Oct 24, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 'COVID, COVID, COVID': Trump complains media too focused on pandemic as US hits record cases – election updates Afghan security forces kill senior al Qaeda leader al-Masri Lisa Murkowski says she will to vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Documents show Trump campaign ignored coronavirus guidelines at Duluth rally: report Sexual assault survivors accuse Amy Coney Barrett of 'siding with powerful abusers' Biden, Trump rallies show sharp contrast as coronavirus surges again The MAGAverse tries to summon another Clinton-FBI moment Four years in, Trump has plenty of unfinished business Trump, once Presbyterian, now says he's a 'nondenominational Christian' Fox host Lou Dobbs says 'I don't know why anyone' would vote for Sen. Lindsey Graham - BI Election 2020 live updates: Obama says Trump treats 'presidency like a reality show' How the country's law enforcement is bracing for Election Day Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days Pro-Trump group crashes Biden drive-in rally in Pennsylvania Trump expressed doubt to donors GOP can hold Senate: report The South was a lost cause for Democrats. Now eight key Senate seats are in play Republicans crash Florida early vote, eating into Democrats’ lead Netanyahu skirts Trump's attempted condemnation of Joe Biden Fired-up New Yorkers stand in line for hours to cast early votes Which battleground states do Trump and Biden need to win the presidency? (video) In Trump Donations, Big Tax Write-Offs and Claims That Don't Always Add Up - NY Times How the country's law enforcement is bracing for Election Day Biden nixes reciprocation in Trump's attacks on family: 'It's crass' Ballot initiatives in Colorado, Louisiana could restrict abortion access The 2020 census count is done, but the fight over the results is just beginning The Latest: Trump takes a Big 10 football lap in Ohio rally California district attorney blasts Newsom’s leadership: ‘The blood of the children...is on your 'Big day': Trump traverses the country to make closing pitch to voters Texas court temporarily reinstates limited ballot drop-off sites Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016 Democrats, trying everything, fail to derail Amy Coney Barrett confirmation It's 10 days to the election. Here's your speed read US election 2020: Trump starts three-state campaign blitz after casting vote Former Giuliani associate raises questions about Hunter Biden’s ‘hard drive from hell’ Supreme Court sides mostly with Republicans in last-minute voting cases Will anyone from the left realize why Trump won — again? Voter advocates hoping to stave off intimidation at polls Arizona city pulls police from early voting sites after intimidation complaints 'Fingers crossed and prayers': Colorado wildfire kills couple, forces more evacuations Brad Pitt narrates new Biden campaign ad airing during World Series ‘Shy’ Trump voters will power his win, says pollster who called 2016 race These young voters could tilt the race in key battleground states Minnesota mail-in voting, early turnout shattering records Paranoia and finger-pointing in Trumpworld as election approaches One killed in shooting by Border Patrol agent Analysis: How Trump is dragging down fellow Republicans Nuns wearing MAGA masks spotted behind Trump at rally Reid says Biden should end Senate filibuster after 3 weeks Teen accused of plotting to attack Black church sentenced to four years in juvenile facility Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys 'all resources' amid street violence New Florida resident Trump casts presidential ballot for himself As Governor Resists Mask Mandate, Iowans Sour on the GOP - NY Times Biden 'lying to the American people' about son Hunter's business dealings: Rep. Stefanik Polish President Andrzej Duda tests positive for COVID-19 Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest Mexico's president pushes back against U.S. lawmakers' energy policy complaints UK-US trade pact opposed with Trump, cows and pigs as props Biden says he will start working on coronavirus relief during transition if elected Biden says he would if elected mandate masks in interstate transportation As Trump casts doubt on election, new agency contradicts him Trump is playing up China's threat to the 2020 election. But the evidence shows Russia is the real danger Finger-pointing picks up in COVID-19 relief fight Trump on Kamala Harris: U.S. won't have socialist president, "especially a female socialist" FBI to interview Hunter Biden's ex-associate Bobulinski, Senate committee says Trump to vote in Florida before hitting campaign trail, Biden heads to Pennsylvania US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil Facebook tries to block tool aimed at promoting transparency around political ads Biden’s warning on oil tests voter resolve on climate change Biden slams Trump on coronavirus, says president’s ‘quit on America’ Democrats play defense, GOP goes on attack after Biden oil comments Trump campaign asks court to stop Nevada from counting early votes McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election At Debate, Trump Presses Peculiar Hometown Strategy: Attack New York - NY Times Trump keeps calling $750 tax payment a 'filing fee.' Experts say there's no such thing Trump 'coyote' remark confuses Twitter, including Georgia state Democrat Ivanka Trump, Jared Kusher's lawyer threatens to sue Lincoln Project over Times Square billboards Biden’s oil slip gives Trump campaign hope in Pa., Texas Trump makes return to much-changed Mar-a-Lago Trump says pandemic will end soon after Biden blasts his handling of crisis Chief: Illinois officer who shot Black couple in car fired Flynn case judge issues unusual order telling government to certify evidence is ‘true and correct’ Pennsylvania's top court deals blow to GOP by tossing signature-matching rule 2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senate Democratic hopefuls are raising serious cash. They're also spending it. Russia hacked systems containing election info in 2 states: Gov't officials Live updates: Trump, Biden campaigns move into final stretch after debate Trump campaign is under fire for videotaping voters GOP prays Trump stopped the bleeding Biden vs. Trump on COVID: A 'dark winter' ahead, or 'rounding the turn'? Sanders hits back at Trump's attack on 'socialized medicine' With Debates Behind Them, Biden And Trump Enter The Final Stretch Before Election Day What happens if the election is contested? Pence calls on Biden to 'come forward and come clean' with answers on son Hunter's scandal Poll: Majority of viewers say Biden won final debate Mark Kelly says it's not him dressed as Adolf Hitler for Halloween in yearbook photo 'Boogaloo Bois' member charged with firing into Minneapolis police precinct US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world California utility may cut power to 1 million people AOC slams Republicans for using nicknames to refer to female lawmakers U.S. sanctions Russian institute linked to dangerous malware With Florida On The Line, Both Political Parties Work To Fire Up Voters Senate Republicans produce documentary film on their behind-the-scenes handling of coronavirus Biden breaks all-time television spending record Russia Poses Greater Election Threat Than Iran, Many U.S. Officials Say - NY Times In Asia, U.S.'s Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China Biden’s Slippery Tactic to Snuff the Court-Packing Debate Report: Seattle officers used excessive force at protests Biden-Trump debate ratings: Final matchup down by 10 million viewers from the first, Nielsen says Work already underway for presidential inauguration Trump Still Miles Ahead of Biden in Social Media Engagement - NY Times What Big Tech can expect from the next administration Senate GOP to drop documentary series days before election hitting China, Democrats over coronavirus McConnell tees up floor vote on Amy Coney Barrett nomination after Schumer attempts delay tactic The Unspectacular Excellence of Joe Biden’s Slow and Steady Campaign Bolivia's Arce pledges to 'rebuild' as landslide election win confirmed The Electoral College: How presidents are elected Can Sen. Thom Tillis come from behind and beat Cal Cunningham in crucial NC Senate race? US Embassy in Turkey warns about potential terrorist threats, kidnappings of Americans in Istanbul Bolivian ex-president Morales leaves Argentina on flight to Venezuela: state news agency Fiasco over pope’s cut civil union quote intensifies impact Trump calls Biden's 'transition from' oil comments 'perhaps most shocking admission ever made' Trump says Saudi Arabia will soon recognize Israel Twitter, Facebook CEOs to testify before Senate Judiciary after election First 'Murder Hornet' Nest In U.S. Is Found In Washington State Asteroid samples escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft Pollster Frank Luntz: If Trump defies polls again in 2020, 'my profession is done' Cyberattacks hit Louisiana government offices as worries rise about election hacking The Squad and other Democrats ask UN to investigate alleged human rights abuses by DHS From migrant children to coronavirus: Fact checking the final presidential debate Man Arrested In N.C. Had Plan To Kill Joe Biden, Feds Say Coronavirus News and Updates: New Mexico sets new records on COVID cases, hospitalizations 42 states, territories in upward trajectory of new COVID-19 cases: HHS memo How California turned the corner on COVID-19 Bootstrapping through the pandemic Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases U.S. breaks daily record for coronavirus cases with over 84,000 new infections Fauci says it might be time to mandate masks as Covid-19 surges across US Biden calls for sevenfold increase in testing as he details COVID-19 plan Fauci says as coronavirus infections swell, federal task force is meeting just weekly Health official tears up delivering latest COVID-19 numbers AstraZeneca resumes U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial and next week J&J prepares to do same Will FDA Heed Its Outside Experts' Advice On COVID-19 Vaccines? Fauci: Trump has not attended a White House coronavirus task force meeting in 'several months' Biden says coronavirus vaccine must be 'freely available to everyone' Rising infections in Idaho highlight the virus' latest target: Rural America Virus to stay 'at least until next summer' - France's Macron 'It is terrifying': Europe braces for lengthy battle with COVID Coronavirus FAQs: What's Up With Bubble Dining? Should You Hand Out Halloween Candy? North Korea says China dust could spread COVID-19, warns people to stay inside More than 100 coronavirus cases and 3 deaths linked to North Carolina church event Asia becomes second region to exceed 10 million coronavirus cases Last edited: Oct 24, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 'COVID, COVID, COVID': Trump complains media too focused on pandemic as US hits record cases – election updates Afghan security forces kill senior al Qaeda leader al-Masri Lisa Murkowski says she will to vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Documents show Trump campaign ignored coronavirus guidelines at Duluth rally: report Sexual assault survivors accuse Amy Coney Barrett of 'siding with powerful abusers' Biden, Trump rallies show sharp contrast as coronavirus surges again The MAGAverse tries to summon another Clinton-FBI moment Four years in, Trump has plenty of unfinished business Trump, once Presbyterian, now says he's a 'nondenominational Christian' Fox host Lou Dobbs says 'I don't know why anyone' would vote for Sen. Lindsey Graham - BI Election 2020 live updates: Obama says Trump treats 'presidency like a reality show' How the country's law enforcement is bracing for Election Day Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days Pro-Trump group crashes Biden drive-in rally in Pennsylvania Trump expressed doubt to donors GOP can hold Senate: report The South was a lost cause for Democrats. Now eight key Senate seats are in play Republicans crash Florida early vote, eating into Democrats’ lead Netanyahu skirts Trump's attempted condemnation of Joe Biden Fired-up New Yorkers stand in line for hours to cast early votes Which battleground states do Trump and Biden need to win the presidency? (video) In Trump Donations, Big Tax Write-Offs and Claims That Don't Always Add Up - NY Times How the country's law enforcement is bracing for Election Day Biden nixes reciprocation in Trump's attacks on family: 'It's crass' Ballot initiatives in Colorado, Louisiana could restrict abortion access The 2020 census count is done, but the fight over the results is just beginning The Latest: Trump takes a Big 10 football lap in Ohio rally California district attorney blasts Newsom’s leadership: ‘The blood of the children...is on your 'Big day': Trump traverses the country to make closing pitch to voters Texas court temporarily reinstates limited ballot drop-off sites Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016 Democrats, trying everything, fail to derail Amy Coney Barrett confirmation It's 10 days to the election. Here's your speed read US election 2020: Trump starts three-state campaign blitz after casting vote Former Giuliani associate raises questions about Hunter Biden’s ‘hard drive from hell’ Supreme Court sides mostly with Republicans in last-minute voting cases Will anyone from the left realize why Trump won — again? Voter advocates hoping to stave off intimidation at polls Arizona city pulls police from early voting sites after intimidation complaints 'Fingers crossed and prayers': Colorado wildfire kills couple, forces more evacuations Brad Pitt narrates new Biden campaign ad airing during World Series ‘Shy’ Trump voters will power his win, says pollster who called 2016 race These young voters could tilt the race in key battleground states Minnesota mail-in voting, early turnout shattering records Paranoia and finger-pointing in Trumpworld as election approaches One killed in shooting by Border Patrol agent Analysis: How Trump is dragging down fellow Republicans Nuns wearing MAGA masks spotted behind Trump at rally Reid says Biden should end Senate filibuster after 3 weeks Teen accused of plotting to attack Black church sentenced to four years in juvenile facility Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys 'all resources' amid street violence New Florida resident Trump casts presidential ballot for himself As Governor Resists Mask Mandate, Iowans Sour on the GOP - NY Times Biden 'lying to the American people' about son Hunter's business dealings: Rep. Stefanik Polish President Andrzej Duda tests positive for COVID-19 Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest Mexico's president pushes back against U.S. lawmakers' energy policy complaints UK-US trade pact opposed with Trump, cows and pigs as props Biden says he will start working on coronavirus relief during transition if elected Biden says he would if elected mandate masks in interstate transportation As Trump casts doubt on election, new agency contradicts him Trump is playing up China's threat to the 2020 election. But the evidence shows Russia is the real danger Finger-pointing picks up in COVID-19 relief fight Trump on Kamala Harris: U.S. won't have socialist president, "especially a female socialist" FBI to interview Hunter Biden's ex-associate Bobulinski, Senate committee says Trump to vote in Florida before hitting campaign trail, Biden heads to Pennsylvania US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil Facebook tries to block tool aimed at promoting transparency around political ads Biden’s warning on oil tests voter resolve on climate change Biden slams Trump on coronavirus, says president’s ‘quit on America’ Democrats play defense, GOP goes on attack after Biden oil comments Trump campaign asks court to stop Nevada from counting early votes McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election At Debate, Trump Presses Peculiar Hometown Strategy: Attack New York - NY Times Trump keeps calling $750 tax payment a 'filing fee.' Experts say there's no such thing Trump 'coyote' remark confuses Twitter, including Georgia state Democrat Ivanka Trump, Jared Kusher's lawyer threatens to sue Lincoln Project over Times Square billboards Biden’s oil slip gives Trump campaign hope in Pa., Texas Trump makes return to much-changed Mar-a-Lago Trump says pandemic will end soon after Biden blasts his handling of crisis Chief: Illinois officer who shot Black couple in car fired Flynn case judge issues unusual order telling government to certify evidence is ‘true and correct’ Pennsylvania's top court deals blow to GOP by tossing signature-matching rule 2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senate Democratic hopefuls are raising serious cash. They're also spending it. Russia hacked systems containing election info in 2 states: Gov't officials Live updates: Trump, Biden campaigns move into final stretch after debate Trump campaign is under fire for videotaping voters GOP prays Trump stopped the bleeding Biden vs. Trump on COVID: A 'dark winter' ahead, or 'rounding the turn'? Sanders hits back at Trump's attack on 'socialized medicine' With Debates Behind Them, Biden And Trump Enter The Final Stretch Before Election Day What happens if the election is contested? Pence calls on Biden to 'come forward and come clean' with answers on son Hunter's scandal Poll: Majority of viewers say Biden won final debate Mark Kelly says it's not him dressed as Adolf Hitler for Halloween in yearbook photo 'Boogaloo Bois' member charged with firing into Minneapolis police precinct US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world California utility may cut power to 1 million people AOC slams Republicans for using nicknames to refer to female lawmakers U.S. sanctions Russian institute linked to dangerous malware With Florida On The Line, Both Political Parties Work To Fire Up Voters Senate Republicans produce documentary film on their behind-the-scenes handling of coronavirus Biden breaks all-time television spending record Russia Poses Greater Election Threat Than Iran, Many U.S. Officials Say - NY Times In Asia, U.S.'s Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China Biden’s Slippery Tactic to Snuff the Court-Packing Debate Report: Seattle officers used excessive force at protests Biden-Trump debate ratings: Final matchup down by 10 million viewers from the first, Nielsen says Work already underway for presidential inauguration Trump Still Miles Ahead of Biden in Social Media Engagement - NY Times What Big Tech can expect from the next administration Senate GOP to drop documentary series days before election hitting China, Democrats over coronavirus McConnell tees up floor vote on Amy Coney Barrett nomination after Schumer attempts delay tactic The Unspectacular Excellence of Joe Biden’s Slow and Steady Campaign Bolivia's Arce pledges to 'rebuild' as landslide election win confirmed The Electoral College: How presidents are elected Can Sen. Thom Tillis come from behind and beat Cal Cunningham in crucial NC Senate race? US Embassy in Turkey warns about potential terrorist threats, kidnappings of Americans in Istanbul Bolivian ex-president Morales leaves Argentina on flight to Venezuela: state news agency Fiasco over pope’s cut civil union quote intensifies impact Trump calls Biden's 'transition from' oil comments 'perhaps most shocking admission ever made' Trump says Saudi Arabia will soon recognize Israel Twitter, Facebook CEOs to testify before Senate Judiciary after election First 'Murder Hornet' Nest In U.S. Is Found In Washington State Asteroid samples escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft Pollster Frank Luntz: If Trump defies polls again in 2020, 'my profession is done' Cyberattacks hit Louisiana government offices as worries rise about election hacking The Squad and other Democrats ask UN to investigate alleged human rights abuses by DHS From migrant children to coronavirus: Fact checking the final presidential debate Man Arrested In N.C. Had Plan To Kill Joe Biden, Feds Say Coronavirus News and Updates: New Mexico sets new records on COVID cases, hospitalizations 42 states, territories in upward trajectory of new COVID-19 cases: HHS memo How California turned the corner on COVID-19 Bootstrapping through the pandemic Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases U.S. breaks daily record for coronavirus cases with over 84,000 new infections Fauci says it might be time to mandate masks as Covid-19 surges across US Biden calls for sevenfold increase in testing as he details COVID-19 plan Fauci says as coronavirus infections swell, federal task force is meeting just weekly Health official tears up delivering latest COVID-19 numbers AstraZeneca resumes U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial and next week J&J prepares to do same Will FDA Heed Its Outside Experts' Advice On COVID-19 Vaccines? Fauci: Trump has not attended a White House coronavirus task force meeting in 'several months' Biden says coronavirus vaccine must be 'freely available to everyone' Rising infections in Idaho highlight the virus' latest target: Rural America Virus to stay 'at least until next summer' - France's Macron 'It is terrifying': Europe braces for lengthy battle with COVID Coronavirus FAQs: What's Up With Bubble Dining? Should You Hand Out Halloween Candy? North Korea says China dust could spread COVID-19, warns people to stay inside More than 100 coronavirus cases and 3 deaths linked to North Carolina church event Asia becomes second region to exceed 10 million coronavirus cases