Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Saturday, October 3, 2020

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

Donald Trump tells America: "I'm starting to feel good" (video)

After mixed messages from White House, Trump says 'real test' ahead in his COVID fight
President Trump completes second dose of the Remdesivir drug; doc reports 'substantial progress'

Former New Jersey governor Christie checks into hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

GOP seeks to call off Senate work, but not Barrett hearings

Texas AG top aides accuse him of bribery, abuse of office

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows confirms Trump’s condition deteriorated on Friday

Biden looks to seal election after Trump's week from hell

Advisers made last-minute push to get reluctant Trump to Walter Reed
Trump says he's feeling better, next few days will be 'real test'

Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused

Why Trump’s testing strategy failed him

Trump's doctor walks backs comments on timing of President's Covid-19 diagnosis and treatment

Trump campaign launches 'Operation MAGA' while president recovers from COVID-19

How Friday was an inflection point for the country and fight against coronavirus

Virus spreads on panel handling Supreme Court nomination

The virus slams into a broken Washington

White House sows confusion about Trump's condition as source tells reporters next 48 hours will be critical

'The squad' responds to Twitter warning for posts threatening bodily harm

Who Is Sean Conley? White House Physician To President Trump

Trump's doctors paint a rosy -- but vague -- picture of his health during Covid-19 treatment

Growing number of top Republicans diagnosed with coronavirus

Eric Trump on his father's battle with the coronavirus (video)
Biden will get tested more frequently and continue in-person campaigning

White House physician team give updates on President Trump's condition: ABC News Live

Joe Biden says it's 'appalling' not to wear a mask on public transit

Trump's physician says president is fever-free and not on oxygen

Political world reels after Trump COVID diagnosis, raising questions on debates, Barrett confirmation

White House doctor says Trump doing ‘very well’ at hospital

Senate GOP's third positive Covid-19 case threatens quick Barrett confirmation

White House raises new questions about Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis
Attorney General Barr tests negative this morning

Surge in new GOP voters puts pressure on Fla. Dems

More than 1K alumni from Amy Coney Barrett's ungrad college sign letter of concern

Trump not yet on clear path to recovery, source says

Mike Pence to hold in-person campaign event in Arizona as President Trump recovers from COVID-19

Ron Johnson Joins List Of GOP Senators Testing Positive For Coronavirus

Vice President Pence not transferred power, remains at his residence

Trump taking Regeneron, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains

Trump's illness sparks new urgency for COVID-19 deal
Inside one celebration that helped spread the virus across the US government

Missouri governor mirrors Trump: Covid-positive after months of virus criticism

What we know, and what we don’t, about Trump’s coronavirus

Chris Christie tests positive for coronavirus

East Asia allies likely to bide time as U.S. election looms over Pompeo trip
Eric Trump set to speak with N.Y. investigators Monday about family business

Judge prohibits ICE from deporting man detained on church grounds

Gamma gaining strength as it heads toward Mexico
Sexts and coronavirus: Must-win Senate race upended down the stretch

Dem 'Squad' accuses Twitter of shielding Trump from hate-tweets after dismissing attacks on them

Germany says it expects EU to impose sanctions against Russia over Navalny case

Latest Senate and House ratings are good news for Democrats
Sen. Graham, Harrison to face off in first debate in close S. Carolina race

No course correction for state Republicans after Trump test

Michigan Supreme Court strikes down Whitmer's coronavirus emergency orders

AP FACT CHECK: Distortions from a week of wild disruption
'Racist voter suppression': Are Texas laws keeping Latinos from the ballot box?

Trump begins Remdesivir therapy while spending the night in the hospital

Trump, other insiders test positive for COVID: A running list of those close to the White House being tested and their results

What happens to the presidential election if a candidate dies

Schumer call for Supreme Court nominee to self-isolate could delay confirmation vote

Trump's campaign manager tests positive for Covid-19

'Anyone can get it,' Trump supporters shocked at diagnosis, unwavering in support

Trump transferred to Walter Reed 'out of an abundance of caution,' after testing positive for coronavirus

'Hopefully it's a wake-up call': Voters react to Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis

Pelosi says airline aid deal is near, asks for halt to job cuts

Trump to Woodward in April: I'm 'just not' worried about contracting COVID-19

Trump administration to launch antitrust suit against Google as soon as next week

Trump's Covid contact: Who he met and who's tested positive

Cavalier White House approach to COVID catches up to Trump

2 Republican senators test positive for COVID-19

Rose Garden announcement of Supreme Court nominee potential 'super spreader' event, with Trump plus six others getting COVID
‘God-tier genetics’: A stunned MAGA world offers blame, adulation after Trump’s diagnosis

Three White House reporters test positive for COVID-19

An 'exhausted' Trump's long path to coronavirus

N.C. Democratic Senate candidate admits to intimate texts with woman

Enough Already: Women Are Quitting The Workforce At 4 Times The Rate Of Men
Dr. Marc Siegel: Trump coronavirus treatment likely 'precautionary', may continue for 'several days'

The Memo: Trump grapples with credibility gap in crisis

An abundance of risk, not caution, before Trump’s diagnosis

Voting rights groups, voters file suit over Texas governor's drop box limit

Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Upends Campaign in Final Stretch - New York Times

Trump to spend days at Walter Reed medical facility after COVID-19 diagnosis

Shell-shocked Trump campaign seeks a way forward

Facebook, Twitter And TikTok Say Wishing Trump's Death From COVID-19 Is Not Allowed

Trump’s virus hospitalization rocks final stage of campaign

Trump children call their father a 'warrior' amid COVID-19 diagnosis

House leaves for October recess without reaching deal with White House on coronavirus bill

Obama, Clintons, other US leaders react to Trump COVID-19 diagnosis
Schumer calls Supreme Court hearing 'irresponsible and dangerous' after senators test positive for coronavirus

Here are the Cabinet members and others around Trump who have been tested

Trump plans to name conservative activist Tom Fitton to court oversight agency

Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway tests positive for COVID-19

Better weather won’t keep California from grim fire landmark

Top House lawmakers launch investigation into Pentagon redirecting COVID-19 funds

Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings paint chaotic, confusing scene

Economy is cooling as U.S. election nears

There will be more space between Pence and Harris at next week's debate
Bret Baier: COVID-19 has 'changed the dynamic' of presidential race, Supreme Court battle

At 7.9%, U.S. jobless rate spells trouble for Trump

7 at SCOTUS event test positive for COVID-19

Biden calls Trump's positive test a 'bracing reminder' of seriousness of coronavirus pandemic
New Jersey governor to introduce bill codifying the Roe v. Wade

After Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, Biden says masks not about being a 'tough guy'

Aboard Air Force One just before Trump tested positive: Reporter's Notebook

Trump's illness raises national security concerns as Pentagon looks to reassure public

Mexico sees U.S. election behind migrant caravan, seeks to avoid Trump spat

Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings released and filed

PM and EU chief to discuss post-Brexit trade deal

Census Bureau to hold count through end of October

Barack Obama wishes Trump a 'speedy recovery'

Coronavirus News and Updates:

U.S. CDC reports 816 coronavirus deaths

Florida forges ahead in lifting curbs amid virus

Coronavirus updates: CDC forecasts up to 232K US deaths by Oct. 24

Number of Covid cases grows among people who attended White House ceremony

Where is China’s accountability in the coronavirus crisis?

Children will not likely see a coronavirus vaccine until late 2021: Experts

Why A Negative Coronavirus Test Doesn't Necessarily Mean You're In The Clear

What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?

The faces of India's coronavirus pandemic as deaths hit 100,000

Warp Speed's focus on vaccines may have shortchanged antibody treatments

Partial lockdown imposed on defiant Madrid

Police increase patrolling in Australia's COVID-19 hotspot

Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings

Judge rebuffs bid to ease pandemic-limits at private schools

'Aerosol' vs. 'airborne' vs. 'droplets' amid COVID-19: What you need to know