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Senate judiciary committee approves Amy Coney Barrett as Democrats boycott – live Senate judiciary committee approves Amy Coney Barrett as Democrats boycott – live
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Committee has voted to report the nomination of Barrett to the full Senate while Democrats boycotted the hearingCommittee has voted to report the nomination of Barrett to the full Senate while Democrats boycotted the hearing
This is Joan Greve in Washington, taking over for Adam Gabbatt.
CBS News criticized the White House for releasing Trump’s “60 Minutes” interview before its broadcast, but the network made clear that it would still release the president’s interview on Sunday with the program’s “full, fair and contextual reporting.”
“The White House’s unprecedented decision to disregard their agreement with CBS News and release their footage will not deter 60 Minutes from providing its full, fair and contextual reporting which presidents have participated in for decades,” CBS said in a statement.
The network also applauded “60 Minutes” correspondent Leslie Stahl, who interviewed the president and Vice President Mike Pence.
“Few journalists have the presidential interview experience Lesley Stahl has delivered over her decades as one of the premier correspondents in America, and we look forward to audiences seeing her third interview with President Trump and subsequent interview with Vice President Pence this weekend,” CBS said.
More than 5.8m people have already voted in Texas, according to the secretary of state – 65% of the total number of votes cast in the state in 2016.More than 5.8m people have already voted in Texas, according to the secretary of state – 65% of the total number of votes cast in the state in 2016.
About 8.97m people voted in Texas in the last presidential election, suggesting early voting is proving to be a success in the state.About 8.97m people voted in Texas in the last presidential election, suggesting early voting is proving to be a success in the state.
The 5.8m figure includes both in-person and mail-in votes cast through October 21.The 5.8m figure includes both in-person and mail-in votes cast through October 21.
Texas has three weeks of early voting this election, compared to two weeks in 2016.Texas has three weeks of early voting this election, compared to two weeks in 2016.
It’s been a busy day so far and there’s a lot more US politics news to come this afternoon, before the final presidential debate, so stay tuned.It’s been a busy day so far and there’s a lot more US politics news to come this afternoon, before the final presidential debate, so stay tuned.
Here’s how the morning went:Here’s how the morning went:
In some sort of an attempt at a pre-emptive strike, Donald Trump moments ago posted on Facebook his interview with CBS 60 Minutes, which is due to broadcast this Sunday. The president’s action appears to be a tantrum in a thimble, however.In some sort of an attempt at a pre-emptive strike, Donald Trump moments ago posted on Facebook his interview with CBS 60 Minutes, which is due to broadcast this Sunday. The president’s action appears to be a tantrum in a thimble, however.
This is bigger news: the president’s Twitter account was hacked by a Dutch security researcher, who correctly guessed Trump’s password was maga2020!This is bigger news: the president’s Twitter account was hacked by a Dutch security researcher, who correctly guessed Trump’s password was maga2020!
Democratic vice-presidential nominee and California Senator Kamala Harris called the Senate hearings galloping along to a pre-election confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the US supreme court are a “sham”.Democratic vice-presidential nominee and California Senator Kamala Harris called the Senate hearings galloping along to a pre-election confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the US supreme court are a “sham”.
In short order this morning the Senate judiciary committee voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the supreme court. The full Senate takes up her case tomorrow and she could be confirmed as early as Monday.In short order this morning the Senate judiciary committee voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the supreme court. The full Senate takes up her case tomorrow and she could be confirmed as early as Monday.
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefit has fallen to its lowest level since the Covid-19 crisis began, the weekly statistics showed.The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefit has fallen to its lowest level since the Covid-19 crisis began, the weekly statistics showed.
Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Oregon are at the highest risk of seeing increased activity by right-wing militia groups during and after the election, according to a new report from a nonprofit monitoring political violence in the United States.Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Oregon are at the highest risk of seeing increased activity by right-wing militia groups during and after the election, according to a new report from a nonprofit monitoring political violence in the United States.
The report also identifies the Proud Boys and the Boogaloo Bois as the right-wing groups at “highest risk” of violence during and after the election, and the Three Percenters at “high” risk of violence.The report also identifies the Proud Boys and the Boogaloo Bois as the right-wing groups at “highest risk” of violence during and after the election, and the Three Percenters at “high” risk of violence.
The new analysis, from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project (ACLED) and Militia Watch, is based on research monitoring the activities of more than 80 militias across the United States in recent months.The new analysis, from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project (ACLED) and Militia Watch, is based on research monitoring the activities of more than 80 militias across the United States in recent months.
North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, California, and New Mexico are also at “moderate risk” of seeing heightened militia activity around the election, the analysts concluded.North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, California, and New Mexico are also at “moderate risk” of seeing heightened militia activity around the election, the analysts concluded.
While militia groups have been active in dozens states this year, the analysts concluded that the areas at heightened risk of militia activity would be places that:While militia groups have been active in dozens states this year, the analysts concluded that the areas at heightened risk of militia activity would be places that:
-have seen substantial engagement in anti-coronavirus lockdown protests-have seen substantial engagement in anti-coronavirus lockdown protests
-have seen militias active in organizing trainings or holding recruitment drives-have seen militias active in organizing trainings or holding recruitment drives
-where militia members have cultivated personal relationships with police or where there has been a friendly attitude by law enforcement towards militia activity-where militia members have cultivated personal relationships with police or where there has been a friendly attitude by law enforcement towards militia activity
-are places were militias might make claims about a ‘leftist coup’ during or after the election-are places were militias might make claims about a ‘leftist coup’ during or after the election
-and, of course, are swing states-and, of course, are swing states
Donald Trump has posted a video of his interview with CBS journalist Leslie Stahl, recorded for the news show 60 Minutes.Donald Trump has posted a video of his interview with CBS journalist Leslie Stahl, recorded for the news show 60 Minutes.
The president had threatened to post the video this week, after it was reported he had abruptly ended the 60 Minutes interview “because he was frustrated with Stahl’s line of questioning”.The president had threatened to post the video this week, after it was reported he had abruptly ended the 60 Minutes interview “because he was frustrated with Stahl’s line of questioning”.
The video was posted to Trump’s Facebook page at 11.20am, under the line: “Look at the bias, hatred and rudeness on behalf of 60 Minutes and CBS.”The video was posted to Trump’s Facebook page at 11.20am, under the line: “Look at the bias, hatred and rudeness on behalf of 60 Minutes and CBS.”
Trump added: “Tonight’s [presidential debate] anchor, Kristen Welker, is far worse!”Trump added: “Tonight’s [presidential debate] anchor, Kristen Welker, is far worse!”
Trump had apparently been upset by the tone of the interview. The start of the video shows Trump asking Stahl for “fairness”.Trump had apparently been upset by the tone of the interview. The start of the video shows Trump asking Stahl for “fairness”.
Stahl tells Trump he will get fairness. She asks: “You’re ok with some tough questions?”Stahl tells Trump he will get fairness. She asks: “You’re ok with some tough questions?”
Trump replies: “No I’m not.”Trump replies: “No I’m not.”
“You’re not ok with tough questions?” a laughing Stahl asks.“You’re not ok with tough questions?” a laughing Stahl asks.
Trump says: “I want it to be fair. You don’t ask Biden tough questions.”Trump says: “I want it to be fair. You don’t ask Biden tough questions.”
Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 ahead of the presidential debate, CNN’s Sarah Mucha reported.Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 ahead of the presidential debate, CNN’s Sarah Mucha reported.
“Vice President Biden underwent PCR testing for COVID-19 today and COVID-19 was not detected,” Biden’s campaign said.“Vice President Biden underwent PCR testing for COVID-19 today and COVID-19 was not detected,” Biden’s campaign said.
Biden and Trump face each other in Nashville, Tennessee tonight, in the final debate.Biden and Trump face each other in Nashville, Tennessee tonight, in the final debate.
Donald Trump’s Twitter account was hacked last week, after a Dutch researcher correctly guessed the president’s password: “maga2020!”.Donald Trump’s Twitter account was hacked last week, after a Dutch researcher correctly guessed the president’s password: “maga2020!”.
Victor Gevers, a security expert, had access to Trump’s direct messages, could post tweets in his name and change his profile, de Volkskrant reported.Victor Gevers, a security expert, had access to Trump’s direct messages, could post tweets in his name and change his profile, de Volkskrant reported.
Gevers – who previously managed to log into Trump’s account in 2016 – gained access by guessing Trump’s password. Maga2020, a popular tag for Trump’s re-election campaign, was Gevers’ fifth attempt – and it worked.Gevers – who previously managed to log into Trump’s account in 2016 – gained access by guessing Trump’s password. Maga2020, a popular tag for Trump’s re-election campaign, was Gevers’ fifth attempt – and it worked.
“I expected to be blocked after four failed attempts. Or at least would be asked to provide additional information,” Gevers told de Volkskrant.“I expected to be blocked after four failed attempts. Or at least would be asked to provide additional information,” Gevers told de Volkskrant.
Twitter said it had “seen no evidence to corroborate” Gevers’ claim.Twitter said it had “seen no evidence to corroborate” Gevers’ claim.
Gevers said the ease with which he accessed Trump’s account suggested the president was not using basic security measures like two-step verification.Gevers said the ease with which he accessed Trump’s account suggested the president was not using basic security measures like two-step verification.
Gaining access to Trump’s Twitter, meant Gevers was suddenly able to connect with 87m people – the number of Trump’s followers – and according to de Volkskrant’s story, it sent him into a bit of a panic:Gaining access to Trump’s Twitter, meant Gevers was suddenly able to connect with 87m people – the number of Trump’s followers – and according to de Volkskrant’s story, it sent him into a bit of a panic:
A day after he gained access, Gevers noticed that two-step verification had been activated on Trump’s account. Two days later, the Secret Service got in touch. According to de Volkskrant, they thanked him for bringing the security problem to their attention.A day after he gained access, Gevers noticed that two-step verification had been activated on Trump’s account. Two days later, the Secret Service got in touch. According to de Volkskrant, they thanked him for bringing the security problem to their attention.
Remarkably, it wasn’t the first time Gevers has gained access to the president’s Twitter account. In 2016 he and two others guessed Trump’s password, and got into his account.Remarkably, it wasn’t the first time Gevers has gained access to the president’s Twitter account. In 2016 he and two others guessed Trump’s password, and got into his account.
Back then Trump’s password was “yourefired”, according to Vrij Nederland.Back then Trump’s password was “yourefired”, according to Vrij Nederland.
A spokesman for Twitter said: “We’ve seen no evidence to corroborate this claim, including from the article published in the Netherlands today. We proactively implemented account security measures for a designated group of high-profile, election-related Twitter accounts in the United States, including federal branches of government.”A spokesman for Twitter said: “We’ve seen no evidence to corroborate this claim, including from the article published in the Netherlands today. We proactively implemented account security measures for a designated group of high-profile, election-related Twitter accounts in the United States, including federal branches of government.”
Donald Trump has lashed out at one of his favorite broadcasters, claiming Fox News’ polls are “FAKE”.Donald Trump has lashed out at one of his favorite broadcasters, claiming Fox News’ polls are “FAKE”.
Trump is probably (he didn’t include a link) referring to a new Fox News poll which shows him behind Biden in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin – although Trump does have a narrow lead in Ohio.Trump is probably (he didn’t include a link) referring to a new Fox News poll which shows him behind Biden in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin – although Trump does have a narrow lead in Ohio.
Unfortunately for Trump, it’s not just the Fox News poll that has him struggling. RealClearPolitics polling average shows Trump significantly behind Biden in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump is also trailing – but much more narrowly – in Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.Unfortunately for Trump, it’s not just the Fox News poll that has him struggling. RealClearPolitics polling average shows Trump significantly behind Biden in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump is also trailing – but much more narrowly – in Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.
Vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris has responded to the approval of Amy Coney Barrett – calling the process a “sham” and warning it could have a devastating impact on healthcare:Vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris has responded to the approval of Amy Coney Barrett – calling the process a “sham” and warning it could have a devastating impact on healthcare:
Barrett will now face a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate, and Harris is not the only one aggrieved.Barrett will now face a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate, and Harris is not the only one aggrieved.
“We did it. We did it,” Lindsey Graham announces of the Amy Coney Barrett vote.“We did it. We did it,” Lindsey Graham announces of the Amy Coney Barrett vote.
“Judge Barrett is going to the floor.”“Judge Barrett is going to the floor.”
Graham hands over some time to his fellow Republican senators – Democrats having abstained from the hearing. Mike Lee, from Utah, is first up and emits some hot air about values or similar.Graham hands over some time to his fellow Republican senators – Democrats having abstained from the hearing. Mike Lee, from Utah, is first up and emits some hot air about values or similar.
Here’s Lee in March 2019 using a photo of Ronald Reagan to argue against the climate change-combatting Green New Deal.Here’s Lee in March 2019 using a photo of Ronald Reagan to argue against the climate change-combatting Green New Deal.
The Senate judiciary committee has voted to report the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate.The Senate judiciary committee has voted to report the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate.
Democrats boycotted the hearing, meaning it was an unusual scene as the committee clerk collected verbal votes from the committee.Democrats boycotted the hearing, meaning it was an unusual scene as the committee clerk collected verbal votes from the committee.
Large, poster-sized photos of Americans who could lose healthcare at the whim of a Supreme Court vote had been placed in each of the Democrats seats, but as their names were called, there was silence.Large, poster-sized photos of Americans who could lose healthcare at the whim of a Supreme Court vote had been placed in each of the Democrats seats, but as their names were called, there was silence.
The Republicans present chirped out their “yay” votes, however, and the clerk announced:The Republicans present chirped out their “yay” votes, however, and the clerk announced:
“Mr Chairman, the votes are 12 yays, 10 no votes.”“Mr Chairman, the votes are 12 yays, 10 no votes.”
That means there will be a full vote in the Senate on whether to confirm Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.That means there will be a full vote in the Senate on whether to confirm Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Lindsey Graham has kicked off the Senate judiciary committee vote on nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.Lindsey Graham has kicked off the Senate judiciary committee vote on nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Democrats have boycotted the vote, which will decide whether Coney Barrett moves to the next stage of the process.Democrats have boycotted the vote, which will decide whether Coney Barrett moves to the next stage of the process.
Graham, chair of judiciary committee, only briefly commented on the absence of Democrats, who are outraged that a judge could be voted onto the Supreme Court in the middle of an election.Graham, chair of judiciary committee, only briefly commented on the absence of Democrats, who are outraged that a judge could be voted onto the Supreme Court in the middle of an election.
“They [Democrats] made a choice not to participate,” Graham said. The South Carolina senator added that he thought Democrats had not gone “too far” in their questioning of Coney Barrett last week.“They [Democrats] made a choice not to participate,” Graham said. The South Carolina senator added that he thought Democrats had not gone “too far” in their questioning of Coney Barrett last week.
“It’s moments like this you can tell young conservative women there is a place at the table for you,” Graham said.“It’s moments like this you can tell young conservative women there is a place at the table for you,” Graham said.
He said conservative women in America are “marginalized”.He said conservative women in America are “marginalized”.
“It’s ok to be a complete person and be on the Supreme Court it’s ok to be pro-life.”“It’s ok to be a complete person and be on the Supreme Court it’s ok to be pro-life.”
This is Adam Gabbatt taking over from Martin Belam.This is Adam Gabbatt taking over from Martin Belam.
That’s it from me today, I’m handing over to Adam Gabbatt who will be with you shortly to take you through this morning’s committee vote over Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the US supreme court. You’ll be able to watch that right here – you may need to refresh the page for the video to appear. I’ll see you tomorrow…That’s it from me today, I’m handing over to Adam Gabbatt who will be with you shortly to take you through this morning’s committee vote over Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the US supreme court. You’ll be able to watch that right here – you may need to refresh the page for the video to appear. I’ll see you tomorrow…