Oct 15, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump AP-NORC poll: Americans critical of Trump handling of virus Senate panel sets Oct. 22 vote on Trump court pick despite Democrats' protests Trump and Biden town halls: Start time, how to watch and live updates Trump rages at allies as potential October surprises fizzle Poll: Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trump Trump bashes NBC ahead of town hall, adds it's 'a free hour on television' Mnuchin says White House is willing to compromise on testing in COVID bill Twitter briefly restricts Trump campaign account amid Republican outcry Choose your channel: Dueling town halls for Biden, Trump Democrats urge early voting, massive turnout as Trump stokes fears of contested election Republicans widen counterattack on Facebook and Twitter Five takeaways from CNN's story on Mueller's secret investigation Obama says Trump is a "symptom of" and "accelerant to" misinformation 'A deep sickness': Former Republican strategist sounds off on 'Trumpism' Judge puts on hold Texas' limit on drop boxes for absentee ballots ‘Your credibility... will die in this room’ Trump calls for big COVID-19 stimulus but McConnell disagrees Biden seeks contrast with Trump after aide tests positive for COVID-19 Trump, GOP leaders will appeal North Carolina ballot ruling These are the abortion cases Amy Coney Barrett might hear on the Supreme Court Fact-checking the dangerous bin Laden conspiracy theory that Trump touted Amy Coney Barrett hearings Day 4: Republicans reject Democratic effort to delay vote He planted the seeds. The internet helped them grow: Trump's election narratives take hold GOP pushes Barrett’s nomination ahead, Dems decry ‘sham’ Trump’s come-from-behind strategy: Go everywhere, fast Joe Biden thanks GOP donors after record fundraising How early and mail-in voting could affect when we learn the winner of the 2020 election Kamala Harris tests negative for COVID-19 Harris suspends travel after staffer tests COVID-19 positive Federal watchdog finds escalating cyberattacks on schools pose potential harm to students Obama tells voters "it's going to be close" in new ad urging Americans to vote early Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims Biden campaigns on strengthening the Affordable Care Act as Trump undermines it Chris Christie says he 'was wrong' not to wear face mask at White House Navalny poisoning: EU, UK sanction top Russia officials Iowa Supreme Court sides with GOP over absentee ballot request forms AP Explains: Trump seizes on dubious Biden-Ukraine story Black U.S. House candidate in Indiana says she's being harassed, intimidated 5 things to look for in tonight's Trump and Biden town halls Dollar hits 2-week high on risk-off tone, pound drops Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate plan nixed C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack New polls in key battlegrounds raise concerns for Trump Trump hits Biden over unverified report on his son Hunter Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes Obama: Trump's lack of 'patience' and 'focus' hold back his foreign policy China's Xi tells troops to focus on war preparations Here's what to know about the Joe Biden, Donald Trump competing town halls tonight Trump team finds early success in restricting mail-in ballots McEnany claims Twitter holding her 'at gunpoint' until she deletes New York Post's Hunter Biden report Why Trump's Efforts to Paint Biden as a Socialist Are Not Working - NY Times Facebook And Twitter Limit Sharing 'New York Post' Story About Joe Biden Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump moving into statistical tie with Biden in Florida Poll: Biden continues to hold double-digit national lead over Trump One dropbox in a county of 4.7 million people California GOP won't comply with cease-and-desist order calling for removal of unofficial ballot drop boxes Trump's court pick Barrett calls presidential self-pardon an 'open question' Bidenworld fires warning shot against Cabinet jockeying Trump 'not happy' with Barr, won't commit to keeping AG in potential second term Republicans win court battles as they go after drop boxes in key states Fact check: Trump is still falsely claiming that Mexico is paying for his border wall Trump slams Facebook, Twitter for taking down Biden story in NY Post Kamala Harris confirms she noticed fly on Pence's head during VP debate Ted Cruz speaks out against imprisoned felons voting, uses Charles Mason to make case NBC News to host town hall with Trump on Thursday Georgia officials dispute voter suppression claims spurred by long lines Senate Republicans wave away SCOTUS threat to Obamacare As Trump downplayed the virus publicly, memo based on private briefings sparked stock sell-offs: NYT Amy Coney Barrett hearings leave Republicans proud, Democrats decrying 'sham' The Latest: Biden raises record $383 million in September US Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending Sen. Ron Johnson: Hunter Biden traded on his last name 'to make millions of dollars' Trump's 'lucky' aides recovering from coronavirus, again spurning masks "I assure you I have my own mind": Democrats grill Amy Coney Barrett in hearings Trump Is Suffering From Trump Derangement Syndrome Michael Cohen writing second book on Trump administration's Justice Department Bruce Ohr leaves DOJ after being rebuked for contact with Steele during Russia investigation Ohio senator predicts Biden will win state, and that results won't take as long as people expect Indian Americans solidly behind Biden in U.S. presidential election, survey shows Underdog GOP Senate candidate gains ground in race against incumbent Democrat, campaign says 6 Places Where Police Reform Is Going Straight to the Voters Gun found in protest shooting suspect's pocket How states verify signatures on mail-in ballots John Cornyn launches attack ads against 'too liberal' MJ Hegar 'There are dire consequences': Cashiers, delivery drivers struggled to get unemployment this spring as COVID-19 layoffs surged Twitter CEO calls blocking New York Post article without explanation 'unacceptable' Hawley wants Twitter, Facebook to come before Senate following censorship of Hunter Biden report ‘The Sleeping Giant Is Finally Awake’ Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Fauci calls 'herd immunity' declaration 'ridiculous' Atlanta Falcons close facility after positive Covid-19 test In U.S. Midwest states, new COVID-19 infections rise to record highs Trump repeats inaccurate claim about masks, citing CDC study. Experiment shows risks of air travel while masked Europe, US reel as virus infections surge at record pace U.S. CDC reports 216,025 deaths from coronavirus Coronavirus: France reports more than 30,000 new infections 'Long COVID' may affect multiple parts of body and mind, doctors say 'Things will get worse': London goes into stricter lockdown COVID spike arrives late, hits hard in rural Kansas county Trump cites Barron Trump's coronavirus case in arguing for schools to reopen Top U.S. health official Fauci says Trump no longer coronavirus contagious: CBS interview US warned Nevada not to use Chinese COVID tests from UAE Coronavirus: 'Long Covid could be four different syndromes' Some European officials use virus as a cover to target Roma Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers Roche confirms 2020 outlook as COVID-19 diagnostics surge Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19? 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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump AP-NORC poll: Americans critical of Trump handling of virus Senate panel sets Oct. 22 vote on Trump court pick despite Democrats' protests Trump and Biden town halls: Start time, how to watch and live updates Trump rages at allies as potential October surprises fizzle Poll: Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trump Trump bashes NBC ahead of town hall, adds it's 'a free hour on television' Mnuchin says White House is willing to compromise on testing in COVID bill Twitter briefly restricts Trump campaign account amid Republican outcry Choose your channel: Dueling town halls for Biden, Trump Democrats urge early voting, massive turnout as Trump stokes fears of contested election Republicans widen counterattack on Facebook and Twitter Five takeaways from CNN's story on Mueller's secret investigation Obama says Trump is a "symptom of" and "accelerant to" misinformation 'A deep sickness': Former Republican strategist sounds off on 'Trumpism' Judge puts on hold Texas' limit on drop boxes for absentee ballots ‘Your credibility... will die in this room’ Trump calls for big COVID-19 stimulus but McConnell disagrees Biden seeks contrast with Trump after aide tests positive for COVID-19 Trump, GOP leaders will appeal North Carolina ballot ruling These are the abortion cases Amy Coney Barrett might hear on the Supreme Court Fact-checking the dangerous bin Laden conspiracy theory that Trump touted Amy Coney Barrett hearings Day 4: Republicans reject Democratic effort to delay vote He planted the seeds. The internet helped them grow: Trump's election narratives take hold GOP pushes Barrett’s nomination ahead, Dems decry ‘sham’ Trump’s come-from-behind strategy: Go everywhere, fast Joe Biden thanks GOP donors after record fundraising How early and mail-in voting could affect when we learn the winner of the 2020 election Kamala Harris tests negative for COVID-19 Harris suspends travel after staffer tests COVID-19 positive Federal watchdog finds escalating cyberattacks on schools pose potential harm to students Obama tells voters "it's going to be close" in new ad urging Americans to vote early Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims Biden campaigns on strengthening the Affordable Care Act as Trump undermines it Chris Christie says he 'was wrong' not to wear face mask at White House Navalny poisoning: EU, UK sanction top Russia officials Iowa Supreme Court sides with GOP over absentee ballot request forms AP Explains: Trump seizes on dubious Biden-Ukraine story Black U.S. House candidate in Indiana says she's being harassed, intimidated 5 things to look for in tonight's Trump and Biden town halls Dollar hits 2-week high on risk-off tone, pound drops Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate plan nixed C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack New polls in key battlegrounds raise concerns for Trump Trump hits Biden over unverified report on his son Hunter Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes Obama: Trump's lack of 'patience' and 'focus' hold back his foreign policy China's Xi tells troops to focus on war preparations Here's what to know about the Joe Biden, Donald Trump competing town halls tonight Trump team finds early success in restricting mail-in ballots McEnany claims Twitter holding her 'at gunpoint' until she deletes New York Post's Hunter Biden report Why Trump's Efforts to Paint Biden as a Socialist Are Not Working - NY Times Facebook And Twitter Limit Sharing 'New York Post' Story About Joe Biden Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump moving into statistical tie with Biden in Florida Poll: Biden continues to hold double-digit national lead over Trump One dropbox in a county of 4.7 million people California GOP won't comply with cease-and-desist order calling for removal of unofficial ballot drop boxes Trump's court pick Barrett calls presidential self-pardon an 'open question' Bidenworld fires warning shot against Cabinet jockeying Trump 'not happy' with Barr, won't commit to keeping AG in potential second term Republicans win court battles as they go after drop boxes in key states Fact check: Trump is still falsely claiming that Mexico is paying for his border wall Trump slams Facebook, Twitter for taking down Biden story in NY Post Kamala Harris confirms she noticed fly on Pence's head during VP debate Ted Cruz speaks out against imprisoned felons voting, uses Charles Mason to make case NBC News to host town hall with Trump on Thursday Georgia officials dispute voter suppression claims spurred by long lines Senate Republicans wave away SCOTUS threat to Obamacare As Trump downplayed the virus publicly, memo based on private briefings sparked stock sell-offs: NYT Amy Coney Barrett hearings leave Republicans proud, Democrats decrying 'sham' The Latest: Biden raises record $383 million in September US Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending Sen. Ron Johnson: Hunter Biden traded on his last name 'to make millions of dollars' Trump's 'lucky' aides recovering from coronavirus, again spurning masks "I assure you I have my own mind": Democrats grill Amy Coney Barrett in hearings Trump Is Suffering From Trump Derangement Syndrome Michael Cohen writing second book on Trump administration's Justice Department Bruce Ohr leaves DOJ after being rebuked for contact with Steele during Russia investigation Ohio senator predicts Biden will win state, and that results won't take as long as people expect Indian Americans solidly behind Biden in U.S. presidential election, survey shows Underdog GOP Senate candidate gains ground in race against incumbent Democrat, campaign says 6 Places Where Police Reform Is Going Straight to the Voters Gun found in protest shooting suspect's pocket How states verify signatures on mail-in ballots John Cornyn launches attack ads against 'too liberal' MJ Hegar 'There are dire consequences': Cashiers, delivery drivers struggled to get unemployment this spring as COVID-19 layoffs surged Twitter CEO calls blocking New York Post article without explanation 'unacceptable' Hawley wants Twitter, Facebook to come before Senate following censorship of Hunter Biden report ‘The Sleeping Giant Is Finally Awake’ Coronavirus News and Updates: Coronavirus live updates: Fauci calls 'herd immunity' declaration 'ridiculous' Atlanta Falcons close facility after positive Covid-19 test In U.S. Midwest states, new COVID-19 infections rise to record highs Trump repeats inaccurate claim about masks, citing CDC study. Experiment shows risks of air travel while masked Europe, US reel as virus infections surge at record pace U.S. CDC reports 216,025 deaths from coronavirus Coronavirus: France reports more than 30,000 new infections 'Long COVID' may affect multiple parts of body and mind, doctors say 'Things will get worse': London goes into stricter lockdown COVID spike arrives late, hits hard in rural Kansas county Trump cites Barron Trump's coronavirus case in arguing for schools to reopen Top U.S. health official Fauci says Trump no longer coronavirus contagious: CBS interview US warned Nevada not to use Chinese COVID tests from UAE Coronavirus: 'Long Covid could be four different syndromes' Some European officials use virus as a cover to target Roma Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers Roche confirms 2020 outlook as COVID-19 diagnostics surge Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19? The Latest: India reports fewest virus deaths in 11 weeks