Oct 18, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: NY Post's Hunter Biden story: 'Smoking gun' or disinformation campaign? Republican National Committee chair defends party unity as divisions grow House Speaker Pelosi 'optimistic' on coronavirus relief deal before U.S. election Charlie Kirk says he's in 'a hostage situation' with Twitter after social media giant blocks his account Twitter raps Trump COVID-19 adviser as U.S. cases rise More than 27 million ballots have already been cast. Here's where early voting opens this week Biden attacks Trump in North Carolina over COVID-19; president to campaign in Nevada Donald Trump speaks in Nevada on his current political strategy: Attacking Joe Biden Economy, pandemic overshadow climate for young U.S. voters Puerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election Big Tech 'should be ashamed' for censoring Hunter Biden report: Rep. McCarthy Pelosi outlines 48-hour deadline to pass relief bill before election Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip Trump tries to recreate 2016 atmosphere in final push to Election Day Trump lost the ratings battle: What that really means RNC chair defends Trump, challenges Michigan governor's handling of pandemic DNC Chair Tom Perez says early-vote numbers point to enthusiasm among Democrats RNC's Ronna McDaniel spars with ABC host over QAnon question Ahead of 3rd debate, Trump again goes after moderator. This time it's NBC's Kristen Welker he calls 'unfair.' Whitmer to Trump: Talk about the pandemic, not me Pelosi: White House made 'unacceptable changes' to testing language during negotiations on coronavirus stimulus Why Trump vs. Biden is a lot like 2016 — and why it's not Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says Trump Incites Domestic Terrorism Michigan governor pushes back against Trump rally chants How Biden destroyed Trump’s TV ad ‘death star’ Whatever happened to Deborah Birx? Biden channels Obama in declaring there are 'no red states, no blue states, just the United States' 2020 election live updates: Pelosi says 48-hour deadline to get stimulus done by Nov. 3; Trump gives wad of $20s at church Latest House and Senate ratings show Democrats increasingly competitive in Republican areas Biden leads Trump in Wisconsin, has edge in Arizona — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll ‘He was having fun’: Lara Trump defends president’s attack on Whitmer Cornyn: Relationships with Trump like 'women who get married and think they're going to change their spouse' Early Voting Analysis: Historic Turnout Drives Long Lines, Administrative Errors What police plan to do about armed men at the polls on Election Day Senate Democrats seek to alleviate public concern about some results not being available on election night Twitter removes top White House coronavirus adviser tweet claiming masks don't work Trump campaign adviser signals president will tone it down at upcoming debate GOP Sen. Perdue and Perdue chicken? Company firmly says no link after threat of boycott In An Expensive And Partisan Missouri Redistricting Fight, Voters Get The Final Say Policy vs. personality: Undecideds torn as election nears Sen. Ron Johnson presses Wray on validity of Hunter Biden laptop claim Former NSA chief says Russia unlikely to target infrastructure to try to change votes Twitter removes tweet from Trump coronavirus adviser that undermined importance of masks Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements Kentucky attorney general asks for evidence in Breonna Taylor case to remain sealed Familia feud? Latino Biden supporters in Miami push back on pro-Trump relatives Biden 'most compromised person in the history of American politics': Donald Trump Jr. Transcript: Reince Priebus on "Face the Nation" Whitmer says Trump 'inciting' domestic terrorism as Trump campaign adviser dismisses President's incendiary rhetoric as 'having fun' at rallies Transcript: Tom Perez on "Face the Nation" Pelosi says she doesn't want to sweep up 'dumpings of this elephant' after Trump presidency Why Biden's lead is different than Clinton's Analysis: Why Biden is putting so many red states in play Transcript: Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic on "Face the Nation" For the first time in decades, farmers in Arizona are divided over presidential election Transcript: Adm. Mike Rogers on "Face the Nation" A tabloid got a trove of data on Hunter Biden from Rudy Giuliani. Now, the FBI is probing a possible disinformation campaign Trump digs in on conspiracy theory over bin Laden raid Trump blasts Michigan governor Whitmer; crowd chants 'lock her up' Trump continues bizarre appeals to suburban women as he campaigns in Covid hotspots The Memo: Trump's second term chances fade Trump's COVID-19 treatment would have cost an estimated $650,000 out of pocket - BI As senior citizens abandon Trump, Joe Biden spends big on TV ads to build on his lead with them Twitter employees openly rip Trump, praise Biden: 'Trump must be defeated' Lindsey Graham runs for his life Latest Mnuchin-Pelosi call produces 'encouraging news on testing' for stimulus package Who's undecided? Donald Trump's toughest hurdle to pull off a win: Most minds are made up Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Midwest states 'It needs to stop': Whitmer blasts Trump over Michigan rally rhetoric Live updates: Hunter Biden's alleged emails become a campaign issue 'SNL' takes on the dueling town halls between Trump and Biden Five things to know about Biden's tax proposals Giuliani: Computer shop owner who found alleged Hunter Biden emails told FBI he was 'really afraid' GOP senators try to further distance from Trump Final 2020 presidential debate: Kristen Welker shares preview of topics Chris Wallace reacts to Hunter Biden story: 'I'm suspicious of it' (video) Rapper who bragged about defrauding government in music video gets arrested for actually doing it Trump turns his ire toward Cabinet members The next economic crisis: Empty retail space Trump rally crowd chants 'lock her up' about Michigan Gov. Whitmer, target of alleged kidnapping plot Trump flails and shows no ability to reset as some Republicans voice their concerns China warns it will detain American nationals following DOJ prosecution of Chinese scholars: report What happens if the House has to decide the next president? Trump and Biden try to woo early U.S. voters on Sunday Latinas had the highest unemployment rate this year — and it’s driving them to vote Conservatives staging free speech rally attacked by critics Trump’s suburban collapse costs him in Nebraska Women's marches storm NY, DC and LA protesting Trump, ACB despite social distancing mandates Photos: 4th annual Women's March draws protesters across the country John Bolton Says U.S. Is 'Not Safer' Today Than It Was Before Trump Presidency Trump's hunt for foreign policy wins hits Russian wall Neo-Nazi and Proud Boys groups push Trump campaign poll watching online: Reports Police rip Biden's repeated advice to shoot suspects 'in the leg Welcome to the Final Battle for the Climate - Foreign Policy Analysis: UK's 'special relationship' with the US is more fragile than ever. Just when Boris Johnson is banking on it Washington flooded with Women's March protesters ahead of Barrett confirmation vote Are Paramilitary Extremists Being Normalized? Look To Idaho For Answers North Dakota legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 still on the ballot Free speech, anti-Twitter rally in San Francisco turns ugly as alleged Antifa thugs attack protesters Shifting Iron Range politics may not be enough for Trump in Minnesota - Star Tribune Week In Politics: Trump And Biden's Two Town Halls As nation grapples with COVID-19 and systemic racism, Democrats look to activate voters down ballot Conservatives seize on New York Post story to push Section 230 reform AG cites safety concerns in Taylor case rebuttal How racial politics still suppress the vote - Axios U.S. government agencies to use AI to cull and cut outdated regulations Washington flooded with Women's March protesters ahead of Barrett confirmation vote 'What the hell is wrong with this guy?' Biden slams Trump for his response to the plot to kidnap Michigan governor - BI Feds examining whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation New Zealand PM Ardern Wins Reelection In Best Showing For Labour Party In Decades How hatred became all the rage in our politics - Philadelphia Tribune Harris to return to campaign trail Monday for first time since aide tests positive for COVID-19 'I gave money to your campaign': Trump was frustrated by John McCain after he ignored him at a congressional hearing, new book says - BI Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one Collins PAC donated hundreds of dollars to two candidates who support QAnon China passes amendments outlawing insulting national flag Trump won 81 percent of white evangelicals in 2016. Ralph Reed says he’ll do better this year. Coronavirus News and Updates: Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported? Healthcare workers, high-risk people will get priority for COVID-19 vaccine in New York: governor Gottlieb says "biggest wave" of coronavirus infections still to come Iran coronavirus deaths top 30,000 Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation" Conservatives confront moral dilemma of vaccines, treatments from fetal tissue cells US records more than 70,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day, reaching midsummer levels As coronavirus surges across the US, only 2 states are trending in the right direction Influencer Dmitriy Stuzhuk Dead Of Coronavirus After Telling Followers It Wasn't Real NY shuts down 10,000 person wedding as Cuomo reveals new COVID-19 plan Fact check: Experts say face masks don't cause oxygen deprivation, neurological damage China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases Coronavirus: Empty streets in France as curfew enforced Global COVID-19 cases rise by a one-day record New Zealand’s Ardern credits virus response for election win Outbreak infects 33 inmates at Alaska prison - Dothan Eagle Virus hits beach resort, as pandemic surges in Argentina U.S. sees over 69,000 new virus cases – most in a single day since July Last edited: Oct 18, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: NY Post's Hunter Biden story: 'Smoking gun' or disinformation campaign? Republican National Committee chair defends party unity as divisions grow House Speaker Pelosi 'optimistic' on coronavirus relief deal before U.S. election Charlie Kirk says he's in 'a hostage situation' with Twitter after social media giant blocks his account Twitter raps Trump COVID-19 adviser as U.S. cases rise More than 27 million ballots have already been cast. Here's where early voting opens this week Biden attacks Trump in North Carolina over COVID-19; president to campaign in Nevada Donald Trump speaks in Nevada on his current political strategy: Attacking Joe Biden Economy, pandemic overshadow climate for young U.S. voters Puerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election Big Tech 'should be ashamed' for censoring Hunter Biden report: Rep. McCarthy Pelosi outlines 48-hour deadline to pass relief bill before election Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip Trump tries to recreate 2016 atmosphere in final push to Election Day Trump lost the ratings battle: What that really means RNC chair defends Trump, challenges Michigan governor's handling of pandemic DNC Chair Tom Perez says early-vote numbers point to enthusiasm among Democrats RNC's Ronna McDaniel spars with ABC host over QAnon question Ahead of 3rd debate, Trump again goes after moderator. This time it's NBC's Kristen Welker he calls 'unfair.' Whitmer to Trump: Talk about the pandemic, not me Pelosi: White House made 'unacceptable changes' to testing language during negotiations on coronavirus stimulus Why Trump vs. Biden is a lot like 2016 — and why it's not Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says Trump Incites Domestic Terrorism Michigan governor pushes back against Trump rally chants How Biden destroyed Trump’s TV ad ‘death star’ Whatever happened to Deborah Birx? Biden channels Obama in declaring there are 'no red states, no blue states, just the United States' 2020 election live updates: Pelosi says 48-hour deadline to get stimulus done by Nov. 3; Trump gives wad of $20s at church Latest House and Senate ratings show Democrats increasingly competitive in Republican areas Biden leads Trump in Wisconsin, has edge in Arizona — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll ‘He was having fun’: Lara Trump defends president’s attack on Whitmer Cornyn: Relationships with Trump like 'women who get married and think they're going to change their spouse' Early Voting Analysis: Historic Turnout Drives Long Lines, Administrative Errors What police plan to do about armed men at the polls on Election Day Senate Democrats seek to alleviate public concern about some results not being available on election night Twitter removes top White House coronavirus adviser tweet claiming masks don't work Trump campaign adviser signals president will tone it down at upcoming debate GOP Sen. Perdue and Perdue chicken? Company firmly says no link after threat of boycott In An Expensive And Partisan Missouri Redistricting Fight, Voters Get The Final Say Policy vs. personality: Undecideds torn as election nears Sen. Ron Johnson presses Wray on validity of Hunter Biden laptop claim Former NSA chief says Russia unlikely to target infrastructure to try to change votes Twitter removes tweet from Trump coronavirus adviser that undermined importance of masks Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements Kentucky attorney general asks for evidence in Breonna Taylor case to remain sealed Familia feud? Latino Biden supporters in Miami push back on pro-Trump relatives Biden 'most compromised person in the history of American politics': Donald Trump Jr. Transcript: Reince Priebus on "Face the Nation" Whitmer says Trump 'inciting' domestic terrorism as Trump campaign adviser dismisses President's incendiary rhetoric as 'having fun' at rallies Transcript: Tom Perez on "Face the Nation" Pelosi says she doesn't want to sweep up 'dumpings of this elephant' after Trump presidency Why Biden's lead is different than Clinton's Analysis: Why Biden is putting so many red states in play Transcript: Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic on "Face the Nation" For the first time in decades, farmers in Arizona are divided over presidential election Transcript: Adm. Mike Rogers on "Face the Nation" A tabloid got a trove of data on Hunter Biden from Rudy Giuliani. Now, the FBI is probing a possible disinformation campaign Trump digs in on conspiracy theory over bin Laden raid Trump blasts Michigan governor Whitmer; crowd chants 'lock her up' Trump continues bizarre appeals to suburban women as he campaigns in Covid hotspots The Memo: Trump's second term chances fade Trump's COVID-19 treatment would have cost an estimated $650,000 out of pocket - BI As senior citizens abandon Trump, Joe Biden spends big on TV ads to build on his lead with them Twitter employees openly rip Trump, praise Biden: 'Trump must be defeated' Lindsey Graham runs for his life Latest Mnuchin-Pelosi call produces 'encouraging news on testing' for stimulus package Who's undecided? Donald Trump's toughest hurdle to pull off a win: Most minds are made up Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Midwest states 'It needs to stop': Whitmer blasts Trump over Michigan rally rhetoric Live updates: Hunter Biden's alleged emails become a campaign issue 'SNL' takes on the dueling town halls between Trump and Biden Five things to know about Biden's tax proposals Giuliani: Computer shop owner who found alleged Hunter Biden emails told FBI he was 'really afraid' GOP senators try to further distance from Trump Final 2020 presidential debate: Kristen Welker shares preview of topics Chris Wallace reacts to Hunter Biden story: 'I'm suspicious of it' (video) Rapper who bragged about defrauding government in music video gets arrested for actually doing it Trump turns his ire toward Cabinet members The next economic crisis: Empty retail space Trump rally crowd chants 'lock her up' about Michigan Gov. Whitmer, target of alleged kidnapping plot Trump flails and shows no ability to reset as some Republicans voice their concerns China warns it will detain American nationals following DOJ prosecution of Chinese scholars: report What happens if the House has to decide the next president? Trump and Biden try to woo early U.S. voters on Sunday Latinas had the highest unemployment rate this year — and it’s driving them to vote Conservatives staging free speech rally attacked by critics Trump’s suburban collapse costs him in Nebraska Women's marches storm NY, DC and LA protesting Trump, ACB despite social distancing mandates Photos: 4th annual Women's March draws protesters across the country John Bolton Says U.S. Is 'Not Safer' Today Than It Was Before Trump Presidency Trump's hunt for foreign policy wins hits Russian wall Neo-Nazi and Proud Boys groups push Trump campaign poll watching online: Reports Police rip Biden's repeated advice to shoot suspects 'in the leg Welcome to the Final Battle for the Climate - Foreign Policy Analysis: UK's 'special relationship' with the US is more fragile than ever. Just when Boris Johnson is banking on it Washington flooded with Women's March protesters ahead of Barrett confirmation vote Are Paramilitary Extremists Being Normalized? Look To Idaho For Answers North Dakota legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 still on the ballot Free speech, anti-Twitter rally in San Francisco turns ugly as alleged Antifa thugs attack protesters Shifting Iron Range politics may not be enough for Trump in Minnesota - Star Tribune Week In Politics: Trump And Biden's Two Town Halls As nation grapples with COVID-19 and systemic racism, Democrats look to activate voters down ballot Conservatives seize on New York Post story to push Section 230 reform AG cites safety concerns in Taylor case rebuttal How racial politics still suppress the vote - Axios U.S. government agencies to use AI to cull and cut outdated regulations Washington flooded with Women's March protesters ahead of Barrett confirmation vote 'What the hell is wrong with this guy?' Biden slams Trump for his response to the plot to kidnap Michigan governor - BI Feds examining whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation New Zealand PM Ardern Wins Reelection In Best Showing For Labour Party In Decades How hatred became all the rage in our politics - Philadelphia Tribune Harris to return to campaign trail Monday for first time since aide tests positive for COVID-19 'I gave money to your campaign': Trump was frustrated by John McCain after he ignored him at a congressional hearing, new book says - BI Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one Collins PAC donated hundreds of dollars to two candidates who support QAnon China passes amendments outlawing insulting national flag Trump won 81 percent of white evangelicals in 2016. Ralph Reed says he’ll do better this year. Coronavirus News and Updates: Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported? Healthcare workers, high-risk people will get priority for COVID-19 vaccine in New York: governor Gottlieb says "biggest wave" of coronavirus infections still to come Iran coronavirus deaths top 30,000 Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation" Conservatives confront moral dilemma of vaccines, treatments from fetal tissue cells US records more than 70,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day, reaching midsummer levels As coronavirus surges across the US, only 2 states are trending in the right direction Influencer Dmitriy Stuzhuk Dead Of Coronavirus After Telling Followers It Wasn't Real NY shuts down 10,000 person wedding as Cuomo reveals new COVID-19 plan Fact check: Experts say face masks don't cause oxygen deprivation, neurological damage China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases Coronavirus: Empty streets in France as curfew enforced Global COVID-19 cases rise by a one-day record New Zealand’s Ardern credits virus response for election win Outbreak infects 33 inmates at Alaska prison - Dothan Eagle Virus hits beach resort, as pandemic surges in Argentina U.S. sees over 69,000 new virus cases – most in a single day since July