Oct 12, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Key takeaways from 1st day of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination hearing Defiant Trump defends virus record in 1st post-COVID rally Trump launches frenzied campaign offensive hoping for a turnaround 8 key moments of Amy Coney Barrett’s first day of confirmation hearings Powered by trust on the pandemic, Biden leads by 12 points nationwide: POLL Trump relishes return to large rallies following COVID-19 diagnosis How a probe of Trump-Russia ties turned into a GOP rally cry How Democrats stayed on message and defended Obamacare in Monday's hearing Amy Coney Barrett push papers over rift between Trump and GOP With eye on election, Democrats hammer health care on first day of Barrett hearing White House chief of staff refuses to wear mask while talking to reporters U.S. ethics groups say Barr uses DOJ as political tool, call for his impeachment Michigan Supreme Court denies Gov. Whitmer's request for 'pandemic executive orders' extensions Two ethics groups call on House to begin impeachment inquiry against Barr Top general did not give his consent to be used in Trump political ad Democrats are trying to flip the Senate in 2020. These are the seats considered up for grabs on Election Day Protesters Flock To Supreme Court, Capitol Hill For Amy Coney Barrett Hearings Biden makes big push in Ohio, once seen as long shot for him "Look I know how to make deals": McConnell shoots back at McGrath's leadership digs at debate McConnell challenger dodges court packing question Trump getting support from those most affected by 'asymmetrical' COVID lockdowns: Hanson Early voting begins in Georgia with long lines, high turnout Graham sets the stage for Barrett's quick confirmation as hearings get underway Trump boasts of Covid-19 immunity at first rally since diagnosis McConnell, McGrath spar over federal response to coronavirus Removing the bone in our throat: Senate must advance the stimulus bill Cruz warns 'radical' Democrats won't push back against Biden packing Supreme Court Why GOP senators spoke at length about religion at the Barrett hearing Johnson & Johnson pauses dosing of its coronavirus vaccine Trump tells Florida rally he feels 'powerful' and wants to 'kiss' everyone after Covid-19 battle Trump intensifies focus on Harris in final weeks of campaign Good, bad and ugly: Making sense of the presidential polls Trump's physician says president tested negative for COVID-19 More than 10 million early votes in U.S. presidential election: study EXCLUSIVE: California hires Democratic operatives for "Get Out The Vote" effort Trump returns to the trail claiming coronavirus victory and playing campaign defense The Pennsylvania women Trump has lost Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical The coronavirus ground game gamble hits the homestretch Trump faces deficits in Michigan, Wisconsin with days dwindling until election: polls McConnell warns Democrats are 'on fire' as GOP falls behind on fundraising and polling Biden says Barrett's Catholic faith shouldn't be factor in her confirmation hearings Belarus protests: Police authorised to use lethal weapons Ambulance arrives for Georgia voters 'passing out' in long lines: Report Updates and analysis after Day 1 of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing Amy Coney Barrett: Democrats attack 'shameful' Supreme Court hearing Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia Gloves come off early in Barrett confirmation hearing Majority says wait on the SCOTUS seat; 6 in 10 favor upholding Roe: POLL Trump looms large in Barrett hearing as Harris, Dems sound alarms over ObamaCare, election, coronavirus Poll: Biden up 8 points in Michigan, 10 points in Wisconsin Trump takes his Covid misinformation machine back on the road Senate Republicans will go with Trump on coronavirus stimulus: White House spokeswoman 'Trump's Army' organizing poll-watching operations in battleground states White House chief of staff refuses to 'talk through a mask' to reporters Trump rails against Portland's 'Biden fools', 'Antifa radicals' after Lincoln, Roosevelt statues toppled 'It's already having a massive effect,' corporate America demands Trump rescind executive order on diversity GOP raises over $620M through WinRed in third quarter Judges across the country cast doubt on voter fraud claims pushed by Republicans and Trump campaign Republicans Slam 'Religious Test,' 'Bigotry' In Counterattacks Defending Barrett Trump's new pitch to voters: Blue states are 'going to hell' The Lincoln Project on how the GOP became the party of Trump Harris: Republicans 'Defying Will Of The People' By Pushing Barrett Nomination Health care is focus as Barrett Supreme Court hearing opens Kamala Harris, the former prosecutor, faces a complicated role as she questions Barrett READ: Sen. Feinstein's Opening Statement On Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination Klobuchar tells Barrett: 'I think this hearing is a sham' Can Trump Squeeze More From His White Base in Pennsylvania and Beyond? Democrats focus on future of Affordable Care Act, 22 arrested in outside protests POLITICO’s election forecasts tilts the race toward Biden Amy Coney Barrett: steadfast conservative Trump’s task: Resetting campaign that GOP fears is slipping Texas counties again limited to 1 mail-in ballot drop-off spot, court says Democratic Senator: Barrett Must Recuse Herself From Cases Involving Election Senators settle old grudges as Barrett confirmation hearing starts NYC virus lockdown protest leader arrested Read: Kamala Harris' remarks at the Supreme Court confirmation hearing Poll: Voters split on repealing Obamacare Trump just made an 'exciting' prediction about Election Day Western Michigan, a longtime GOP stronghold, is now a battleground Facebook bans Holocaust denial, reversing previous stance Trump resumes campaign with Florida rally 10 days after COVID-19 disclosure Amy Coney Barrett stresses role of Supreme Court, says it's 'not designed to solve every problem' Sen. Mike Lee appears in person at Barrett hearing after Covid diagnosis Watchdog proposes tax overhaul for Big Tech Democrats argue Barrett threatens Obamacare at confirmation hearing while GOP touts her abilities Graham’s last stand? Senator leads Barrett court hearings Portland protesters pull down statues of Teddy Roosevelt, Lincoln California election officials probing unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes popping up across state Eric Trump claims family 'lost a fortune' Where Court Packing Is Already Happening 'The world is watching': Senate hearing opens for U.S. Supreme Court pick Barrett Climate change a factor in most of the 7,000 natural disasters over last 20 years: UN report Democrats have cast more than three-quarters of Pennsylvania early ballots so far Cruz tells Dems at Barrett hearing ‘we’ve heard a lot of attacks on Trump,' ‘little about the nominee’ Black churches mobilizing voters despite virus challenges Senate holds confirmation hearing for SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett: ABC News Live Mother of the late Sen. John McCain passes away at the age of 108 Trump in holiday proclamation bemoans 'radical activists' undermining Columbus Protesters at Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing arrested for blocking Senate building entrance ‘I didn’t know he was there’: Pence says he wasn’t bugged by debate fly U.S. TV news networks aim for credibility, not speed, on election night How Biden could end 2020 on election night — and why Trump’s path is unlikely Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Johnson & Johnson pauses vaccine trial New U.S. COVID-19 cases rise 11% last week, Midwest hard hit Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe' Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 infections in nearly two months 22 days from Election Day, pandemic shows no sign of slowing as U.S. edges closer to 8 million cases Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for COVID-19 Pandemic can be overcome quickly with right tools: WHO Tennessee mayor dies after 'valiant fight' with COVID-19 Herd immunity strategy is 'simply unethical,' says WHO Coronavirus live updates: China to test city of 9 million amid cases tied to hospital 'So frustrating': Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics Abbott wins U.S. emergency use authorization for new COVID-19 antibody test COVID-19 virus can survive on some surfaces for nearly a month in lab conditions GOP US. Rep. Bost of Illinois tests positive for COVID-19 Four Vatican Swiss Guards test positive for COVID-19 As a pandemic presses on, waves of grief follow its path Last edited: Oct 12, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Key takeaways from 1st day of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination hearing Defiant Trump defends virus record in 1st post-COVID rally Trump launches frenzied campaign offensive hoping for a turnaround 8 key moments of Amy Coney Barrett’s first day of confirmation hearings Powered by trust on the pandemic, Biden leads by 12 points nationwide: POLL Trump relishes return to large rallies following COVID-19 diagnosis How a probe of Trump-Russia ties turned into a GOP rally cry How Democrats stayed on message and defended Obamacare in Monday's hearing Amy Coney Barrett push papers over rift between Trump and GOP With eye on election, Democrats hammer health care on first day of Barrett hearing White House chief of staff refuses to wear mask while talking to reporters U.S. ethics groups say Barr uses DOJ as political tool, call for his impeachment Michigan Supreme Court denies Gov. Whitmer's request for 'pandemic executive orders' extensions Two ethics groups call on House to begin impeachment inquiry against Barr Top general did not give his consent to be used in Trump political ad Democrats are trying to flip the Senate in 2020. These are the seats considered up for grabs on Election Day Protesters Flock To Supreme Court, Capitol Hill For Amy Coney Barrett Hearings Biden makes big push in Ohio, once seen as long shot for him "Look I know how to make deals": McConnell shoots back at McGrath's leadership digs at debate McConnell challenger dodges court packing question Trump getting support from those most affected by 'asymmetrical' COVID lockdowns: Hanson Early voting begins in Georgia with long lines, high turnout Graham sets the stage for Barrett's quick confirmation as hearings get underway Trump boasts of Covid-19 immunity at first rally since diagnosis McConnell, McGrath spar over federal response to coronavirus Removing the bone in our throat: Senate must advance the stimulus bill Cruz warns 'radical' Democrats won't push back against Biden packing Supreme Court Why GOP senators spoke at length about religion at the Barrett hearing Johnson & Johnson pauses dosing of its coronavirus vaccine Trump tells Florida rally he feels 'powerful' and wants to 'kiss' everyone after Covid-19 battle Trump intensifies focus on Harris in final weeks of campaign Good, bad and ugly: Making sense of the presidential polls Trump's physician says president tested negative for COVID-19 More than 10 million early votes in U.S. presidential election: study EXCLUSIVE: California hires Democratic operatives for "Get Out The Vote" effort Trump returns to the trail claiming coronavirus victory and playing campaign defense The Pennsylvania women Trump has lost Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical The coronavirus ground game gamble hits the homestretch Trump faces deficits in Michigan, Wisconsin with days dwindling until election: polls McConnell warns Democrats are 'on fire' as GOP falls behind on fundraising and polling Biden says Barrett's Catholic faith shouldn't be factor in her confirmation hearings Belarus protests: Police authorised to use lethal weapons Ambulance arrives for Georgia voters 'passing out' in long lines: Report Updates and analysis after Day 1 of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing Amy Coney Barrett: Democrats attack 'shameful' Supreme Court hearing Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia Gloves come off early in Barrett confirmation hearing Majority says wait on the SCOTUS seat; 6 in 10 favor upholding Roe: POLL Trump looms large in Barrett hearing as Harris, Dems sound alarms over ObamaCare, election, coronavirus Poll: Biden up 8 points in Michigan, 10 points in Wisconsin Trump takes his Covid misinformation machine back on the road Senate Republicans will go with Trump on coronavirus stimulus: White House spokeswoman 'Trump's Army' organizing poll-watching operations in battleground states White House chief of staff refuses to 'talk through a mask' to reporters Trump rails against Portland's 'Biden fools', 'Antifa radicals' after Lincoln, Roosevelt statues toppled 'It's already having a massive effect,' corporate America demands Trump rescind executive order on diversity GOP raises over $620M through WinRed in third quarter Judges across the country cast doubt on voter fraud claims pushed by Republicans and Trump campaign Republicans Slam 'Religious Test,' 'Bigotry' In Counterattacks Defending Barrett Trump's new pitch to voters: Blue states are 'going to hell' The Lincoln Project on how the GOP became the party of Trump Harris: Republicans 'Defying Will Of The People' By Pushing Barrett Nomination Health care is focus as Barrett Supreme Court hearing opens Kamala Harris, the former prosecutor, faces a complicated role as she questions Barrett READ: Sen. Feinstein's Opening Statement On Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination Klobuchar tells Barrett: 'I think this hearing is a sham' Can Trump Squeeze More From His White Base in Pennsylvania and Beyond? Democrats focus on future of Affordable Care Act, 22 arrested in outside protests POLITICO’s election forecasts tilts the race toward Biden Amy Coney Barrett: steadfast conservative Trump’s task: Resetting campaign that GOP fears is slipping Texas counties again limited to 1 mail-in ballot drop-off spot, court says Democratic Senator: Barrett Must Recuse Herself From Cases Involving Election Senators settle old grudges as Barrett confirmation hearing starts NYC virus lockdown protest leader arrested Read: Kamala Harris' remarks at the Supreme Court confirmation hearing Poll: Voters split on repealing Obamacare Trump just made an 'exciting' prediction about Election Day Western Michigan, a longtime GOP stronghold, is now a battleground Facebook bans Holocaust denial, reversing previous stance Trump resumes campaign with Florida rally 10 days after COVID-19 disclosure Amy Coney Barrett stresses role of Supreme Court, says it's 'not designed to solve every problem' Sen. Mike Lee appears in person at Barrett hearing after Covid diagnosis Watchdog proposes tax overhaul for Big Tech Democrats argue Barrett threatens Obamacare at confirmation hearing while GOP touts her abilities Graham’s last stand? Senator leads Barrett court hearings Portland protesters pull down statues of Teddy Roosevelt, Lincoln California election officials probing unauthorized ballot drop-off boxes popping up across state Eric Trump claims family 'lost a fortune' Where Court Packing Is Already Happening 'The world is watching': Senate hearing opens for U.S. Supreme Court pick Barrett Climate change a factor in most of the 7,000 natural disasters over last 20 years: UN report Democrats have cast more than three-quarters of Pennsylvania early ballots so far Cruz tells Dems at Barrett hearing ‘we’ve heard a lot of attacks on Trump,' ‘little about the nominee’ Black churches mobilizing voters despite virus challenges Senate holds confirmation hearing for SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett: ABC News Live Mother of the late Sen. John McCain passes away at the age of 108 Trump in holiday proclamation bemoans 'radical activists' undermining Columbus Protesters at Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing arrested for blocking Senate building entrance ‘I didn’t know he was there’: Pence says he wasn’t bugged by debate fly U.S. TV news networks aim for credibility, not speed, on election night How Biden could end 2020 on election night — and why Trump’s path is unlikely Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Johnson & Johnson pauses vaccine trial New U.S. COVID-19 cases rise 11% last week, Midwest hard hit Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe' Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 infections in nearly two months 22 days from Election Day, pandemic shows no sign of slowing as U.S. edges closer to 8 million cases Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for COVID-19 Pandemic can be overcome quickly with right tools: WHO Tennessee mayor dies after 'valiant fight' with COVID-19 Herd immunity strategy is 'simply unethical,' says WHO Coronavirus live updates: China to test city of 9 million amid cases tied to hospital 'So frustrating': Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics Abbott wins U.S. emergency use authorization for new COVID-19 antibody test COVID-19 virus can survive on some surfaces for nearly a month in lab conditions GOP US. Rep. Bost of Illinois tests positive for COVID-19 Four Vatican Swiss Guards test positive for COVID-19 As a pandemic presses on, waves of grief follow its path