Nov 1, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump plans to declare victory if he takes election night lead: Axios Trump begins rally blitz by playing the hits and lamenting the cold Trump criticizes lockdowns in Europe as Covid-19 cases surge on the continent and in US As polls show tight races, Trump adviser predicts Sunbelt sweep GOP control of Senate in jeopardy, could hinge on Georgia in January runoff Corey Lewandowski denies GOP is engaging in voter suppression Democrats poised for House gains with boost from Trump-won districts FBI investigating alleged harassment of Biden campaign bus by Trump supporters Election 2020 live updates: Biden, Trump prep for final pitches to voters Texas court rejects bid to toss out 127,000 drive-thru votes, but fight isn’t over 2020 Election Live Updates: Trump blitzes swing states as Biden focuses on Pennsylvania Trump's path to victory includes winning Nevada or Arizona, holding Georgia, North Carolina: Jason Miller Trump adviser doubles down on baseless Trump claim doctors are profiting off coronavirus deaths Ohio GOP governor says he follows Fauci and Birx who 'have given very good guidance' on Covid-19 Biden leads Trump by 2-1 margin with Latino voters: poll 'Our map has expanded' in final days of the race: Biden campaign senior adviser Fact Check: Can the President enact a nationwide mask mandate? Fox News Poll: Majority trusts Biden on COVID, half say virus is out of control Chris Wallace 'pissed off' first family didn't wear masks during debate, suggests Trump has 'daddy issue' Trump trails Biden in final Free Press Michigan poll as race narrows White House plots possible second-term Cabinet purge 2 dead, 5 hurt in Quebec City stabbing Supreme Court threat looms over Obamacare open enrollment Haunted by ghosts of elections past, Democrats have changed their playbook in 2020 ‘Red mirage’ possible in Pennsylvania as officials urge voters to be patient Trump barnstorms as polls show Biden with the edge Fla. still a toss-up; Biden leads in Pa.: POLL Global conflict watchers issue warning of 'unfamiliar danger' ahead of US election Trump complains of cold in Michigan; White House says Fauci part of 'swamp': Live election updates Administration fights unjust pension termination of Delphi salaried retirees Protests erupt over fatal shooting of Black man by deputies in Washington Trump campaign hits back at Buttigieg's claim that Trump 'took credit' for Obama economy Scott Atlas apologizes for interview with Kremlin-backed RT Why this race likely comes down to Arizona and Pennsylvania Floridians hit hardest by pandemic work to get out the vote Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm The son of Lev Parnas offers one more Trump tell-all Biden staff call 911 after bus swarmed by Trump supporters on Texas highway Road to 270: Biden has options, Trump walks narrow path Trump launches final, two-day frenzy of campaigning in bid for surprise win Democrats on edge as Biden-Trump fight nears end Trump launches final battleground pitch; Biden focuses on PA Trump announces day of remembrance for Americans killed by illegal immigrants 18 Trump rallies have led to 30,000 COVID-19 cases: Stanford University study A once restrained Fauci unleashes on White House coronavirus approach days before election American hostage rescued in military operation Study links Trump rallies to more than 700 Covid deaths Trump has cast doubt on a peaceful transfer of power, but the preparation for one is well underway Trump in Pennsylvania announces he signed executive order to protect fracking Mexico has not confirmed any cases of unaccompanied minors expelled from US following NYT report Michigan, with tight Senate and presidential races, again a target of election disinformation U.S. judge to hear Republican bid to void 100,000 votes in Texas Seven Pennsylvania counties will wait until after Election Day to process mail-in ballots Biden campaign cancels event in Texas after pro-Trump cars surrounded its bus Election 2020 updates: Obama, Biden finish day of campaigning in Detroit After year of disruption, America set to choose a path ahead Obama, Biden make first joint appearance in Michigan: 'We're done with the chaos' White House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Atlas and Trump's pandemic response US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? See the latest in Trump-Biden polling around the country Police In N.C. Arrest, Pepper Spray Protesters During March To Polls Event Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths covered up amid complaints Police deploy pepper spray on adult demonstrators, children at NC march Live updates: Trump, Biden focus on crucial states during last campaign weekend Obama: Trump cares about his ego, Biden cares about 'keeping your family safe' In quest for Latino votes, Miami early voting site is who's who of Trump, Biden supporters 'We have made great progress': Melania Trump praises Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 Democrats hold turnout edge in Florida, with Republicans nipping at their heels Lincoln Project targets 3 deep red states with million-dollar ad buy as election map ‘turning against’ Trump 'A Huge Attack': Critics Decry Trump Order That Makes Firing Federal Workers Easier USPS investigates undelivered Miami ballots In Pennsylvania, small-town Trump defectors are rare — but could be decisive Bruce Springsteen narrates new Biden ad about hometown of Scranton Early voting tops 90 million Ivanka Trump breaks Obama record on way to $35M-plus fundraising haul: reports NFL recommends some sideline players wear masks during games Texas smashed early voting records. Which party will benefit? With Deluge Of Mail Ballots, Here's When To Expect Election Results In 6 Key States Trump, Biden trade insults as they duke it out in key battlegrounds Fact check: CNN breaks down the 7 kinds of dishonesty to expect in a late-campaign Trump rally US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states 2020 Election Live Updates: Obama joins Biden in Michigan while Trump hits Pennsylvania Brash and pugnacious, Trump has presided over a tumultuous presidency Biden discloses top campaign rainmakers Biden focuses on slamming Trump coronavirus plan, but faces questions over his plan's specifics AP FACT CHECK: Trump baselessly cites fraud in virus toll Live updates / Trump, Biden campaigns head into final weekend Cuomo: NY visitors must test negative for COVID-19 three days before arrival Four more states could legalize marijuana this November Black Lives Matter faces test of its influence in election Controversial Catholic archbishop pushes QAnon themes in letter to Trump Democratic presidential nominee Biden tested negative for COVID: campaign GOP tries to nab emerging 'sleeper' Senate races in Michigan, Minnesota Super typhoon batters Philippines, 1 million in shelters In a tense election, poll workers contemplate another challenge: gun-toting voters Biden’s Justice dilemma: Unwinding the lock-em-up presidency Trump, Ernst take leads over Dem challengers in Iowa poll Trump officials blur lines on campaigning, governing Poll: Donald Trump leads Joe Biden by 7 points among Iowa voters Obama skewers Trump while joining Biden on the campaign trail in Michigan Florida maintains toss-up status while Biden leads slightly in Pennsylvania: POLL - GMA Trump signs U.S. reform bill into law after Nassar abuse scandal Susan Collins grapples with Trump in bid to win fifth Senate term 'Obamacare' sign-ups begin as millions more are uninsured Federal wildland firefighters say they're burned out after years of low pay, little job stability Black voters hit polls early in Georgia 'Shoot your shot': Obama nails three-pointer while campaigning with Biden in Michigan Biden pokes GOP's 'basement' attack with drive-in rally photo Biden plans a beefed-up National Security Council Kayleigh McEnany says SEALs' rescue of American hostage is 'story of' Trump presidency: 'We don't stop' Exorcism: Increasingly frequent, including after US protests Death knell decision by Supreme Court has yet to kill unions Joe Biden: from a campaign that came close to folding to the verge of victory - Guardian Get-out-vote rally participants in North Carolina say police pepper-sprayed them AG defends decision to not advise Breonna Taylor grand jury of more charges Iowa farmers split between voting for Trump, Biden Georgia lawmakers seek jail reform after Reuters investigation Analysis: Why Trump needs more than a 2016 polling miss to win Iconic James Bond actor Sean Connery dies at 90 Greek Orthodox priest shot and wounded at church in France Times Square billboards featuring Ivanka Trump, Kushner moved to Florida before Election Day Trump Blankets Pennsylvania, While Obama Joins Biden On Michigan Trail Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. CDC reports 229,109 deaths from coronavirus 49 states, territories seeing upward trajectory of new COVID-19 cases: HHS Australia records no new COVID-19 cases for first time in five months Covid-19 brings unexpected boom to small Colorado town Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance El Paso surpasses single-day record for COVID-19 cases Travelers to New York must quarantine for three days, then get coronavirus test Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown Million line up as Slovakia launches unique nationwide COVID-19 test England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million This is how bats survive deadly viruses better than humans Austria orders curfew and shuts restaurants to fight 'exploding' COVID Last edited: Nov 1, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump plans to declare victory if he takes election night lead: Axios Trump begins rally blitz by playing the hits and lamenting the cold Trump criticizes lockdowns in Europe as Covid-19 cases surge on the continent and in US As polls show tight races, Trump adviser predicts Sunbelt sweep GOP control of Senate in jeopardy, could hinge on Georgia in January runoff Corey Lewandowski denies GOP is engaging in voter suppression Democrats poised for House gains with boost from Trump-won districts FBI investigating alleged harassment of Biden campaign bus by Trump supporters Election 2020 live updates: Biden, Trump prep for final pitches to voters Texas court rejects bid to toss out 127,000 drive-thru votes, but fight isn’t over 2020 Election Live Updates: Trump blitzes swing states as Biden focuses on Pennsylvania Trump's path to victory includes winning Nevada or Arizona, holding Georgia, North Carolina: Jason Miller Trump adviser doubles down on baseless Trump claim doctors are profiting off coronavirus deaths Ohio GOP governor says he follows Fauci and Birx who 'have given very good guidance' on Covid-19 Biden leads Trump by 2-1 margin with Latino voters: poll 'Our map has expanded' in final days of the race: Biden campaign senior adviser Fact Check: Can the President enact a nationwide mask mandate? Fox News Poll: Majority trusts Biden on COVID, half say virus is out of control Chris Wallace 'pissed off' first family didn't wear masks during debate, suggests Trump has 'daddy issue' Trump trails Biden in final Free Press Michigan poll as race narrows White House plots possible second-term Cabinet purge 2 dead, 5 hurt in Quebec City stabbing Supreme Court threat looms over Obamacare open enrollment Haunted by ghosts of elections past, Democrats have changed their playbook in 2020 ‘Red mirage’ possible in Pennsylvania as officials urge voters to be patient Trump barnstorms as polls show Biden with the edge Fla. still a toss-up; Biden leads in Pa.: POLL Global conflict watchers issue warning of 'unfamiliar danger' ahead of US election Trump complains of cold in Michigan; White House says Fauci part of 'swamp': Live election updates Administration fights unjust pension termination of Delphi salaried retirees Protests erupt over fatal shooting of Black man by deputies in Washington Trump campaign hits back at Buttigieg's claim that Trump 'took credit' for Obama economy Scott Atlas apologizes for interview with Kremlin-backed RT Why this race likely comes down to Arizona and Pennsylvania Floridians hit hardest by pandemic work to get out the vote Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm The son of Lev Parnas offers one more Trump tell-all Biden staff call 911 after bus swarmed by Trump supporters on Texas highway Road to 270: Biden has options, Trump walks narrow path Trump launches final, two-day frenzy of campaigning in bid for surprise win Democrats on edge as Biden-Trump fight nears end Trump launches final battleground pitch; Biden focuses on PA Trump announces day of remembrance for Americans killed by illegal immigrants 18 Trump rallies have led to 30,000 COVID-19 cases: Stanford University study A once restrained Fauci unleashes on White House coronavirus approach days before election American hostage rescued in military operation Study links Trump rallies to more than 700 Covid deaths Trump has cast doubt on a peaceful transfer of power, but the preparation for one is well underway Trump in Pennsylvania announces he signed executive order to protect fracking Mexico has not confirmed any cases of unaccompanied minors expelled from US following NYT report Michigan, with tight Senate and presidential races, again a target of election disinformation U.S. judge to hear Republican bid to void 100,000 votes in Texas Seven Pennsylvania counties will wait until after Election Day to process mail-in ballots Biden campaign cancels event in Texas after pro-Trump cars surrounded its bus Election 2020 updates: Obama, Biden finish day of campaigning in Detroit After year of disruption, America set to choose a path ahead Obama, Biden make first joint appearance in Michigan: 'We're done with the chaos' White House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Atlas and Trump's pandemic response US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? See the latest in Trump-Biden polling around the country Police In N.C. Arrest, Pepper Spray Protesters During March To Polls Event Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths covered up amid complaints Police deploy pepper spray on adult demonstrators, children at NC march Live updates: Trump, Biden focus on crucial states during last campaign weekend Obama: Trump cares about his ego, Biden cares about 'keeping your family safe' In quest for Latino votes, Miami early voting site is who's who of Trump, Biden supporters 'We have made great progress': Melania Trump praises Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 Democrats hold turnout edge in Florida, with Republicans nipping at their heels Lincoln Project targets 3 deep red states with million-dollar ad buy as election map ‘turning against’ Trump 'A Huge Attack': Critics Decry Trump Order That Makes Firing Federal Workers Easier USPS investigates undelivered Miami ballots In Pennsylvania, small-town Trump defectors are rare — but could be decisive Bruce Springsteen narrates new Biden ad about hometown of Scranton Early voting tops 90 million Ivanka Trump breaks Obama record on way to $35M-plus fundraising haul: reports NFL recommends some sideline players wear masks during games Texas smashed early voting records. Which party will benefit? With Deluge Of Mail Ballots, Here's When To Expect Election Results In 6 Key States Trump, Biden trade insults as they duke it out in key battlegrounds Fact check: CNN breaks down the 7 kinds of dishonesty to expect in a late-campaign Trump rally US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states 2020 Election Live Updates: Obama joins Biden in Michigan while Trump hits Pennsylvania Brash and pugnacious, Trump has presided over a tumultuous presidency Biden discloses top campaign rainmakers Biden focuses on slamming Trump coronavirus plan, but faces questions over his plan's specifics AP FACT CHECK: Trump baselessly cites fraud in virus toll Live updates / Trump, Biden campaigns head into final weekend Cuomo: NY visitors must test negative for COVID-19 three days before arrival Four more states could legalize marijuana this November Black Lives Matter faces test of its influence in election Controversial Catholic archbishop pushes QAnon themes in letter to Trump Democratic presidential nominee Biden tested negative for COVID: campaign GOP tries to nab emerging 'sleeper' Senate races in Michigan, Minnesota Super typhoon batters Philippines, 1 million in shelters In a tense election, poll workers contemplate another challenge: gun-toting voters Biden’s Justice dilemma: Unwinding the lock-em-up presidency Trump, Ernst take leads over Dem challengers in Iowa poll Trump officials blur lines on campaigning, governing Poll: Donald Trump leads Joe Biden by 7 points among Iowa voters Obama skewers Trump while joining Biden on the campaign trail in Michigan Florida maintains toss-up status while Biden leads slightly in Pennsylvania: POLL - GMA Trump signs U.S. reform bill into law after Nassar abuse scandal Susan Collins grapples with Trump in bid to win fifth Senate term 'Obamacare' sign-ups begin as millions more are uninsured Federal wildland firefighters say they're burned out after years of low pay, little job stability Black voters hit polls early in Georgia 'Shoot your shot': Obama nails three-pointer while campaigning with Biden in Michigan Biden pokes GOP's 'basement' attack with drive-in rally photo Biden plans a beefed-up National Security Council Kayleigh McEnany says SEALs' rescue of American hostage is 'story of' Trump presidency: 'We don't stop' Exorcism: Increasingly frequent, including after US protests Death knell decision by Supreme Court has yet to kill unions Joe Biden: from a campaign that came close to folding to the verge of victory - Guardian Get-out-vote rally participants in North Carolina say police pepper-sprayed them AG defends decision to not advise Breonna Taylor grand jury of more charges Iowa farmers split between voting for Trump, Biden Georgia lawmakers seek jail reform after Reuters investigation Analysis: Why Trump needs more than a 2016 polling miss to win Iconic James Bond actor Sean Connery dies at 90 Greek Orthodox priest shot and wounded at church in France Times Square billboards featuring Ivanka Trump, Kushner moved to Florida before Election Day Trump Blankets Pennsylvania, While Obama Joins Biden On Michigan Trail Coronavirus News and Updates: U.S. CDC reports 229,109 deaths from coronavirus 49 states, territories seeing upward trajectory of new COVID-19 cases: HHS Australia records no new COVID-19 cases for first time in five months Covid-19 brings unexpected boom to small Colorado town Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance El Paso surpasses single-day record for COVID-19 cases Travelers to New York must quarantine for three days, then get coronavirus test Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown Million line up as Slovakia launches unique nationwide COVID-19 test England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million This is how bats survive deadly viruses better than humans Austria orders curfew and shuts restaurants to fight 'exploding' COVID