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12/12/20
U.S.
needs estimated $4.5 trillion in stimulus to recover, analysis argues
Trump
and his GOP allies vow to ‘fight on’ after Supreme Court rejects legal
challenge to overturn election results
Republican
officials have followed Trump along his dangerous and destructive path
The
Texas GOP had a fit after the Supreme Court rejected their bid to flip the
election in Trump's favor, and now they're hinting at secession
The
Supreme Court Rejects Texas’s Shameful Lawsuit, But There Has to Be a Reckoning
'An
Indelible Stain': How the GOP Tried to Topple a Pillar of Democracy
After
dud Texas lawsuit, Republican Sen. Ben Sasse says that the Supreme Court
'closed the book on the nonsense.'
DeSantis
defends incident involving former health employee: 'It was not a raid'
GOP
Congressman-Elect Praises Maskless Trump Supporters: 'This Is A Phony Pandemic'
First
coronavirus vaccine shipments set to arrive in states Monday
Tracking
vaccine distribution, state by state
As he
rails on election, Trump largely mum on toll of virus
Analysis:
The election is over; Trump's attacks will linger
Pro-Trump
protestors, counter-protesters and police clash in DC after day of election
demonstrations
'They
chose to subvert the Constitution': Pelosi slams House Republicans who backed
Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results
Lawmakers
Who Backed Texas Lawsuit Should Be Barred From House: NJ Congressman
Biden’s
attorney general search narrows
Trump
says Supreme Court 'let us down' on election challenge
Trump
ramps up criticism of Bar
Trump
discussed the possibility of firing Attorney General William Barr during a
Friday meeting
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12/11/20
S&P
500 falls for a third straight day to close out losing week as stimulus uncertainty
remains
COVID
relief negotiations stumble near finish line. What’s next?
100,000
in Washington could lose unemployment benefits
Fox
News poll: Majority say US worse off than it was 4 years ago
Supreme
Court dismisses bid led by Texas attorney general to overturn the presidential
election results, blocking Trump’s legal path to reverse his loss
House
Republicans who didn't sign onto the Texas lawsuit
Texas
GOP chair floats secession for 'law-abiding states' after Supreme Court defeat
Giuliani
says Trump team 'not finished' after Supreme Court defeat
Ted
Cruz says Senate will likely blockade Biden's nominations based on debunked
election fraud allegations
Trump
Ally Nunes Seeks to Derail Key Bill Funding Intelligence
Community
(The spy
agencies will still get money, but Trump’s House allies are trying to hobble
much-needed reforms.)
Congress
votes to send defense bill to Trump with veto-proof majorities
Sen.
Mike Lee blocks bills to create U.S. Latino, women's history museums
Republicans
have ‘concerns’ about Trump — but won’t let reporters quote them by name about
it
It’s
Not Just Trump’s War on Democracy Anymore
(Republicans
have gone far beyond merely humoring their losing leader.)
More
than 294,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(More
than 15,888,000 cases have been reported.)
'Third
wave' COVID cases are falling in the Upper Midwest. Will the rest of America
follow?
Pfizer/BioNTech's
vaccine passes another step as FDA issues emergency use authorization
FDA
issues emergency use authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
Shields
and Brooks on the Republican’s latest election challenge
Trump's
desperate gambit to stay in office alarms Europeans, who know about coups
As he
rails on election, Trump largely mum on toll of virus
Analysis:
The election is over; Trump's attacks will linger
Pelosi:
GOP 'brought dishonor to the House' for supporting election lawsuit
Democrat
asks Pelosi to refuse to seat lawmakers supporting Trump's election challenges
Sen.
Wyden: One $600 stimulus check, without robust unemployment insurance, would be
a 'disaster'
Trump
signs one-week government funding bill as Congress buys time for Covid relief
White
House orders FDA chief to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Friday or submit
his resignation
Trump
injects himself into the vaccine approval process — yet again
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12/10/20
Stocks
close little changed as stimulus negotiations drag on, unemployment data
disappoints
Jobless
claims spiked in the U.S. last week, with 853,000 people seeking new benefits
Jobless
claims rise more than expected after break from holiday
1.4
million American workers apply for unemployment benefits, as relief bill
negotiations drag on
Stealing
to survive: More Americans are shoplifting food as aid runs out during the
pandemic
McConnell
rejects bipartisan Covid relief plan while House adjourns until next week
Missouri
Republican Sen. Hawley unveils plan for second $1,200 stimulus checks
Relief
talks show GOP divisions
Economic
relief talks in disarray as congressional bickering intensifies
(Hopes
for a $908 billion deal are fading as Senate GOP leadership distances itself
from the talks)
Senate
squabbling sparks shutdown threat
House
GOP ready to sacrifice military bill and troop pay to appease Trump
Shutdown
a possibility as Rand holds up defense bill
Graham
says Stacey Abrams 'conned' Georgia GOP into helping Biden win
GOP
puts big money on Georgia runoffs
With
time running out, Trump and GOP allies turn up pressure on Supreme Court in
election assault
The
GOP Abandons Democracy
(One
hundred and six Republican members of Congress, and 18 state attorneys general,
are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the election.)
FDA
advisory panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Covid live updates: UPS, FedEx prepare to distribute vaccines; France extends lockdown until January
The
Trump administration is delivering on a 2020 vaccine, but not at the levels the
president suggested
More
than 291,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(More
than 15,582,000 cases have been reported.)
U.S.
death tolls will exceed 9/11 every day for two to three months, Redfield says
More
Than 3,100 Dead From COVID-19 In U.S. In Grim Single-Day Record
Almost
one in five Americans may have been infected with covid-19
U.S.
military dispatches B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran
US to
sanction Turkey over Russian defense system
The
Trump team throws in the towel on proving voter fraud
Lawyers'
group calls for disciplining Trump legal team over 'dangerous' fraud
allegations
Why
the Texas lawsuit to overturn the 2020 election may be the most outlandish
effort yet
Sen.
Wyden: One $600 stimulus check, without robust unemployment insurance, would be
a 'disaster'
Pennsylvania
AG blasts Texas election suit as 'seditious abuse' of judicial process
Biden picks Denis McDonough for Veterans Affairs, Susan Rice for top
domestic policy job
Trump
pressures congressional Republicans to help in his fight to overturn the
election
Trump
EPA finalizes rollback making it harder to enact new public health rules
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12/9/20
Dow
falls more than 100 points as tech drop pushes stocks off record highs
Companies
have raised more capital in 2020 than ever before
Stimulus
checks aren't in the bipartisan relief proposal. Here's what Congress is
offering instead
Covid
relief talks hit another wall as Congress runs short on time to send help
Momentum
stalls for COVID-19 relief bill
Romney:
'Nuts' to invite doctor who questioned coronavirus vaccine to Senate hearing
Republicans
plot their first and last Trump rebellion
(The
annual defense policy bill is where GOP lawmakers draw the line)
GOP
Texas senator questions 'legal theory' behind Trump's lawsuit to challenge
state's election results
GOP
senator won't rule out challenging Electoral College results in Congress
Trump
asks Cruz to argue Texas case
Senate
rejects attempt to block Trump's UAE arms sale
The
Republican fixation that’s blocking more stimulus
At
least 288,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 15,362,000 cases have been reported.)
US
sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in a single day
"Be
Cautious" Taking COVID Vaccine If You Have This Condition, Warns Fauci
AP-NORC
poll: Only half in US want shots as vaccine nears
U.S.
Partisanship Is Harming Counterintelligence
Letter
from 1,500 attorneys says Trump campaign lawyers don’t have ‘license to lie’
Trump
can’t kick his coronavirus herd-immunity kick
The
final countdown to Donald Trump’s defeat
Pelosi,
Schumer blast $916B White House coronavirus relief proposal
House
approves one-week spending bill as stimulus talks drag on
Biden
faces a changed world and no end of foreign policy challenges from China to
Iran
Biden
defense nominee’s need for a congressional waiver sows discomfort among
Democrats
Trump
virus coordinator Birx seeks role in Biden government
Biden
selects Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative
Biden
is giving most-coveted jobs to those he knows well. That may help Doug Jones
get Justice.
Trump
says he will intervene in Texas election lawsuit
Trump asks Cruz to argue Texas case
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12/8/20
Stocks
rise to record highs, S&P 500 closes above 3,700 for the first time
Restaurant
Closings Top 110,000 With Industry in ‘Free Fall’
A $4.5
billion Trump food program is running out of money early, leaving families
hungry and food assistance charities scrambling
Many
Americans ‘worried about their next meal’
Support
grows for stimulus checks, but they may wait
Supreme
Court rejects GOP bid to reverse Biden’s Pennsylvania win
As
Biden passes 'safe harbor' milestone, Republicans on inaugural committee refuse
to say he won
Mitt
Romney tears into Republicans who are threatening to protest the Electoral
College vote that will confirm Biden's election victory
McConnell
and McCarthy say they believe in democracy — but stand by as Trump incinerates
it
McConnell
backs off demand for liability protection in Covid stimulus negotiations
White
House pushes Senate GOP to include $600 stimulus payments in relief package
Republicans
Make Clear Their Georgia Senate Strategy: Attack Warnock
GOP
officials overwhelmingly side against Trump’s voter fraud claims — when forced
to decide
What
Brian Kemp reveals about Donald Trump's true nature
At
least 285,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 15,129,000 cases have been reported.)
Covid
live updates: U.S. adds 1 million cases in just four days, now above 15 million
Pfizer
vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the US
Gottlieb
confirms U.S. government turned down Pfizer offer for more vaccine doses
Feds
passed up chance to lock in more Pfizer vaccine doses
Fresh
supply concerns emerge as Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is on the cusp of
approval
Getting
a vaccine has been a huge undertaking. How all 50 states scramble to dole them
out is the next massive challenge.
US has
to overcome Covid-19 denial and pull together, Fauci says
Fauci
says Covid could be under control in ‘back half of 2021’ if enough people are
vaccinated
U.S.
steps up punitive action against China
(Washington
penalizes 14 officials and OKs arms sale to Taiwan.)
Trump’s
Attacks on Local Officials Are Spreading Hatred and Inciting Violence
Coup
or no coup, Trump sets dangerous precedents
The
Trump State Department’s Swan Song? A Strange, Flawed China Paper.
White
House vaccine rollout marred by confusion, false claims
Pelosi,
Schumer hit Trump but cite 'progress' in COVID relief talks
U.S.
Speaker Pelosi backs putting $1,200 checks for people in next COVID-19 bill
Democrats
would need to twist themselves into pretzels to give Biden’s Defense pick a
waiver
Defense
bill clears House with veto-proof majority, despite Trump threats
Biden
lays out plan to combat covid in first 100 days, including requiring masks on
interstate buses,trains
Biden
picks Vilsack for agriculture secretary and Rep. Fudge for HUD
Why I
Chose Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense
The
Virtual Transition
(Biden’s
landing teams are steering clear of an administration that has often served as
a COVID-19 superspreader event.)
Trump
Cheers ‘Terrific’ Rise in COVID Cases During Off-The-Rails Vaccine Summit
Trump
taps Conway, Chao to government posts in waning days of administration
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12/7/20
Dow falls more than 100 points as Covid-19
cases continue to rise, Nasdaq hits record
Unemployment, sick leave and housing aid are
set to expire in weeks, threatening Americans with sudden financial ruin
Millions of Americans are heading into the
holidays unemployed and over $5,000 behind on rent
(Economists warn many unemployed families
won’t be able to pay rent and utilities without more stimulus aid from Congress)
New hope for coronavirus relief package as
November jobs report highlights deep pain
Lawmakers face hurdles
to COVID relief deal
Mitt Romney ‘can’t wait’ to get the vaccine
GOP women’s
record-breaking success reflects party’s major shift on recruiting and supporting
female candidates
Many Georgia
Republicans put Trump ahead of party and expect him to stay as president,
hurting chances in Senate runoff
Senator says Trump,
McConnell likely to back COVID-19 relief
Coronavirus liability
protection for companies remains 'red line' and 'poison pill' of stimulus talks
McConnell says Senate
will pass defense bill despite veto threat
Trump critic: I am not
afraid of Trump
Cruz offers to argue
Pennsylvania election case before Supreme Court
Conservative nonprofit
group challenging election results around the country has tie to Trump legal
adviser Jenna Ellis
At least 282,000 people
have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At least 14,927,000
cases have been reported.)
What you need to know
about the Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines
Covid live updates:
Trump to sign ‘America First’ vaccines policy as first U.S. approval could be
days away
No additional doses of
Pfizer vaccine for U.S. until summer, as Britain begins administering it
Amy Walter and Errin
Haines on Biden’s picks to oversee the pandemic
Juan Williams: Trump
is feasting on a dying GOP
I'm Going to Miss All
These Euphemisms for 'Lying Your Hindquarters Into Next Tuesday'
(The Trump
administration* screwed up again, and they lied about it again.)
December 8 will put
the nail in Trump's unhinged effort to overturn the election
As Trump rants over
election, his administration accelerates push to lock in policy and staffing
gains
Federal judge
dismisses Sidney Powell lawsuit that sought to overturn Trump loss in Georgia
Warren signals
concerns about bipartisan coronavirus framework
Rep. Cedric Richmond:
GOP has been 'absolutely neutered' by Trump
Trump’s Arab allies
are already testing Biden
Biden picks thorn in
Trump's side as new health secretary
Biden to name retired
Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
Biden mulls options in
case Republicans try to block cabinet picks
Trump personally asked Pa. GOP House Speaker for help changing election
results
Trump administration
rejects tougher standards on soot, a deadly air pollutant
(“People of color and
the poor — that is who gets hit the hardest by this,” one activist says)
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12/6/20
Trump’s
refusal to concede stalls GOP reckoning over 2020 loss
GOP White House hopefuls wait to see what Trump does next
Georgia
governor rebuffs Trump’s call for special session to overturn election results,
top official says
Krebs
says it's "well past the time" for GOP to acknowledge Trump defeat
Trump
lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID
Barr
considering stepping down before Trump's term ends
Europe
is beating the pandemic’s surge. The U.S. is not
Trump’s
Operation Warp Speed promised a flood of covid vaccines. Instead, states are
expecting a trickle.
(The
administration pledged several hundred million doses in 2020. Companies will
actually ship about 10 percent of that.)
Operation
Warp Speed chief predicts ‘significant decrease’ in deaths among elderly by end
of January
Fauci's
plea 'Wear a mask' tops list of 2020 notable quotes
Sunday
shows: Health officials anticipate vaccine distribution, warn of worsening
pandemic
Fox
News Sunday With Chris Wallace 12/6/20 | Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace
December 6, 2020
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 12/6/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos December 6, 2020
Life,
Liberty & Levin 12/6/20 FULL | Mark Levin December 6, 2020
ABC's
Stephanopoulos to GOP senator on presidential race: 'Why can't you accept the
results?
Trump’s
Final Days of Rage and Denial
Trump
is leaving press freedom in tatters. Biden can take these bold steps to repair
the damage.
Power
struggle sparks tensions among Senate Democrats
Manchin
slams Trump for 'dangerous' political 'posturing' during pandemic
Biden
picks Xavier Becerra as nominee for health and human services secretary
Biden
picks MGH infectious diseases chief to oversee CDC
Defense
bill offers Biden’s team a new framework to counter China
Trump
admin set to approve Arizona land swap for mine opposed by Native Americans
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12/5/20
Any
progress on stimulus could give the market a boost in the week ahead
Jobs
report hints at stalling economy
(Employers
last month added fewer than half as many positions as in October amid soaring
virus cases.)
Senate
GOP brushes off long-shot attempt to fight Biden win
Just
27 congressional Republicans acknowledge Biden’s win, Washington Post survey
finds
GOP
Rep. Kinzinger wages a lonely fight against Trump’s falsehoods and right-wing
disinformation
William
Barr’s Break with Donald Trump
Coronavirus
updates: Southern California to enter lockdown; daily cases reach another
record
As
Virus Spreads, CDC Draws Up an Urgent Battle Plan
Anthony
Fauci says he's accepted job as Joe Biden's chief medical adviser
A
Trump Immigration Policy Is Leaving Families Hungry
AP
FACT CHECK: Trump floods rally with audacious falsehoods
Defiant
Trump insists election was 'rigged' at rally for Georgia Senate Republicans
Biden
Transition Tests the U.S.-U.K. ‘Special Relationship’
Pentagon
blocks visits to military spy agencies by Biden transition team
White
House signals no rush on coronavirus stimulus: 'We don't believe the recovery
is in jeopardy'
Trump
demands names of the congressional Republicans who said they recognize Biden as
winner
Trump
calls Georgia governor to pressure him for help overturning Biden’s win in the
state
Trump
floats a Doug Collins run against Kemp for Georgia governor
Trump
airs election grievances in 100-minute address at largely maskless rally in
Georgia
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12/4/20
Dow
jumps more than 200 points to a record even after a big U.S. jobs report miss
November jobs report: US economy adds 245,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 6.7%
Employment
growth slows sharply in November amid coronavirus surge
America’s
economic recovery no longer looks so strong
Blue
State or Red, Pandemic Upends Public Services and Jobs
With
$10 billion in PPP loans doled out in Colorado, some business owners feel left
out in the cold. One got a check for $54.
Why
Business Should Back a Biden Climate Plan
Stimulus
talks end week on optimistic note
How
Sen. Mike Lee proposes to end ‘discrimination’ in U.S. immigration system
Ron
DeSantis Is the Yammiest of the Vulgar Talking Yam's Lackeys
(In
perfect imitation of his idol in the White House, the Florida governor
sidelined any real experts that he had on hand in Florida.)
Florida
Governor Misled Public on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mitt
Romney blasts Trump for 'heartbreaking' loss of life caused by poor leadership
At
least 277,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 14,346,000 cases have been reported.)
CDC
quietly adjusted Covid death data, shows higher relative toll on Black,
Hispanic people
CDC
recommends people wear masks indoors when not at home
Washington
coronavirus hospital admissions surge to highest level since pandemic began
New
Mexico hospitals at 102% ICU capacity, and other states are not far behind
Coronavirus
relief proposal on Capitol Hill would put billions toward vaccine distribution
New
COVID-19 Vaccine Data Shows It May Be Effective For Up to a Year
Federal
judge restores DACA, orders DHS to accept first-time applications from immigrants
Appeals
court OKs White House diverting military funding to border wall construction
Shields and Brooks on the damage done by Trump’s claims of election fraud
Trump
failed to remake the Fed in his image. His legacy may be polarizing its confirmations.
Michigan
appeals court delivers latest defeat against Trump campaign lawsuit
Trump
raises $495 million since mid-October, including a massive haul fueled by
misleading appeals about election fraud
Pelosi
sees ‘momentum’ toward a Covid stimulus deal as job growth slows
House
votes to decriminalize marijuana as GOP resists national shift
Senior
Democrat calls on Pompeo to cancel holiday parties, citing ‘significant health
risk’
Biden
warns the economy is stalling after ‘dire’ jobs report, calls for ‘urgent
action’ on Covid stimulus
Under
Biden, NOAA’s profile is set to rise as climate change takes center stage
Biden:
‘Hard to tell’ how much Fakhrizadeh killing complicates detente with Iran
Biden
taps Murthy as nation’s top doctor, offers Fauci key role as covid team takes
shape
Biden
officially clinches Electoral College votes with California certification
Trump
orders Pentagon to pull nearly all troops from Somalia
Trump
rushes to lock down oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
before Biden takes office
Trump
administration appoints loyalists Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie to Defense
Business Board
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12/3/20
S&P
500 falls slightly from a record on coronavirus vaccine concerns
Southwest
Airlines warns it could furlough 6,800 employees to cut costs
The
pace of job gains likely slowed in November due to the impact of virus
shutdowns
Economic
relief talks get new life as Democrats rally around compromise measure
Stimulus
Checks Excluded From Latest COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Pelosi
and McConnell resume talks as Congress rushes to strike a Covid stimulus deal
Momentum
builds for bipartisan $908 billion stimulus package as more GOP senators
express support
Senate
confirms Christopher Waller to the Fed board as Judy Shelton’s path narrows
Chuck
Grassley: Congress should approve aid to help states administer coronavirus
vaccine
Georgia
Republicans Contort Themselves to Avoid Trump’s Fury
Trump
roils Georgia GOP as party waits to see if presidential visit helps — or hurts
— in crucial Senate runoffs
Republicans
need to move beyond Trump ahead of Georgia Senate runoff, say GOP strategists
David
Perdue appears to tacitly acknowledge Biden’s victory in video call with
Republican group
Trump
reportedly derailed a GOP meeting about the Georgia Senate runoffs by praising
QAnon
Mo
Brooks planning to challenge Electoral College votes
Republican
U.S. judges choose Constitution over Trump as election fraud cases keep failing
Giuliani
rips Dems who act like they have more credibility than thousands who signed
affidavits
Trump's
Lawyers Are Making Such a Mess That Newt Gingrich Felt Compelled to Say
Something
At
least 275,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 14,115,000 cases have been reported.)
US
records over 14 million coronavirus cases
True
Pandemic Toll in the U.S. Reaches 345,000
Why
Pfizer’s Covid vaccine has been authorized in the UK but not the U.S. yet
States
need to distribute coronavirus vaccines. But they struggled with past
immunization effort
Pfizer
chairman: We're not sure if someone can transmit virus after vaccination
Not
All Frontline Workers Want First Round of COVID Vaccine
As
2,798 Americans die, Trump’s ‘most important speech’ makes only passing
reference to pandemic
Conservative
pundit fears now is 'most dangerous' part of Donald Trump’s presidency
Trump
exits as he entered, spreading chaos
(In
his final days, the president continues to make baseless claims.)
Trump’s
losing battle with reality
Donald
Trump’s Latest Grift May Be His Most Cynical Yet
The
Dangerous Possibilities of Trump’s Pardon Power
Wisconsin
Supreme Court won’t hear Trump election lawsuit
Pelosi and McConnell resume talks as Congress rushes to strike a Covid stimulus deal
Biden
says China must play by 'international norms
Biden
Endorses $908 Billion Covid Relief Plan as ‘Down Payment’
Among
first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Trump
says he's 'disappointed' Barr hasn't 'looked very hard' at baseless voter fraud
claims
Trump
doubles down on Section 230 repeal after GOP pushback
Trump
is worried that he may be prosecuted in New York after he leaves office
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12/2/20
S&P
500 ekes out record close as Wall Street weighs new round of stimulus talks
China
continuing to outpace the U.S. economy, CFO survey reveals
McConnell,
Schumer seem far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals
Senate
GOP leader sticking with partisan COVID-19 relief plan
Lamar
Alexander's parting shot: Senate needs 'a change of behavior'
Romney
and bipartisan group propose a $908 billion emergency COVID-19 relief package
‘Someone’s
going to get killed’: GOP election official in Georgia blames President Trump
for fostering violent threats
GOP
leader McDaniel to run for 3rd term with Trump's backing
GOP
lawmaker blasts incoming freshman over allegations of presidential voter fraud
Republican
frustration builds over Cabinet picks
List
of Republicans breaking with Trump grows longer
Trump's
threat to veto annual defense policy bill falls flat on Capitol Hill
Mike
Pence Backs Away From the Trump Election ‘Fraud’ Train Wreck
At
least 272,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 13,903,000 cases have been reported.)
U.S.
reports more than 200,000 new infections and 100,000 hospitalizations for first
time
CDC
shortens 14-day quarantine recommendation to 7 to 10 days
WHO
tightens mask guidelines
FDA
chief meets with Meadows again as Trump remains frustrated with pace of vaccine
approval
Winter
could be ‘most difficult time in the public health history’ of the US, CDC
director says
White
House warns COVID-19 cases at dire levels, says patient care could be
compromised
Operation
Warp Speed chief predicts coronavirus vaccines for all Americans by June
Trump
rehashes bogus vote-fraud claims for 46 minutes in his 'most important speech'
ever
The
big lie from Donald Trump
Release
of PPP loan recipients' data reveals troubling patterns
Trump’s
dwindling prospects to overturn the election: A guide
Trump
fired me for saying this, but I’ll say it again: The election wasn’t rigged
Trump
backers, including Flynn, edge toward a call to 'suspend' Constitution to head
off Biden taking office
Pelosi
and Schumer back $900 billion coronavirus stimulus plan as basis for
negotiations
Democratic
economists call for big spending, total rethink of deficits as GOP seeks
austerit
Arizona
Democrat Mark Kelly sworn into Senate, cutting into GOP majority
Biden
holds roundtable with workers; Trump draws rebukes for questioning election
integrity
Biden
plans to spurn Trump immigration restrictions, but risk of new border crisis
looms
Biden
facing growing pressure over secretary of defense pick
Biden
caught between progressives and national security veterans on CIA pick
Trump
administration sets wave of executions for days leading up to Biden
inauguration
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12/1/20
S&P
500 rises 1% to a record closing high to kick off December, building on
historic rally
Mnuchin
defends shut down of Fed emergency loan programs
More
than half of emergency small-business funds went to larger businesses, new data
shows
(The
Trump administration has emphasized PPP loans to small firms, but data released
Tuesday shows that most of the $522 billion went to about 600 larger companies
and chains)
McConnell
shoots down bipartisan $900 billion coronavirus stimulus plan as stalemate
drags on
McConnell
offering new coronavirus relief bill after talks with Mnuchin, Meadows
McConnell
shrugs as Georgia Republicans excoriate Trump and Washington over bogus
election claims
Senate
coronavirus aid proposal calls for $17 billion for airlines
Cruz
urges Supreme Court to take up Pennsylvania election challenge
US
Supreme Court asked to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
Senate
Republicans called out for hypocrisy after complaining about Biden nominee's
tweets
Ohio
GOP lawmakers are trying to impeach Gov. Mike DeWine over his covid-19 rules.
He says they’re ignoring reality.
At
least 269,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 13,702,000 cases have been)
Coronavirus
live updates: U.S. vaccine chief sets immunization timeline as hospitals prep
for distribution
First
Covid vaccines to be offered to health workers, nursing homes, CDC panel says
These
are the top coronavirus vaccines to watch
Appearing
with Polis, Fauci urges Coloradans to keep up COVID-19 precautions: “We can
crush this outbreak”
Barr
says he hasn’t seen fraud that could affect the election outcome
DOJ
has not found fraud that would reverse Biden win over Trump, Attorney General
William Barr says
Justice
Dept. investigated potential ‘bribery-for-pardon’ scheme involving White House
Ex-election
security chief weighs legal options after Trump campaign lawyer says he should
be shot
Federal
judge strikes down Trump administration rules restricting visas for skilled
workers
The
President* Is Running a Direct-Mail Scam from Inside the White House
Nevada
governor: 'Unconscionable' for Trump to suggest Reno's COVID-19 surge unit
'fake'
Trump
Is Rapidly Becoming Irrelevant
Biden
starts receiving top secret President’s Daily Brief
Biden’s
Climate Change Plans Could Mean Jobs for Michigan
Biden
pledges ‘a recovery for everybody’ as he introduces economic team in Delaware
Biden
would not act immediately to remove Phase 1 agreement with China - NYT
White
House summons FDA chief Stephen Hahn to discuss why agency isn’t moving faster
on Covid vaccine
Trump
threatens to veto major defense bill unless Congress repeals Section 230, a
legal shield for tech giants
Trump
to restart foreign deals, breaking a post-presidency norm
Trump
has discussed possible pardons for three eldest children, Kushner
*******************************************
11/30/20
Dow
falls more than 200 points to end November, but still posts biggest monthly
gain since 1987
Federal
Reserve says key bank lending rate will be phased out by June 2023
Unemployment
statistics during the pandemic have been inflated by backlogs, according to GAO
report
Don't
expect a second stimulus check this year. Here's what Congress is talking about
instead
Mitch
McConnell is still playing hardball on coronavirus relief
Senate
confirms two Trump picks for energy regulation panel
GOP
lawmaker says he's been called a 'traitor' by people close to him for
recognizing Biden win
Graham:
Trump should attend Biden inauguration 'if' Biden wins
Predictably,
some Republican voters in Georgia are turning on the party
Marco
Rubio is already suiting up for the politics of destruction
Biden
budget pick sparks battle with GOP Senate
How
Sen. Mike Lee proposes to hold Facebook, Google, Amazon more accountable
Rand
Paul: Anthony Fauci owes apology to 'every single parent and school-age child
in America'
Trump’s
latest Fox News rant was one of his most dangerous. Republicans can’t ignore
it.
At
least 267,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 13,519,000 cases have been reported.)
Covid
in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
Nearly
the entire U.S. has become a COVID hot spot, government map shows
Officials
worry about hospital capacity as US hits record number of Covid-19 patients
hospitalize
The
trickle-down tragedies of the pandemic
As
Moderna submits vaccine for FDA approval, Fauci says ‘close the bars and keep
the schools open’
Scott
Atlas resigns as Trump’s coronavirus adviser after months of feuding with
administration health officials
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on Biden’s Cabinet picks and Trump’s fraud claims
Trump’s
Disgraceful Endgame
Georgia
governor rejects Trump's call to 'overrule' elections officials with emergency
powers
Supreme
Court seems skeptical of Trump's census plan
Trump
Lawyer Says Krebs Should Be ‘Taken Out at Dawn and Shot’ for Defending Election
Live
updates: Arizona, Wisconsin certify Biden’s win; president-elect names
inauguration planning committee
Biden
announces economic team, confirms Janet Yellen as Treasury nominee
Biden
taps diverse economic team with a focus on workers
Biden's
favorability rating rises while Trump's slips: Gallup
Trump
headed to Georgia as turnout driver, but also a threat
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11/29/20
With
all eyes on Georgia, RNC chair tries to convince Republicans to vote in runoff
elections
In Key
States, Republicans Were Critical in Resisting Trump's Election Narrative
GOP
turns to Biden transition
South
Dakota's governor encouraged people to go shopping the same day the state
reported its highest single-day COVID-19 death total
Pennsylvania
Republican ‘informed of positive Covid result while in meeting with Trump’
Fauci
warns Thanksgiving travel could worsen Covid-19 surge
Sunday
shows - Health officials warn pandemic is 'going to get worse'
Fox
News Sunday With Chris Wallace 11/29/20 | Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace
November 29, 2020
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 11/29/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos November 29, 2020
Life,
Liberty & Levin 11/29/20 FULL | Mark Levin November 29, 2020
Fox
News Host Pulls Apart Election Lies Trump Spouted On Network Hours Earlier
Is
Trump headed to another campaign or to a courtroom?
'Firehose
of falsehood:' How Trump is trying to confuse the public about the election
outcome
20
days of fantasy and failure: Inside Trump’s quest to overturn the election
The
Cost of Trump’s Assault on the Press and the Truth
For
Trump advocate Sidney Powell, a playbook steeped in conspiracy theories
Biden
hires all-female senior communications team, names Neera Tanden director of OMB
Biden’s
plans will help those ‘fearful of outliving their retirement savings’
Joe
Biden’s Catholic faith has shaped his life and approach to politics. How will
it shape his presidency?
The
assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist raises the stakes for Biden
Wisconsin
recount confirms Biden’s win over Trump, cementing the president’s failure to
change the election results
Ossoff
warns of 'paralysis' if Republicans keep control of Senate
Trump
rages against '60 Minutes' for interview with Krebs
‘My
mind will not change in six months’: In first post-election TV interview, Trump
renews baseless claims of voter fraud
Trump
continues to deny he lost in first post-election interview, says FBI and DOJ
'missing in action' against 'total fraud'
******************************************
11/28/20
Who is
Janet Yellen, Biden’s pioneering pick to lead the Treasury amid a deep crisis?
(Yellen
brings an impressive résumé as a top economist and policymaker. Her leadership
style is sometimes compared with that of Mary Poppins: firm but kind, and
always prepared.)
McConnell
halts in-person Republican lunches amid COVID-19 surge
GOP
congressman calls party's refusal to acknowledge Biden's win a 'massive grift'
and says Trump 'forgot he was serving people and not himself'
Republicans
lob accusations of elitism at ‘Middle Class Joe’ — a sign of the upended
politics of populism
Former
CIA head, Cruz trade jabs over killing of Iranian nuclear scientist: 'You are
unworthy to represent the good people of Texas'
Coronavirus
updates: US surpasses record 200K daily cases; Colorado Gov. tests positive;
NFL orders shutdown of team facilities
First
doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has flown to US from Belgium
Trump's
Touted 'Coronavirus Drug' Linked To Psychiatric Disorders
Not a
hearing: Arizona legislators, Trump lawyers plan public meeting on election at
Phoenix hotel Monday
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against mail ballots with prejudice in another
defeat for Trump
Biden's
Plan for Seniors Is Not Just a Plan for Seniors
Biden
looks to career officials to restore trust, morale in government agencies
Biden
needs to overhaul our immigration system. Because of Trump, it won’t be easy.
Record
Asian American turnout helped Biden win Georgia. Can it help flip the Senate?
Trump
moves to strip job protections from White House budget analysts as he races to
transform civil service
Trump’s
bid to exclude undocumented immigrants from reapportionment arrives at Supreme
Court
Trump
considering kicking off 2024 run during Biden's inauguration
******************************************
11/27/20
S&P
500 closes at another record Friday, gains 2% on week
Thanksgiving
Day online sales hit record $5.1 billion, up 21.5% from last year, Adobe says
Black
Friday 2020 looks bleak at stores, malls, as shoppers stick to couch surfing
during the pandemic
Consumer
confidence dropping as Black Friday arrives: Morning Brief
Republicans
ready to become deficit hawks again under a President Biden
GOP
mulls its future after Trump
Texas
Supreme Court denies Republicans’ petition to throw out more than 100,000
drive-thru votes
At
least 264,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 13,078,000 cases have been reported.)
U.S.
Coronavirus Cases Soar Past 13 Million As Holiday Season Kicks Off
In
nine states, at least 1 in 1,000 people have died of coronavirus-linked causes
A
Thanksgiving marked by surging covid-19 cases and questions about a leading
vaccine candidate
Coronavirus
updates: AstraZeneca CEO touts a new vaccine trial in response to doubts raised
in U.S.
America
will be the first country to roll out a covid-19 vaccine
Fauci:
Christmas and New Year's won't be 'any different' than Thanksgiving
Prominent
Iranian nuclear scientist killed in ambush attack, bringing threats of revenge
Iraq
fears Trump’s final weeks could see confrontation between U.S. and Iran
Capehart
and Abernathy on why Trump is still casting doubts on the election
Federal
appeals court panel rejects Trump request to block certification of
Pennsylvania’s election results
When
he leaves office, can ex-President Trump be trusted with America's national
security secrets?
Biden
adds to vote margin over Trump after Milwaukee County recount
Biden
needs to bring Republicans on board in foreign policy
Trump
administration proceeds with rollback of bird protections despite objections of
scientists, environmentalists
Trump
remains in a battle of wills with Iran
Trump
rails against Twitter in late night tweets
Trump
commits to stepping down if electoral college votes for Biden
Trump
Now Insists Biden Must 'Prove' He Won 80 Million Votes To Enter The White House
******************************************
11/26/20
Trump’s
baseless election fraud claims in Georgia turn Senate runoffs into a ‘high-wire
act’ for Republicans
GOP
effort to invalidate more than 2.5 million votes in Pennsylvania dealt another
setback
IDF
preparing in case Trump launches parting strike on Iran
Coronavirus
updates: US number of cases 8 times bigger than reported, CDC says; AstraZeneca
vaccine faces questions; WHO encourages exercise
County
faces perilous moment on virus
(Infection
rates are at ‘most alarming’ levels yet, official says, as holiday heightens
risk.)
Coronavirus
deaths reach ominous levels unseen since early in the pandemic
Coronavirus
cases are skyrocketing again in cities
Trump's
inner circle is telling him that Giuliani and the rest of his legal team are
making him look like an idiot, report says
The
end of the embarrassment
Since
Election Day, a Lot of Tweeting and Not Much Else for Trump
Trump,
Carson tout covid-19 treatments as lifesavers. But regular people find them
harder to get.
Fact-checking
Trump’s cellphone rant of election falsehoods
Trump’s
imprint on Supreme Court shows conservative effect in key coronavirus ruling
Trump
rule eases effort to strip-mine near Okefenokee Swamp
Trump
says he will leave White House if Biden wins Electoral College vote
Trump
encourages Americans to 'gather' in Thanksgiving proclamation despite
coronavirus surge
*****************************************
11/25/20
Dow
pulls back more than 150 points after reaching 30,000 milestone
Weekly
jobless claims higher than expected as labor market takes hit from rising Covid
cases
Fed
weighed adjusting bond purchases to provide more help to economy ‘fairly soon,’
minutes show
The
K-shaped recovery is getting worse
Yellen’s
Mandate: Massive Stimulus, Assuaging Fears of Inflation
(New
Treasury nominee hailed as the right woman for the moment.)
Mnuchin
to put $455B in COVID-19 relief funds beyond successor's reach
McConnell
still mum on Biden’s win as Trump administration begins transition
Former
Republican House speaker Paul Ryan tells Trump to concede and stop ‘undermining
democracy’
Nearly
a sixth of the Senate Republican caucus has tested positive for coronavirus
Governor
of Wyoming tests COVID-19 positive
Georgia
secretary of state says he's a Trump voter 'now being thrown under the bus by
him'
At
least 261,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 12,752,000 cases have been reported.)
U.S.
hits highest death toll since May with hospitals already full
California,
Texas set nationwide records for new coronavirus infections in a single day
The
Midwest is America’s covid-19 hotspot
(The
disease is killing more than 550 people there every day)
The
CDC is expected to shorten Covid quarantine time, something most everyone seems
to agree on
U.S.
Supreme Court backs religious groups over New York virus curbs
Troop
pullout fuels concern
Allies
and foes worry U.S. withdrawal plan will leave Afghanistan with more
instability.)
Trump
campaign sued for attempting to disenfranchise Black voters
Trump
Stress-Tested the Election System, and the Cracks Showed
(Even
in the absence of a questionable outcome or any evidence of fraud, President Trump
managed to freeze the passage of power for most of a month.)
Strongmen
review: a chilling history for one nation no longer under Trump
Joe
Biden calls for shared sacrifice to fight the pandemic as Trump rails about
baseless election accusations
Team
Biden can finally start preparing for the massive coronavirus vaccine effort
Joe
Biden’s Cabinet Picks Send a Clear Message: The Adults Are Back in Charge
Biden
tells Jordan’s king he is eager to ‘support a two-state solution’
Biden
soars as leader of the free world
Trump
pardons Flynn despite guilty plea in Russia probe
Trump
invites Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers to White House after calling in to baseless
voter fraud event
Trump
cancels plans to attend Pennsylvania GOP event on election
******************************************
11/24/20
Dow
surges more than 400 points, closes above 30,000 for the first time ever
Yellen
will face host of political problems as Biden's treasury secretary
Janet
Yellen will lead Joe Biden’s Treasury. What does she stand for?
(Both
progressives and conservatives can find what to like about the former chair of
the Fed)
McConnell
pushed Trump to nominate Barrett on the night of Ginsburg's death
Biden
seeks swift Cabinet votes, but GOP Senate stays silent
Rubio
signals opposition to Biden Cabinet picks
Sen.
Mike Lee continues to defend Trump’s questioning of election results
Sen.
Chuck Grassley says he's planning to return to work next week after COVID-19
diagnosis
Giuliani
admits to exaggerating claims of voter fraud after saying Detroit had more
voters than citizens
At
least 259,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 12,567,000 cases have been reported.)
These
are the top coronavirus vaccines to watch
Coronavirus
live updates: U.S. testing vaccine distribution plans, surgeon general urges
people to ‘hold on’
Doctors
say CDC should warn people the side effects from Covid vaccine shots won’t be
‘a walk in the park’
Trump
came in promising so much winning. He’s going out with so much whining.
Where
is Trump still trying to fight election results?
Trump
went along with Biden's transition only after aides told him he didn't have to
admit he lost, report says
For
Trump, it’s all over but the tweeting
Live
updates: Pa. and Nevada certify Biden’s wins; president-elect introduces
national security team
Biden
picks diverse, tested national security team
Biden
Has the Team Obama Always Wanted
(The
next U.S. administration will feature the most cohesive group of foreign-policy
hands in at least a generation.)
In
tapping Blinken, Biden will be served by confidant with deep Jewish roots
Biden
team denies president-elect wants Democrats to accept smaller relief deal
Biden
transition team receives official Operation Warp Speed briefing, HHS’ Azar
says, after weeks of delays
Biden says
staff has spoken with Fauci: 'He's been very, very helpful'
Biden
says outreach from Trump admin has been 'sincere' as transition begins
Biden
sends signal he is serious about climate change with John Kerry pick
Two
more parting shots from Trump aimed squarely at disabled workers
Trump
brags about Dow 30,000 at surprise news conference, leaves after a minute
Trump
tells allies he plans to pardon Michael Flynn
******************************************
11/23/20
Dow
jumps 300 points on vaccine hope, hits high of day on news Yellen may be
Biden’s Treasury pick
The
stock market is entering a strong seasonal period where it tends to rise
Economists
are calling for more stimulus checks. Here’s where assistance plans stand
Economists
nervously watching pandemic for signs of further financial impacts
Republican
national security experts call on Trump to concede, begin transition
Why
the Trump campaign’s big legal flameout in Pennsylvania seems like a turning
point, even for Republicans
GOP
senator says Biden's vote lead 'has not changed,' urges country to 'move
forward'
Biden
moves forward as GOP breaks with Trump rise
Trump
relents on transition as Republicans join mounting calls for him to acknowledge
Biden’s win
John
Kasich Stunned GOP Isn't Defending Democracy Against Trump
Guadagno:
GOPers ‘cowardly and shameless’ for backing Trump election claims
Republican
official: Trump efforts to undermine Georgia results could 'suppress the vote'
in U.S. Senate runoff elections
At
least 256,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 12,396,000 cases have been reported.)
More
than 85,700 coronavirus patients hospitalized nationwide, shattering records
(again)
AstraZeneca
coronavirus vaccine up to 90% effective and easily transportable, company says
Fauci
warns of 'stunning number of deaths' from coronavirus
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on Biden’s White House transition
Business
leaders, including many who backed Trump, say it’s time to make way for Biden
(More
than 160 CEOs call on the administration to allow for the changeover to begin
for the good of the country.)
Trump
may have made it easier for Biden to go after the drug industry
Trump
cries fraud; courts aren’t buying it
(As
judges continue to reject his baseless claims, expert warns that the lawsuits
are a danger to democracy.)
A
major Trump donor’s company got a 3 percent government-backed pandemic loan. It
sells title loans at a 350 percent annual rate.
Democrats
face increasing pressure to back smaller COVID-19 stimulus
Feinstein
to step down as top Democrat on Judiciary Committee
Durbin
seeks to become top-ranking Democrat on Judiciary panel
Biden
brings back the establishment
In
Break From Trump, Biden Opts for Experience, Expertise for Top National
Security Jobs
Michigan
certifies Biden win; a setback for Trump challenge
Joe
Biden names picks for secretary of State, Homeland Security chief, director of
national intelligence
Biden
picks Janet Yellen to lead Treasury
John
Kerry to join Biden administration as National Security Council official
dedicated to climate change
How
the Biden Administration Can Free Americans from Student Debt
Trump
says he’s directing his team to cooperate with Biden officials as GSA allows
formal transition to begin
The
Trump administration takes grey wolves off the endangered list
******************************************
11/22/20
Many
stimulus programs are due to expire at the end of 2020, threatening the US
economy during the COVID-19 pandemic's most challenging phase
Murkowski
calls on Trump to begin transition process, decries 'pressure campaign on state
legislators'
Pressure
grows from GOP for Trump to recognize Biden election win
GOP
senator calls for cooperation on Biden transition: 'I'd rather have a president
that has more than one day to prepare'
Trump’s
quest to overturn election runs into quiet resistance from local and state
Republicans
Kasich:
Republicans 'either in complete lockstep' or 'afraid' of Trump
Chris
Christie calls the conduct of Trump’s legal team a ‘national embarrassment’
Duty
or Party? For Republicans, a Choice on Whether to Enable Trump
Reporter
Carl Bernstein names 21 GOP senators who 'repeatedly expressed extreme contempt
for Trump'
‘The
end is in sight’: Experts express optimism about COVID-19 pandemic coming to a
close
Coronavirus
vaccine news: Reasons for hope and hesitation
Group
of 20 leaders call for global coronavirus vaccine access as U.S. labs near
approval
White
House vaccine chief says first Americans could be vaccinated next month
Sunday
shows - Virus surge dominates ahead of fraught Thanksgiving holiday
Fox
News Sunday with Chris Wallace 11/22/20 - Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace
Nov 22, 2020
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 11/22/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos 11/22/2020 FULL (ABC) George Stephanopoulos
November 22, 2020
Life,
Liberty & Levin 11/22/20 FULL | Mark Levin November 22, 2020
Wisconsin
officials: Trump observers obstructing recount
Trump
Campaign Lawyers Step Up but Are Swiftly Knocked Down
Team
Trump offering 'fire hose' of conspiracy Kool-Aid for supporters
Trump’s
lonely G-20 marks a fitting end
Biden
builds an administration as Trump holes up in mostly empty White House
Biden’s
Covid-19 Mission
(As
Donald Trump continues to find new ways to make things worse, Joe Biden is
preparing to take immediate action on an escalating crisis.)
Biden
picks Antony Blinken as secretary of state, emphasizing experience and the
foreign policy establishment
Biden
to nominate Linda Thomas-Greenfield for UN ambassador: reports
What
Biden’s agenda on the environment could mean for the Pacific Northwest
Biden
faces politically thorny decision on Trump prosecutions
Trump
administration pulls out of Open Skies treaty with Russia
******************************************
11/21/20
Stocks
may continue to struggle Thanksgiving week amid Covid-19 outbreaks
GOP
lawmaker patience runs thin with Trump tactics
GOP
senator congratulates Biden, says Trump should accept results
Most
Republicans greet Trump’s push to overturn the election with a customary
response: Silence
GOP
Michigan ex-governor says state board will certify Biden winner over 'bully'
Trump
Republican
leaders ask Michigan election board to delay certification of results, in
latest GOP effort to cast doubt on the vote
Republican
leaders swore an oath to defend the Constitution. That means telling Trump it’s
over.
Republicans
bring out the big guns in Georgia runoff election, but Trump’s refusal to
concede sparks concern
Republican
Resistance Looms in the Senate for Biden's Nominees
Coronavirus
updates: Experimental drug cocktail given to Trump gets FDA authorization; US
hits 12 million cases; California curfew to begin
Michigan
group sues Trump campaign for alleged mass voter suppression
A
vindictive Trump seeks to undermine Biden’s presidency
In
last-ditch bid to stay in office, Trump deploys his favorite tactics to bully
and intimidate
Trump’s
election legal strategy is all but doomed, but still could damage American democracy,
experts say
In
scathing opinion, federal judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit in
Pennsylvania
Justice
Dept. meets Trump, Giuliani vote-fraud claims with silent skepticism
Anger
builds in Black community over Trump’s claims of voter fraud in big cities
Shutdown
deadline nears as White House, Congress tangle over VA funding
Judge
slaps down Trump appointee who has sought to reshape Voice of America and
related agencies
What
each G-20 leader has said about Trump — and Biden
This
stimulus provision – which Republicans call essential – is actually a 'poison
pill': Gillibrand
Biden
forges ahead with the transition while Trump paralyzes Washington
Janet
Yellen, Jewish former Fed chief, on Biden’s treasury secretary short list
Trump
addresses virtual G-20 summit, heads out before session on pandemic
Trump
turns on Pfizer over vaccine timing
Trump
campaign files for new recount in Georgia
Trump
privately plots his next act — including a potential 2024 run
******************************************
11/20/20
Dow
closes more than 200 points lower to end down week amid concern over rising
Covid cases
JPMorgan
becomes first major bank to say first-quarter GDP will decline because of Covid
surge
Mnuchin
says he and GOP leaders will discuss plan to pass targeted stimulus with
Democrats’ help
Mnuchin
says people are misunderstanding Fed funding decision, there’s plenty of
firepower left
Mitch
McConnell says Congress should redirect unspent stimulus money to prop up small
businesses, backing Mnuchin in his fight against the Fed
McConnell
proposes shifting funds to COVID aid
Cheney,
top GOP lawmakers ask Trump campaign for proof of election fraud
GOP
governor, a Trump critic, calls for end to president’s ‘ridiculous challenges’
of Biden win
Mitt
Romney calls Trump’s actions ‘undemocratic,’ while the Utah GOP stands with the
president
More
conservatives break with Trump over election claims
Analysis:
With silence, GOP enables Trump's risky endgame
Sen.
Rick Scott tests positive for Covid, says he has ‘very mild symptoms’ and will
work from home
At
least 253,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 11,906,000 cases have been reported.)
Pfizer
applies for emergency vaccine approval as U.S. cases reach new high
When
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines could be available, and the genetic science behind how
they work
Fauci
gets frustrated: 'Get rid of these ridiculous conspiracy theories'
Some
governors ignore CDC advice on Thanksgiving gatherings
Shields
and Brooks on the danger of Trump’s refusal to concede
A
Timeline of the Certification Process That Trump Is Trying to Disrupt
How
Trump is sabotaging Biden -- and America
Trump
Is Getting More Desperate—And More Dangerous
(As
Trump’s odds of success decrease, the risks that his ever more extreme efforts
pose are increasing.)
Not
going gentle—how harmful is Donald Trump’s refusal to concede?
Trump
suffers twin defeats in his effort to overturn Biden’s victory in key states
BUSINESS
LEADERS TO TRUMP: GIVE IT UP
Trump
Abused U.S. Sanctions and Failed to Get Results. Biden Can Do Better.
NY
probing Trump’s tax write-off for consulting fees paid to Ivanka
Hoyer
on Trump election challenges: 'I think this borders on treason'
Biden
taps several long-time aides for White House roles
Biden
calls Trump’s attack on electoral process ‘totally irresponsible’
Georgia
certifies election results confirming that Biden beat Trump
Trump
makes late-term bid to lower prescription drug costs
Trump
to participate in virtual G-20 summit amid coronavirus surge
******************************************
11/19/20
Stocks
rise as Wall Street turns to tech for safety amid increasing Covid-19 cases
Unemployment
claims rise as pandemic shutdowns increase nationwide
Mnuchin
decision cuts Fed lending power, but sources say emergency programs can be
revived
Washington
takes a break with major economic pain on the horizon
With
Logan traffic still down, Massport cuts 25 percent of its workforce
McConnell,
Pelosi hunt for funding deal as shutdown deadline looms
GOP
increasingly accepts Trump's defeat — but not in public
Romney
on Trump election tactics: 'Difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic
action' by president
Sasse
condemns Giuliani's 'wild press conferences': They 'erode public trust'
The
corrosive consequences of GOP leaders humoring Trump as he sows doubt in
democracy
GOP’s
post-election tactics are causing more concern about suppressing the Black
vote, even after it happened
Why
the GOP is sticking with Trump’s election deceit
Utah’s
two senators split over Trump’s move to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Iraq
Pompeo
Visits West Bank Settlement and Offers Parting Gifts to Israeli Right
At
least 251,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 11,709,000 cases have been reported.)
America’s
250,000 covid deaths: People die, but little changes
US
seeing unprecedented coronavirus spread, White House says
Top
Pentagon official tests positive for coronavirus
States
That Imposed Few Restrictions Now Have the Worst Outbreaks
CDC
strongly recommends that people not travel for Thanksgiving
Dr.
Fauci says vaccinating people who disregard Covid as ‘fake news’ could be ‘a
real problem’
Trump
is reportedly going straight to Republican state legislators in an attempt to
overthrow Biden's win
Threats
and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process
What
Will a Vengeful President Do to the World in His Final Weeks?
Trump
should quit and 'not be embarrassing', Czech president says
Democrats
nominate Nancy Pelosi for another term as speaker, as she suggests it could be
her last.
Schumer
says McConnell agrees to discuss Covid relief, as aides negotiate government
funding
With
Trump Defeated, Why Are Democrats So Downcast?
Illinois
Sen. Duckworth says 'silence is deafening' from Republicans on Trump's election
maneuvers
Biden's
health care policy will change Medicare in 2 big ways
Biden
on suing the GSA: 'We haven't ruled it out'
Biden
isn't taking a hardline lockdown stance, as Trump had claimed
Biden
vowed to ban new drilling on public lands. It won’t be easy.
Ga.
hand recount confirms Biden’s lead; president-elect speaks virtually with
governors
Trump is reportedly going straight to Republican state legislators in an attempt to overthrow Biden's win
Threats and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process
Trump
campaign asks Pennsylvania court to declare Trump winner
Trump
campaign drops Michigan ballot lawsuit — president called GOP county election
officials
Trump
invites Michigan Republican leaders to meet him at White House as he escalates
attempts to overturn election results
As
defeats pile up, Trump tries to delay vote count in last-ditch attempt to cast
doubt on Biden victory
******************************************
11/18/20
Dow
falls more than 300 points for a second day of losses as rally to records
pauses
The
stock market appears stuck at these levels — Here’s what could get it moving
again
Manufacturers
association calls on GSA to begin transition process
If
Congress doesn’t act, 12 million Americans could lose unemployment aid after
Christmas
As
Covid-19 cases surge, Congress sounds pessimistic about a new relief package
Republicans
Confirm Another One Of Trump's Unqualified Court Picks
Senators
move to block Trump's $23B UAE arms sale
GOP
breaks with Trump firing of cyber chief: Adds to 'confusion and chaos'
GOP
Sen. Kelly Loeffler accused of violating ethics rules with fundraising pitch
Graham
rebuffs 'the Squad' on calls for him to resign over Georgia meddling
Mitt
Romney criticizes Trump for withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan, Iraq
Trump
allies more outraged than Democrats over his Afghanistan pullout
Sen.
Mike Lee again gripes that Twitter, Facebook are biased against conservatives —
including him
At
least 249,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 11,524,000 cases have been reported.)
More
than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus
US
military reports record 1,300 coronavirus cases in one day
‘Tired
to the bone’: Hospitals overwhelmed with virus cases
Pfizer
says its coronavirus vaccine is safe and 95% effective and that it will seek
regulatory review within days
Pfizer
says its COVID-19 vaccine is 95 percent effective, safe for older people
Coronavirus
vaccines are one thing Trump got right
Trump
seeks to settle scores in final days
Trump's
last-minute foreign policy dumps are reportedly an attempt to overwhelm Biden
and drown his agenda
Trump
in exile: How he will remain a force in the GOP, and a threat to Biden's
politics of unity
The
National Security Risks of Trump’s Temper Tantrum
It's
Donald Trump vs. democracy. Which side are you on?
Judge
Halts ‘Public Health’ Expulsions of Children at the Border
(A
federal judge ruled Wednesday that a public health emergency decree did not
give the Trump administration authority to expel unaccompanied children before
they could request asylum.)
Biden
builds White House team and tries to show dangers of Trump’s intransigence
Biden's
DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance
How
Biden's White House media operation will differ from Trump's
Biden
holds event with front-line health-care workers
Biden
Wants to Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Won’t Be Easy
(President
Trump is applying more sanctions on Iran that would be hard to reverse. Tehran,
facing elections in June, has its own demands.)
Joe
Biden: We'll soon be 'weeks or months' behind on COVID response without
cooperation from Trump
Joe
Biden’s economic record will be shaped by the Federal Reserve
BIDEN
WOULD REPORTEDLY PREFER NOT TO INVESTIGATE TRUMP’S MANY CRIMES
Trump
campaign requests partial Wisconsin recount, deposits $3 million to challenge
Biden victory
Trump
campaign to request recount in two counties in Wisconsin; he trails in the
state by about 20,600 votes
Trump
is reportedly upset Biden will steal his coronavirus vaccine thunder
*******************************************
11/17/20
Dow
falls more than 150 points as rally to record highs takes a breather
Some
Washington residents told they have to repay jobless benefits
Republican
Officials Have Got to Start Telling Their Voters the Truth About the Election
McConnell:
Transfer of power will happen on time
Sen.
Charles E. Grassley, third in line for the presidency, tests positive for covid
Senate
blocks Judy Shelton nomination to the Fed
The
Republican governors who are changing their tunes on masks
Republicans
sound alarm on Georgia Senate runoffs as they privately weigh Trump’s influence
In
reversal, GOP officials in key Michigan county certify ballot count after
striking a compromise with Democrat
GOP
senator: Trump shouldn't fire top cybersecurity official
GOP
senators congratulate Harris on Senate floor
Graham
becomes center of Georgia storm
Ted
Cruz Tweet About Mask-Wearing Senator's 'Fake Virtue' Falls Flat On Its Face
State
GOP lawmakers say they'll seek to impeach Whitmer
At
least 247,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 11,358,000 cases have been reported.)
California
rolls back reopening amid surge
(The
announcement of new restrictions comes as the state breaks its single-day
record of new coronavirus cases.)
What
you need to know about the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines
FDA
authorizes first COVID-19 test that gives results at home
Dr.
Fauci says as many as 20 million Americans could get vaccinations around the
end of the year
Dr.
Fauci says the Covid outbreak isn’t a political issue: ‘You can’t run away from
the data’
Trump
Is in Denial—and America Is Unsafe
Trump's
transition sabotage threatens vaccine rollout
Georgia
elections chief says Trump 'suppressed' GOP vote, cost himself state
Rudy
Giuliani's conspiracy theories could be dangerous to democracy, experts say
‘Disgraceful!’
— Lawyer blasts Trump attorney Giuliani for seeking to toss Pa. votes to
reverse Biden win
Pelosi
and Schumer ask McConnell to restart coronavirus stimulus talks as cases surge
Biden’s
early moves foreshadow a cautious presidency
Biden
says virus requires military mindset for Thanksgiving, beyond: 'We're at war.
For real.'
Who
Joe Biden is picking to fill his White House and Cabinet
CEOs
embrace Biden as president-elect while many Republicans still won't acknowledge
his win
Trump
to reduce troops in Afghanistan by almost 50%, trim deployment in Iraq
Trump
Administration Finalizing Last-Minute Safety Net Cuts
Trump
is angry at vaccine makers, so he's pushing a last-minute plan to lower drug
prices
Trump
fires top election security official; Biden names senior staff
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11/16/20
Dow
jumps 470 points to a record as another potentially effective vaccine fuels
recovery hope
Surging
coronavirus infections prompt new lockdowns, challenging the recovery
Md.
Gov. Hogan tells Trump 'the time has come' to concede
Georgia
secretary of state says Graham, other Republicans have pressured him to toss
legal ballots
Graham
denies pressuring top Georgia election official to throw out some ballots
Third
GOP senator comes out against controversial Trump Fed nominee
Iowa
governor reverses course, issues statewide mask mandate
State
GOP lawmakers say they'll seek to impeach Whitmer
Pulling
US troops out of Afghanistan would be as 'humiliating' as Vietnam War defeat,
top Republican says
Chuck
Todd: Every GOP senator declined interviews this weekend
At
least 246,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 11,198,000 cases have been reported.)
Covid
in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
Coronavirus
Vaccine Tracker
WHO
tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long fight to come
Moderna
says preliminary trial data shows its coronavirus vaccine is more than 94%
effective, shares soar
Here’s
what you need to know about the Moderna vaccine announcement
Dr.
Fauci says masks, social distancing will still be needed after a Covid-19 vaccine—here’s
why
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on the Biden transition, pandemic polarization
Election
results under attack: Here are the facts
(A
compilation of the misinformation, disinformation and many rejected legal
challenges by the Trump campaign to try to overturn votes.)
Trump's
national security adviser: It 'obviously' looks as if Biden won
Trump
backers drop court cases challenging voting results in four states, another
setback in bid to undo Biden win
The
Cities Central to Fraud Conspiracy Theories Didn’t Cost Trump the Election
(Yet
Philadelphia, Milwaukee and Detroit have become the targets of G.O.P.
allegations of voting shenanigans.)
How a
Minneapolis Suburb Turned Blue, Despite Trump’s Law-and-Order Pitch
Trump
aims to undermine Biden's legitimacy even as legal challenges fizzle
Trump’s
Iran agenda is about to end in failure
Juan
Williams: Defeated Trump is in legal peril
Trump’s
COVID-19 adviser tells Michigan to 'rise up' over Whitmer's new restrictions
President-elect
Biden calls on Congress to 'pass a COVID relief package like the HEROES Act'
Biden
says Trump’s lack of cooperation in transition means ‘more people may die’
Biden’s
COVID efforts blocked
(As
Trump refuses to concede and deaths rise, calls increase to start formal transition.)
After
defeating Trump, Biden faces a Democratic Party straining at the seams
Biden
campaign manager to serve as deputy chief of staff
Trump
administration to cut troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq in sprint to deliver
on president’s promise
Trump
officials rush to auction off rights to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
before Biden can block it
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11/15/20
Raging
virus triggers new shutdown orders and economy braces for fresh wave of pain
With
COVID on the rampage, will you get a 2nd stimulus check soon?
GOP
leaders in 4 states won by Biden quash dubious Trump bid to flip electors
(Rejecting
a scheme backed by some of the US president’s allies, Republican lawmakers in
Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin say they won’t defy the will of
the voters)
GOP
shows limited appetite for pursuing Biden probes
2 more
GOP governors push Trump to start the formal presidential transition process
with Biden
Republicans
increasingly urge Trump to begin formal transition
John
Bolton urges Republicans to publicly reject Trump's voter fraud claims
GOP
Sen. David Perdue won't debate Democratic challenger ahead of run-off election
A
secretive Republican group called Amish PAC ended the election cycle with money
in its pocket
‘The showdown of all showdowns’: Control of the Senate hinges on Georgia’s wild runoff elections
Biden Asked Republicans to Give Him a Chance. They're Not Interested.
U.S. hits 11 million COVID-19 cases as restrictions increase, holiday worries mount
As the
Pandemic Surges, CDC Issues Increasingly Assertive Advice
Why a
coronavirus vaccine might not get things back to normal
Sunday
shows - Election results, coronavirus dominate headlines
Fox
News Sunday with Chris Wallace 11/15/20 - Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace
Nov 15, 2020
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 11/15/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos 11/15/2020 FULL (ABC) George Stephanopoulos
November 15, 2020
Life,
Liberty & Levin 11/15/20 FULL | Mark Levin November 15, 2020
A
day-by-day timeline of how Trump is blocking the kind of presidential
transition he got from Biden and Obama
John
Kelly blasts Trump for not helping with the transition: 'The downside to not
doing so could be catastrophic'
Trump
lost at the ballot box. His legal challenges aren’t going any better.
The
federal government’s chief information security officer is helping an outside
effort to hunt for alleged voter fraud
Biden
Asked Republicans to Give Him a Chance. They're Not Interested.
Biden
administration will seek to restore stability at Pentagon, analysts say
Trump
Pentagon Purge Could Accelerate His Goal to Pull Troops From Afghanistan
Trump
walks back tweet saying Biden 'won' election
Trump
says Biden ‘won’ because vote was ‘rigged,’ then says he’s not conceding
(After
appearing to acknowledge losing election, US president follows up by saying ‘I
concede NOTHING!’ as he continues to push unfounded accusations of fraud)
Trump campaign
jettisons major parts of its legal challenge against Pennsylvania’s election
results
******************************************
11/14/20
Raging
virus triggers new shutdown orders and economy braces for fresh wave of pain
COVID-19
is threatening the economy. So are McConnell and the GOP
Republicans
face setbacks in three key legal challenges; Trump law firm quits
North
Dakota governor changes tack and issues mask mandate
Minn.
GOP State Senate Warns Only Republicans Of COVID Outbreak
In
Georgia, a laborious, costly and historic hand recount of presidential ballots
begins
We’re
serving our country. Now Trump says votes like ours don’t count.
Federal
judge rules acting DHS head Chad Wolf unlawfully appointed, invalidates DACA
suspension
Thousands
of mask-less Trump supporters rally in D.C., falsely claiming president won
election
Violence
erupts between counter-protestors, Trump supporters following DC rally
Susan
Rice: Trump administration not helping Biden transition poses national security
threat
Trade
will fade to background under Biden’s ‘tweet-free’ policy
‘Time
will tell’: Trump comes closest yet to admitting election defeat
Trump
rails against Georgia recount process
Heads
roll as Trump launches post-election purge
In
Trump’s final days, a 30-year-old aide purges officials seen as insufficiently
loyal
Trump
mulls a future outside the White House as 2020 options fade
******************************************
11/13/20
S&P
500 rises more than 1% to a record close to cap off strong week as big value
rotation continues
Economic
Risks Are High as Chances for Quick Stimulus Narrow
RNC to
spend at least $20 million on Georgia's Senate races
Trump
and GOP rush to “quietly pack the FEC with partisans” after election, watchdog
group warns
Young
Kim takes down Democrat in California House rematch
Rep.-elect
Marjorie Taylor Greene, supporter of QAnon, denounces House mask requirement
Spencer
Cox rejects Trump’s claim of voter fraud, says there’s ‘no evidence’
At
least 243,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 10,734,000 cases have been reported.)
Almost
Every U.S. State Is Now Officially a Coronavirus Hot Spot
New Mexico at ‘breaking point’ as U.S. shatters coronavirus case record again
Virus
sidelines at least 130 in Secret Service
Covid-19
vaccine may have unpleasant side effects. That will mean it's working.
'We
blew it': U.S. reaches 'explosive' COVID-19 spread as virus is nearly
impossible to control, experts say
Dr.
Birx advises no extended family gatherings in Utah for Thanksgiving, Christmas
U.S.
reports record 153,400 new Covid cases as Dr. Fauci urges Americans to be
careful: ‘It is not futile’
Shields
and Brooks on election results, Trump’s resistance
As
Trump continues to push false claims of fraud, top officials say election was
most secure in history
Prosecutors
who AG Bill Barr dispatched to investigate Trump's evidence-free claims of mass
election fraud say they found no substantial irregularities
It
goes from bad to worse for the Trump legal team
Trump’s
attempts to challenge the election results suffer further setbacks
As
Soon as Trump Leaves Office, He Faces Greater Risk of Prosecution
Trump
takes no questions in first public remarks since losing election
Is
This a Coup, or Just Another Trump Con?
Pelosi:
McConnell in for rude awakening when Biden takes office
Democrats
allege GOP refusal to accept election results is imperiling U.S. coronavirus
response
Biden
calls for 'urgent action' from Trump amid COVID-19 surge
A new
take on federal COVID policy
(Trump’s
plan was to downplay risk to lift the economy. Biden bets on the opposite.)
Biden
finds support among Republicans as Trump scrambles to salvage his strategy to
contest the election
Who
are Biden’s potential senior appointees, and what are their views on Israel?
Biden
considering Yellen as possible Treasury secretary
Biden
projected to win Georgia, Trump projected to win North Carolina
Trump:
New York won't receive COVID-19 vaccine immediately
Trump takes no questions in first public remarks since losing election
Trump puts Giuliani in charge of election lawsuits
Trump
strikes out in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania ballot challenges, Biden’s lead
more secure
Biden projected to win Georgia, Trump projected to win North Carolina
******************************************
11/12/20
Dow
closes more than 300 points lower amid fears virus resurgence could slow down
economic recovery
Here
are the things that scare Jerome Powell the most about the economy right now
U.S.
airline employment to reach lowest levels in decades after pandemic cuts 90,000
jobs
Washington
state leads nation in new jobless claims
Millions
Face Loss of Jobless Aid: ‘Without It, I’m Dead in the Water’
(Emergency
federal programs to assist the unemployed in the pandemic will expire at year’s
end if there is no congressional action.)
Democrats
and Republicans are still far apart on economic stimulus deal as coronavirus
infections surge
Pandemic
aid may have to wait for Biden
(Congressional
leaders remain over $1 trillion apart on COVID relief — and Trump White House
has left talks.)
Senior
GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley says Biden should receive classified intelligence
briefings from Trump administration
Trump
and his followers are on the 'crazy train' with unhinged election conspiracies,
Republican congressman says
Senate
Republicans relent, say Biden should start getting access to intel
Growing
number of Republicans say Biden should have access to classified briefings
How
long can Republicans keep helping Trump delegitimize the election?
Karl
Rove was a warrior in the GOP’s voter fraud crusades. Even he says it’s over
for Trump.
‘Utah
Politics’ podcast: Mitt Romney on the election, conspiracy theories and more
Texas
senator suggests it's too soon to declare Biden the winner because Puerto Rico
is still counting votes
‘We’re
the ones who won’: McCarthy guarantees 2022 House majority after GOP stymies
Democrats in suburbs
Arizona's
GOP attorney general: Trump likely lost state, no evidence of fraud
Delaying
Biden’s transition could have national security implications, analysts and
former officials warn
2020
turnout is the highest in over a century
The
U.S. is poised for another wave of covid-19 deaths, public health experts warn
Average
Covid cases and hospitalizations rise in nearly every state across U.S.
These
charts show how serious the fall Covid-19 surge is in the US
At
least 242,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 10,557,000 cases have been reported.)
US
notches grim record of over 152,000 new coronavirus cases in one day
Fauci
urges American public to double down on COVID-19 safety measures amid surge
As
Trump stews over election, he mostly ignores the public duties of the
presidency
Trump’s
attacks on election outcome prolong tech’s emergency measures
Trump’s
Post-Election Tactics Put Him in Unsavory Company
Pelosi
calls on Republicans to 'stop the circus and get to work' on COVID
The
Seven Pillars of Biden’s Foreign Policy
Biden
Must Restore America’s Reputation as a Beacon of Press Freedom
(After
four years of hostility to journalists and a free press, the United States must
repair the damage Trump has done at home and abroad.)
Biden
projected to win Arizona and its 11 electoral votes
Biden
got the highest percentage of eligible voters in about half a century
What
Trump has in store for Israel, Middle East during final 70 days in office
Trump
retreats from public eye in post-election fight
Trump
told advisers he could announce 2024 bid shortly after certification of Biden
win: report
Trump
criticizes Fox: 'They forgot the Golden Goose'
******************************************
11/11/20
S&P
500 and Nasdaq rise as investors buy tech shares beaten up this week, Dow
closes flat
McConnell
says he does not expect interrupted presidential transition
GOP
Senator Pat Toomey Calls on Trump Admin. to Cooperate with Biden Transition
Team
GOP
senator says Biden should get access to intelligence briefings
Why
GOP superlawyer Ben Ginsberg is bucking his party and blasting Trump’s baseless
election claims
Republicans
echo Trump’s baseless election claims, undermining Biden’s transition
Arizona's
GOP AG says people voted Republican, but not for Trump
Mitt
Romney says wearing masks doesn’t show lack of commitment to conservatism
Florida
Gov. DeSantis’s new data analyst: an anti-mask sports blogger with no
credentials
Republicans
who could serve in a Biden government
Election
Officials Nationwide Find No Evidence of Fraud
Military
voters included on Trump campaign list of 'improperly cast' ballots
Trump
lawyers suffer embarrassing rebukes from judges over voter fraud claims
Georgia
will recount presidential election ballots by hand as Biden’s lead over Trump
grows
Coronavirus
updates: US sets single-day case record as hospitalizations reach all-time
high; New York, Ohio, Indiana tighten restrictions
US
hits record COVID hospitalizations, passes 1 million cases already this month
Hospitalizations
hit all-time high as U.S. sets another record with 145,000 new infections
New US
coronavirus cases top 140,000, a record high for daily count
At
least 240,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 10,367,000 cases have been reported.)
U.S.
prepares for worst four months of the pandemic as it stares down the ‘darkest’
days yet
The
Surging Coronavirus Finds a Federal Leadership Vacuum
Ex-Defense
Secretary: Trump admin acting more like dictatorship than a democracy
Trump’s
big election lie pushes America toward autocracy
(Clinging
to power by claiming you are the victim of internal enemies is a very dangerous
tactic. Don’t underestimate where this can go.)
Trump
may accept results but never concede he lost, aides say
Biden's
Pennsylvania lead is now big enough to avoid an automatic recount
Biden
plays it cool as Trump refuses to concede
State
Department won't give Biden messages from foreign leaders: report
Student
debt cancellation already in focus amid President-elect Biden transition
How
Biden aims to amp up the government’s fight against climate change
Biden’s
choice of Ron Klain to run White House signals rejection of Trump-era chaos
Here
Are the Experts Leading Biden’s Transition at Federal Agencies
(Normally,
they’d already be landing inside government agencies, preparing for a smooth
transfer of power—but can’t yet as Trump levels unfounded claims about election
fraud.)
Who
Are Contenders for Biden’s Cabinet?
Trump
campaign sues Michigan to prevent certification of Biden win
Trump,
Biden attend Veterans Day events
******************************************
11/10/20
Dow
closes more than 250 points higher, but Nasdaq slides as investors rotate out
of tech stocks
GOP
unveils $1.4T spending bill amid post-election turmoil
Like
Mitt Romney, Utah Rep. John Curtis now recognizes Joe Biden as president-elect
GOP
senator says Trump should cooperate on transition
Baker
slams Trump challenge to election results; says it is ‘not in the best
interest’ of the country
Utah
Sen. Mike Lee still refuses to say Biden won election
GOP
senator: Trump 'may not have been defeated
Republican
Sen. Thom Tillis defeats Democrat Cal Cunningham in North Carolina
Martha
McSally refuses to concede Arizona Senate race even as math shows she can’t win
Invigorated
House Republicans aim to squeeze Democrats
Pennsylvania
Republicans plan 'extraordinary measures' to delay election results
Trump
wants a recount in Wisconsin, but the RNC is shifting staff from that state to
Georgia for Senate fight
Most
Republicans don’t yet dare to cross Donald Trump
(For
now they have more to gain from indulging him than from accepting his defeat)
If
Republicans Push This Long Enough, It Will Take on a Life of Its Own
Barr
sparks DOJ firestorm with election probes memo
Supreme
Court appears ready to uphold Affordable Care Act over latest challenge from
Trump, GOP
With
coronavirus cases spiking nationwide, all signs point to a harrowing autumn
Coronavirus
live updates: California imposes tougher restrictions on more counties, SF
rolls back reopening
At
least 239,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 10,221,000 cases have been reported.)
The
U.S. has absolutely no control over the coronavirus. China is on top of the
tiniest risks.
White
House uncertainty grows over Trump post-election actions
Postal
worker admits fabricating allegations of ballot tampering, officials say
White
House tells federal agencies to proceed with plans for Trump’s February budget
in latest sign of election defiance
(The
directive is a new example of Trump aides acting as if he won the election and
won’t leave office on Jan. 20)
Five
Reasons Donald Trump Lost the Presidency
How
Trump Sold Failure to 70 Million People
Trump
is now sabotaging national security to soothe his bruised ego
More Top Pentagon Officials Out After Trump Sacks Esper
(“It’s embarrassing for the United States,” a former senior intelligence officer who served under Trump said of the recent spate of firings.)
Biden
says people need coronavirus relief 'right now' as Republican and Democratic
divisions hold up a stimulus package and $1,200 checks
Biden
urges nation: ‘Wear a mask’
(As
president-elect unveils pandemic task force, he warns of a ‘dark winter’ before
a vaccine is available.)
Biden
speaks on health care, calls Trump refusal to concede ‘an embarrassment’
Trump
said to notify US Congress of F-35 sale to United Arab Emirates
Trump
Administration Removes Official Who Oversees National Climate Assessment
Trump
accuses FDA, Pfizer of deliberately delaying vaccine news until after vote
Trump
Plans PAC in Hopes of Keeping Hold on GOP
*****************************************
11/9/20
Dow
climbs more than 800 points as vaccine news, Biden victory rev up markets
Dow
surges more than 800 points in biggest rally in 5 months after positive Pfizer
vaccine news
Federal
deficit surged in October as pandemic spending continued: CBO
America’s
Economy Is Fragile. So Is Biden’s Economic Team.
McConnell
declines in floor speech to congratulate Biden as president-elect
Mitch
McConnell: Trump is '100% within his rights' to challenge election
Lindsey
Graham’s curious and conspiratorial argument for why Trump should fight
election results
REPUBLICANS
ARE STANDING BY TRUMP, EVEN AS THE WORLD MOVES ON
As
Trump Refuses to Concede, G.O.P. Remains Divided
Even
in defeat, the embers of Trumpism still burn in the Republican Party
Trump
supporters launch small, disparate efforts to fight election results as no GOP
or Trump allegations of irregularities have been proved
Trump readies suits; allies dig in
(Senior Republicans stand by president’s refusal to concede as President-elect Biden plans for transition.)
Georgia
GOP senators call on Georgia secretary of state to resign
31
former GOP House members urge Donald Trump to accept Joe Biden election win
Barr
clears Justice Dept. to investigate alleged voting irregularities as Trump
makes unfounded fraud claims
At
least 238,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 10,086,000 cases have been reported.)
Monitoring
the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S.
Biden
coronavirus advisor Osterholm says U.S. is ‘about to enter Covid hell’
COVID-19
Vaccine Breakthrough: Pfizer Reports Huge Success Rate
Pfizer’s
and BioNTech’s vaccine is the start of the end of the pandemic
Trump’s
defeat is a blow for the world’s demagogues and dictators
Facebook
takes down a widespread network of pages tied to Stephen Bannon for pushing
misinformation
(The
pages, which promoted the ‘Stop the Steal’ effort and other misleading messages
related to the election, were removed over the weekend, while the former top
Trump strategist’s account was frozen)
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on Biden’s win, upcoming challenge
Pelosi
says Esper firing shows Trump intent on sowing 'chaos'
Manchin
shoots down chance that Senate Democrats nix filibuster, expand court
Biden
announces coronavirus task force made up of physicians and health experts
This
Is Why Dr. Fauci Isn't on Joe Biden's COVID Task Force
Biden
plans to move fast on the pandemic and the economy
Joe
Biden will need to hit the ground running to restore ties with Europe
Biden's
Commitment to Competence Is an Automatic Reproach to the Current
Administration*
Trump
Fires His Embattled Pentagon Chief by Tweet
Refusing
to concede, Trump blocks cooperation on transition
A
little-known Trump appointee is in charge of handing transition resources to
Biden — and she isn’t budging
Trump
campaign files new election lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Trump
readies suits; allies dig in
(Senior
Republicans stand by president’s refusal to concede as President-elect Biden
plans for transition.)
******************************************
11/8/20
Dow
futures rise as part of post-election rally
With
the election over, what about your 2nd stimulus check?
Top
Republicans Are Silent on Biden Victory as Trump Refuses to Concede
Lindsey
Graham: If Trump concedes election, Republicans will 'never' elect another
president
Republicans
split on Biden win as Trump digs in
GOP
senator hedges on acknowledging Biden win: 'It's time for the president's
lawyers to present the facts'
Romney:
A ‘graceful departure' is not in Trump’s nature
George
W. Bush congratulates Biden on win and his 'patriotic' victory speech
Republican
Maryland governor: 'Whether you like it or not, it's time to get behind the
winner of the race'
Republican
Philadelphia official responsible for vote counting says office getting death
threats
U.S.
becomes first nation to cross 10M COVID-19 cases as third wave of infections
surge
Tracking
Covid-19 cases in the US
(Since
January, novel coronavirus has spread to nearly every state and territory)
Utah
governor declares new state of emergency as coronavirus spreads
Dr.
Fauci Just Said When We'd Return to "Normality"
Sunday
shows - Biden win reverberates
Fox
News Sunday with Chris Wallace 11/8/20
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 11/8/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos 11/08/2020 FULL (ABC) George Stephanopoulos
November 08, 2020
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Liberty & Levin – 11/8/20 | Fox News
Trump
takes on new role: Lame duck
(Still
breaking norms, he declines to concede. Next could come pardons — and more
firings.)
Jared
Kushner said to approach Trump to urge him to concede defeat
Outside
the White House, the Site of Anti-Trump Protests Hosts a Celebration
Biden
to announce coronavirus task force as part of presidential transition
Biden
has ambitious plans to curb the coronavirus. But they could face big hurdles in
a divided country and Congress.
Biden
focuses on transition, while Trump spends the day at his golf course
Biden’s
plans for unity could crash into the Republican Senate
World
leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on election win
‘Good
news’: America’s allies celebrate Biden win, hope for more cooperative
relations
After hours
of silence, Netanyahu congratulates Biden, but doesn’t say what for
Local
leaders optimistic about what Biden’s election will mean for Seattle and
Washington state
Donald
Trump still hopes lawsuits will make up for his lack of votes
(The
president’s strategy of litigating his way to a second term is full of
bluster—and futility)
Trump,
a president obsessed with winning, spends the day refusing to admit his loss to
Biden
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11/7/20
When
he takes over as president, Biden will get a surprisingly strong jobs market
Cruz,
Graham add fuel to Trump's inflammatory, false vote-fraud charges
Trump
lost — so what happens to the GOP?
Joining
Trump's war on voting was a test of loyalty for the GOP. Will it keep up the
fight?
Trump
Is Deliberately Eroding Faith In Democracy. The GOP Is Helping.
‘It’s
a slaughter,’ doctors say of new coronavirus wave
Texas
becomes first U.S. state to exceed 1 million coronavirus cases
Trump
refuses to accept Biden victory, promises legal challenges
Trump
refuses to accept election results, says it’s ‘far from over’
How
Trump’s erratic behavior and failure on coronavirus doomed his reelection
(The
same impulses that helped lift the president to victory in 2016 contributed to
his undoing four years later.)
'This
isn't over!': Trump supporters refuse to accept defeat
The
darkness lifts
Hundreds
pour into Denver’s streets to celebrate Biden’s victory
Joe
Biden triumphs over Trump, prompting celebration across the U.S. and
congratulations from abroad
Joe
Biden elected president; Trump first incumbent defeated in nearly 30 years
A
President-Elect Shaped by Tragedy and Tradition
(Joseph
R. Biden Jr. has spent his career devoted to institutions and relationships.
And those are the tools he will rely on to govern a fractured nation.)
Biden
says ‘honored’ by election, pledges to be president ‘for all Americans’
Joe
Biden, in victory speech, says, ‘This is the time to heal in America’
Biden
calls for America to ‘marshal the forces of decency’
Biden
plans immediate flurry of executive orders to reverse Trump policies
Kamala
Harris, daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, elected nation’s first
female vice president
Kamala
Harris Makes History as First Woman and Woman of Color as Vice President
‘A
beautiful thing:’ Kamala Harris breaks the White House glass ceiling and makes
history
Conor
Lamb defeats Trump-backed challenger for reelection in Pennsylvania
Trump refuses to accept Biden victory, promises legal challenges
Trump refuses to accept election results, says it’s ‘far from over’
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11/6/20
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S&P
500 closes flat, but posts best week since April even with election undecided
Job
growth stronger than expected in October, unemployment rate slides to 6.9%
American
business and the election
McConnell
and Pelosi are once again at odds over the size of a coronavirus stimulus
package
McConnell
says big stimulus bill not needed after better-than-expected jobs report
Pennsylvania
Republicans win Supreme Court order to enforce separation of late-arriving
ballots
Supreme
Court orders separate count of late-arriving Pa. ballots
Republican
Senator: No evidence to support Trump’s vote-fraud claims
Romney:
Trump's election fraud claim wrong, 'reckless'
Republicans
must follow Mitt Romney’s example and rebuke Donald Trump
GOP
splits over Trump’s false election claims, unfounded fraud allegations
Graham:
Biden 'deserves a Cabinet' if he wins
Backing
Trump’s falsehoods, two Senate allies attack legitimacy of vote count
(Senators
Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz warn Republicans may reject ballot results if they
turn against president)
With
GOP at crossroads, Trump team employs fear tactics in bid to keep Republican
lawmakers in line
Republicans
are amplifying the president’s lies. This has never been more dangerous.
Fight
for Senate majority boils down to Georgia
Georgia
Senate race between Perdue, Ossoff heads to runoff
With
attention on the election, COVID-19 numbers continue to surge
Coronavirus
updates: New U.S. cases surpass 128,000, setting record for third straight day
Trump’s
unconscionable assault on American democracy, and its ripples for Israel
(The
president’s incendiary demand to halt the vote count, and his unsubstantiated
charges of fraud, also raise concerns and disturbing echoes in Jerusalem)
Trump’s
Language of Hate Has Deep Roots in American Religious Bigotry
Softening
of Trump's evangelical base may have proved critical
Shields
and Brooks on election results, national divisions
Centrist
Democrats talk leadership changes after negative election results
As
Biden inches closer to victory, U.S. allies cautiously weigh outreach amid
Trump threats
Biden's
confident assessment: ‘We’re going to win this race’
Biden
expresses confidence that he’ll win as states keep tallying votes
Suburban
Denver voters supercharged Joe Biden’s Colorado win over Donald Trump
Trump
turns angry as possible defeat looms
Trump's
baseless election attacks undermining U.S. image abroad
Trump
campaign, falling behind in the count, is failing in the courts
President
Trump’s false claims of vote fraud: A chronology
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For continuing Election Results
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Dow
surges more than 500 points, heads for best week since April as post-election
rally continues
Fed
holds interest rates steady near zero, says economy is still well below
pre-pandemic levels
751,000
seek U.S. unemployment benefits as coronavirus hobbles economy
(Congress’
failure so far to provide more aid for struggling individuals and businesses
are threatening to deepen Americans’ economic pain)
The
stock market’s best returns have occurred under Democratic presidents with a
split Congress
Mitch
McConnell is already preparing to torpedo Joe Biden's Cabinet picks
Mitch
McConnell Has Let It Be Known He Will Continue to Be an Obstructive Jackass If
Joe Biden Wins
McConnell
opens door for lame-duck deal on emergency spending
Romney
after Trump briefing: 'Counting every vote is at the heart of democracy'
Graham
to donate $500K to Trump's legal defense fund
Republicans
rebuke Trump over claims of voter fraud
Election
splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter
US
again breaks daily coronavirus record with 118K new cases
Away
from U.S. election fever, coronavirus rages on
Judges
in two states reject Trump campaign lawsuits as the president continues to
press unsubstantiated claims of fraud
Judges
have tossed Trump campaign challenges in Michigan, Georgia
2020
Election Live Updates: Military ballots could be key in whisper-thin-margin
Georgia
USPS
processed 150,000 ballots after Election Day, jeopardizing thousands of votes
AP
FACT CHECK: Trump fabricates election corruption
Trump,
as lead narrows in counts in Pa., Ga., repeats baseless claims of fraud
Win or
Lose, Trump Will Remain a Powerful and Disruptive Force
(Even
if he is defeated, he has made clear that he would not shrink from the scene.)
By
Declaring Victory, Donald Trump Is Attempting an Autocratic Breakthrough
Trump
Is Powerless to Stop the Count
(The
president has run up against something he cannot control.)
Networks
cut away from Trump's White House address
'Count
every vote' protesters march in Philadelphia as Trump falsely claims victory
Trump
backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona
Facebook
bans ‘STOP THE STEAL’ group Trump allies were using to organize protests
against vote counting
(The
group, which had attracted more than 360,000 members, was among widespread
efforts by conservative activists to spark protests challenging the legitimacy
of the election.)
Long
at odds with Trump, Defense Secretary Esper has prepared a resignation letter,
say officials
White
House approves nearly $3B drone deal with UAE: report
Pelosi
reportedly declares election a 'big win' for Democrats. Moderate Democrat
profanely disagrees.
While
Americans voted, the Trump administration quietly revoked the union rights of
immigration judges, which could jeopardize their independence
Trump
predicts 'lot of litigation' in fight to keep his job
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Stocks
rally on Election Day, with the Dow jumping more than 500 points
Here’s
why the stock market is rallying even though the election outcome is still
uncertain
McConnell
says reaching an economic stimulus deal is ‘job one’ when Senate returns
Republican
allies break with Trump, say take time to count all the votes
South
Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham to Win Reelection over Well-Funded Challenger
Jaime Harrison
Collins
Wins 5th Term in US Senate as Gideon Concedes Costly Maine Race
Monitoring
the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S.
Dr.
Scott Gottlieb warns of a ‘sustained period’ in the U.S. of ‘well above’ 1,000
Covid deaths per day
Coronavirus
updates: United States tops 100,000 new virus cases in a day for first time
Coronavirus
cases exceed 100,000 in one day for the first time, even as the nation is split
on the pandemic vs. the economy
At
least 233,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 9,479,000 cases have been reported.)
Doctors,
hospitals blast Trump's baseless claims they inflate coronavirus deaths for
money
Unlike
previous lethal viruses, this one will define a major election
If
Trump Wins, Washington’s Brain Trust Is Eyeing the Exit Door
(At
the State Department, Pentagon, and other agencies, some senior officials can’t
take four more years.)
Trump
falsely asserts election fraud, claims a victory
Trump’s
Brief Speech from the White House Made America’s Troubles Worse
News
organizations rebuke Trump over unsubstantiated, explosive victory claim
For
most US Jews, Trump’s immigration policy is working against him
Trumpism
is here to stay
Judge
blocks Trump immigration rule
(Key
policy denying green cards to those who use food stamps or other benefits is
struck down.)
While
you weren't sleeping: Democrats disappoint in House and Senate races
Biden
urges patience; Trump claims without evidence Dems trying to ‘steal’ race
Biden
May Win, but Trump Remains the President of Red America
Joe
Biden Receives Most Votes In Presidential Election History
Trump
sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome
New
Trump campaign lawsuit targets late-arriving Georgia mail ballots
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11/2/20
Dow
jumps more than 400 points to start November as U.S. election looms
U.S.
economy faces severe strains after election with Washington potentially
paralyzed
Election
2020: The economy fades as a top voter concern
The
real results of Trump’s trade tariffs
Trump
says GDP proves he ‘was right’ about coronavirus recovery. Economists aren't so
sure
Last
stand of the Republican moderate
Cindy
McCain reveals 'the final straw' with Trump that led to Biden endorsement
Ex-RNC
officials won't back Trump
Martha
McSally’s Humiliation, and the Republican Party’s
‘We
Love What They Did’: Marco Rubio Praises Texas Trump Fan Caravan That Swarmed
Biden Bus
The
Republican Party has lurched towards populism and illiberalism
Federal
judge rejects GOP challenge to invalidate nearly 127,000 votes in
Democratic-leaning Houston
Coronavirus
live updates: Connecticut rolls back reopening as virus surges; Regeneron’s
antibody drug will be in short supply
At
least 230,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 9,287,000 cases have been reported.)
Gottlieb
predicts Thanksgiving will be 'inflection point' for winter coronavirus surge
Top
Trump adviser bluntly contradicts president on covid-19 threat, urging all-out
response
(“This
is not about lockdowns … It’s about an aggressive balanced approach that is not
being implemented,’ says internal White House report that challenges many of
Trump’s pronouncements.)
Internal
memo shows Birx contradicting Trump on pandemic: This is 'most deadly phase'
yet
EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW: Dr. Birx calls for Utah 'required tests' and limited interactions
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on suburban voters, election results timing
Obamacare
marketplaces survived Trump's term better than expected
Exclusive:
Tired of Trump, Deutsche Bank wants out but sees no good options - sources
President
Trump tells advisers that he fears prosecution if he loses the election: report
(Trump
fears not only the state and local investigations already underway but also
possible new federal probes)
Trump
is reportedly telling advisers if he loses, he expects intense scrutiny from
prosecutors
Trump
baselessly claims Supreme Court's ruling on Pennsylvania mail ballots will
'induce violence'
Trump
says he might fire Fauci. Technically, he can’t.
Trump's
Plan Isn't Merely Cheating. It's a Hijacking.
(The
president*'s campaign is stating, flatly, that it intends to pretend he won
re-election because only votes cast on Election Day are legitimate votes.)
Pelosi
says House is prepared to decide president if election results are disputed
Watch
live: Trump holds Monday night rally in Grand Rapids
Something
must be done’: Trump lashes Supreme Court for ruling on Pennsylvania ballots
‘TRUMP
CHEERS ON MAGA CARAVAN TARGETING BIDEN CAMPAIGN BUS
(Nearly
100 pro-Trump vehicles surrounded a Biden-Harris campaign bus on a Texas
interstate, which according to a campaign official, “put our staff, surrogates,
supporters, and others in harm’s way.”)
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11/1/20
GOP
tries to save its Senate majority, with or without Trump
Graham’s
Bitter Closing Pitch: Libs Hate Me, So Vote for Me
Alaska
GOP senator’s ad against Jewish challenger criticized as anti-Semitic
Texas
high court denies GOP effort to reject Houston votes
Conservative
Supreme Court justices are threatening a post-election coup
(They
are pushing a theory that makes a mockery of America’s constitutional design.)
At
least 31 states set their one-day coronavirus case records in October
Coronavirus
updates: October cases 57% higher than September total; wear a mask at home if
a family member is ill
Fauci:
We 'Could Not Be Positioned More Poorly' On COVID-19
‘A whole
lot of hurt’: Fauci warns of covid-19 surge, offers blunt assessment of Trump’s
response
The
coronavirus election
Sunday
shows - Election countdown dominates
Fox
News Sunday with Chris Wallace 11/1/20
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 11/1/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos 11/01/2020 FULL (ABC) George Stephanopoulos
November 01, 2020
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Liberty & Levin – 10/31/20 | Fox News
Dishonesty
Has Defined the Trump Presidency. The Consequences Could Be Lasting.
Trump
put up walls to immigrants, with stinging rhetoric and barriers made of steel
and regulation
Why
Trump Can’t Afford to Lose
Democrats
grow more anxious about Pennsylvania
Biden
aide on UAE F-35 sale: Only Israel was meant to have those jets in region
Biden’s
still locked in a bitter fight. But the jockeying is already underway for jobs
in his would-be administration.
FBI
investigating alleged harassment of Biden campaign bus by Trump supporters
Trump
stages five rallies in five states in pre-election sprint
Trump
lashes out after FBI announces investigation of Biden bus incident
White
House blasts Fauci over 'politics' behind dire coronavirus warning
Trump
suggests he might try to fire Fauci post-election
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10/31/20
As the
market falls and investor fear builds, assessing the odds of a year-end
comeback
Republicans
shift from challenging rules to preparing to challenge individual ballots
Trump
and GOP look to courts to change the rules on counting votes
Trump
drags down GOP senators, giving Democrats more paths to the majority
Want
to save the GOP? Vote for Joe Biden: Trumpism must be isolated to be destroyed
American
Medical Association rips Trump's claim that doctors inflating COVID-19 numbers
18
Trump rallies have led to 30,000 COVID-19 cases: Stanford University study
President
Trump's split with health advisers on coronavirus fuels speculation of shake-up
White
House sidestepped FDA to distribute hydroxychloroquine to pharmacies, documents
show. Trump touted the pills to treat covid-19.
Obamacare
repeal would lead to more than 21 million Americans losing health insurance,
study finds
Get-out-vote
rally participants in North Carolina say police pepper-sprayed them
Biden
Team Cancels Texas Event After Highway ‘Ambush’ by MAGA Cavalry
Yes,
Trump has an agenda for a second term. It’s all about him.
Judges
nominated by President Trump play key role in upholding voting limits ahead of
Election Day
Seattle
Times editorial board endorsements: Election 2020 presidential, national and
Washington state races (Biden)
Democrats
on edge as Biden-Trump fight nears end
Biden
campaign cancels event in Texas after pro-Trump cars surrounded its bus
Trump
approves selling F-22 Raptor to Israel — Saudi report
Trump
declares 1 November to be ‘national day of remembrance for those killed by
illegal aliens’
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10/30/20
Dow
closes more than 150 points lower as Wall Street posts its worst one-week
sell-off since March
From
Exxon to Charles Schwab, white-collar job cuts are mounting
Fed
eases terms of Main Street lending program to help more small businesses
McConnell
says Congress will take up stimulus package at start of 2021
McConnell
expects coronavirus stimulus in 2021, while Pelosi and Trump push for a deal
sooner
Top
Senate GOP super PAC makes final $4.6M investment in Michigan Senate race
Republican
Senate Candidates Are Chickening Out of Their Debates From Maine to Mississippi
Mike
Pence at Des Moines rally: Joni Ernst is an 'unwavering ally of President Trump
and the MAGA agenda'
Five
Reagan White House lawyers endorse Biden, saying Trump has ‘fomented hatred’
U.S.
reports world record of more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day
At
least 229,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
(At
least 9,036,000 cases have been reported.)
Regeneron
halts trial of COVID-19 antibody drug in sickest hospitalized patients
Trump’s
pandemic agenda shoved government scientists aside. They’re attempting an
11th-hour comeback.
(Alarmed
by the worsening pandemic and a president who mocks the virus at rallies,
health agency scientists are challenging the administration’s approach in ways
small and large)
Swing-state
voters face major mail delays in returning ballots on time, USPS data shows
Election
Violence in the United States Is a Clear and Present Danger
Trump,
Biden crisscross Midwestern battleground states
Trump
pitches 'back to normal' as Biden warns of tough days
Shields
and Brooks on 2020 election predictions
Majority
of Americans say Trump has damaged US standing in the world, Independent poll
reveals
Trump’s
COVID-19 response is a national defense failure
Not so
great—the Donald Trump audit
'American
fiasco': House coronavirus oversight report rips Trump admin's pandemic
response
Kamala
Harris knows things no vice president has ever known
Biden’s
call for ‘national mask mandate’ gains traction in public health circles
In
final stretch, Biden camp seeks voters who stayed home in 2016
No,
Biden did not confuse George W. Bush and Donald Trump
Trump
rolled back more than 125 environmental safeguards. Here’s how.
(The
administration has allowed more pollution, drilling and logging while weakening
protections for animals such as bees, bears and birds)
U.S.
unveils more sanctions on Iran and sells off Iranian oil
White
House informs Congress of plans to sell as many as 50 F-35s to UAE
Trump
says Supreme Court will have aided a Biden win
Trump
lashes out at state officials over virus restrictions at Minnesota rally
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10/29/20
Stocks
rebound from massive sell-off, S&P 500 closes more than 1% higher as tech
gains
U.S.
GDP booms at 33.1% rate in Q3, better than expected
U.S.
economy recoups two-thirds of ground lost in first half of year, but there is
still far to go
The
American Economy Was Hit by a Bus. It’s Healing, but Slowly.
(Why
the G.D.P. numbers out today can mislead.)
Weekly
unemployment claims dip slightly in last report before election
(751,000
people filed claims for new benefits, a modest decrease as economy continues to
struggle)
U.S.
weekly jobless claims total 751,000, vs 778,000 expected
Coronavirus,
consolidation taking toll on energy jobs
Mitch
McConnell’s approval drops nationwide despite political win with Amy Coney
Barrett’s nomination
GOP
sees path to hold Senate majority
Lindsey
Graham, you're on your own
Georgia
senator to skip debate after Democratic rival goes viral
In a
pivotal race in North Carolina, Democrats try to paint the incumbent as
‘pharma’s favorite senator’
Wilbur
Ross Remained on Chinese Joint Venture Board While Running U.S.-China Trade War
Tracking
Covid-19 cases in the US
U.S.
reports nearly 90,000 new coronavirus cases amid surges in every swing state
Coronavirus
cases are on the rise in every swing state
(The
Midwest, which helped deliver Trump the presidency, is now the epicenter of the
coronavirus outbreak in the United States.)
COVID
Death Toll Could Be 25 Percent Higher Than Data Shows
Coronavirus
updates: El Paso, Texas, to go on 2-week shutdown; New York tops 500K cases;
Wisconsin runs low on ICU beds; 227K US deaths
Moderna
says it’s preparing global launch of Covid vaccine as it takes in $1.1 billion
in deposits
States
say they lack federal funds to distribute coronavirus vaccine as CDC tells them
to be ready by Nov. 15
White
House science office says Trump ended COVID-19 pandemic as US hits record cases
On
virus, Trump and health advisers go their separate ways
Trump’s
vaccine promises meet reality
COVID surge
erodes Trump’s support
(President
trails Biden in Midwestern states that have been hit hard in latest wave. He
faults the media.)
Despite
GDP growth, polls suggest Trump’s advantage on economic stewardship is
narrowing
Trump
failed to deliver a Rust Belt revival, imperiling his reelection chances
How
Trump waged war on his own government
Pelosi
wants 'big' health care, infrastructure push in 2021
Mnuchin
accuses Pelosi of pulling a ‘political stunt’ as stimulus talks stall
Biden,
in LGBTQ interview, vows to pass Equality Act in first 100 days
Here's
how the Biden tax plan would affect each U.S. state
Obama,
Trump battle in new wrinkle for 2020 campaign
New
Trump rule requires health plans to disclose costs up front
Trump
says US allies are 'in many ways worse than the enemy' and claims Germany
preferred Obama
‘Bad
things are going to happen to him’: Trump threatens unmasked ‘Anonymous’
whistleblower at Florida rally
Trump
slams Pennsylvania mail-in ballot deadline extension as a 'disaster'
Facing
Gap in Pennsylvania, Trump Camp Tries to Make Voting Harder
(Trailing
in the polls, President Trump and his campaign are pursuing a three-pronged
strategy that would effectively suppress the mail-in vote in the critical state
of Pennsylvania.)
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10/28/20
Dow
sheds more than 900 points as surging virus cases lead to shutdowns
Stock
market slide muddles Trump’s economic message days before 2020 election
Dow
sinks more than 900 points for its worst drop since June amid rising virus
cases globally
As
Washington delays stimulus, the Fed is running out of ways to help the economy
Unemployment
benefits from Trump's executive memo run out as stimulus deal fails to
materialize
Boeing
to cut thousands more employees as losses mount
McConnell
says Barrett nomination helped some vulnerable GOP incumbents, gives even odds
on holding the Senate
McConnell:
Battle for Senate 'a 50-50 proposition'
McConnell
and Schumer's relationship shredded after court brawl
Lindsey
Graham, Thom Tillis pushed for controversial casino after donations from
gambling mogul
Cruz
in heated exchange with Twitter's Dorsey: 'Who the hell elected you?'
Facebook,
Google, Twitter CEOs clash with Congress in pre-election showdown
Trump's
disrespect of Sen. Martha McSally was painful to watch
Fox
News cuts off Lindsey Graham in the middle of his latest money plea
Flake cuts
ad for Biden: 'Character' matters
U.S.
Supreme Court deals blow to Republicans in Pennsylvania, North Carolina
vote-by-mail fights
Former
U.S. attorneys — all Republicans — back Biden, saying Trump threatens ‘the rule
of law’
Why
I’m Leaving the Republican Party
Covid
cases, hospitalizations continue to surge as U.S. reaches ‘critical point’ in
pandemic
White
House could have traced and contained its covid-19 outbreak. It chose not to.
(“It’s
only unknowable if you don’t want to know,” former CDC director says.)
Trump
admin’s pandemic surrender draws impassioned response from WHO
(WHO
officials were exasperated by Trump admin’s suggestion to give up on pandemic.)
Here
are the Trump administration’s four most profound failures in the pandemic
Trump’s
attacks on political adversaries are often followed by threats to their safety
Trump's disrespect of Sen. Martha McSally was painful to watch
Trump
campaign event use of Marine Corps helicopter raises ethics questions
Trump’s
Phase 1 China deal comes apart at seams
How
Trump Lost the Balkans
(The
administration’s see-no-evil diplomacy has produced a dangerous unraveling
across the region.)
In
America, far-right terrorist plots have outnumbered far-left ones in 2020
The U.S. has already hit 53% of total 2016 voting
Nancy
Pelosi says the stock-market slide could force Trump to quickly negotiate a
large stimulus deal
Democrats
see signs of hidden Biden voters flipping from GOP
More
Utah women are donating to Biden as Trump struggles with female voters
'Bidencare'
is taking shape as a health care policy proposal
Biden:
No excuse for looting and violence in Philadelphia
Biden
blasts Trump for Omaha rally that left supporters stranded in the cold
Trump
to strip protections from Tongass National Forest, one of the biggest intact
temperate rainforests
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10/27/20
Dow
falls more than 200 points as coronavirus cases continue to rise, tech shares
lift Nasdaq
Wall
Street banks and their staff are leaning left
Executives
pocketed big bonuses before declaring bankruptcy, firing thousands
Unemployment
benefits from Trump's executive memo run out as stimulus deal fails to
materialize
The
Rust Belt boom that wasn't: Heartland job growth lagged under Trump
Trump’s
Carrier deal fades as economic reality intervenes
Amazon
to hire 100,000 workers for seasonal surge
Ted
Cruz is asked why national debt is paramount to Republicans only when a
Democrat is in the White House
Cruz:
Hunter Biden attacks don't move 'a single voter'
Republicans
could suffer from Chinese company’s failure to buy Montana beef
Utah
Sens. Romney and Lee join GOP parade of praise for Amy Coney Barrett before
confirmation vote
‘Fat
and Happy’ With a Conservative Court, Are Republicans Losing a Winning Issue?
(President
Trump and his party pushed Justice Barrett’s confirmation through in record
time. But they could find that satisfied voters, who no longer fear the specter
of a liberal court, are also complacent.)
Trump
wants election night result, but GOP has fought to make sure many ballots won't
be counted by then
GOP
governors have overwhelmingly encouraged masks. Trump still resists them.
U.S.
coronavirus infections hit record levels, with hospitalizations and deaths on
the rise
Hospitals
across 38 states report increase in coronavirus patients
Covid
hospitalizations rising in 36 states as U.S. hits another record for average
new cases
Hospitals
in nearly every region report a flood of covid-19 patients
GRAPHIC-Spared
early on, 'Trump country' now leads in coronavirus cases, deaths
Fauci:
Early COVID-19 vaccines will only prevent symptoms, not block the virus
White
House science office says Trump ended COVID-19 pandemic as US hits record cases
‘Reckless
and false’: Doctors blast baseless Trump conspiracy theory that hospitals are
inflating COVID-19 deaths
With
eye on China, India and U.S. sign accord to deepen military ties
Early-voting
surge scrambles Election Day expectations as some states gallop toward 2016
turnout levels
Trump
is right: He can’t contain the virus. But a better president could.
In
search of President Trump’s mysterious health care plan
Ballrooms,
candles and luxury cottages: During Trump’s term, millions of government and
GOP dollars have flowed to his properties
Judge
rejects Justice Dept. bid to short-circuit defamation case brought by woman who
accused Trump of rape
Angry
Democrats try to focus on health care as they watch Barrett confirmation
Bloomberg
Funds Last-Minute Advertising Blitz for Biden in Texas and Ohio
Biden
pushes into Trump territory
Joe
Biden will travel to Iowa Friday, underscoring close presidential race
TRUMP JUST SIGNED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER LETTING HIM PURGE THOUSANDS OF FEDERAL WORKERS FOR DISLOYALTY
Trump
predicts massive stimulus deal after election, but negotiations have mostly
ended
(Congress
fails to deliver even as economic, health care conditions worsen amid
pandemic’s continued toll)
Trump
says stimulus deal will happen after election
Trump's
pitch to women on coronavirus recovery: 'We're getting your husbands back to
work'
Trump
looks to shore up support in Nebraska
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10/26/20
Dow
closes 650 points lower, posts worst day since early September
Record
earnings beat is still not good enough for the market and profit misses are
severely punished
Stimulus
deal before Election Day looks less likely as Pelosi pushes Mnuchin over virus
testing
Senate
confirms Barrett to Supreme Court, cementing its conservative majority
Barrett
takes first oath as Supreme Court justice after highly partisan Senate vote
Justice
Clarence Thomas administers constitutional oath swearing in Amy Coney Barrett
Murkowski
predicts Barrett won't overturn Roe v. Wade
McConnell
tees up Trump judicial pick following Supreme Court vote
McConnell’s
intriguing comment about the GOP and ‘the next election’
Poll:
Nearly 7 in 10 US Jews think Republican Party holds anti-Semitic views
Monitoring
the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S.
Average
daily new coronavirus cases in U.S. hit all-time high, Gottlieb warns of
‘exponential spread’
The US
is close to having 'exponential spread' in some areas, and the hardest part may
still be ahead, former FDA official says
El
Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
US
health official says pandemic clearly can be controlled
Curfews,
mask mandates and stay-at-home orders: Experts share which work best
Giving
up on controlling COVID-19 is 'dangerous' -WHO
Fauci:
The US is still in the first wave of COVID-19
‘Passion
and expertise’: UW’s Dr. Vin Gupta shares coronavirus insights with the nation
Trump
Survived the Coronavirus, but He Can’t Escape it
Trump
revives 'Sleepy Joe' attacks, but gets the facts wrong
White
House efforts to conceal Pence team’s coronavirus outbreak show Trump’s
penchant for secrecy
Worst
place, worst time: Trump faces virus spike in
Midwest
As
Trump says news about COVID should be illegal, WH chief of staff says goal is
to 'defeat' virus, not 'control' it
Supreme
Court rejects request to extend Wisconsin’s deadline for counting mail-in
ballots
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s pandemic message, House outlook
'You
will never, never get your credibility back': Schumer warns GOP that they have
no right to tell Democrats how to run things when they're the majority after
Barrett's confirmation
Democrats
urge Bloomberg to invest in Senate races as McConnell-linked super PAC spends
big
Trump’s
conservative imprint on the federal judiciary gives Democrats a playbook — if
they win
Biden
goes on offense in Georgia while Trump target Midwest
Biden
stretches lead over Trump in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania: poll
Exclusive:
New analysis shows how women helped fuel a Biden fundraising surge
Trump
admin to announce coronavirus vaccine will be covered under Medicare, Medicaid:
report
President
Trump declares coronavirus is ‘ending’ as virus rates spike and financial
markets dip
Trump
claims the worsening U.S. coronavirus outbreak is a ‘Fake News Media
Conspiracy’ even as hospitalizations rise
As Trump says news about COVID should be illegal, WH chief of staff says goal is to 'defeat' virus, not 'control' it
******************************************
10/25/20
Barrett
nomination clears Senate hurdle, putting her on course to confirmation to
Supreme Court
Collins
and Ernst split on Barrett confirmation in tough re-election bids
How
Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn busted Ted Cruz’s Obamacare bubble
Who's
to blame for stalled stimulus talks?
At
least 5 of Vice President Pence's aides test positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus
updates: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo rips White House 'surrender'; 45 states
report rise in weekly cases; US deaths top 225K
As
holidays near, the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, putting families in a
quandary about celebrations and travel
CDC
staffers say morale inside the agency has plummeted during the pandemic
More
than 57 million Americans have already voted, suggesting a huge voter turnout
for 2020. But it's not clear who that would favor.
Sunday
shows - Spotlight shifts to positive tests among Pence aides
Fox
News Sunday with Chris Wallace 10/25/20
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 10/25/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos (Full) October 25 2020
Life,
Liberty & Levin 10/25/20 - FULL SHOW - October 25, 2020
Lesley
Stahl: Giant health care book in Trump interview had 'no comprehensive health
care plan'
4
years in, Trump has plenty of unfinished business
How
Trump abandoned his pledge to ‘drain the swamp’
Trump’s
Bitter, Vainglorious Fantasy of America on the Debate Stage
Trump
claims he won two Nobel peace prizes before correcting himself during rambling
rally speech
Not crazy
about Biden, but fed up with Trump
Senate
Democrats hold talkathon to protest Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
Initially
spurned by his own party, mocked by his opponent, Joe Biden has emerged more
popular as he closes in on a job he has wanted for decades
Biden
laps Trump in big money from Washington state as some traditional GOP donors
sit this one out
Biden
on attacks on mental fitness: Trump thought '9/11 attack was 7/11 attack'
Joe
Biden Reportedly Planning Visit To Georgia Where Polls Show Very Tight Race
New
Hampshire paper backs Biden in its 1st Democratic endorsement in a century
Trump
administration says coronavirus pandemic will not be contained
White
House signals defeat in pandemic as coronavirus outbreak roils Pence’s office
Trump
intensifies fracking assault on Biden in Pennsylvania
Trump
to escalate campaigning as Biden steps up own travel
******************************************
10/24/20
Fearful
calls flood election offices as Trump attacks mail-in voting, threatening
participation in GOP strongholds
'Of
course not': McConnell responds to questions about whether there are health
issues the public should be warned about concerning his bruised hands
Senators
battle over Supreme Court nominee in rare Saturday session
Murkowski's
nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
As
Governor Resists Mask Mandate, Iowans Sour on the GOP
Dr.
Scott Gottlieb warns of ‘staggering’ Covid death totals in U.S. as infection
rates increase
A rare
COVID-19 complication was reported in children. Now, it's showing up in adults.
Home
tests could help in the fight against the coronavirus. So where are they?
Fauci
Reverses Stance on Federal Mask Mandate As COVID-19 Cases Spike
‘Follow
the Fauci’ — Shepard Smith makes a plea to the country
Ethiopia
blasts Trump remark that Egypt will 'blow up' dam
Trump’s
historic assault on the civil service was four years in the making
In
Trump Donations, Big Tax Write-Offs and Claims That Don't Always Add Up
Spin,
hyperbole and deception: How Trump claimed credit for an Obama veterans
achievement
(President
Trump has told mistruths about the 2014 VA Choice Act more than 156 times,
seeking to deny the contributions of rivals including Barack Obama and John
McCain.)
45
reasons not to reelect the 45th president
Biden's
oil stance jars Democrats in tough races
Obama
slams Trump in Miami: 'Florida Man wouldn't even do this stuff'
Trump
privately tells donors it would be ‘very tough’ for GOP to hold Senate
'COVID,
COVID, COVID': Trump complains media too focused on pandemic as US hits record
cases – election updates
Trump
goes on offensive against Biden with trip to New Hampshire
******************************************
10/23/20
Dow
closes slightly lower, snaps 3-week winning streak
Mnuchin downbeat on economic relief talks with Pelosi as clock runs out ahead of election
Stimulus
deal signed by President Trump before election increasingly unlikely as time
runs out
Why
the Pandemic Is Forcing Women Out of the Workforce
National
Republican Party Formally Backs QAnon Supporter
Senators
Collins, Murkowski Vote Against Moving Forward with Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s
Confirmation
Sen.
Mike Lee calls Democratic protest of Supreme Court vote ‘pious pearl-clutching’
Senate
GOP to drop documentary series days before election hitting China, Democrats
over
Democrats
play defense, GOP goes on attack after Biden oil comment
Republican
House candidate's website attacks critic for going to 'work for non white
males'
GOP
pollster says Trump won the final debate but Biden ‘won the war’
U.S.
breaks daily record for coronavirus cases with over 84,000 new infections
'At
Capacity': COVID-19 Patients Push U.S. Hospitals to Brink
Fauci
Says Trump Hasn't Been To A Coronavirus Task Force Meeting In 'Several Months'
Trump
quietly closed the U.S.'s vaccine safety office last year. Researchers are
scrambling to replace it.
Wearing
masks could save more than 100,000 US lives through February, new study
suggests
Remdesivir
not a 'magic bullet' but could help speed up recovery, experts says
WHO
says some countries ‘are on a dangerous track’ as Covid cases begin to stress
health systems
Second
Trump-Biden debate has fewer interruptions but more counterpunches
5 takeaways
from the final Trump-Biden debate
AP
FACT CHECK: Falsehoods and fumbles in Trump-Biden debate
Biden
wants to raise federal minimum wage. Trump doesn’t. A look at their debate
disagreement.
Trump
undercuts his own effort to tie Biden to Wall Street in final debate
Loan
payments loom as Trump fights for his political future – and the future of his
business
Armed
Trump supporters at Florida polling site were off-duty guards and had not been
hired, officials say
Shields
and Brooks on final presidential debate, key Senate races
Judge
orders Postal Service to restore high-speed mail sorting machines
Biden
cleans up oil spill after debate, spotlighting Democratic divisions and
governing challenges
Biden
says he will start working on coronavirus relief during transition if elected
'Bidencare'
makes its debut at the final presidential debate
Biden
swats away attacks as Trump tries to go after son Hunter
Biden
has surged ahead of Trump in donors – Including in the states that matter most
With
Netanyahu on phone, euphoric Trump predicts ‘one unified family’ in Mideast
Sudan
and Israel agree to normalize ties, the third such accord since August
*****************************************
10/22/20
Stocks
close higher after Pelosi points to progress on coronavirus stimulus talks,
banks lead gain
Weekly
jobless claims drop to nearly their lowest level since the pandemic started in
March
GOP-led
Senate panel advances Amy Coney Barrett despite Democrats’ boycott
Republicans
vote to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate
The
Ultimate “Bullshit Job”
GOP’s
Marco Rubio: I’m open to voting for higher Covid stimulus because Americans
need help
McConnell
helps ‘working families’ by killing coronavirus relief. That’s rich, Mitch.
Senate
Republicans fume as Mnuchin gives ground to Pelosi in search of deal
'Really
dumb politics.' Some Republicans mystified by McConnell's hard line on
coronavirus stimulus
GOP
power shift emerges with Trump, McConnell
Susan
Collins 'Truly Grateful' For Endorsement From Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Abortion Group
At
least 222,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
Emergency
approval for a coronavirus vaccine could undermine efforts to keep researching
it
FDA
advisory committee debates safety and efficacy standards for a coronavirus
vaccine
FDA
approves first COVID-19 drug: the antiviral remdesivir
Scorecard:
Grading the debate performances of Donald Trump and Joe Biden
5
takeaways from the final 2020 presidential debate
Five
takeaways from the final Trump-Biden debate
The
U.S. has hit 100% of total 2016 early voting
(At
least 47.1 million have voted nationwide, and there are still 12 days until
Election Day)
Trump
admin has known for weeks that Iran, Russia hacked local governments, say
officials
Trump
Promised Seniors Drug Discount Cards. They May Be Illegal.
Trump’s
Crackdown On Diversity Training Is Fascist. And Terrifying.
So,
you think Trump has been good for Israel?
(Think
again. This administration has damaged Israel's core interests, ceding its
honest broker role while over-hyping the UAE deal)
Pelosi
cautions that Congress may be far from passing a stimulus bill despite progress
on a deal
House
Democrats Pledge to Continue Investigations Into Pompeo—Regardless of Election
Outcome
Biden,
squeezed on the Supreme Court, promises a commission to consider changes
Obama
unleashed in first Biden rally
(Dialing
up his public role, the ex-president calls Trump corrupt and dangerous, urging
voters to turn out.)
Obama’s
10 deepest cuts against Trump in Philadelphia
Trump
executive order strips protections for key federal workers, drawing backlash
Trump
defends family separation in debate, says immigrant kids whose parents can't be
found are 'so well taken care of'
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10/21/20
Stocks
close slightly lower as coronavirus stimulus talks continue
'They only care about votes': As millions slip into poverty, voting may be the only leverage for a 2nd stimulus check
Stimulus
package is unlikely to get through Congress before the election, Goldman Sachs
says
Economy
won't bounce back until 2022 even with good vaccine rollout, new report finds
Feeling
the pinch, GOP Senate committee restructures $20 million loan one month before
the election
Graham
wants to review ActBlue's source of small-dollar contributions
McCarthy
faces pushback from anxious Republicans over interview comments
White
House pushing for stimulus deal within next 48 hours
Mitt
Romney says he did not vote for Trump in the 2020 election
It is
probably too late for Senate Republicans to distance themselves from Trump
Senate
Republicans try to ignore Trump’s attacks on Fauci
Why
Senate Republicans would rather approve a Supreme Court nominee than
coronavirus stimulus
How
Republican Senators Account for the Trump Presidency
CDC
redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters
Unprecedented
vaccine trials on track to begin delivering results
Dr.
Fauci thinks this is when the public will be able to do things that 'feel like
normal'
US
says Iran, Russia obtained voter registration info
U.S.
government concludes Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats
Why
780 retired generals and former national security leaders spoke out against
Trump
President
Trump has a habit of bashing women who challenge him — here’s a look back
Trump’s
farmer bailout gave $21 billion to red counties and $2.1 billion to blue ones
Signs
that Trump’s act has worn thin
(Voters
he must win over say they’re exhausted as president makes himself the center of
attention.)
Trump’s
Assaults on Immigrants Drive Georgia’s Latino Voters
Funding
for Planned Parenthood went up – yes, up – during the Trump administration
Labor
chiefs call 'emergency' session over Trump election threats
Senate
Democrats block GOP’s $500 billion coronavirus aid bill as Pelosi-Mnuchin talks
continue
Pelosi:
Trump bank account in China a 'national security issue'
Obama
to campaign for Biden in Florida
Biden's
Social Security and SSI plan would lift 1.4 million out of poverty, study finds
Biden
foreign policy begins with telling the world: ‘America’s back’
Jaime
Harrison on Lindsey Graham postponing debate: 'He's on the verge of getting
that one-way ticket back home'
Trump
casts doubt on hopes for quick stimulus deal after aides expressed optimism
White
House looks at cutting Covid funds, newborn screenings in ‘anarchist’ cities
Trump
and advisers considering firing FBI director after election: WaPo
Trump,
unhappy with questions from ‘60 Minutes’ host Lesley Stahl, threatens to
release interview himself
******************************************
10/20/20
Dow
closes more than 100 points higher as Pelosi says she is ‘optimistic’ about
possible aid deal
Millions
of Americans are entering poverty amid pandemic as stimulus runs out
Progress,
but no breakthrough, on coronavirus relief
Pelosi
and Mnuchin make progress in stimulus talks, but big differences remain, White
House chief of staff says
McConnell
warns White House against making stimulus deal as Pelosi and Mnuchin inch
closer
McConnell
signals Senate Republicans don't want bigger Covid relief bill before election
Pandemic
relief talks inch ahead but McConnell is resistant
Senate
to vote Monday to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Why
some Senate Republicans are tiptoeing away from Trump
Fearing
a loss, GOP senators keep distance from Trump and begin to ponder party's
future
Some
in North Dakota wish for tougher virus tack by governor
Administration
officials alarmed by White House push to fast track lucrative 5G spectrum
contract, sources say
Republican
Voters Take a Radical Conspiracy Theory Mainstream
(QAnon,
with encouragement from the president himself, has moved from online message
boards to political rallies and congressional campaigns.)
GOP
pollster Luntz blasts Trump campaign as worst he's ever seen
The
coronavirus pandemic has caused nearly 300,000 more deaths than expected in a
typical year
At
least 220,000 people have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
Experts
say CDC's guidance on wearing masks on public transportation 'should increase
compliance'
Here
Are All the Side Effects of Every Top COVID-19 Vaccine in US
A
majority of U.S. states are now on New York’s Covid travel restriction list,
Cuomo says
Voters want Senate to prioritize coronavirus relief over Supreme Court, new poll finds
Spanish-speaking
Latino voters are being bombarded with disinformation ahead of the election
Trump
is ‘tired’ of talking about covid-19. But he cannot avoid the virus. And he
cannot help himself.
The
president fights facts with attacks
(Truth-telling
Anthony Fauci is Trump’s latest target)
Why does
President Trump go after Dr. Fauci?
Trump
isn’t even trying to slow the virus’s spread
Press:
The wheels are coming off Trump's wagon
Tax
records show Trump maintains a Chinese bank account: NYT
Trump
loses bid to block deadline extension for North Carolina ballot
'Democrat-run
cities' fuel the economy, keep many red states afloat
Biden
holds massive cash advantage over Trump ahead of Election Day
Former
top special operations commander who oversaw bin Laden raid says he voted for
Biden
Trump
to drop Sudan from terror list in presumed prelude to Israel normalization
Trump
calls on Barr to appoint special prosecutor to investigate Bidens before
Election Day
Trump
abruptly ends '60 Minutes' interview before planned taping of joint appearance
with Pence
Trump's
closing pitch to voters admits that America has to be made 'great again' all
over again
******************************************
10/19/20
Dow
closes more than 400 points lower with one day left until Pelosi’s stimulus
deadline
7.1
million American households didn’t have a bank account last year—the lowest
rate since 2009
As
Washington scrambles for more bailout money, the Fed sits on mountain of
untapped funds
(Hundreds
of billions of dollars from the Cares Act remains uncommitted and may go
unspent despite scramble by White House to produce more aid)
Coronavirus
stimulus: White House ups offer to 'almost $1.9 trillion' ahead of Pelosi's
Tuesday deadline
Goldman
Sachs says Democratic sweep would unleash ‘substantially’ more stimulus
Trump’s
Labor Secretary Is a Wrecking Ball Aimed at Workers
GOP
blocks Schumer effort to adjourn Senate until after election
Senate
Republicans offer constitutional amendment to block Supreme Court packing
Senate
GOP eyes Oct. 26 for confirming Barrett to Supreme Court
GOP
senators voice fears of a painful Trump loss
Behind
in Polls, Republicans See a Silver Lining in Voter Registrations
Supreme
Court denies GOP request to stop extended period for returning mail ballots in
Pennsylvania
U.S.
charges Russian intelligence officers in several high-profile cyberattacks
Coronavirus
hospitalizations are growing in 37 states as Fauci warns the world not ‘on the
road’ to ending pandemic yet
Covid
in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
Monitoring
the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S.
Moderna
CEO expects COVID-19 vaccine interim results in November:
Pfizer,
BioNTech start combined trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate in Japan
Dr. Birx
reportedly asked Pence to remove COVID-19 adviser pushing 'junk science'
Virus
dominates campaign’s homestretch
(In
words and actions, Trump and Biden display wildly different approaches.)
Trump
is 'sitting' on $9 billion earmarked for COVID-19 testing because of a
controversial advisor, report says
Trump’s
den of dissent: Inside the White House task force as coronavirus surges
Trump’s
attacks on Gretchen Whitmer help explain his struggles with women and in
Michigan
Enough
about Hunter Biden. What about Ivanka Trump?
(Trump’s
strategy of focusing on Hunter Biden becomes a way to turn the corruption
spotlight away from the Trumps and onto the Bidens).
Tamara
Keith and Amy Walter on final campaign messages, early voting
Yahoo
News/YouGov poll: The tide turns against Trump as Biden surges to his
largest-ever lead among likely voters
Biden's
plan to revive Iran talks could calm the Middle East – but on Israel he and
Trump largely agree
Biden
takes cautious approach ahead of second Trump debate
Trump campaign demands change to final debate topics
Trump:
Biden will 'listen to the scientists' if elected
Trump
attacks ‘Fauci and all these idiots,’ says public is tired of pandemic, public
health restrictions as infection rates rise
Trump
calls Dr. Anthony Fauci a ‘disaster,’ says Americans ‘are tired of Covid’ as
nation faces spiking cases
******************************************
10/18/20
As
pandemic surges and economy stalls, Trump fails to live up to dealmaker image
in face of partisan gridlock
Federal
judge strikes down Trump's cuts on food stamps for unemployed
Ernst
Struggles in Iowa as Republicans Battle to Hold Senate Amid Trump's Woes
Lindsey
Graham uses Amy Coney Barrett hearing to complain about Democratic rival's
fundraising
Alaska
GOP senator routinely voted for policies that benefited family's chemical
company
Jacksonville
seeks $150K from GOP convention host committee
The
Republicans are fundamentally unserious people
As
coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread,
preach ‘personal responsibility’
How
the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may have spread coronavirus across the Upper
Midwest
Twitter
removes tweet from top Trump Covid adviser saying masks don't work
Fauci
says he was 'absolutely not' surprised Trump got coronavirus after Rose Garden
event
Whatever
happened to Deborah Birx?
Sunday
shows - Trump Michigan rally grabs the spotlight
Fox
News Sunday with Chris Wallace 10/18/20
CNN
News 2020 - CNN Live Today 10/18/2020 - State of the Union With Jake Tapper
This
Week With George Stephanopoulos 10/18/2020 FULL (ABC) George Stephanopoulos
October 18, 2020
Life,
Liberty & Levin – 10/18/20 | Fox News
Undecided
voters in Arizona wary of Trump, crave stability
Ditching
The Donald: Trump’s largest voter base is fleeing at an alarming rate
National
steelworkers union shines 'Biden Harris' sign on Trump Tower in Chicago
Walled-off
comfort zone in Palm Beach
(Trump’s
adopted Florida hometown is ‘dripping with money.’)
Trump’s
2016 campaign pledges on infrastructure have fallen short, creating opening for
Biden
Among
Vietnamese American voters, the Trump-Biden presidential race inflames old
wounds
Election
live updates: Biden campaigns in North Carolina; Trump visits Nevada,
California
Pelosi
sets Tuesday deadline for reaching stimulus deal with White House
Pelosi:
White House made 'unacceptable changes' to testing language during negotiations
on coronavirus stimulus
Schumer
labels McConnell's scheduled coronavirus stimulus vote as 'a stunt'
Michigan
Gov. Whitmer calls Trump's latest attacks 'incredibly disturbing'
Biden:
Trump 'continues to lie to us' about coronavirus
Democrats’
stunning fundraising
Trump
sets hectic campaign pace; frontrunner Biden keeps more subdued profile
Despite
past Democratic wins, Trump making a play for Nevada
Trump
turns his ire toward Cabinet members
Trump
takes attack to Michigan governor
(He
stokes chants of ‘Lock her up!’ at rally, days after authorities report a plot
to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer.)
*******************************************
10/17/20
More
volatility is likely ahead as rising cases, lack of stimulus overshadow strong
earnings
Millions
of Americans are entering poverty amid pandemic as stimulus runs out
Latest
Mnuchin-Pelosi call produces 'encouraging news on testing' for stimulus package
McConnell
details $500 billion COVID-19 bill set for Wednesday vote
One of
Kentucky's largest newspapers endorses McConnell's challenger
Fearing
a 'Bloodbath,' Republican Senators Begin to Edge Away From Trump
US
records more than 70,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day, reaching midsummer
levels
Coronavirus
case increases hit record highs in at least 7 states
Mnuchin
to lead Israeli-American delegation to UAE and Bahrain
The
United States Isn’t Doomed to Lose the Information Wars
(China
and Russia are ramping up their disinformation campaigns in the lead-up to the
November vote. It’s time for Washington to fight back.)
Trumpworld’s
Corruption Is as Globalized as the Ultra-Rich the President Mingles With
'Please
Like Me,' Trump Begged. For Many Women, It's Way Too Late.
'Stunning':
Biden slams Trump for shrugging off Whitmer kidnapping plot
Joe
Biden Is the Candidate for Anyone Who Wants Off This Frightening Thrill Ride of
a Presidency*
Trump
holds back-to-back rallies in Midwest, Biden campaign warns race is
neck-and-neck
Trump
digs in on conspiracy theory over bin Laden raid
'Stupid
and obnoxious': Trump attacks GOP senator who accused him of pandering to
dictators
******************************************
10/16/20
Dow
closes 100 points higher, snaps 3-day losing streak on strong retail sales data
U.S.
budget deficit breached $3.1 trillion in 2020 as pandemic slammed economy
U.S.
government budget ends fiscal year with a more than $3 trillion deficit
More
Americans fall into poverty after federal stimulus programs end
Retail
sales post big gain in September as consumers show unexpected strength
Poll
shows Affordable Care Act challenge a liability for McConnell at home
Republicans
sense the Trump train has finally gone off the rails, and they're tiptoeing
toward the exits
Republicans
increasingly seek distance from Trump
Fearing
a ‘Blood Bath,’ Republican Senators Begin to Edge Away From Trump
Slamming
Trump, G.O.P. Senator Warns of a ‘Republican Blood Bath’
(Senator
Ben Sasse of Nebraska issued a scathing takedown of President Trump during a
telephone town hall with constituents, saying he cozied up to dictators and
white supremacists.)
GOP’s Sen. Sasse says Trump mistreats women, flirts with white supremacy
and secretly mocks evangelicals
With Gardner trailing Hickenlooper, national GOP groups scale back
spending in Colorado
Repeal loses its appeal for GOP
(Republicans who had opposed Obamacare now run away from a promise to
nullify it.)
Georgia senator mocks Harris's name before Trump rally:
'Kamala-mala-mala, I don't know'
Live updates: U.S. surpasses 64,000 new coronavirus infections two days
in a row for first time since late July
Almost all of Wisconsin is classified as a COVID 'hot spot'
A rare COVID-19 complication was reported in children. Now, it's showing
up in adults.
Pfizer says it will not have a coronavirus vaccine until late November,
allaying fears of a rush for approval before Election Day
Remdesivir has ‘little or no effect’ in reducing coronavirus deaths, WHO
says
White House puts ‘politicals’ at CDC to try to control info
Shields and Brooks on the Barrett hearing, dueling town halls
Town hall shows how deeply in denial Trump remains about coronavirus
Trump refuses to disavow QAnon as he and Biden hold dueling town halls
Evangelicals opposed to Trump step out of the shadows with new groups
and ads
John Kelly called Trump 'the most flawed person' he's ever met: report
At the NBC Town Hall, the President Demonstrated That He Is Completely
Insane
(Also, that he has no plan for any issue facing the United States at
this time. He has no second-term agenda.)
Trump’s struggles in the suburbs put North Carolina in play for Biden
Supreme Court will review Trump plan to exclude undocumented immigrants
from calculations for congressional seats
Pelosi defends not speaking to Trump for an entire year
Democrats' Anger Over Barrett Could Have Big Consequences in the Senate
Judiciary Democrats try to delay Barrett confirmation after CNN's KFile
finds omissions in Senate paperwork
Trump administration announces deal with CVS and Walgreens to administer
coronavirus vaccine to seniors in long-term care
Trump administration rejects, then approves, emergency aid for
California fires, including biggest blaze in state history
Trump administration rushing through regulations without public comment
or analysis as it prepares for probable loss
Trump plays down virus as he steps up pitch for second term
Trump blasts Susan Collins over SCOTUS amid reelection fight
Trump tweets fake news story from satirical conservative website
******************************************
10/15/20
Stocks
close lower for a third day amid concern over U.S. stimulus, Europe coronavirus
spike
7
months into the pandemic, small business owners don’t know how much longer they
can hold on: ‘We are in survival mode’
Jobless
claims jump, hitting highest level since mid-August
United
Airlines posts $1.8 billion net loss in pandemic slump, cuts cash burn
Not
even a pandemic can break rich cities’ grip on the U.S. economy
Mnuchin
says he’ll give ground in stimulus talks while Trump says he would raise his
offer
Pelosi,
Mnuchin cite progress in economic relief talks but eye obstacles with Senate
Republicans
GOP
adapts Obamacare message
(Fearing
a voter backlash, Republicans downplay idea that Supreme Court might strike
down the law.)
McConnell shoots down $1.8 trillion coronavirus deal, breaking with Trump
Maine’s
Referendum on Susan Collins’s Reputation
Graham
to Democrats: 'Y'all have a good chance of winning the White House'
Nebraska
Sen. Sasse rips Trump over COVID-19, foreign policy
First
Amendment plays an unexpected starring role in Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing
Barrett
confirmation hearing day four: ‘We have the votes,’ McConnell says of
nomination
Christie
says he was in ICU for 7 days battling Covid-19, urges Americans to wear masks
Coronavirus
live updates: New single-day cases in U.S. reach highest level since late July
Fauci
on coronavirus herd immunity: 'That is nonsense and very dangerous'
Fauci
warns Americans may have to ‘bite the bullet’ and cancel Thanksgiving
Barrett,
Vowing Independence, Is Haunted by Trump's Demands
Six
takeaways from Trump and Biden's dueling town halls
5
takeaways from the dueling Trump and Biden town halls
Biden
draws sharp contrast with Trump in low-key town hall
Trump
fields questions on coronavirus, conspiracy theories in combative town hall
Trump
pressed on conspiracy retweets by Savannah Guthrie
Trump
bashes NBC ahead of town hall, adds it's 'a free hour on television'
Trump
struggles to mount clear closing argument against Biden, careening toward
Election Day with disjointed message
Tapper:
Trump completely misrepresented a CDC study
It's
Going to Take Decades to Measure the Rot, Decay, and Corruption of the Trumpian
Swamp
(Making
the Washington swamp his own is the greatest actual real estate deal he ever
made.)
White
House was warned Giuliani was target of Russian intelligence operation to feed
misinformation to Trump
Biden
says Trump's 'America First' policy has 'made America alone'
Biden’s
Covid Response Plan Draws From F.D.R.’s New Deal