Oct 6, 2020 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Coronavirus aid hopes evaporate as Trump ends talks with U.S. Democrats Stocks drop after Trump calls off stimulus talks Trump authorizes declassification of all Russia collusion, Hillary Clinton email probe documents Airline execs and unions express 'disappointment' after stimulus negotiations halted Trump calls off aid talks, Biden says president 'turned his back' on Americans Trump reports ‘no symptoms,’ returns to downplaying virus Trump says he's calling off pandemic relief talks until after election Trump orders aides to halt talks on COVID-19 relief Intel Dem says Trump's declassifying order won't erase his wrongdoing Trump's focus remains on himself even as virus rips through his staff Cutting-Edge COVID-19 Care For Trump, Not Available For Regular Folks U.S. unveils long-anticipated restrictions on H-1B guest worker program Pence, Harris spar over plexiglass barriers at VP debate Trump defends move to halt relief talks, accuses Democrats of playing 'games' Biden says there shouldn't be second debate if Trump still has COVID-19 Trump COVID-19 live updates: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive White House email says 'all contact tracing' is complete Vaccine expert and whistleblower Rick Bright resigns from federal government Domestic Workers React With Anger After Trump Says 'Don't Be Afraid of Covid' Democratic Rep. Carbajal tests positive for COVID-19 Barrett lived in house owned by co-founders of faith group Another of McEnany's aides tests positive Pay attention to these headlines rather than Trump's anti-reality Former GOP chair Michael Steele calls Trump 'the superspreader' in the White House Trump targets illicit Iran trade ahead of Israel-Gulf nations White House meeting D.C.-area House Democrats call White House coronavirus outbreak "out of control" Trump offers no sign of lessons learned as he mulls a national address Trump returns to old talking points on the virus White House says will take more precautions to protect staff around Trump Biden's wide lead in post-debate polls leaves Republicans panicking Trump, back at White House, compares COVID to seasonal flu Columnist who has accused Trump of sexual assault seeks to block DOJ intervention in defamation case White House physician says Trump 'reports no symptoms,' vital signs 'stable' Biden with upper-single digit lead over Trump with 4 weeks until Election Day: polls Receiving top care, Trump says Americans are learning to live with COVID-19 Democratic leaders accuse Trump team of 'deliberately' withholding information about White House outbreak 'Staggering numbers': Early voting is breaking records in 2020, fueled by a big mail-ballot lead for Democrats U.S. Postal Service warns ruling could undermine mail before election Biden begins to pull away in Pennsylvania ‘An embarrassment’: Trump tweet angers pandemic survivors Doctors say president shows no coronavirus symptoms, Pence 'does not need to quarantine' Still Undergoing COVID-19 Treatment, Trump Vows He'll Be Ready To Debate Next Week Why Trump lost his battle against the trade deficit White House declines offers from CDC to help with contact tracing Twitter slaps warning label on misleading Trump tweet, Facebook removes post Vice presidential debate's COVID-19 precautions include plexiglass shield: A look at the new rules Supreme Court wary of letting states regulate prescription drug 'middlemen' Conservative judicial group assembles team of lawyers to bolster Barrett confirmation Biden campaign takes extra steps to keep him safe from COVID-19 Trump Covid: Biden warns there is 'a lot to be concerned about' READ: Senate Democrats' letter to Meadows on White House Covid-19 outbreak Trump returns to White House after coronavirus hospitalization; Biden traveling to Pennsylvania Biden says he's not surprised Trump contracted COVID-19 Powell presses Congress on more relief, warning of ‘tragic’ scenario for economy De Niro compares Trump presidency to being in an abusive relationship More than 4 million Americans have already voted, suggesting record turnout Michelle Obama releases 'closing argument' for Joe Biden Clyburn confident in Jaime Harrison's Senate chances: ‘Things are breaking in his favor’ Pompeo says U.S. and "Quad" partners must answer China's rise, "for the soul of the world" White House defends Trump, says he is 'projecting an image of strength' amid battle with coronavirus Top military leaders in quarantine after Coast Guard admiral tests positive for Covid-19 Fed’s Powell: Lack of further stimulus imperils recovery Buttigieg says White House is "still in denial about" COVID-19 pandemic as VP debate looms Hurricane Delta Becomes A Category 4 Storm As Winds Reach 130 MPH Virginia governor displaying mild symptoms after positive COVID-19 diagnosis CNN Poll: Biden expands lead over Trump after contentious debate and President's Covid diagnosis From COVID-19 to voting: Trump is nation's single largest spreader of disinformation, studies say Families of COVID-19 victims slam president's downplaying of his diagnosis Trump continues Biden attack ads on Facebook Trump's reckless return met with a dramatically changed White House Biden suggests people were able to quarantine because 'some Black woman was able to stack the grocery shelf' in viral clip Biden says Trump is 'responsible' for getting coronavirus: live updates Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask LIVE UPDATES The latest on Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis A buoyant Trump returns to a deflated White House Trump urges Americans not to fear COVID, vows return to campaign trail, after Walter Reed release U.S. House's antitrust report hints at break-up of Big Tech firms: lawmaker Graham, vulnerable in South Carolina, tells liberals: 'We're gonna kick your arse' Dr. Siegel: 'Virus is cyclical,' Trump may not be out of the woods (Video) 'Maybe I’m immune': Watch Trump video filmed on return to the White House (video) 'Reckless to a shocking degree': Reaction to Trump saying not to 'be afraid of Covid' as US passes 210,000 deaths High court reinstates S. Carolina ballot witness requirement Voter registration ends Monday in 12 states 'Ballot security' or voter suppression? Battle begins in Texas county Instagram to automatically hide 'potentially offensive' comments How Trump's Covid-19 treatment is far different from what most American patients get Trump says not to be 'afraid' of Covid-19 — but economists disagree Don't politicize the virus, Pelosi tells Trump Proud Boys: Far-right group becomes LGBT trend online Biden's wife pulls Dem nominee away from reporters in social-distancing reminder Trump's doctor: He's 'met or exceeded all standard hospital discharge criteria' Trump allies turn Covid diagnosis into a message of strength US revokes visa of Ukrainian Giuliani ally Russian surfers say mystery ocean pollution is poisoning them and killing animals The logistics of a pandemic vice presidential debate Team Trump tries new spin: Biden lacks 'firsthand experience' with COVID-19 Trump off the air in Ohio and Iowa as polls show tight races in both states Joe Biden takes shot at Trump over wearing masks with Twitter meme 200K in US have died from virus. Now Trump says he ‘gets it’ 'Element of disconnect': Doctors skeptical of Trump's health despite discharge from hospital Trump tells Americans following his hospital release: Don't let coronavirus 'dominate you' Biden mounts late fight for Miami Coronavirus is a major factor for voters in key state of Pennsylvania: "I really think our president dropped the ball" Lobbying in Q1 topped a record $938 million, but lobbyists say their profession is misunderstood U.S. indicts anti-virus software creator John McAfee for tax evasion Trump in 2016 considered Pence a 'loser,' says a former top campaign official Biden suggests Trump's mask removal sends the wrong message Florida voter registration website experienced outage hours before deadline Back Home At The White House, There Are Still Serious Risks For Trump, Doctors Say 'Don't be afraid' of COVID, Trump says as he returns to White House that is stalked by illness The Latest: Trump video tells supporters, ‘Don’t be afraid’ New information about Facebook’s Instagram acquisition delayed House antitrust report, source says Working for Trump: Tweet-firings, subpoenas and now coronavirus Trump is leaving the hospital. GOP candidates are still stuck in a box. Trump gets chorus of criticism over 'don't be afraid' of COVID-19 tweet US, Australia, India, Japan to discuss China’s growing power N.J. Officials Say Trump Fundraiser Put Lives At Risk, But Attendees Appear Unworried Photo opp of a lifetime turns into cautionary tale for Trump supporter Trump removes mask as he poses for photos at White House Why the date of Trump's last negative COVID-19 test matters Chris Wallace gets COVID-19 test results back after moderating debate Taiwan says military under pressure from China as missions mount Kentucky AG Defends Role In Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Process Kyrgyzstan election: Protesters storm parliament over vote-rigging claims Hundreds of thousands of people shackled for mental health issues globally, Human Rights Watch says Coronavirus News and Updates: White House OKs FDA asking for 2 months monitoring before authorizing COVID vaccines Fauci says White House COVID-19 infections could have been prevented FDA Releases Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance US medical supply chains failed, and COVID deaths followed Moderna vaccine trials slowed by insufficient minority participants: report Trump has personally pressured drug company CEOs repeatedly to speed vaccine FDA says it's sticking to vaccine guidelines blocked by White House The Latest: Michigan issues mask requirement, other measures DC reports highest single-day rise in coronavirus cases since June ISIS fighters accused of killing Americans expected to be transferred to the US in coming days Coronavirus: How to tell which countries are coping best with Covid Most hospitalized Covid patients have neurological symptoms, study says CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance Senate Republicans split on the need for coronavirus testing NFL: Teams risk forfeits for coronavirus violations as league adds to safety protocols Four major therapeutic innovations helping fight against COVID-19 White House nixes tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval Restaurant staffers in quarantine after working Trump fundraiser Oops! 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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Coronavirus aid hopes evaporate as Trump ends talks with U.S. Democrats Stocks drop after Trump calls off stimulus talks Trump authorizes declassification of all Russia collusion, Hillary Clinton email probe documents Airline execs and unions express 'disappointment' after stimulus negotiations halted Trump calls off aid talks, Biden says president 'turned his back' on Americans Trump reports ‘no symptoms,’ returns to downplaying virus Trump says he's calling off pandemic relief talks until after election Trump orders aides to halt talks on COVID-19 relief Intel Dem says Trump's declassifying order won't erase his wrongdoing Trump's focus remains on himself even as virus rips through his staff Cutting-Edge COVID-19 Care For Trump, Not Available For Regular Folks U.S. unveils long-anticipated restrictions on H-1B guest worker program Pence, Harris spar over plexiglass barriers at VP debate Trump defends move to halt relief talks, accuses Democrats of playing 'games' Biden says there shouldn't be second debate if Trump still has COVID-19 Trump COVID-19 live updates: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive White House email says 'all contact tracing' is complete Vaccine expert and whistleblower Rick Bright resigns from federal government Domestic Workers React With Anger After Trump Says 'Don't Be Afraid of Covid' Democratic Rep. Carbajal tests positive for COVID-19 Barrett lived in house owned by co-founders of faith group Another of McEnany's aides tests positive Pay attention to these headlines rather than Trump's anti-reality Former GOP chair Michael Steele calls Trump 'the superspreader' in the White House Trump targets illicit Iran trade ahead of Israel-Gulf nations White House meeting D.C.-area House Democrats call White House coronavirus outbreak "out of control" Trump offers no sign of lessons learned as he mulls a national address Trump returns to old talking points on the virus White House says will take more precautions to protect staff around Trump Biden's wide lead in post-debate polls leaves Republicans panicking Trump, back at White House, compares COVID to seasonal flu Columnist who has accused Trump of sexual assault seeks to block DOJ intervention in defamation case White House physician says Trump 'reports no symptoms,' vital signs 'stable' Biden with upper-single digit lead over Trump with 4 weeks until Election Day: polls Receiving top care, Trump says Americans are learning to live with COVID-19 Democratic leaders accuse Trump team of 'deliberately' withholding information about White House outbreak 'Staggering numbers': Early voting is breaking records in 2020, fueled by a big mail-ballot lead for Democrats U.S. Postal Service warns ruling could undermine mail before election Biden begins to pull away in Pennsylvania ‘An embarrassment’: Trump tweet angers pandemic survivors Doctors say president shows no coronavirus symptoms, Pence 'does not need to quarantine' Still Undergoing COVID-19 Treatment, Trump Vows He'll Be Ready To Debate Next Week Why Trump lost his battle against the trade deficit White House declines offers from CDC to help with contact tracing Twitter slaps warning label on misleading Trump tweet, Facebook removes post Vice presidential debate's COVID-19 precautions include plexiglass shield: A look at the new rules Supreme Court wary of letting states regulate prescription drug 'middlemen' Conservative judicial group assembles team of lawyers to bolster Barrett confirmation Biden campaign takes extra steps to keep him safe from COVID-19 Trump Covid: Biden warns there is 'a lot to be concerned about' READ: Senate Democrats' letter to Meadows on White House Covid-19 outbreak Trump returns to White House after coronavirus hospitalization; Biden traveling to Pennsylvania Biden says he's not surprised Trump contracted COVID-19 Powell presses Congress on more relief, warning of ‘tragic’ scenario for economy De Niro compares Trump presidency to being in an abusive relationship More than 4 million Americans have already voted, suggesting record turnout Michelle Obama releases 'closing argument' for Joe Biden Clyburn confident in Jaime Harrison's Senate chances: ‘Things are breaking in his favor’ Pompeo says U.S. and "Quad" partners must answer China's rise, "for the soul of the world" White House defends Trump, says he is 'projecting an image of strength' amid battle with coronavirus Top military leaders in quarantine after Coast Guard admiral tests positive for Covid-19 Fed’s Powell: Lack of further stimulus imperils recovery Buttigieg says White House is "still in denial about" COVID-19 pandemic as VP debate looms Hurricane Delta Becomes A Category 4 Storm As Winds Reach 130 MPH Virginia governor displaying mild symptoms after positive COVID-19 diagnosis CNN Poll: Biden expands lead over Trump after contentious debate and President's Covid diagnosis From COVID-19 to voting: Trump is nation's single largest spreader of disinformation, studies say Families of COVID-19 victims slam president's downplaying of his diagnosis Trump continues Biden attack ads on Facebook Trump's reckless return met with a dramatically changed White House Biden suggests people were able to quarantine because 'some Black woman was able to stack the grocery shelf' in viral clip Biden says Trump is 'responsible' for getting coronavirus: live updates Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask LIVE UPDATES The latest on Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis A buoyant Trump returns to a deflated White House Trump urges Americans not to fear COVID, vows return to campaign trail, after Walter Reed release U.S. House's antitrust report hints at break-up of Big Tech firms: lawmaker Graham, vulnerable in South Carolina, tells liberals: 'We're gonna kick your arse' Dr. Siegel: 'Virus is cyclical,' Trump may not be out of the woods (Video) 'Maybe I’m immune': Watch Trump video filmed on return to the White House (video) 'Reckless to a shocking degree': Reaction to Trump saying not to 'be afraid of Covid' as US passes 210,000 deaths High court reinstates S. Carolina ballot witness requirement Voter registration ends Monday in 12 states 'Ballot security' or voter suppression? Battle begins in Texas county Instagram to automatically hide 'potentially offensive' comments How Trump's Covid-19 treatment is far different from what most American patients get Trump says not to be 'afraid' of Covid-19 — but economists disagree Don't politicize the virus, Pelosi tells Trump Proud Boys: Far-right group becomes LGBT trend online Biden's wife pulls Dem nominee away from reporters in social-distancing reminder Trump's doctor: He's 'met or exceeded all standard hospital discharge criteria' Trump allies turn Covid diagnosis into a message of strength US revokes visa of Ukrainian Giuliani ally Russian surfers say mystery ocean pollution is poisoning them and killing animals The logistics of a pandemic vice presidential debate Team Trump tries new spin: Biden lacks 'firsthand experience' with COVID-19 Trump off the air in Ohio and Iowa as polls show tight races in both states Joe Biden takes shot at Trump over wearing masks with Twitter meme 200K in US have died from virus. Now Trump says he ‘gets it’ 'Element of disconnect': Doctors skeptical of Trump's health despite discharge from hospital Trump tells Americans following his hospital release: Don't let coronavirus 'dominate you' Biden mounts late fight for Miami Coronavirus is a major factor for voters in key state of Pennsylvania: "I really think our president dropped the ball" Lobbying in Q1 topped a record $938 million, but lobbyists say their profession is misunderstood U.S. indicts anti-virus software creator John McAfee for tax evasion Trump in 2016 considered Pence a 'loser,' says a former top campaign official Biden suggests Trump's mask removal sends the wrong message Florida voter registration website experienced outage hours before deadline Back Home At The White House, There Are Still Serious Risks For Trump, Doctors Say 'Don't be afraid' of COVID, Trump says as he returns to White House that is stalked by illness The Latest: Trump video tells supporters, ‘Don’t be afraid’ New information about Facebook’s Instagram acquisition delayed House antitrust report, source says Working for Trump: Tweet-firings, subpoenas and now coronavirus Trump is leaving the hospital. GOP candidates are still stuck in a box. Trump gets chorus of criticism over 'don't be afraid' of COVID-19 tweet US, Australia, India, Japan to discuss China’s growing power N.J. Officials Say Trump Fundraiser Put Lives At Risk, But Attendees Appear Unworried Photo opp of a lifetime turns into cautionary tale for Trump supporter Trump removes mask as he poses for photos at White House Why the date of Trump's last negative COVID-19 test matters Chris Wallace gets COVID-19 test results back after moderating debate Taiwan says military under pressure from China as missions mount Kentucky AG Defends Role In Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Process Kyrgyzstan election: Protesters storm parliament over vote-rigging claims Hundreds of thousands of people shackled for mental health issues globally, Human Rights Watch says Coronavirus News and Updates: White House OKs FDA asking for 2 months monitoring before authorizing COVID vaccines Fauci says White House COVID-19 infections could have been prevented FDA Releases Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance US medical supply chains failed, and COVID deaths followed Moderna vaccine trials slowed by insufficient minority participants: report Trump has personally pressured drug company CEOs repeatedly to speed vaccine FDA says it's sticking to vaccine guidelines blocked by White House The Latest: Michigan issues mask requirement, other measures DC reports highest single-day rise in coronavirus cases since June ISIS fighters accused of killing Americans expected to be transferred to the US in coming days Coronavirus: How to tell which countries are coping best with Covid Most hospitalized Covid patients have neurological symptoms, study says CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance Senate Republicans split on the need for coronavirus testing NFL: Teams risk forfeits for coronavirus violations as league adds to safety protocols Four major therapeutic innovations helping fight against COVID-19 White House nixes tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval Restaurant staffers in quarantine after working Trump fundraiser Oops! Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site