Sep 20, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested GOP set to release controversial Biden report Joe Biden entered fall campaign with $466 million in the bank Flashback: In 2016, Ginsburg said Senate should hold SCOTUS confirmation hearing during election year Biden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Liberals want blood. Joe Biden is sticking with bipartisanship. 'Golden nuggets': Trump explains to Woodward why judges are key to his record Nation's Largest Business Lobby Backs Vulnerable Democrats For Reelection Trump touted that he and McConnell 'have broken every record' with judicial appointments: report Florida Republicans: Nominating Lagoa could clinch state for Trump Secret documents show how North Korea launders money through U.S. banks Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better ‘She’s been groomed for this moment’: Amy Barrett’s Supreme Court preparation began early 60 Minutes: Pennsylvania prepares for unprecedented surge in mail-in voting Schumer and AOC call on voters to pressure GOP senators into delaying Trump's Supreme Court nominee Ginsburg Vigil Draws Tears, Protests Against McConnell Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards Democrats face limited options to stop Trump from replacing Ginsburg Alexander: McConnell doing what Dems 'would do if the shoe were on the other foot' with SCOTUS nomination Over 2000 Foot Locker stores to become voter registration sites Pelosi won't rule out launching new impeachment inquiry to block Trump SCOTUS nominee The GOP is usually more fired up over SCOTUS. Now, polls say Democrats are. Cruz cites possible contested presidential election in push to fill Ginsburg seat Dems threaten to pack Supreme Court if Trump gets nominee confirmed Majority of Americans, including many Republicans, say wait for election to replace Ginsburg - Reuters poll Biden to GOP senators: Don’t jam through Ginsburg nominee Biden urges Senate to wait on Ginsburg vacancy until after election Biden condemns push to fast track Supreme Court confirmation as 'exercise in raw political power' Pelosi: House has 'arrows in our quiver' to delay SCOTUS nomination Chris Wallace presses Cotton on 'any hypocrisy' between comments on Supreme Court vacancy in 2016 and today Trump's plan to replace Ginsburg an abuse of power, says Biden Trump remains the underdog as campaign enters final six-week stretch Trump takes swipe at Murkowski after she opposes Senate taking up SCOTUS confirmation Murkowski says she opposes filling Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the election Law and order vs. health care in fight for suburbs Bill and Hillary Clinton bash McConnell for pushing forward with Ruth Bader Ginsburg replacement Exclusive: U.S. to slap sanctions on over two dozen targets tied to Iran arms McConnell locks down key Republican votes for Supreme Court fight Cory Booker says GOP move to immediately confirm Ginsburg successor undermines legitimacy of Supreme Court Bill Clinton: 'Superficially hypocritical' for Trump and Republicans to push to fill Supreme Court vacancy Sen. Graham’s challenge: Fill a court seat and save his own Voters say Ginsburg's death has reshaped the election — they're just not sure how Transcript: President Bill Clinton on "Face the Nation," Biden implores key Republicans: 'Follow your conscience' on Ginsburg replacement WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app Notable opinions of U.S. Supreme Court contender Amy Coney Barrett Trump, Biden key in on Puerto Rico Why it could be a Biden blowout in November Tropical Storm Beta to drop a foot of rain in Texas and Louisiana Florida race tightens and Trump has edge over Biden in Texas — Battleground Tracker poll Family, work and opera filled Ginsburg’s final summer No U.N. support for reimposing Iran sanctions, secretary-general says When Iran regime changes its behavior, there’ll be chance for true global stability in region: Pompeo Biden indicates he won't release list of possible Supreme Court nominees Pelosi says she will not leverage government shutdown to avoid Senate vote on court seat Cory Booker says GOP move to immediately confirm Ginsburg successor undermines legitimacy of Supreme Court Southern California wildfire grows, burns nature center Biden Calls On 'Handful' Of Republicans To Hold Off On Supreme Court Nominee Bahrain prevents 'terrorist attack' backed by Iran: report Transcript: Senator Cory Booker on "Face the Nation" Biden to make health care push as Supreme Court vacancy fight looms Transcript: Senator Roy Blunt on "Face the Nation" Mass rallies and police data leaks in Belarus keep pressure on Lukashenko Supreme Court honors Ginsburg with black crepe, lowered flags FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning Trump promises to replace Ginsburg with a woman - and soon Progressives plan 'fight' in battle over Supreme Court vacancy GOP senators confront past comments on Supreme Court vote Mitch McConnell’s Kentucky home targeted in Supreme Court vacancy protest Senate Democrats warn GOP of plans to retaliate if McConnell advances Trump court pick Democrats face limited options to stop Trump from replacing Ginsburg The left channels its fury toward McConnell Majority of Americans report no confidence in Trump to confirm vaccine safety: POLL Warning signs flash for Lindsey Graham in South Carolina If U.S. election winds up in Supreme Court, Ginsburg's death will loom large Protesters outside McConnell's home use his own words to demand delay in filling Ginsberg's seat Ginsburg's death gives GOP an edge in 2020 legal fights US says all UN sanctions on Iran restored, but world yawns Trump's Supreme Court court pick likely to be Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa: reports Democrats fear Russia interference could spoil bid to retake Senate Senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight Trump eyes Cuban American judge from Florida for Supreme Court Here's why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP Trump Is Riding High. Can He Keep from Blowing It? Leaders from both parties under fire for previous statements about SCOTUS nominations Desert communities told to evacuate as winds stoke flames Trump economist touts nation's low poverty rate How Joe Biden's Faith Shapes His Politics Arizona Senate race could impact confirmation of new justice Democrats seek foothold in critical states for redistricting Trump finds a new campaign message after Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death: 'Fill the seat' Biden campaign: Ginsburg's death only sharpens the focus Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 What happens if the 2020 election ends up in the hands of the Supreme Court? (video) Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for her legacy in her final Supreme Court term A rapper, an elevator and a camel: the stories Ginsburg told Trump approves TikTok deal with Walmart, Oracle Momentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day In RBG's Own Words: Listen To 5 NPR Interviews With The Liberal Icon Officials warned that Wilbur Ross' order shortening census schedule could make it seem politically manipulated Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death sparks political firestorm Trump mocks MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi for getting shot with rubber bullet MSNBC: Trump endangering journalists, undermining freedoms with comments about Velshi Lincoln Project fiercely condemns possible SCOTUS nomination by Trump A Ginsburg replacement is 'worth the White House and Senate': Why, and how, Republicans will push through Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Coronavirus News and Updates: Rep. Jahana Hayes announces she has tested positive for Covid-19 US sets record with 1M coronavirus tests conducted, well short of what experts say is needed Gottlieb says HHS move to centralize control over agencies "makes no sense" Testing czar says cases are down, even as U.S. nears 200,000 Covid-19 deaths Bill Gates says he's 'optimistic' pandemic 'won't last indefinitely' in 'Fox News Sunday' interview, lauds vaccine progress Experts warn of misguided 'hygiene theater' efforts as pandemic wages on North Carolina couple married 50 years dies minutes apart of coronavirus holding hands Coronavirus found on imported squid packaging in China Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation" U.S. surpasses 200,000 coronavirus deaths, doubling toll in a span of four months Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret Miss. Supreme Court says voters with coronavirus vulnerability don't automatically qualify for absentee ballots Reopening the country seen as greater risk among most Americans: POLL Advances In ICU Care Are Saving More Patients Who Have COVID-19 Sweden spared surge of virus cases but many questions remain UK imposing fines of up to $13,000 for not self-quarantining Britain is at COVID-19 tipping point, health minister says Colleges scrapping spring break amid pandemic travel concerns The Latest: Madrid protesters decry new virus restrictions Australia heads for lowest virus count in three months Asia Today: Fewer cases in Melbourne, new surge in India Last edited: Sep 20, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested GOP set to release controversial Biden report Joe Biden entered fall campaign with $466 million in the bank Flashback: In 2016, Ginsburg said Senate should hold SCOTUS confirmation hearing during election year Biden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Liberals want blood. Joe Biden is sticking with bipartisanship. 'Golden nuggets': Trump explains to Woodward why judges are key to his record Nation's Largest Business Lobby Backs Vulnerable Democrats For Reelection Trump touted that he and McConnell 'have broken every record' with judicial appointments: report Florida Republicans: Nominating Lagoa could clinch state for Trump Secret documents show how North Korea launders money through U.S. banks Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better ‘She’s been groomed for this moment’: Amy Barrett’s Supreme Court preparation began early 60 Minutes: Pennsylvania prepares for unprecedented surge in mail-in voting Schumer and AOC call on voters to pressure GOP senators into delaying Trump's Supreme Court nominee Ginsburg Vigil Draws Tears, Protests Against McConnell Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards Democrats face limited options to stop Trump from replacing Ginsburg Alexander: McConnell doing what Dems 'would do if the shoe were on the other foot' with SCOTUS nomination Over 2000 Foot Locker stores to become voter registration sites Pelosi won't rule out launching new impeachment inquiry to block Trump SCOTUS nominee The GOP is usually more fired up over SCOTUS. Now, polls say Democrats are. Cruz cites possible contested presidential election in push to fill Ginsburg seat Dems threaten to pack Supreme Court if Trump gets nominee confirmed Majority of Americans, including many Republicans, say wait for election to replace Ginsburg - Reuters poll Biden to GOP senators: Don’t jam through Ginsburg nominee Biden urges Senate to wait on Ginsburg vacancy until after election Biden condemns push to fast track Supreme Court confirmation as 'exercise in raw political power' Pelosi: House has 'arrows in our quiver' to delay SCOTUS nomination Chris Wallace presses Cotton on 'any hypocrisy' between comments on Supreme Court vacancy in 2016 and today Trump's plan to replace Ginsburg an abuse of power, says Biden Trump remains the underdog as campaign enters final six-week stretch Trump takes swipe at Murkowski after she opposes Senate taking up SCOTUS confirmation Murkowski says she opposes filling Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the election Law and order vs. health care in fight for suburbs Bill and Hillary Clinton bash McConnell for pushing forward with Ruth Bader Ginsburg replacement Exclusive: U.S. to slap sanctions on over two dozen targets tied to Iran arms McConnell locks down key Republican votes for Supreme Court fight Cory Booker says GOP move to immediately confirm Ginsburg successor undermines legitimacy of Supreme Court Bill Clinton: 'Superficially hypocritical' for Trump and Republicans to push to fill Supreme Court vacancy Sen. Graham’s challenge: Fill a court seat and save his own Voters say Ginsburg's death has reshaped the election — they're just not sure how Transcript: President Bill Clinton on "Face the Nation," Biden implores key Republicans: 'Follow your conscience' on Ginsburg replacement WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app Notable opinions of U.S. Supreme Court contender Amy Coney Barrett Trump, Biden key in on Puerto Rico Why it could be a Biden blowout in November Tropical Storm Beta to drop a foot of rain in Texas and Louisiana Florida race tightens and Trump has edge over Biden in Texas — Battleground Tracker poll Family, work and opera filled Ginsburg’s final summer No U.N. support for reimposing Iran sanctions, secretary-general says When Iran regime changes its behavior, there’ll be chance for true global stability in region: Pompeo Biden indicates he won't release list of possible Supreme Court nominees Pelosi says she will not leverage government shutdown to avoid Senate vote on court seat Cory Booker says GOP move to immediately confirm Ginsburg successor undermines legitimacy of Supreme Court Southern California wildfire grows, burns nature center Biden Calls On 'Handful' Of Republicans To Hold Off On Supreme Court Nominee Bahrain prevents 'terrorist attack' backed by Iran: report Transcript: Senator Cory Booker on "Face the Nation" Biden to make health care push as Supreme Court vacancy fight looms Transcript: Senator Roy Blunt on "Face the Nation" Mass rallies and police data leaks in Belarus keep pressure on Lukashenko Supreme Court honors Ginsburg with black crepe, lowered flags FinCEN Files: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning Trump promises to replace Ginsburg with a woman - and soon Progressives plan 'fight' in battle over Supreme Court vacancy GOP senators confront past comments on Supreme Court vote Mitch McConnell’s Kentucky home targeted in Supreme Court vacancy protest Senate Democrats warn GOP of plans to retaliate if McConnell advances Trump court pick Democrats face limited options to stop Trump from replacing Ginsburg The left channels its fury toward McConnell Majority of Americans report no confidence in Trump to confirm vaccine safety: POLL Warning signs flash for Lindsey Graham in South Carolina If U.S. election winds up in Supreme Court, Ginsburg's death will loom large Protesters outside McConnell's home use his own words to demand delay in filling Ginsberg's seat Ginsburg's death gives GOP an edge in 2020 legal fights US says all UN sanctions on Iran restored, but world yawns Trump's Supreme Court court pick likely to be Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa: reports Democrats fear Russia interference could spoil bid to retake Senate Senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight Trump eyes Cuban American judge from Florida for Supreme Court Here's why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP Trump Is Riding High. Can He Keep from Blowing It? Leaders from both parties under fire for previous statements about SCOTUS nominations Desert communities told to evacuate as winds stoke flames Trump economist touts nation's low poverty rate How Joe Biden's Faith Shapes His Politics Arizona Senate race could impact confirmation of new justice Democrats seek foothold in critical states for redistricting Trump finds a new campaign message after Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death: 'Fill the seat' Biden campaign: Ginsburg's death only sharpens the focus Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 What happens if the 2020 election ends up in the hands of the Supreme Court? (video) Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for her legacy in her final Supreme Court term A rapper, an elevator and a camel: the stories Ginsburg told Trump approves TikTok deal with Walmart, Oracle Momentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day In RBG's Own Words: Listen To 5 NPR Interviews With The Liberal Icon Officials warned that Wilbur Ross' order shortening census schedule could make it seem politically manipulated Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death sparks political firestorm Trump mocks MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi for getting shot with rubber bullet MSNBC: Trump endangering journalists, undermining freedoms with comments about Velshi Lincoln Project fiercely condemns possible SCOTUS nomination by Trump A Ginsburg replacement is 'worth the White House and Senate': Why, and how, Republicans will push through Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Coronavirus News and Updates: Rep. Jahana Hayes announces she has tested positive for Covid-19 US sets record with 1M coronavirus tests conducted, well short of what experts say is needed Gottlieb says HHS move to centralize control over agencies "makes no sense" Testing czar says cases are down, even as U.S. nears 200,000 Covid-19 deaths Bill Gates says he's 'optimistic' pandemic 'won't last indefinitely' in 'Fox News Sunday' interview, lauds vaccine progress Experts warn of misguided 'hygiene theater' efforts as pandemic wages on North Carolina couple married 50 years dies minutes apart of coronavirus holding hands Coronavirus found on imported squid packaging in China Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation" U.S. surpasses 200,000 coronavirus deaths, doubling toll in a span of four months Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret Miss. Supreme Court says voters with coronavirus vulnerability don't automatically qualify for absentee ballots Reopening the country seen as greater risk among most Americans: POLL Advances In ICU Care Are Saving More Patients Who Have COVID-19 Sweden spared surge of virus cases but many questions remain UK imposing fines of up to $13,000 for not self-quarantining Britain is at COVID-19 tipping point, health minister says Colleges scrapping spring break amid pandemic travel concerns The Latest: Madrid protesters decry new virus restrictions Australia heads for lowest virus count in three months Asia Today: Fewer cases in Melbourne, new surge in India