir’ Barrett may be open to reversing Roe v. Wade Biden campaign raises over $12M on day of VP debate Karen Pence’s office says both sides agreed to no masks at end of debate With stimulus talks in limbo, millions grapple with how to get by Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Were Behind Plot To Kidnap Whitmer 'Treating us like garbage': New sanctions announced as many Iranian Americans feel fed up with Trump Trump's debate move carries risks in final stretch Politics has way of finding Supreme Court eager to avoid it Federal judge issues scathing decision to allow more ballot drop boxes in Ohio First-time jobless claims rose to 840,000 last week vs 825,000 estimated 13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police Debate commission co-chair defends virtual move after Trump pulls out: 'We will be guided by the medicine' Companies distance from pro-Trump commentator after vulgar Harris tweet Trump aides hope the President will talk more about election confusion rather than fraud 'Traumatized' Lake Charles, Louisiana, braces for Hurricane Delta after Laura's destruction Virginia GOP challenger confident in close House race that has outspent presidential campaigns Some Walter Reed staff were asked to sign NDAs during Trump's November visit Teen charged in Kenosha shootings due back in Illinois court Judge orders Twitter to reveal identity behind account that started Seth Rich conspiracy 'Treasuries on steroids': U.S. banks' mortgage bond trading bonanza Virginia GOP challenger confident in close House race that has outspent presidential campaigns Pelosi says no to standalone airline relief bill, as workers and their families say they 'just need help now' What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade' Investors' bets on a Democratic sweep grow after Biden debate performance Hunter Biden's ex-business partner to face sentencing after court reinstates fraud conviction Global shares advance on stimulus, Biden victory hopes Venezuelans once again fleeing on foot as troubles mount Debate two moderator’s tweet to Trump-basher sparks widespread criticism of bias US election 2020: Trump ready to return to public events, says doctor Trump, still fighting last election, rips Barr and Pompeo for not pursuing Clinton hard enough Despite Trump's claims, officials in vote-by-mail states insist process can be secure Trump says he's planning to hold Saturday rally, hours after doctor says that's the day he can likely "return to public engagements" Trump pulls out of next debate, refusing to appear remotely Pelosi, Mnuchin speak about broad stimulus bill as White House sends mixed signals Nearly 58 million watched VP debate on TV Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. Midwest sees record one-day increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitals strained Enrollment drops worry public schools as pandemic persists Trump promises free antibody treatments. It's not that simple. Coronavirus live updates: Birx warns of 'very different' spread of COVID-19 Covid cases increase rapidly in UK as next steps planned Alarming Covid numbers in N.J. Russia reports record number of new coronavirus infections Coronavirus: Why are infections rising again in US? As virus fills French ICUs anew, doctors ask what went wrong Europe records 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for first time Dr. Fauci is skipping Thanksgiving with his kids this year — here’s his advice on whether you should, too Trump falsely dismisses virus danger: 'You catch it, you get better' China joins COVAX initiative for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Trump Touts Antibody Treatments For COVID-19, But Evidence Is Incomplete Voters grapple with political motivations driving COVID-19 response as deadly pandemic hits home US could have enough COVID-19 vaccine for every American by March, Azar says Eli Lilly in deal to supply COVID-19 drugs to low-income countries Orthodox Jewish groups slap lawsuit against Cuomo, claim COVID-19 lockdown measures violate First Amendment rights Australia records second day without COVID-19 death for first time in three months