Sep 28, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: As Republicans rush vote, Democrats have few tools to block Supreme Court nominee Trump went even further than other uber-rich to shrink taxes House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for virus aid Biden campaign tees up Trump tax issue on eve of first debate Times’ tax story is talker, but perceptions mostly hold Trump taxes are 'national security' issue, Nancy Pelosi says The week in polls: Biden gains on Trump nationally, leads in most swing states Peter Strzok’s lawyer claims notes made public by Flynn’s defense were ‘doctored’ Amy Coney Barrett to begin meeting Senate Republicans Trump tax revelations spark outrage among some, but supporters defend president Barrett tied to faith group ex-members say subjugates women Minneapolis police investigating alleged ballot harvesting scheme by Omar associates Trump, WH blend denials, justifications in reaction to New York Times story on taxes Trump looking for 11th-hour reset but mostly shuns debate prep ‘He just lies’: Florida’s senior voters suddenly are in play Pennsylvania Republicans ask Supreme Court not to allow count of mail ballots received after Election Day Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt Biden aggressively prepares for debate while Trump cautions against excess preparation Pelosi says Democrats unveil new COVID-19 aid bill Top House Republican calls for probe of source of NYT Trump tax documents Trump vs. Biden race to dictate fate of U.S. immigration for years to come Trump administration orders assessment on bolstering nuclear warheads as talks with Russia stall Cyberattack hobbles major US/UK hospital chain Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s sister vows Supreme Court nominee will ‘not impart her own beliefs’ Three killed in Northern California wildfire; thousands flee GOP law makes absentee voting harder in Iowa Trump tax reveal roils presidential race Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Trump for paying less in taxes than "waitresses and undocumented immigrants" Kamala Harris doesn't take questions after speech ripping Trump's Supreme Court push How does US tax law allow billionaires not to pay? Read this and try to understand US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order New Yorkers report receiving ballots with wrong name, voter addresses Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War Trump in 2011 said lower-income Americans should have to pay taxes to 'be a part of the game' and said he paid 'a lot' Pelosi tells Democrats that House could be forced to decide presidential election Trump on defense after NYT publishes tax info, says he is 'entitled' to credits 'like everyone else' Trump sought deals with Moscow mayor Trump's taxes on the front burner on eve of first debate with Biden Former Florida Supreme Court chief justice during 2000 recount warns Trump poses 'grave and real threat to democracy' Trump tax records show duplicity. That's devastating for his campaign. Trump sues to block mail-in ballot rule changes Biden holds narrow lead over Trump ahead of first debate: poll Election 2020 Today: Tax bombshell, presidential debate prep Why Chris Wallace Won’t Be the Trump-Slaying Moderator Liberals Crave After New York Times revelations, Trump says he paid millions in taxes Republicans eye Amy Coney Barrett Senate floor vote at end of October, just days before election Donald Trump's taxes already at issue in at least two New York investigations Trump's taxes: What you need to know Federal judge denies challenge to the way state handles absentee ballots AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s falsehood on Biden’s health care plan CDC director overheard blasting Trump health adviser: 'Everything he says is false' Liberal women’s groups slam Amy Coney Barrett, claim she will ‘turn back the clock on equality’ Biden campaign seizes on Trump tax report to underscore 'Scranton vs. Park Ave' message NBC News/Marist poll: Biden leading Trump in key battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan Biden and Trump in tight race in a changing North Carolina U.S. pension funds sue Allianz after $4 billion in coronavirus losses Biden fact-checking Trump at presidential debate could be a mistake, Rove says Pelosi rallies U.S. House Democrats on possible presidential election decision Trump tries new line of defense amid tax scandal Employees of Big Four tech companies show lopsided support for Biden campaign GOP asks Supreme Court to halt mail voting extension in Pennsylvania What you need to know about Tuesday's presidential debate Court sides with Democrats over border wall Supreme Court vacancy likely to inflame presidential debate Pelosi says Trump's taxes reveal 'national security' issue Five takeaways from NYT Trump taxes bombshell Nearly 1 million Americans have already voted 'Take home' lawsuits over COVID infections could be costly for U.S. employers More fires in California wine country prompt evacuations Al Sharpton: Policing In America Will Change Because Of George Floyd's Death 10 guns confiscated from Trump aide Parscale’s home after call from wife: police U.S. judge urges Apple, Epic Games to put antitrust claims before jury Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise Trump avoided taxes for years, NYT reports. When confronted about the claims, he lashed out. Election 2020 Today: Tax bombshell, presidential debate prep Tax bombshell reveals Trump's image is a sham Fears grow of chaotic election 5 takeaways from NY Times report on Trump’s tax returns Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017' - NY Times Threat to evacuate U.S. diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war Trump says he still can't share returns after report he paid only $750 in income taxes in 2016 and 2017 US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns? Amy Coney Barrett confirmation: Inside the White House’s plan to deploy 'knife fighters' to defend nominee First debate is Biden's chance to cancel Trump's attacks on his mental fitness. Or fall prey. Federal judge halts USPS move to dismantle mail-sorting machines, remove mailboxes ‘The Super Bowl’ of politics: Why the debate is so crucial for Trump and Biden The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip 5 weeks from Election Day Trump suggested Ivanka as his 2016 running mate: book Kayleigh McEnany: Media using 2016 playbook that was already rejected by the American people (video) The Note: Stagnant race, battleground deficit highlight Trump debate-season challenge Trump's attempts to discredit Biden could come back to haunt him in first debate Amy Coney Barrett: A Dream For The Right, Nightmare For The Left Top 7 revelations from NYT report on Trump taxes Biden basket vs Trump trade: Picking a winning stock portfolio Pompeo blasts media coverage of Trump foreign policy Battleground voters not buying Trump's tough talk on China, new poll shows Pandemic overwhelms Trump’s message in critical N. Carolina Big money flows to Trump to counter Bloomberg President Trump responds to New York Times story on tax records (video) Democrats prepare for Trump to disrupt the election Political Groups Begin Dueling Over Barrett in a Costly Clash - New York Times AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s dubious claims on health care, court Donald Trump Jr. comments on CNN coverage, president's taxes and upcoming debate. (video) China fires back at US over South China Sea Can a Supreme Court Pick Fix Trump’s Female Voter Problem? Trump calls NYT reporting on his taxes ‘totally fake news Washington Post: Trump considered daughter Ivanka as 2016 vice presidential pick, according to book by former campaign aide 2020 Watch: How much do debates matter this year? Chris Wallace says he hopes to be ‘as invisible as possible’ during first Trump-Biden debate Ex-Trump campaign chief Brad Parscale hospitalized after threatening to harm himself Federal judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect Trump takes press to task for skipping over Hunter Biden scandals Trump And Biden Debate Tuesday. Here's What You Need To Know Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Global death toll surpasses 1 million Fauci says he is worried coronavirus task force member is giving bad information to Trump: CNN COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million Worldwide. How These 5 Nations Are Driving The Pandemic Under pressure over virus, Trump to announce more tests for states COVID-19 tests that give results in minutes are going to be rolled out around the world, WHO says Coronavirus live updates: State sees positive test rate increase in multiple counties US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools NYC wedding with nearly 300 guests 'shut down' by police Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You New U.S. COVID-19 cases rise in 27 states for two straight weeks Scientist flags issue with coronavirus lockdowns Canada's Quebec expected to announce new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise CDC director contradicts Trump on coronavirus: 'We're nowhere near the end' - NBC 'Everything he says is false': CDC chief voices alarm new coronavirus adviser is arming Trump with misleading data Coronavirus live updates: India's case count tops 6 million Teachers in Little Rock announce they will not report to in-person classes Nearly Two-Thirds Of U.S. Households Struck By COVID-19 Face Financial Trouble Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid India hits 6 million coronavirus infections, approaches 100,000 deaths 'Take home' lawsuits over COVID infections could be costly for U.S. employers A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19 New York City warns of "alarming" COVID hotspots as school leaders lose faith in the mayor Last edited: Sep 28, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: As Republicans rush vote, Democrats have few tools to block Supreme Court nominee Trump went even further than other uber-rich to shrink taxes House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for virus aid Biden campaign tees up Trump tax issue on eve of first debate Times’ tax story is talker, but perceptions mostly hold Trump taxes are 'national security' issue, Nancy Pelosi says The week in polls: Biden gains on Trump nationally, leads in most swing states Peter Strzok’s lawyer claims notes made public by Flynn’s defense were ‘doctored’ Amy Coney Barrett to begin meeting Senate Republicans Trump tax revelations spark outrage among some, but supporters defend president Barrett tied to faith group ex-members say subjugates women Minneapolis police investigating alleged ballot harvesting scheme by Omar associates Trump, WH blend denials, justifications in reaction to New York Times story on taxes Trump looking for 11th-hour reset but mostly shuns debate prep ‘He just lies’: Florida’s senior voters suddenly are in play Pennsylvania Republicans ask Supreme Court not to allow count of mail ballots received after Election Day Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt Biden aggressively prepares for debate while Trump cautions against excess preparation Pelosi says Democrats unveil new COVID-19 aid bill Top House Republican calls for probe of source of NYT Trump tax documents Trump vs. Biden race to dictate fate of U.S. immigration for years to come Trump administration orders assessment on bolstering nuclear warheads as talks with Russia stall Cyberattack hobbles major US/UK hospital chain Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s sister vows Supreme Court nominee will ‘not impart her own beliefs’ Three killed in Northern California wildfire; thousands flee GOP law makes absentee voting harder in Iowa Trump tax reveal roils presidential race Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Trump for paying less in taxes than "waitresses and undocumented immigrants" Kamala Harris doesn't take questions after speech ripping Trump's Supreme Court push How does US tax law allow billionaires not to pay? Read this and try to understand US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order New Yorkers report receiving ballots with wrong name, voter addresses Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War Trump in 2011 said lower-income Americans should have to pay taxes to 'be a part of the game' and said he paid 'a lot' Pelosi tells Democrats that House could be forced to decide presidential election Trump on defense after NYT publishes tax info, says he is 'entitled' to credits 'like everyone else' Trump sought deals with Moscow mayor Trump's taxes on the front burner on eve of first debate with Biden Former Florida Supreme Court chief justice during 2000 recount warns Trump poses 'grave and real threat to democracy' Trump tax records show duplicity. That's devastating for his campaign. Trump sues to block mail-in ballot rule changes Biden holds narrow lead over Trump ahead of first debate: poll Election 2020 Today: Tax bombshell, presidential debate prep Why Chris Wallace Won’t Be the Trump-Slaying Moderator Liberals Crave After New York Times revelations, Trump says he paid millions in taxes Republicans eye Amy Coney Barrett Senate floor vote at end of October, just days before election Donald Trump's taxes already at issue in at least two New York investigations Trump's taxes: What you need to know Federal judge denies challenge to the way state handles absentee ballots AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s falsehood on Biden’s health care plan CDC director overheard blasting Trump health adviser: 'Everything he says is false' Liberal women’s groups slam Amy Coney Barrett, claim she will ‘turn back the clock on equality’ Biden campaign seizes on Trump tax report to underscore 'Scranton vs. Park Ave' message NBC News/Marist poll: Biden leading Trump in key battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan Biden and Trump in tight race in a changing North Carolina U.S. pension funds sue Allianz after $4 billion in coronavirus losses Biden fact-checking Trump at presidential debate could be a mistake, Rove says Pelosi rallies U.S. House Democrats on possible presidential election decision Trump tries new line of defense amid tax scandal Employees of Big Four tech companies show lopsided support for Biden campaign GOP asks Supreme Court to halt mail voting extension in Pennsylvania What you need to know about Tuesday's presidential debate Court sides with Democrats over border wall Supreme Court vacancy likely to inflame presidential debate Pelosi says Trump's taxes reveal 'national security' issue Five takeaways from NYT Trump taxes bombshell Nearly 1 million Americans have already voted 'Take home' lawsuits over COVID infections could be costly for U.S. employers More fires in California wine country prompt evacuations Al Sharpton: Policing In America Will Change Because Of George Floyd's Death 10 guns confiscated from Trump aide Parscale’s home after call from wife: police U.S. judge urges Apple, Epic Games to put antitrust claims before jury Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise Trump avoided taxes for years, NYT reports. When confronted about the claims, he lashed out. Election 2020 Today: Tax bombshell, presidential debate prep Tax bombshell reveals Trump's image is a sham Fears grow of chaotic election 5 takeaways from NY Times report on Trump’s tax returns Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017' - NY Times Threat to evacuate U.S. diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war Trump says he still can't share returns after report he paid only $750 in income taxes in 2016 and 2017 US 2020 election: Can Trump release his tax returns? Amy Coney Barrett confirmation: Inside the White House’s plan to deploy 'knife fighters' to defend nominee First debate is Biden's chance to cancel Trump's attacks on his mental fitness. Or fall prey. Federal judge halts USPS move to dismantle mail-sorting machines, remove mailboxes ‘The Super Bowl’ of politics: Why the debate is so crucial for Trump and Biden The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip 5 weeks from Election Day Trump suggested Ivanka as his 2016 running mate: book Kayleigh McEnany: Media using 2016 playbook that was already rejected by the American people (video) The Note: Stagnant race, battleground deficit highlight Trump debate-season challenge Trump's attempts to discredit Biden could come back to haunt him in first debate Amy Coney Barrett: A Dream For The Right, Nightmare For The Left Top 7 revelations from NYT report on Trump taxes Biden basket vs Trump trade: Picking a winning stock portfolio Pompeo blasts media coverage of Trump foreign policy Battleground voters not buying Trump's tough talk on China, new poll shows Pandemic overwhelms Trump’s message in critical N. Carolina Big money flows to Trump to counter Bloomberg President Trump responds to New York Times story on tax records (video) Democrats prepare for Trump to disrupt the election Political Groups Begin Dueling Over Barrett in a Costly Clash - New York Times AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s dubious claims on health care, court Donald Trump Jr. comments on CNN coverage, president's taxes and upcoming debate. (video) China fires back at US over South China Sea Can a Supreme Court Pick Fix Trump’s Female Voter Problem? Trump calls NYT reporting on his taxes ‘totally fake news Washington Post: Trump considered daughter Ivanka as 2016 vice presidential pick, according to book by former campaign aide 2020 Watch: How much do debates matter this year? Chris Wallace says he hopes to be ‘as invisible as possible’ during first Trump-Biden debate Ex-Trump campaign chief Brad Parscale hospitalized after threatening to harm himself Federal judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect Trump takes press to task for skipping over Hunter Biden scandals Trump And Biden Debate Tuesday. Here's What You Need To Know Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Global death toll surpasses 1 million Fauci says he is worried coronavirus task force member is giving bad information to Trump: CNN COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million Worldwide. How These 5 Nations Are Driving The Pandemic Under pressure over virus, Trump to announce more tests for states COVID-19 tests that give results in minutes are going to be rolled out around the world, WHO says Coronavirus live updates: State sees positive test rate increase in multiple counties US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools NYC wedding with nearly 300 guests 'shut down' by police Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You New U.S. COVID-19 cases rise in 27 states for two straight weeks Scientist flags issue with coronavirus lockdowns Canada's Quebec expected to announce new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise CDC director contradicts Trump on coronavirus: 'We're nowhere near the end' - NBC 'Everything he says is false': CDC chief voices alarm new coronavirus adviser is arming Trump with misleading data Coronavirus live updates: India's case count tops 6 million Teachers in Little Rock announce they will not report to in-person classes Nearly Two-Thirds Of U.S. Households Struck By COVID-19 Face Financial Trouble Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid India hits 6 million coronavirus infections, approaches 100,000 deaths 'Take home' lawsuits over COVID infections could be costly for U.S. employers A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19 New York City warns of "alarming" COVID hotspots as school leaders lose faith in the mayor