Oct 22, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott Biden proposes panel to study reforming 'out of whack' U.S. judiciary Senate Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg over Hunter Biden stories Face to face: Trump and Biden to meet for final debate Obama says he ‘literally’ left a ‘pandemic playbook’ for Trump that he didn’t follow (video) Pelosi, White House optimistic about COVID-19 relief talks What are the presidential debate rules tonight? GOP power shift emerges with Trump, McConnell Voters wait on delayed mail-in ballots as Election Day nears Hunter Biden, Rudy Giuliani and the 'hard drive from hell' Election live updates: Trump, Biden prep for final debate showdown The Latest: Biden won’t rule out studying court packing Election 2020 live updates: Trump, Biden to meet in final debate; Obama to campaign in Miami Saturday Judge dismisses one murder charge against ex-police officer in Floyd death Second court rules against excluding undocumented immigrants from census count The final Trump, Biden presidential debate: What to know An angry Azar floats plans to oust FDA’s Hahn US joins countries including Egypt, Uganda in asserting 'no international right to abortion' Trump administration's child separations a "moral stain" — and a voter issue How Democrats Are Celebrating Biden's Polling Lead: With Abject Dread - NY Times Trump seeds the ground for possible loss with personal attacks Live: Supreme Court vote row precedes Trump-Biden debate US jobless claims drop to 787,000, but layoffs remain high Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage - Beware of early U.S. election wins Hunter Biden business partner calls email 'genuine,' says Hunter sought dad's advice on deals Democrats lead in 3 of 4 Iowa House races: poll Amy Coney Barrett Moves A Step Closer To Confirmation After Judiciary Committee Vote READ: Barack Obama's scathing campaign speech 'Unprecedented': Voter turnout in election could reach highest rate in more than a century Trump, Biden deliver competing pre-debate messages to Hispanics on Telemundo Trump Promised Seniors Drug Discount Cards. They May Be Illegal. - NY Times Here's Where The Threat Of Militia Activity Around The Elections Is The Highest In 2016 deposition Ghislaine Maxwell denied inappropriate action by financier Epstein: U.S. court document With 12 days to go, here is your election speed read Trump Jr: Media, Big Tech 'doing whatever they can' to help elect Joe Biden AP Explains: What’s next for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Republicans in Iowa, Alabama score legal victories on election rules Face to face: Trump and Biden to meet for final debate See the latest in Trump-Biden polling around the country Laptop connected to Hunter Biden linked to FBI money laundering probe Judge rules to not release Russia probe documents over Trump tweets Fox News polls: Trump has narrow lead in Ohio, falls short in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Road to 270: Trump’s best path to victory hinges on FL, PA Election 2020 updates: 'I think the mute is very unfair': Trump on debate mics US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out Trump and advisers considering firing FBI director after election: WaPo Trump national security adviser says president will respect results of election Hunter Biden: Here's what he has said about his Burisma role in Ukraine Voting across the US live updates: Iran sent email threats, DNI says; 75K vote on first day in Wisconsin; Mississippi offers curbside voting Final debate offers Trump a late chance to reshape presidential race Chris Christie writes op-ed on masks: "Wear it or you may regret it—as I did" Maryland man facing federal charge for allegedly threatening Biden and Harris Senate Judiciary to vote Thursday on forcing testimony from Twitter, Facebook CEOs Obama slams Trump for alleged secret Chinese bank account, says Fox News would have called him ‘Beijing Barry’ - (Video) Trump's disconnect on Russia 'frustrating and counterproductive': H.R. McMaster The Latest: Trump tells rally about ’60 Minutes’ interview Eric Trump accuses Biden of 'hiding from one of the biggest scandals in American history' DNI John Ratcliffe warns of election interference by Iran and Russia, urges caution Iowa Supreme Court upholds new law that could invalidate thousands of ballot requests Documents Ghislaine Maxwell fought to keep secret slated for release Thursday Viewer’s Guide: After chaotic debate, Trump, Biden try again Intel officials say Iran, Russia seeking to influence election Senate Republicans defend Barrett against new report highlighting her time on board of school system that reportedly has anti-LGBTQ policies Trump campaign takes over YouTube masthead for debate day with help of UFC supporters US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters Minnesota attorney general launches investigation into company accused of hiring armed guards as poll watchers Taiwan says not seeking arms race with China after new U.S. arms sale Obama to campaign for Biden in Florida Trump downplays Obama's return to campaign trail, says he was 'all over the place' for Hillary Clinton Evacuations ordered as Colorado wildfire rages AP Road Trip: In Mississippi, Black voters face many hurdles Fauci and Trump spoke during the President's Covid-19 recovery AP Explains: What’s next for the Supreme Court nomination Senate Intel leaders Rubio, Warner issue joint statement on foreign threat to US elections Legislator and doctor arrested in sex-for-drugs sting Analysis: China struggles to fill Trump's 'America First' leadership void NJ Gov. Phil Murphy to quarantine after being exposed to coronavirus Supreme Court puts curbside voting on hold in Alabama Democrats Plan To Boycott Senate Committee Vote On Barrett Nomination Coronavirus News and Updates: Moderna completes enrollment in large COVID-19 vaccine study Regulators, experts take up thorny vaccine study issues Exclusive: In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics Coronavirus updates: 'Close contact' definition updated by CDC 'Please stay home:' COVID-19 tightens grip on U.S. Midwest Trump's Operation Warp Speed adviser says all Americans could be immunized by June CDC warns of 'distressing trend' in Covid-19 cases as country heads into fall Coronavirus updates: Puerto Rico closes 911 centers amid outbreak; New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in quarantine; CDC redefines close contact Surgeon General Jerome Adams to fight Hawaii citation for breaking COVID guidelines CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact' U.S. coronavirus hospitalizations hit two-month peak 14-year-old girl wins $25,000 prize for research on potential coronavirus cure Swiss fear rise in COVID-19 cases could overburden hospitals Spain is first country in western Europe to reach 1 million coronavirus cases How to stay safe when hitting the polls this election season Japan researchers show masks do block coronavirus, but not perfectly The Latest: Czech Rep sees another record daily jump Last edited: Oct 22, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott Biden proposes panel to study reforming 'out of whack' U.S. judiciary Senate Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg over Hunter Biden stories Face to face: Trump and Biden to meet for final debate Obama says he ‘literally’ left a ‘pandemic playbook’ for Trump that he didn’t follow (video) Pelosi, White House optimistic about COVID-19 relief talks What are the presidential debate rules tonight? GOP power shift emerges with Trump, McConnell Voters wait on delayed mail-in ballots as Election Day nears Hunter Biden, Rudy Giuliani and the 'hard drive from hell' Election live updates: Trump, Biden prep for final debate showdown The Latest: Biden won’t rule out studying court packing Election 2020 live updates: Trump, Biden to meet in final debate; Obama to campaign in Miami Saturday Judge dismisses one murder charge against ex-police officer in Floyd death Second court rules against excluding undocumented immigrants from census count The final Trump, Biden presidential debate: What to know An angry Azar floats plans to oust FDA’s Hahn US joins countries including Egypt, Uganda in asserting 'no international right to abortion' Trump administration's child separations a "moral stain" — and a voter issue How Democrats Are Celebrating Biden's Polling Lead: With Abject Dread - NY Times Trump seeds the ground for possible loss with personal attacks Live: Supreme Court vote row precedes Trump-Biden debate US jobless claims drop to 787,000, but layoffs remain high Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage - Beware of early U.S. election wins Hunter Biden business partner calls email 'genuine,' says Hunter sought dad's advice on deals Democrats lead in 3 of 4 Iowa House races: poll Amy Coney Barrett Moves A Step Closer To Confirmation After Judiciary Committee Vote READ: Barack Obama's scathing campaign speech 'Unprecedented': Voter turnout in election could reach highest rate in more than a century Trump, Biden deliver competing pre-debate messages to Hispanics on Telemundo Trump Promised Seniors Drug Discount Cards. They May Be Illegal. - NY Times Here's Where The Threat Of Militia Activity Around The Elections Is The Highest In 2016 deposition Ghislaine Maxwell denied inappropriate action by financier Epstein: U.S. court document With 12 days to go, here is your election speed read Trump Jr: Media, Big Tech 'doing whatever they can' to help elect Joe Biden AP Explains: What’s next for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Republicans in Iowa, Alabama score legal victories on election rules Face to face: Trump and Biden to meet for final debate See the latest in Trump-Biden polling around the country Laptop connected to Hunter Biden linked to FBI money laundering probe Judge rules to not release Russia probe documents over Trump tweets Fox News polls: Trump has narrow lead in Ohio, falls short in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Road to 270: Trump’s best path to victory hinges on FL, PA Election 2020 updates: 'I think the mute is very unfair': Trump on debate mics US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out Trump and advisers considering firing FBI director after election: WaPo Trump national security adviser says president will respect results of election Hunter Biden: Here's what he has said about his Burisma role in Ukraine Voting across the US live updates: Iran sent email threats, DNI says; 75K vote on first day in Wisconsin; Mississippi offers curbside voting Final debate offers Trump a late chance to reshape presidential race Chris Christie writes op-ed on masks: "Wear it or you may regret it—as I did" Maryland man facing federal charge for allegedly threatening Biden and Harris Senate Judiciary to vote Thursday on forcing testimony from Twitter, Facebook CEOs Obama slams Trump for alleged secret Chinese bank account, says Fox News would have called him ‘Beijing Barry’ - (Video) Trump's disconnect on Russia 'frustrating and counterproductive': H.R. McMaster The Latest: Trump tells rally about ’60 Minutes’ interview Eric Trump accuses Biden of 'hiding from one of the biggest scandals in American history' DNI John Ratcliffe warns of election interference by Iran and Russia, urges caution Iowa Supreme Court upholds new law that could invalidate thousands of ballot requests Documents Ghislaine Maxwell fought to keep secret slated for release Thursday Viewer’s Guide: After chaotic debate, Trump, Biden try again Intel officials say Iran, Russia seeking to influence election Senate Republicans defend Barrett against new report highlighting her time on board of school system that reportedly has anti-LGBTQ policies Trump campaign takes over YouTube masthead for debate day with help of UFC supporters US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters Minnesota attorney general launches investigation into company accused of hiring armed guards as poll watchers Taiwan says not seeking arms race with China after new U.S. arms sale Obama to campaign for Biden in Florida Trump downplays Obama's return to campaign trail, says he was 'all over the place' for Hillary Clinton Evacuations ordered as Colorado wildfire rages AP Road Trip: In Mississippi, Black voters face many hurdles Fauci and Trump spoke during the President's Covid-19 recovery AP Explains: What’s next for the Supreme Court nomination Senate Intel leaders Rubio, Warner issue joint statement on foreign threat to US elections Legislator and doctor arrested in sex-for-drugs sting Analysis: China struggles to fill Trump's 'America First' leadership void NJ Gov. Phil Murphy to quarantine after being exposed to coronavirus Supreme Court puts curbside voting on hold in Alabama Democrats Plan To Boycott Senate Committee Vote On Barrett Nomination Coronavirus News and Updates: Moderna completes enrollment in large COVID-19 vaccine study Regulators, experts take up thorny vaccine study issues Exclusive: In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics Coronavirus updates: 'Close contact' definition updated by CDC 'Please stay home:' COVID-19 tightens grip on U.S. Midwest Trump's Operation Warp Speed adviser says all Americans could be immunized by June CDC warns of 'distressing trend' in Covid-19 cases as country heads into fall Coronavirus updates: Puerto Rico closes 911 centers amid outbreak; New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in quarantine; CDC redefines close contact Surgeon General Jerome Adams to fight Hawaii citation for breaking COVID guidelines CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact' U.S. coronavirus hospitalizations hit two-month peak 14-year-old girl wins $25,000 prize for research on potential coronavirus cure Swiss fear rise in COVID-19 cases could overburden hospitals Spain is first country in western Europe to reach 1 million coronavirus cases How to stay safe when hitting the polls this election season Japan researchers show masks do block coronavirus, but not perfectly The Latest: Czech Rep sees another record daily jump