Oct 8, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: FBI says it foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Militia men, others charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor; she says Trump complicit Biden says he'll answer court-packing question 'when the election is over' Despite Trump's claims, officials in vote-by-mail states insist process can be secure Pelosi questions Trump's health, says ‘we’re going to be talking about the 25th Amendment’ Trump says he hopes to hold rally Saturday despite recent COVID-19 diagnosis READ: Criminal complaint alleging plot to kidnap Michigan governor Trump, Barr at odds over slow pace of Durham investigation Gretchen Whitmer: 'Hate groups heard Trump's words as rallying cry' Why Senior Citizens Are Flipping on Trump ABC News announces town hall with Democratic nominee Joe Biden Trump-Biden presidential debate schedule now in limbo amid fight over format change Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic hits record low approval: Reuters/Ipsos poll The Memo: Trump between rock and hard place on debates ‘I’d be pretty pissed off’: Meadows angers staff as he cozies up to Trump At debate, Pence said Trump team bringing 'justice' to ISIS guards. Under Obama, he called such moves 'naive, dangerous' Pelosi pushes new bill to determine whether Trump is capable of serving as President Trump rejects virtual debate, as more Americans disapprove of his coronavirus leadership McConnell says he hasn't been to the White House recently because of its limited safety measures Trump won't 'waste my time' on virtual debate, Biden to participate in ABC town hall Biden slams President Trump for not condemning militias after speaking with Gov. Whitmer Lindsey Graham's battle to keep Senate seat labeled 'toss-up' by influential Cook Political Report Trump campaign adviser alleges Biden using COVID-19 as excuse to not show up for next presidential debates Tapper to ex-vaccine director: Does Trump have blood on his hands? (video) Ex-Officials' Lawsuit Says Trump-Appointed CEO Broke Laws At Voice Of America Trump administration sues Yale over use of race in admissions Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Were Behind Plot To Kidnap Whitmer Lincoln Project's Schmidt: Fly on Pence's head 'historically a mark of the devil 13 charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Democrats Blame Trump Rhetoric For Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot President Trump says he won't 'waste my time' with virtual debate (video) White House doctor: Trump has completed COVID-19 therapies, can do public events Saturday Trump-appointed global media chief sued over allegations of pro-Trump agenda 'It's a money bomb': Parties rush to surprising Alaska Senate race Trump, in total reversal, is telling allies he is, in fact, interested in a broad stimulus deal In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump’s fitness to serve Pelosi, Mnuchin search for common ground as U.S. COVID-19 talks resume VP nominee Kamala Harris likely to be in spotlight at Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing A thwarted plot could thwart Trump Harrison calls on Graham to take a COVID-19 test before debate Next Trump-Biden debates uncertain, though Oct. 22 is likely Broidy charge pulls back curtain on Trump-era sausage-making Trump calls in for rambling and ugly post-hospital interview FBI busts militia 'plot' to abduct Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer Trump adviser Cortes blasts debate commission as 'corrupt and complicit swamp cabal' over format change Inside Donald Trump's Election Day poll-watching army Michigan Democrats reiterate calls for banning guns from state Capitol building after alleged plot to kidnap governor foiled Democrats are crushing GOP incumbents in ad spending in battleground Senate races U.S. Supreme Court declines to block mail delivery of abortion pill Donald Trump’s baffling debate boycott Appeals court stops Wisconsin from accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day Some worried Democrats have 2nd thoughts on voting by mail Progressives, including 'Squad,' release agenda to push Biden to the left Few Covid safeguards as Trump campaign restarts rallies Pelosi rejects standalone relief bill for airlines Trump says he’s ready for rallies but details slim on health Vice presidential debate: Fact checking Pence and Harris on Supreme Court, Swine Flu, climate and more Ohio poll workers receiving de-escalation training for disputes over masks, long lines What's true and what's false from the vice presidential debate Harris, Pence clash over Trump's virus response at U.S. VP debate Pence, Harris dodge direct answers in policy-focused debate Buzz off! Errant housefly on Pence's head photobombs VP debate Vice presidential debate: Harris, Pence spar on plexiglass-divided stage over coronavirus, Supreme Court ‘Pence Proved Better at Politics Than His Running Mate’ Who won the Pence-Harris debate? Experts give their verdict 5 takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence Vice presidential debate: Both Trump, Biden campaign claim victory after Pence, Harris showdown Judges, fracking and a fly: Six takeaways from the U.S. vice presidential debate Four takeaways from the only vice presidential debate Mike Pence's answer to question about Breonna Taylor draws backlash on social media VP Debate: More dodgeball than hardball Fly on Mike Pence's head steals the buzz from vice presidential debate Hits and misses from the vice presidential debate Quotes from policy-heavy debate between Kamala Harris, Mike Pence Pence denies U.S. is 'systemically racist' Vice presidential debate: Kamala Harris ducks Pence’s court-packing question Pence refuses to discuss a peaceful transfer of power: "I think we're going to win this election" Biden fundraises off of fly on Pence's head Harris on Pence interruption: Mr. Vice President, I am speaking (video) Kamala Harris's facial expressions during debate go viral 'Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking:' Takeaways from the VP debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris Taylor Swift backs Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in first public presidential endorsement Fox News Poll: Biden gains ground over Trump 'Thank you, Mr. Vice President': Another moderator struggles to control the conversation Pence, Harris spar over federal Covid-19 response as Trump's illness looms Kamala Harris v Mike Pence: Five takeaways from Vice-President debate Fact check: Pence echoes Trump's false claims Top moments from 2020 campaign's lone vice presidential debate (video) Trump administration turns to immigration as vote nears Sen. Harris and Vice President Pence discuss Trump's take on white supremacist groups Trump says catching COVID-19 was 'blessing from God' DOJ lets prosecutors announce voter fraud investigations close to Election Day Kamala Harris: Justice was not done in Breonna Taylor case Chris Wallace: Can voters envision Kamala Harris as president? (video) Five takeaways from the vice presidential debate Coronavirus looms over vice presidential debate as Pence and Harris clash over Trump's response Sen. Harris and Vice President Pence discuss President Trump's tax returns at VP debate Trump administration asks U.S. high court to lift order extending census count Trump Jr.: Pence 'systematically destroyed' Biden-Harris record (video) Biden crosses 270 threshold in CNN's Electoral College outlook for first time ‘It wasn’t wise’: Republicans urge Trump to restart Covid talks Harris accuses Pence of covering up Covid and bungling pandemic response Brazile reacts to Harris' debate performance: 'She rocked it' (video) Trump hails experimental treatment for his virus recovery U.S. warns China against Taiwan attack, stresses U.S. 'ambiguity' Pence targets Biden over ISIS hostages, brings family of executed aid worker to debate Voters give their first reactions to vice presidential debate (video) Pence defends 'outdoor' Rose Garden event linked to coronavirus spread France, U.S. and Russia to meet on Nagorno-Karabakh amid fears of regional war Scathing congressional report suggests big trouble for Big Tech if Biden wins Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th time Key moments from Harris and Pence’s primetime showdown Kamala Harris describes herself, Joe Biden as 'people of faith' A wave of polls paints a dire picture for Trump Question Of Election Night, Transition Of Power Still Unclear After VP Debate Coronavirus News and Updates: COVID drug Trump touted as a "cure" was developed using cells derived from aborted fetal tissue New York City parents scramble to deal with new school closures as COVID-19 resurges New England Journal of Medicine: 'Dangerously incompetent' politicians must go Ex-pandemic preparedness chief calls Trump's tweet urging Americans not to fear Covid-19 'reckless and deadly' Students rebuke Notre Dame president for not wearing mask at White House Tensions rise as virus cases surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas NYC protests continue amid new COVID restrictions Pentagon risk grows as Marine Corps' No. 2 officer tests positive for coronavirus 34 people connected to White House infected by COVID-19: Internal FEMA memo White House security official reported to be gravely ill with COVID-19 Prestigious medical journal calls for US leadership to be voted out over Covid-19 failure Regeneron antibodies in demand after Trump treatment, doctors seek more data Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy Former CDC director sends letter to Redfield Trump claims his Covid treatment means a cure is imminent Los Angeles reopens malls but Disneyland, movie theaters told to stay closed Wisconsin to open field hospital as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge Last edited: Oct 8, 2020Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: FBI says it foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Militia men, others charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor; she says Trump complicit Biden says he'll answer court-packing question 'when the election is over' Despite Trump's claims, officials in vote-by-mail states insist process can be secure Pelosi questions Trump's health, says ‘we’re going to be talking about the 25th Amendment’ Trump says he hopes to hold rally Saturday despite recent COVID-19 diagnosis READ: Criminal complaint alleging plot to kidnap Michigan governor Trump, Barr at odds over slow pace of Durham investigation Gretchen Whitmer: 'Hate groups heard Trump's words as rallying cry' Why Senior Citizens Are Flipping on Trump ABC News announces town hall with Democratic nominee Joe Biden Trump-Biden presidential debate schedule now in limbo amid fight over format change Trump's handling of coronavirus pandemic hits record low approval: Reuters/Ipsos poll The Memo: Trump between rock and hard place on debates ‘I’d be pretty pissed off’: Meadows angers staff as he cozies up to Trump At debate, Pence said Trump team bringing 'justice' to ISIS guards. Under Obama, he called such moves 'naive, dangerous' Pelosi pushes new bill to determine whether Trump is capable of serving as President Trump rejects virtual debate, as more Americans disapprove of his coronavirus leadership McConnell says he hasn't been to the White House recently because of its limited safety measures Trump won't 'waste my time' on virtual debate, Biden to participate in ABC town hall Biden slams President Trump for not condemning militias after speaking with Gov. Whitmer Lindsey Graham's battle to keep Senate seat labeled 'toss-up' by influential Cook Political Report Trump campaign adviser alleges Biden using COVID-19 as excuse to not show up for next presidential debates Tapper to ex-vaccine director: Does Trump have blood on his hands? (video) Ex-Officials' Lawsuit Says Trump-Appointed CEO Broke Laws At Voice Of America Trump administration sues Yale over use of race in admissions Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Were Behind Plot To Kidnap Whitmer Lincoln Project's Schmidt: Fly on Pence's head 'historically a mark of the devil 13 charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Democrats Blame Trump Rhetoric For Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot President Trump says he won't 'waste my time' with virtual debate (video) White House doctor: Trump has completed COVID-19 therapies, can do public events Saturday Trump-appointed global media chief sued over allegations of pro-Trump agenda 'It's a money bomb': Parties rush to surprising Alaska Senate race Trump, in total reversal, is telling allies he is, in fact, interested in a broad stimulus deal In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump’s fitness to serve Pelosi, Mnuchin search for common ground as U.S. COVID-19 talks resume VP nominee Kamala Harris likely to be in spotlight at Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing A thwarted plot could thwart Trump Harrison calls on Graham to take a COVID-19 test before debate Next Trump-Biden debates uncertain, though Oct. 22 is likely Broidy charge pulls back curtain on Trump-era sausage-making Trump calls in for rambling and ugly post-hospital interview FBI busts militia 'plot' to abduct Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer Trump adviser Cortes blasts debate commission as 'corrupt and complicit swamp cabal' over format change Inside Donald Trump's Election Day poll-watching army Michigan Democrats reiterate calls for banning guns from state Capitol building after alleged plot to kidnap governor foiled Democrats are crushing GOP incumbents in ad spending in battleground Senate races U.S. Supreme Court declines to block mail delivery of abortion pill Donald Trump’s baffling debate boycott Appeals court stops Wisconsin from accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day Some worried Democrats have 2nd thoughts on voting by mail Progressives, including 'Squad,' release agenda to push Biden to the left Few Covid safeguards as Trump campaign restarts rallies Pelosi rejects standalone relief bill for airlines Trump says he’s ready for rallies but details slim on health Vice presidential debate: Fact checking Pence and Harris on Supreme Court, Swine Flu, climate and more Ohio poll workers receiving de-escalation training for disputes over masks, long lines What's true and what's false from the vice presidential debate Harris, Pence clash over Trump's virus response at U.S. VP debate Pence, Harris dodge direct answers in policy-focused debate Buzz off! Errant housefly on Pence's head photobombs VP debate Vice presidential debate: Harris, Pence spar on plexiglass-divided stage over coronavirus, Supreme Court ‘Pence Proved Better at Politics Than His Running Mate’ Who won the Pence-Harris debate? Experts give their verdict 5 takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence Vice presidential debate: Both Trump, Biden campaign claim victory after Pence, Harris showdown Judges, fracking and a fly: Six takeaways from the U.S. vice presidential debate Four takeaways from the only vice presidential debate Mike Pence's answer to question about Breonna Taylor draws backlash on social media VP Debate: More dodgeball than hardball Fly on Mike Pence's head steals the buzz from vice presidential debate Hits and misses from the vice presidential debate Quotes from policy-heavy debate between Kamala Harris, Mike Pence Pence denies U.S. is 'systemically racist' Vice presidential debate: Kamala Harris ducks Pence’s court-packing question Pence refuses to discuss a peaceful transfer of power: "I think we're going to win this election" Biden fundraises off of fly on Pence's head Harris on Pence interruption: Mr. Vice President, I am speaking (video) Kamala Harris's facial expressions during debate go viral 'Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking:' Takeaways from the VP debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris Taylor Swift backs Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in first public presidential endorsement Fox News Poll: Biden gains ground over Trump 'Thank you, Mr. Vice President': Another moderator struggles to control the conversation Pence, Harris spar over federal Covid-19 response as Trump's illness looms Kamala Harris v Mike Pence: Five takeaways from Vice-President debate Fact check: Pence echoes Trump's false claims Top moments from 2020 campaign's lone vice presidential debate (video) Trump administration turns to immigration as vote nears Sen. Harris and Vice President Pence discuss Trump's take on white supremacist groups Trump says catching COVID-19 was 'blessing from God' DOJ lets prosecutors announce voter fraud investigations close to Election Day Kamala Harris: Justice was not done in Breonna Taylor case Chris Wallace: Can voters envision Kamala Harris as president? (video) Five takeaways from the vice presidential debate Coronavirus looms over vice presidential debate as Pence and Harris clash over Trump's response Sen. Harris and Vice President Pence discuss President Trump's tax returns at VP debate Trump administration asks U.S. high court to lift order extending census count Trump Jr.: Pence 'systematically destroyed' Biden-Harris record (video) Biden crosses 270 threshold in CNN's Electoral College outlook for first time ‘It wasn’t wise’: Republicans urge Trump to restart Covid talks Harris accuses Pence of covering up Covid and bungling pandemic response Brazile reacts to Harris' debate performance: 'She rocked it' (video) Trump hails experimental treatment for his virus recovery U.S. warns China against Taiwan attack, stresses U.S. 'ambiguity' Pence targets Biden over ISIS hostages, brings family of executed aid worker to debate Voters give their first reactions to vice presidential debate (video) Pence defends 'outdoor' Rose Garden event linked to coronavirus spread France, U.S. and Russia to meet on Nagorno-Karabakh amid fears of regional war Scathing congressional report suggests big trouble for Big Tech if Biden wins Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th time Key moments from Harris and Pence’s primetime showdown Kamala Harris describes herself, Joe Biden as 'people of faith' A wave of polls paints a dire picture for Trump Question Of Election Night, Transition Of Power Still Unclear After VP Debate Coronavirus News and Updates: COVID drug Trump touted as a "cure" was developed using cells derived from aborted fetal tissue New York City parents scramble to deal with new school closures as COVID-19 resurges New England Journal of Medicine: 'Dangerously incompetent' politicians must go Ex-pandemic preparedness chief calls Trump's tweet urging Americans not to fear Covid-19 'reckless and deadly' Students rebuke Notre Dame president for not wearing mask at White House Tensions rise as virus cases surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas NYC protests continue amid new COVID restrictions Pentagon risk grows as Marine Corps' No. 2 officer tests positive for coronavirus 34 people connected to White House infected by COVID-19: Internal FEMA memo White House security official reported to be gravely ill with COVID-19 Prestigious medical journal calls for US leadership to be voted out over Covid-19 failure Regeneron antibodies in demand after Trump treatment, doctors seek more data Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy Former CDC director sends letter to Redfield Trump claims his Covid treatment means a cure is imminent Los Angeles reopens malls but Disneyland, movie theaters told to stay closed Wisconsin to open field hospital as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge