Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

The week in polls: Biden gains on Trump nationally, leads in most swing states

They wanted disruption in 2016. Now they're Trump defectors
Trump camp seeks extra debate rule: Third party inspectors to look for electronic devices in candidates' ears

White House pressured CDC on reopening schools, officials say
U.S. intelligence reports warn of extremist threat around election

Ahead of debate, Biden campaign attacks Facebook for allowing 'dangerous claptrap'
Barrett begins visits with senators as several Dems refuse to meet with her

Pelosi and Mnuchin push for pre-Election Day stimulus deal as Democrats prepare new $2.2 trillion plan

How Trump's taxes during his first year in office compare to other presidents'

Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue - New York Times

Senate Democrats want to avoid Kavanaugh 2.0

Everything you need to know ahead of the first Trump-Biden debate

Trump banks on fear and anxiety to motivate voters

A Lead Prosecutor On Mueller's Team Weighs In On Where The Investigation Fell Short

Giuliani: Trump ‘doesn't have to hold back at all’ vs. Biden

Biden and Trump prepare for a debate that could turn personal

Jewish Democratic Council compares Trump's America to 1930s Germany in new ad
First presidential debate: What to watch for at the Trump vs. Biden showdown

Multiple people dead in Salem 'hostage situation'

SCOTUS nom Amy Coney Barrett meets GOP senators

First debate is Biden's chance to cancel Trump's attacks on his mental fitness. Or fall prey.

Biden releases 2019 tax returns hours before first presidential debate
President Trump's debate strategy is to 'unveil' Joe Biden's attachment to the far left: Mercedes Schlapp (video)

White House steps up pressure on Russia in nuke talks

Liberals Are Furious. Their Standard-Bearer Wants to Hold Back - New York Times

Pro-Trump group putting $40 million behind ad warning Biden will raise taxes

Where Trump and Biden stand on 9 major policy issues

Legal Fight Over Trump's Financial Records Grinds On Even As Tax Details Spill Out

Pelosi and Mnuchin resume talks on coronavirus relief measure

'Deeply unpatriotic': Mary Trump slams the president for not paying taxes for years

Analysis: In debate, a last chance for Trump to define Biden

Christian crowdfunding site raises $500K for Rittenhouse legal defense
Pence urges Dems to meet with Barrett, says Supreme Court nominee would 'uphold the Constitution'

Poll: Biden up 9 points in Pennsylvania

Presidential debate live updates: Trump vs. Biden and what you need to know

6 Questions Ahead Of The 1st Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

Vast majority of Senate campaign ads steer clear of linking Biden or Trump to their opponents

US election 2020: Do voters care about Trump taxes?

2020 Presidential debate: Trump and Biden face off
McCabe, lawyers call for inspector general investigation into DOJ, FBI over withholding documents

Wisconsin conservatives ask judge to block governor's mask order

TikTok launches U.S. elections guide to combat misinformation

Three presidential debates that changed history

Rep. Kevin Brady calls for probe into whether Trump's tax information release was 'illegal'

Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises

In Pennsylvania, advantage Biden with a big boost from women: POLL

AG agrees to release grand jury tapes in Breonna Taylor case

Armenia accuses Turkish fighter jet of downing warplane, Ankara denies it

Microsoft outage was not 'coordinated campaign'

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Coronavirus live updates: Researchers find rapid rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus updates: Illinois Gov. Pritzker enters isolation; 300,000 New York City students return to classrooms
One million COVID-19 deaths 'a very sad milestone', but virus suppressable: WHO

Behind the White House Effort to Pressure the CDC on School Openings - New York Times
New York City's daily COVID-19 positive test rate is over 3% 'for the first time in months': mayor

3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19
Titans shut down facility until Saturday after 8 positive virus tests, putting Sunday's game vs. Steelers in jeopardy

1 mln COVID-19 deaths "a very sad milestone"- WHO
Ohio Republican pushes to end coronavirus-era closures, in split with DeWine

Mother of a teacher who died from COVID-19 also dies from virus, family says

FDA official: EUA guidance may be quashed
A viral march across the planet, tracked by a map in motion

When Young People Get COVID-19, Infections Soon Rise Among Older Adults

New York City to fine people who refuse to wear mask as COVID-19 positive rate rises

"Alarming" COVID hotspots in NYC amid battle over reopening schools

NYC elementary schools reopen in big virus test

Coronavirus Updates: UK records highest daily Covid deaths since July

Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million

Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic

CDC recommends virtual Thanksgivings

Meatpackers deny workers benefits for COVID-19 deaths, illnesses