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President made remark in 60 Minutes interview, which he released days before its planned Sunday broadcastPresident made remark in 60 Minutes interview, which he released days before its planned Sunday broadcast
The Trump administration’s botched response to the pandemic has led to between 130,000 and 210,000 preventable deaths, according to a report from a team of disaster preparedness and public health experts.
“The United States has turned a global crisis into a devastating tragedy,” read a report released Thursday by researchers at Columbia University. “We estimate that at least 130,000 deaths and perhaps as many as 210,000 could have been avoided with earlier policy interventions and more robust federal coordination and leadership.
The team calculated avoidable deaths by estimating how many people would have died in other nations, like Japan and South Korea, if they had the same population as the US, and comparing those figures to the US death rate.
“Many of the underlying factors amplifying the pandemic’s deadly impact have existed long before the novel coronavirus first arrived in Washington state on January 20th – a fractured healthcare system, inequitable access to care, and immense health, social and racial disparities among America’s most vulnerable groups,” the researchers noted. “Compounding this is an Administration that has publicly denigrated its own public health officials – and science more generally -- thereby hamstringing efforts by its vaunted public health service to curb the pandemic’s spread.”
Read the full report here.
Ahead of election day, Latinos are seeing not just more political ads but also plenty of disinformation.Ahead of election day, Latinos are seeing not just more political ads but also plenty of disinformation.
Amy Yee reports for The Guardian:Amy Yee reports for The Guardian:
Messages that paint Joe Biden as a socialist spreading among conservative Latinos from Cuba and Venezuela. Conspiracy theories on YouTube about Barack Obama in Spanish. Billboards and posters falsely claiming that voting by mail is illegal in Texas.Messages that paint Joe Biden as a socialist spreading among conservative Latinos from Cuba and Venezuela. Conspiracy theories on YouTube about Barack Obama in Spanish. Billboards and posters falsely claiming that voting by mail is illegal in Texas.
“We usually see this kind of information disorder in locations with a large Latinx population, such as Miami, Houston or Los Angeles,” said Daniel Acosta Ramos, an investigative researcher at the non-profit First Draft.“We usually see this kind of information disorder in locations with a large Latinx population, such as Miami, Houston or Los Angeles,” said Daniel Acosta Ramos, an investigative researcher at the non-profit First Draft.
Disinformation as a means of causing confusion, doubt and fear around voting is nothing new during campaigns, but social media make it easier to generate and spread. Latinos in particular are targets because they are a critical voting bloc, especially in battlegrounds such as Florida, Arizona and Texas.Disinformation as a means of causing confusion, doubt and fear around voting is nothing new during campaigns, but social media make it easier to generate and spread. Latinos in particular are targets because they are a critical voting bloc, especially in battlegrounds such as Florida, Arizona and Texas.
In Florida, 20% of eligible voters in 2018 were Hispanic, nearly double the share in 2000, according to Pew Research. In Arizona, Hispanics accounted for 24% of all eligible voters in 2018. Latinos are also politically diverse – for example, Cuban Americans tend to vote Republican, while Puerto Ricans lean Democrat – so dissuading voting in Latino communities, even subtly, could tip an election.In Florida, 20% of eligible voters in 2018 were Hispanic, nearly double the share in 2000, according to Pew Research. In Arizona, Hispanics accounted for 24% of all eligible voters in 2018. Latinos are also politically diverse – for example, Cuban Americans tend to vote Republican, while Puerto Ricans lean Democrat – so dissuading voting in Latino communities, even subtly, could tip an election.
There are several types of digital voting disinformation, such as giving the wrong time, place or manner of voting, according to democracy watchdog Common Cause. And during Covid-19, when normal routines are disrupted, online disinformation tactics are “much more believable and have a greater impact today than any other election cycle”, said Jesse Littlewood, vice-president at Common Cause, in a webinar.There are several types of digital voting disinformation, such as giving the wrong time, place or manner of voting, according to democracy watchdog Common Cause. And during Covid-19, when normal routines are disrupted, online disinformation tactics are “much more believable and have a greater impact today than any other election cycle”, said Jesse Littlewood, vice-president at Common Cause, in a webinar.
That has real-world effects. In Arizona, early voting began early this month and “there has already been the feeling of intimidation at the polls when Trump supporters show up at the same time,” said Hector Sanchez Barba, chief executive of Mi Familia Vota, the Latino civic engagement non-profit.That has real-world effects. In Arizona, early voting began early this month and “there has already been the feeling of intimidation at the polls when Trump supporters show up at the same time,” said Hector Sanchez Barba, chief executive of Mi Familia Vota, the Latino civic engagement non-profit.
Instances of intimidating Latino voters are fueled by false but divisive disinformation that undocumented immigrants are voting illegally. There are also false narratives about vote rigging, conspiracy theories or intimidation, such as telling people immigration authorities will patrol polling stations.Instances of intimidating Latino voters are fueled by false but divisive disinformation that undocumented immigrants are voting illegally. There are also false narratives about vote rigging, conspiracy theories or intimidation, such as telling people immigration authorities will patrol polling stations.
That’s it from me for now. I will be back tonight to cover the final presidential debate.That’s it from me for now. I will be back tonight to cover the final presidential debate.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Trump said he wants the supreme court to “end” Obamacare in his “60 Minutes” interview, which the president released early on Twitter today. Trump’s decision to preemptively share the interview before its planned Sunday broadcast seemed bizarre, given Joe Biden will now be able to bring up the president’s comments on Obamacare during tonight’s debate.Trump said he wants the supreme court to “end” Obamacare in his “60 Minutes” interview, which the president released early on Twitter today. Trump’s decision to preemptively share the interview before its planned Sunday broadcast seemed bizarre, given Joe Biden will now be able to bring up the president’s comments on Obamacare during tonight’s debate.
Trump’s chief of staff said the president tested negative for coronavirus on his flight to Nashville, where tonight’s debate will take place. Trump announced he had tested positive for coronavirus two days after the first presidential debate.Trump’s chief of staff said the president tested negative for coronavirus on his flight to Nashville, where tonight’s debate will take place. Trump announced he had tested positive for coronavirus two days after the first presidential debate.
The Senate judiciary committee voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the supreme court, clearing the way for a chamber-wide vote next week. Democrats on the judiciary committee boycotted this morning’s vote, criticizing Barrett’s likely confirmation as a “sham” because it will come just days before the presidential election.The Senate judiciary committee voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the supreme court, clearing the way for a chamber-wide vote next week. Democrats on the judiciary committee boycotted this morning’s vote, criticizing Barrett’s likely confirmation as a “sham” because it will come just days before the presidential election.
Another 787,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week. The figure represented the lowest number of new weekly claims since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but economists warned that layoffs remain alarmingly high.Another 787,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week. The figure represented the lowest number of new weekly claims since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but economists warned that layoffs remain alarmingly high.
Biden said he would form a commission to study the US court system if he is elected. The news comes as the Democratic nominee has been pressed on whether he would “pack” the supreme court to offset conservatives’ 6-3 advantage if Barrett is confirmed.Biden said he would form a commission to study the US court system if he is elected. The news comes as the Democratic nominee has been pressed on whether he would “pack” the supreme court to offset conservatives’ 6-3 advantage if Barrett is confirmed.
My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will have more coming up, so stay tuned.My west coast colleague, Maanvi Singh, will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Edward Snowden’s lawyer said the whistleblower has been granted permanent residency in Russia, according to the AP.Edward Snowden’s lawyer said the whistleblower has been granted permanent residency in Russia, according to the AP.
The AP reports:The AP reports:
Trump said in August that he would consider a pardon for Snowden, despite previously criticizing the whistleblower as a “traitor.”Trump said in August that he would consider a pardon for Snowden, despite previously criticizing the whistleblower as a “traitor.”
“There are many, many people — it seems to be a split decision — many people think that he should be somehow be treated differently and other people think he did very bad things,” Trump said at the time. “I’m going to take a very good look at it.”“There are many, many people — it seems to be a split decision — many people think that he should be somehow be treated differently and other people think he did very bad things,” Trump said at the time. “I’m going to take a very good look at it.”
In a possible preview of tonight’s debate, the Trump campaign just held a press call that was exclusively devoted to attacking Hunter Biden.In a possible preview of tonight’s debate, the Trump campaign just held a press call that was exclusively devoted to attacking Hunter Biden.
When reporters tried to press Trump adviser Richard Grenell on the president’s debate preparation, Grenell kept trying to steer the conversation back to Joe Biden’s son.When reporters tried to press Trump adviser Richard Grenell on the president’s debate preparation, Grenell kept trying to steer the conversation back to Joe Biden’s son.
Grenell asked reporters whether they had written about Hunter Biden’s emails, prompting one reporter to note that she covers the Trump campaign, not the Biden campaign.Grenell asked reporters whether they had written about Hunter Biden’s emails, prompting one reporter to note that she covers the Trump campaign, not the Biden campaign.
After the reporter continued to press Grenell, who is openly gay, he accused her of being homophobic.After the reporter continued to press Grenell, who is openly gay, he accused her of being homophobic.
The president is reportedly pushing for quick declassification of a document disputing the intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Trump.The president is reportedly pushing for quick declassification of a document disputing the intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help Trump.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
The intelligence community has concluded Russia’s 2016 election interference was aimed at bolstering Trump’s chances of victory, a finding that was unanimously affirmed by the Republican-led Senate intelligence committee.The intelligence community has concluded Russia’s 2016 election interference was aimed at bolstering Trump’s chances of victory, a finding that was unanimously affirmed by the Republican-led Senate intelligence committee.
Intelligence officials have also said Russia is working to damage Joe Biden’s presidential bid in this year’s election.Intelligence officials have also said Russia is working to damage Joe Biden’s presidential bid in this year’s election.
Trump plans to bring one of Hunter Biden’s former business associates as a guest to tonight’s debate, according to reports.Trump plans to bring one of Hunter Biden’s former business associates as a guest to tonight’s debate, according to reports.
The debate invitation to Tony Bobulinski is clearly meant to rattle Joe Biden, but it’s unclear whether it will be successful, given the Biden campaign has made clear the nominee is prepared to respond to attacks on his family.The debate invitation to Tony Bobulinski is clearly meant to rattle Joe Biden, but it’s unclear whether it will be successful, given the Biden campaign has made clear the nominee is prepared to respond to attacks on his family.
Trump’s move was reminiscent of his decision to invite women who had accused Bill Clinton of sexual misconduct to his second debate against Hillary Clinton in 2016.Trump’s move was reminiscent of his decision to invite women who had accused Bill Clinton of sexual misconduct to his second debate against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
The move was not successful then, as Hillary Clinton was widely considered to have “won” the debates, and it seems even less likely to be successful now, given Bobulinski is far less well-known than some of Bill Clinton’s accusers, such as Paula Jones.The move was not successful then, as Hillary Clinton was widely considered to have “won” the debates, and it seems even less likely to be successful now, given Bobulinski is far less well-known than some of Bill Clinton’s accusers, such as Paula Jones.
Intelligence officials told the New York Times that Russia has hacked into state and local computer networks in recent days, providing clues about the Kremlin’s efforts to interfere in the US presidential election.Intelligence officials told the New York Times that Russia has hacked into state and local computer networks in recent days, providing clues about the Kremlin’s efforts to interfere in the US presidential election.
The Times reports:The Times reports:
Another national poll shows Joe Biden with a double-digit lead less than two weeks before Election Day.Another national poll shows Joe Biden with a double-digit lead less than two weeks before Election Day.
According to the Quinnipiac University poll, Biden has a 10-point lead over Trump among US likely voters, 51%-41%.According to the Quinnipiac University poll, Biden has a 10-point lead over Trump among US likely voters, 51%-41%.
The result is in line with other recent national polls. According to the FiveThirtyEight average of national polls, Biden currently has a 9.8-point lead in the presidential race.The result is in line with other recent national polls. According to the FiveThirtyEight average of national polls, Biden currently has a 9.8-point lead in the presidential race.
The Quinnipiac poll also found Biden has a net-positive favorability rating among likely voters. While 44% of likely voters say they have an unfavorable opinion of Biden, 49% have a favorable opinion of the Democratic nominee.The Quinnipiac poll also found Biden has a net-positive favorability rating among likely voters. While 44% of likely voters say they have an unfavorable opinion of Biden, 49% have a favorable opinion of the Democratic nominee.
In comparison, Trump has a net favorability rating of -15. While 40% of likely voters say they have a favorable opinion of the president, 55% say they have an unfavorable opinion of him.In comparison, Trump has a net favorability rating of -15. While 40% of likely voters say they have a favorable opinion of the president, 55% say they have an unfavorable opinion of him.
Trump has arrived at Belmont University to conduct his walk-through of the debate venue.Trump has arrived at Belmont University to conduct his walk-through of the debate venue.
Both presidential nominees will have the chance to walk through the debate site to get a sense of the space before tonight’s event.Both presidential nominees will have the chance to walk through the debate site to get a sense of the space before tonight’s event.
According to the White House press pool, a number of bystanders holding signs were spotted during Trump’s drive from the airport to the debate venue. Most signs were pro-Trump.According to the White House press pool, a number of bystanders holding signs were spotted during Trump’s drive from the airport to the debate venue. Most signs were pro-Trump.
A new poll shows Trump with only a small advantage in the traditionally conservative state of Kansas, which the president won by 20 points in 2016.A new poll shows Trump with only a small advantage in the traditionally conservative state of Kansas, which the president won by 20 points in 2016.
According to the New York Times/Siena College poll, Trump leads Joe Biden by 7 points among likely voters in Kansas, 48%-41%.According to the New York Times/Siena College poll, Trump leads Joe Biden by 7 points among likely voters in Kansas, 48%-41%.
Republican Roger Marshall’s advantage in the Kansas Senate race is even smaller. The poll found Marshall leading Democrat Barbara Bollier by just 4 points, 46%-42%.Republican Roger Marshall’s advantage in the Kansas Senate race is even smaller. The poll found Marshall leading Democrat Barbara Bollier by just 4 points, 46%-42%.
Trump will still likely win Kansas, but the fact that he has only a single-digit advantage in what should be a very safe state for him demonstrates how narrow the president’s path to victory has become.Trump will still likely win Kansas, but the fact that he has only a single-digit advantage in what should be a very safe state for him demonstrates how narrow the president’s path to victory has become.
And if Bollier can pull off a victory in the Senate race, it would substantially bolster Democrats’ hopes of seizing control of the chamber.And if Bollier can pull off a victory in the Senate race, it would substantially bolster Democrats’ hopes of seizing control of the chamber.
Trump has arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the final presidential debate tonight.Trump has arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the final presidential debate tonight.
The president and the first lady walked off Air Force One without wearing masks and briefly greeted supporters waiting on the tarmac.The president and the first lady walked off Air Force One without wearing masks and briefly greeted supporters waiting on the tarmac.
Chief of staff Mark Meadows told reporters that Trump received a coronavirus test during the flight to Nashville.Chief of staff Mark Meadows told reporters that Trump received a coronavirus test during the flight to Nashville.
“We tested him on the way here, and he tested negative,” Meadows told the White House press pool.“We tested him on the way here, and he tested negative,” Meadows told the White House press pool.
Trump announced he had tested positive for coronavirus just two days after the first presidential debate.Trump announced he had tested positive for coronavirus just two days after the first presidential debate.
The Biden campaign has just announced that Lizzo will make a trip to Michigan tomorrow to campaign for the Democratic nominee.The Biden campaign has just announced that Lizzo will make a trip to Michigan tomorrow to campaign for the Democratic nominee.
“On Friday, October 23, Lizzo will travel to Detroit, Michigan to campaign for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” the Biden team said in a press release.“On Friday, October 23, Lizzo will travel to Detroit, Michigan to campaign for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” the Biden team said in a press release.
“In Detroit, Lizzo will speak at a volunteer canvass and encourage Michiganders to vote early. In Harper Woods, Lizzo will have a conversation with young people about early voting.”“In Detroit, Lizzo will speak at a volunteer canvass and encourage Michiganders to vote early. In Harper Woods, Lizzo will have a conversation with young people about early voting.”
The Grammy-winning artist has recently been using her social media and her public appearances to urge Americans to vote and make their voices heard.The Grammy-winning artist has recently been using her social media and her public appearances to urge Americans to vote and make their voices heard.
Joe Biden is en route to Nashville, Tennessee, for the final presidential debate tonight.Joe Biden is en route to Nashville, Tennessee, for the final presidential debate tonight.
Before boarding his campaign plane, the Democratic nominee said of the president, “Hopefully he’s gonna play by the rules. Hopefully everybody’s been tested. Hopefully it’s all worked out.”Before boarding his campaign plane, the Democratic nominee said of the president, “Hopefully he’s gonna play by the rules. Hopefully everybody’s been tested. Hopefully it’s all worked out.”
Trump announced he and the first lady had tested positive for coronavirus just two days after the first presidential debate.Trump announced he and the first lady had tested positive for coronavirus just two days after the first presidential debate.
It is rather extraordinary Trump chose to preemptively release an interview in which he makes clear that he hopes the supreme court dismantles the Affordable Care Act.It is rather extraordinary Trump chose to preemptively release an interview in which he makes clear that he hopes the supreme court dismantles the Affordable Care Act.
The president has avoided directly saying how he hopes the court will rule in the case, even though his administration has sided with states calling for the law to be scrapped in the lawsuit. Trump has also spent years attacking Obamacare and promising to repeal it.The president has avoided directly saying how he hopes the court will rule in the case, even though his administration has sided with states calling for the law to be scrapped in the lawsuit. Trump has also spent years attacking Obamacare and promising to repeal it.
But Trump’s decision to release his “60 Minutes” interview early will allow Joe Biden to criticize him over his comments at tonight’s debate, which would not have been possible if the president had waited for CBS News to air the interview on Sunday, as planned.But Trump’s decision to release his “60 Minutes” interview early will allow Joe Biden to criticize him over his comments at tonight’s debate, which would not have been possible if the president had waited for CBS News to air the interview on Sunday, as planned.
Trump is really not doing himself any favors with just 12 days to go until the election.Trump is really not doing himself any favors with just 12 days to go until the election.
In his “60 Minutes” interview, Trump told correspondent Leslie Stahl that he hopes the supreme court dismantles the Affordable Care Act.In his “60 Minutes” interview, Trump told correspondent Leslie Stahl that he hopes the supreme court dismantles the Affordable Care Act.
The supreme court is set to hear oral arguments in a case involving the ACA (also known as Obamacare) a week after the presidential election.The supreme court is set to hear oral arguments in a case involving the ACA (also known as Obamacare) a week after the presidential election.
In the interview, released by the president before its planned Sunday broadcast, Stahl pressed Trump on his unrealized promises to release his healthcare plan.In the interview, released by the president before its planned Sunday broadcast, Stahl pressed Trump on his unrealized promises to release his healthcare plan.
“It is developed. It’s fully developed,” Trump said of his healthcare plan. “It’s going to be announced very soon.”“It is developed. It’s fully developed,” Trump said of his healthcare plan. “It’s going to be announced very soon.”
“When?” Stahl asked. “You say that over and over.”“When?” Stahl asked. “You say that over and over.”
“When we see what happens with Obamacare, which is not good,” Trump replied.“When we see what happens with Obamacare, which is not good,” Trump replied.
At the risk of stating the obvious, there is nothing preventing Trump from releasing his plan now. In spite of Republicans’ promises, Congress has failed to repeal and replace the ACA since Trump took office.At the risk of stating the obvious, there is nothing preventing Trump from releasing his plan now. In spite of Republicans’ promises, Congress has failed to repeal and replace the ACA since Trump took office.
“I mean, we’ll see what happens,” Trump said of the supreme court case in his interview. “I hope that they end it. It’ll be so good if they end it.” He explained that it would be good if the law was dismantled because “we will come up with a plan.”“I mean, we’ll see what happens,” Trump said of the supreme court case in his interview. “I hope that they end it. It’ll be so good if they end it.” He explained that it would be good if the law was dismantled because “we will come up with a plan.”
As Stahl pointed out, that conflicted with Trump’s claim moments earlier that the plan was already developed.As Stahl pointed out, that conflicted with Trump’s claim moments earlier that the plan was already developed.
“We have large sections of it already done,” Trump said. “And we’ve already come up with plans.”“We have large sections of it already done,” Trump said. “And we’ve already come up with plans.”
This is Joan Greve in Washington, taking over for Adam Gabbatt.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.”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 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.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.“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.