Nov 5, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump hits election integrity with unsupported complaints Trump falsely claims victory and also claims election is being stolen from him Trump, without evidence, says 'if you count the legal votes I easily win' 'It was a failure': House Democrats grapple over surprise 2020 losses Counties with worst virus surges overwhelmingly voted Trump Steve Bannon's Twitter account suspended Vote counts push Biden closer to victory as Trump falsely claims election being 'stolen' Trump touts gains with minorities and women: 'We're the party of inclusion' We fact-checked Trump's speech about election. Here's what we found. 'Worrying calls for violence' prompt Facebook to remove rapidly growing pro-Trump group Georgia preps for cash war with Senate majority on the line A look at the Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand Santorum calls Trump's claims of election cheating 'dangerous' With counting winding down, Trump team pushes legal fights Biden closes in on Trump in Pennsylvania Possible pair of Georgia runoffs could set Senate control Democrats' post-election 'family meeting' descends into chaos Officials say Defense Secretary Mark Esper is prepared for possibility Trump may fire him Where things stand: Battle for the Senate Trump, in White House address, continues to level unfounded charges of election fraud Where things stand in the House Sporadic protests erupt as anxiety grows over presidential vote count Sean Spicer, breaking with Trump, says he sees no signs of voter fraud 2020 Election Live Updates: Trump falsely claims victory as vote count goes on in 5 states Republicans rebuke Trump over claims of voter fraud Overview: Trump calls for vote counting to stop as path to victory narrows Trump tweets his outrage in all caps as votes are counted More than 150,000 ballots processed but undelivered before Election Day: report False rumors about Sharpies went viral, sparking outrage and a lawsuit Federal watchdog probing Trump campaign's use of White House: lawmaker 2020 Latest: Michigan judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit Biden on edge of 270 as Trump claims victory in Pennsylvania, other states before race calls Judge permits campaign observers up-close view of ballot count after Trump complaint Trump Pushes to 'Stop The Count' With Flurry of Lawsuits White House race narrows in Georgia, Pa., Biden lead grows in Nevada Trump lawsuits unlikely to impact outcome of U.S. election, experts say Trump’s legal team scores small win, small loss in election fight Biden pushes closer to victory as Trump presses legal moves Trump campaign announces federal lawsuit in Nevada, alleging 'illegal votes' being counted Clark County registrar says bulk of mail-in ballots will be counted by the weekend Race for the White House narrows as votes are counted in key battlegrounds Group tries to disrupt ballot counting at Detroit convention center Stacey Abrams gets credit for close race in Georgia House Democrats grapple with fallout from lackluster election performance Riot declared in Portland as protesters smash windows Military ballots still arriving in swing states where vote count is unfinished Nevada journalist Jon Ralston: 'I see no path left for Trump here' Latino Republican support is not new. But Trump supercharged it in some key states. Nearing 270, Biden Campaign Feels 'Bullish,' But Trump Sees A Comeback Biden inches nearer to victory as Trump launches lawsuit blitz to slow him down Here's what's taking so long to count the vote in these key states States still in play and what makes them that way What happens if recount is ordered in key battleground states? Trump vows to challenge Biden wins in swing states: 'We will win' In cities across U.S., dueling protests sprout up as vote counting drags on Narrowing path leaves some aides facing reality even as Trump presses legal action More than a dozen arrested as protesters demand vote count Trump files election suits in Mich., Pa. alleging lack of access for poll observers Trump campaign predicts victory as early as Friday: 'Donald Trump is alive and well' A record-breaking 6 Native Americans were elected to Congress on Tuesday 751,000 seek US jobless benefits Trump backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona Several post-election protests in numerous cities get heated Election results: Biden is poised to win but it isn't over yet. What we know Biden's 72M votes pass Obama 2008 mark; Trump's count close behind Biden rebuilding ‘blue wall’ in race for the White House North Carolina 'likely' won't update presidential vote totals until next week DOJ tells prosecutors armed federal agents are allowed in ballot counting centers: report Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after U.S. vote Election officials debunked the Arizona 'SharpieGate' conspiracy theory that right-wing activists spread online - BI Colorado passes resolution to throw state's electoral votes to popular-vote winner Fed wants low profile but may repeat that the economy needs stimulus ‘The math is pretty simple’: Trump’s lead shrinks in Pennsylvania Biden poised to reach 270 as election experts see Trump losing Pennsylvania Fact check: Almost everything Trump has said after Election Day is wrong Aides tried to get Trump to stop attacking McCain in hopes of clinching Arizona: report International Election Observers Say Trump Harms Public Trust In Vote The Trump campaign has requested a recount in Wisconsin. Here's how that would happen. 2020 Latest: Mich. Democrat Peters wins Senate reelection Republicans hold onto competitive Indiana House seat GOP ready to fight alongside Trump as he contests election results No presidential candidate in modern history has refused to concede. There's no law that requires it, either. Being tough on China unifies a polarized U.S., former trade negotiator says ‘A decade of power’: Statehouse wins position GOP to dominate redistricting Dollar loses ground as Biden inches closer to White House Biden's 1 electoral vote from Nebraska district could prove pivotal to his White House bid Biden projects confidence about his lead: 'We believe we will be the winners' Judge Threatens To Call Postmaster General DeJoy To Testify U.S. needs ‘really big’ relief package to keep economy afloat, says Paul Krugman Pressure rises on Facebook, Twitter to rein in Trump as false claims spread Trump campaign seeks SCOTUS intervention in PA mail-in ballot case New Trump campaign lawsuit targets late-arriving Georgia mail ballots A Transfixed World Waits to See What's Next in America - NY Times With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing Florida’s new $15 minimum wage could lift 2.5M families, campaign’s leader says US election results: Trump sues as path to victory over Biden narrows Brexit means major changes for Irish firms whether there’s a trade deal or not Latino vote "can't be ignored anymore" after Trump's projected win in Florida Nevada vote count will continue into Thursday, state official says Ohio police investigating after gunfire opened on house with 'Dump Trump' sign Michael Bloomberg spent $1 billion this election cycle and is coming away with huge losses - BI The Political Scientist Who Warned Us About Polls Postal Service to continue extraordinary measures to deliver properly postmarked ballots through Saturday Anxiety, suspicion exacerbate U.S. post-election uncertainty McEnany: Trump 'path' to 270 electoral votes runs through Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia Florida House Democrats give up 2018 gains — and any hope of influence EXPLAINER: States still in play and what makes them that way The EU is about to announce new rules for Big Tech — and there’s not much they can do about it Did Biden get an edge from Libertarian vote in critical swing states? INTERACTIVE: Choose a path to the White House with our 'Road to 270' map Biden predicts a win, promises to unite as Trump goes to court Republican Gimenez unseats Democrat Mucarsel-Powell in Florida House race Voters in Georgia may seek to 'cure' their ballots if initially rejected Frustrated Democrats eye two more years in minority after falling short in key Senate races How Joe Biden reclaimed Michigan for the Democrats How Congress certifies who is president – regardless of potential legal challenges New York financial update predicts $15B revenue loss, agencies urged to slim budget requests China’s vice foreign minister on hopes for the new U.S. administration Biden edges closer to projected electoral victory: Live news Record number of GOP women ran for Congress and at least 10 won seats in House Coronavirus News and Updates: Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID risk: CDC Scientists discover cause of major COVID-19 symptom US health may be election loser as virus surges Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals US sets record for cases amid election battle over virus Coronavirus pandemic: For the first time, U.S. sees 100,000 new cases in one day Retail therapy, last pints: England readies for new lockdown New York City to keep ‘red zone’ schools closed for now Coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations are surging in every key swing state San Francisco 49ers player tests positive for coronavirus The Latest: China suspends entry for residents of Britain Memo: New Jersey to release Covid-19 positive inmates Watching Europe's second wave roll in from a French ICU: Reporters Notebook Indiana college student with COVID-19 dies in her dorm room Asia Today: India’s virus cases jump on New Delhi’s 3rd wave Hospitals competing for nurses as US coronavirus cases surge Last edited: Nov 6, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump hits election integrity with unsupported complaints Trump falsely claims victory and also claims election is being stolen from him Trump, without evidence, says 'if you count the legal votes I easily win' 'It was a failure': House Democrats grapple over surprise 2020 losses Counties with worst virus surges overwhelmingly voted Trump Steve Bannon's Twitter account suspended Vote counts push Biden closer to victory as Trump falsely claims election being 'stolen' Trump touts gains with minorities and women: 'We're the party of inclusion' We fact-checked Trump's speech about election. Here's what we found. 'Worrying calls for violence' prompt Facebook to remove rapidly growing pro-Trump group Georgia preps for cash war with Senate majority on the line A look at the Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand Santorum calls Trump's claims of election cheating 'dangerous' With counting winding down, Trump team pushes legal fights Biden closes in on Trump in Pennsylvania Possible pair of Georgia runoffs could set Senate control Democrats' post-election 'family meeting' descends into chaos Officials say Defense Secretary Mark Esper is prepared for possibility Trump may fire him Where things stand: Battle for the Senate Trump, in White House address, continues to level unfounded charges of election fraud Where things stand in the House Sporadic protests erupt as anxiety grows over presidential vote count Sean Spicer, breaking with Trump, says he sees no signs of voter fraud 2020 Election Live Updates: Trump falsely claims victory as vote count goes on in 5 states Republicans rebuke Trump over claims of voter fraud Overview: Trump calls for vote counting to stop as path to victory narrows Trump tweets his outrage in all caps as votes are counted More than 150,000 ballots processed but undelivered before Election Day: report False rumors about Sharpies went viral, sparking outrage and a lawsuit Federal watchdog probing Trump campaign's use of White House: lawmaker 2020 Latest: Michigan judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit Biden on edge of 270 as Trump claims victory in Pennsylvania, other states before race calls Judge permits campaign observers up-close view of ballot count after Trump complaint Trump Pushes to 'Stop The Count' With Flurry of Lawsuits White House race narrows in Georgia, Pa., Biden lead grows in Nevada Trump lawsuits unlikely to impact outcome of U.S. election, experts say Trump’s legal team scores small win, small loss in election fight Biden pushes closer to victory as Trump presses legal moves Trump campaign announces federal lawsuit in Nevada, alleging 'illegal votes' being counted Clark County registrar says bulk of mail-in ballots will be counted by the weekend Race for the White House narrows as votes are counted in key battlegrounds Group tries to disrupt ballot counting at Detroit convention center Stacey Abrams gets credit for close race in Georgia House Democrats grapple with fallout from lackluster election performance Riot declared in Portland as protesters smash windows Military ballots still arriving in swing states where vote count is unfinished Nevada journalist Jon Ralston: 'I see no path left for Trump here' Latino Republican support is not new. But Trump supercharged it in some key states. Nearing 270, Biden Campaign Feels 'Bullish,' But Trump Sees A Comeback Biden inches nearer to victory as Trump launches lawsuit blitz to slow him down Here's what's taking so long to count the vote in these key states States still in play and what makes them that way What happens if recount is ordered in key battleground states? Trump vows to challenge Biden wins in swing states: 'We will win' In cities across U.S., dueling protests sprout up as vote counting drags on Narrowing path leaves some aides facing reality even as Trump presses legal action More than a dozen arrested as protesters demand vote count Trump files election suits in Mich., Pa. alleging lack of access for poll observers Trump campaign predicts victory as early as Friday: 'Donald Trump is alive and well' A record-breaking 6 Native Americans were elected to Congress on Tuesday 751,000 seek US jobless benefits Trump backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona Several post-election protests in numerous cities get heated Election results: Biden is poised to win but it isn't over yet. What we know Biden's 72M votes pass Obama 2008 mark; Trump's count close behind Biden rebuilding ‘blue wall’ in race for the White House North Carolina 'likely' won't update presidential vote totals until next week DOJ tells prosecutors armed federal agents are allowed in ballot counting centers: report Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after U.S. vote Election officials debunked the Arizona 'SharpieGate' conspiracy theory that right-wing activists spread online - BI Colorado passes resolution to throw state's electoral votes to popular-vote winner Fed wants low profile but may repeat that the economy needs stimulus ‘The math is pretty simple’: Trump’s lead shrinks in Pennsylvania Biden poised to reach 270 as election experts see Trump losing Pennsylvania Fact check: Almost everything Trump has said after Election Day is wrong Aides tried to get Trump to stop attacking McCain in hopes of clinching Arizona: report International Election Observers Say Trump Harms Public Trust In Vote The Trump campaign has requested a recount in Wisconsin. Here's how that would happen. 2020 Latest: Mich. Democrat Peters wins Senate reelection Republicans hold onto competitive Indiana House seat GOP ready to fight alongside Trump as he contests election results No presidential candidate in modern history has refused to concede. There's no law that requires it, either. Being tough on China unifies a polarized U.S., former trade negotiator says ‘A decade of power’: Statehouse wins position GOP to dominate redistricting Dollar loses ground as Biden inches closer to White House Biden's 1 electoral vote from Nebraska district could prove pivotal to his White House bid Biden projects confidence about his lead: 'We believe we will be the winners' Judge Threatens To Call Postmaster General DeJoy To Testify U.S. needs ‘really big’ relief package to keep economy afloat, says Paul Krugman Pressure rises on Facebook, Twitter to rein in Trump as false claims spread Trump campaign seeks SCOTUS intervention in PA mail-in ballot case New Trump campaign lawsuit targets late-arriving Georgia mail ballots A Transfixed World Waits to See What's Next in America - NY Times With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing Florida’s new $15 minimum wage could lift 2.5M families, campaign’s leader says US election results: Trump sues as path to victory over Biden narrows Brexit means major changes for Irish firms whether there’s a trade deal or not Latino vote "can't be ignored anymore" after Trump's projected win in Florida Nevada vote count will continue into Thursday, state official says Ohio police investigating after gunfire opened on house with 'Dump Trump' sign Michael Bloomberg spent $1 billion this election cycle and is coming away with huge losses - BI The Political Scientist Who Warned Us About Polls Postal Service to continue extraordinary measures to deliver properly postmarked ballots through Saturday Anxiety, suspicion exacerbate U.S. post-election uncertainty McEnany: Trump 'path' to 270 electoral votes runs through Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia Florida House Democrats give up 2018 gains — and any hope of influence EXPLAINER: States still in play and what makes them that way The EU is about to announce new rules for Big Tech — and there’s not much they can do about it Did Biden get an edge from Libertarian vote in critical swing states? INTERACTIVE: Choose a path to the White House with our 'Road to 270' map Biden predicts a win, promises to unite as Trump goes to court Republican Gimenez unseats Democrat Mucarsel-Powell in Florida House race Voters in Georgia may seek to 'cure' their ballots if initially rejected Frustrated Democrats eye two more years in minority after falling short in key Senate races How Joe Biden reclaimed Michigan for the Democrats How Congress certifies who is president – regardless of potential legal challenges New York financial update predicts $15B revenue loss, agencies urged to slim budget requests China’s vice foreign minister on hopes for the new U.S. administration Biden edges closer to projected electoral victory: Live news Record number of GOP women ran for Congress and at least 10 won seats in House Coronavirus News and Updates: Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID risk: CDC Scientists discover cause of major COVID-19 symptom US health may be election loser as virus surges Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals US sets record for cases amid election battle over virus Coronavirus pandemic: For the first time, U.S. sees 100,000 new cases in one day Retail therapy, last pints: England readies for new lockdown New York City to keep ‘red zone’ schools closed for now Coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations are surging in every key swing state San Francisco 49ers player tests positive for coronavirus The Latest: China suspends entry for residents of Britain Memo: New Jersey to release Covid-19 positive inmates Watching Europe's second wave roll in from a French ICU: Reporters Notebook Indiana college student with COVID-19 dies in her dorm room Asia Today: India’s virus cases jump on New Delhi’s 3rd wave Hospitals competing for nurses as US coronavirus cases surge