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Democrats to boycott Senate judiciary committee vote on Barrett nominationDemocrats to boycott Senate judiciary committee vote on Barrett nomination
Here’s a little run-down of some of the things we can expect to see later today.
President Donald Trump heads from the White House at lunchtime to make his was to Nashville, Tennessee. He’ll have a roundtable with supporters at 4pm, and then at 9pm it’s the day’s main event: the TV debate with Joe Biden.
Vice president Mike Pence meanwhile is campaigning at ‘Make America Great Again; events in Waterford Township, Michigan. That will be at 12.35pm. He’ll then be at Fort Wayne, Indiana at 4.30pm for a second event.
Joe Biden’s only engagement today is the debate, while Kamala Harris will takes part in a ‘Women Mobilize for Biden’ virtual rally.
Up on Capitol Hill the Senate judiciary committee debates and votes on nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be a justice on the supreme court from 9am. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats will hold a press conference at around 10.15am following their boycott of the markup.And Trump-Biden isn’t the only debate tonight. In Maine, in what is looking like a competitive race, Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon take part in a debate ahead of the US Senate election. The last couple of polls in the race have given Gideon the edge.
Xochitl Oseguera writes for us today about the secret weapon being used to reach Latino voters – WhatsApp.Xochitl Oseguera writes for us today about the secret weapon being used to reach Latino voters – WhatsApp.
Read more here: Xochitl Oseguera – Our secret weapon for reaching Latino voters? WhatsAppRead more here: Xochitl Oseguera – Our secret weapon for reaching Latino voters? WhatsApp
Susan Page for USA Today gives us this assessment of what the candidates need to do at tonight’s debate. She says for Joe Biden it’s a much simpler task: don’t rock the boat. She quotes Alan Schroeder, a Northeastern University professor and author of ‘Presidential Debates: 50 Years of High-Risk TV.’Susan Page for USA Today gives us this assessment of what the candidates need to do at tonight’s debate. She says for Joe Biden it’s a much simpler task: don’t rock the boat. She quotes Alan Schroeder, a Northeastern University professor and author of ‘Presidential Debates: 50 Years of High-Risk TV.’
But Page also points out that maybe there isn’t much chance of shifting the dial, because there isn’t much on offer to shift.But Page also points out that maybe there isn’t much chance of shifting the dial, because there isn’t much on offer to shift.
Page reports that Trump strategists predict he will moderate his rhetoric in this final debate, but she notes:Page reports that Trump strategists predict he will moderate his rhetoric in this final debate, but she notes:
Read more here: USA Today – Last chance for a long ball: Can Trump use the Nashville debate to shake up a race he’s losing to Biden?Read more here: USA Today – Last chance for a long ball: Can Trump use the Nashville debate to shake up a race he’s losing to Biden?
Here’s another clip from Barack Obama’s campaign appearances yesterday.Here’s another clip from Barack Obama’s campaign appearances yesterday.
Ahead of a drive-in rally for Joe Biden, during a discussion with black male community leaders, the former president praised young Black Lives Matter demonstrators, saying they gave him ‘optimism’.Ahead of a drive-in rally for Joe Biden, during a discussion with black male community leaders, the former president praised young Black Lives Matter demonstrators, saying they gave him ‘optimism’.
At his Philadelphia campaign event, Obama emphasized the need for young voters to make it to the polls to ensure a better future for the country.At his Philadelphia campaign event, Obama emphasized the need for young voters to make it to the polls to ensure a better future for the country.
As sure as night follows day, Russia has followed Iran in responding to the FBI assertion that it was interfering with the US election.As sure as night follows day, Russia has followed Iran in responding to the FBI assertion that it was interfering with the US election.
The Kremlin has this morning denied the allegations, calling the accusations of hacking unfounded.The Kremlin has this morning denied the allegations, calling the accusations of hacking unfounded.
Years before anti-mask and reopening demonstrations, vaccine opponents were working on reinventing their image around a rallying cry of civil liberties and medical freedom. Now, boosted by the coronavirus pandemic and current political climate, their rebranding is appealing to a different subset of society invested in civil liberties and, some health officials say, undercutting public health efforts during a critical moment for vaccines.Years before anti-mask and reopening demonstrations, vaccine opponents were working on reinventing their image around a rallying cry of civil liberties and medical freedom. Now, boosted by the coronavirus pandemic and current political climate, their rebranding is appealing to a different subset of society invested in civil liberties and, some health officials say, undercutting public health efforts during a critical moment for vaccines.
Beatrice Dupuy, part of the Associated Press’ news verification team, reports that a new analysis from several institutions has found that between 2009 to 2019, conversations around civil liberties in the anti-vaccine community had increased, with Facebook pages framing vaccines as an issue of values and civil rights.Beatrice Dupuy, part of the Associated Press’ news verification team, reports that a new analysis from several institutions has found that between 2009 to 2019, conversations around civil liberties in the anti-vaccine community had increased, with Facebook pages framing vaccines as an issue of values and civil rights.
Researchers reviewed over 200 Facebook pages supporting vaccine refusal for their paper published in the American Journal of Public Health this month. David A. Broniatowski, the paper’s lead author, said current protests against government lockdowns and masks took their pages directly from the anti-vaccine playbook.Researchers reviewed over 200 Facebook pages supporting vaccine refusal for their paper published in the American Journal of Public Health this month. David A. Broniatowski, the paper’s lead author, said current protests against government lockdowns and masks took their pages directly from the anti-vaccine playbook.
“We could’ve seen it coming,” said Broniatowski, an associate professor at George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. “This was all happening right under our noses, and it’s continuing to happen.”“We could’ve seen it coming,” said Broniatowski, an associate professor at George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. “This was all happening right under our noses, and it’s continuing to happen.”
Anita Garcia has been protesting vaccines for years and recently took part in protests against the flu mandate in Massachusetts, where she is from. Garcia is a member of a Facebook group called “Massachusetts for Medical Freedom.”Anita Garcia has been protesting vaccines for years and recently took part in protests against the flu mandate in Massachusetts, where she is from. Garcia is a member of a Facebook group called “Massachusetts for Medical Freedom.”
She said that with the flu mandate demonstrations, she is seeing protesters turn out to object to what they consider government overreach. “All you can do is try to fight for your freedom,” Garcia said. “We are for medical freedom, bodily autonomy. Our bodies are ours, not for someone else to govern.”She said that with the flu mandate demonstrations, she is seeing protesters turn out to object to what they consider government overreach. “All you can do is try to fight for your freedom,” Garcia said. “We are for medical freedom, bodily autonomy. Our bodies are ours, not for someone else to govern.”
Vaccines, though, save lives 2 to 3 million a year, according to World Health Organization estimates. And vaccines have all but eliminated from American life such childhood diseases as measles, which regularly infected 3 to 4 million people a year in the United States before a vaccine was developed.Vaccines, though, save lives 2 to 3 million a year, according to World Health Organization estimates. And vaccines have all but eliminated from American life such childhood diseases as measles, which regularly infected 3 to 4 million people a year in the United States before a vaccine was developed.
Historically, the anti-vaccine community has been known for its concerns around vaccine safety and the long debunked theory that vaccines cause autism. Broniatowski and researchers found, though, that civil liberties have emerged as a common narrative among vaccine refusal pages on Facebook, including those who also supported alternative medicine and conspiracy theories about the pharmaceutical industry and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.Historically, the anti-vaccine community has been known for its concerns around vaccine safety and the long debunked theory that vaccines cause autism. Broniatowski and researchers found, though, that civil liberties have emerged as a common narrative among vaccine refusal pages on Facebook, including those who also supported alternative medicine and conspiracy theories about the pharmaceutical industry and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.
The rebranding to emphasize liberties is allowing vaccine opponents to exploit American reactions to the pandemic, said Dorit Reiss, a University of California Hastings law professor who specializes in policy issues related to vaccines.The rebranding to emphasize liberties is allowing vaccine opponents to exploit American reactions to the pandemic, said Dorit Reiss, a University of California Hastings law professor who specializes in policy issues related to vaccines.
“I do think we are seeing an increase in people in support of them just because more people are vulnerable, upset and distrustful,” Reiss said. “And the anti-vaccine movement knows exactly what to say.”“I do think we are seeing an increase in people in support of them just because more people are vulnerable, upset and distrustful,” Reiss said. “And the anti-vaccine movement knows exactly what to say.”
In May, a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 31 percent of Americans were unsure if they would get the Covid-19 vaccine once released.In May, a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 31 percent of Americans were unsure if they would get the Covid-19 vaccine once released.
“You can see the consequences to these groups sowing distrust around vaccines. And they really matter, and they are going to come out in this pandemic,” said Mark Dredze, associate professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University and one of the paper’s authors.“You can see the consequences to these groups sowing distrust around vaccines. And they really matter, and they are going to come out in this pandemic,” said Mark Dredze, associate professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University and one of the paper’s authors.
Jessica Glenza has the latest coronavirus news for us, reporting that Covid cases continue to increase across the US as the upper midwest sees a rapid rise.Jessica Glenza has the latest coronavirus news for us, reporting that Covid cases continue to increase across the US as the upper midwest sees a rapid rise.
Read more here: Covid cases increase across US as upper midwest sees rapid riseRead more here: Covid cases increase across US as upper midwest sees rapid rise
Here are the latest numbers in graphic form.Here are the latest numbers in graphic form.
Just a little more on that Iran situation, there’s a quick snap from Reuters that Iran has summoned the Swiss envoy to protest against what it called “baseless” FBI claims that Tehran has tried to interfere with the 2020 presidential election.Just a little more on that Iran situation, there’s a quick snap from Reuters that Iran has summoned the Swiss envoy to protest against what it called “baseless” FBI claims that Tehran has tried to interfere with the 2020 presidential election.
“Iran’s strong rejection of American officials’ repetitive, baseless and false claims was conveyed to the Swiss ambassador...As we have said before, it makes no difference for Iran who wins the US election,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told state TV.“Iran’s strong rejection of American officials’ repetitive, baseless and false claims was conveyed to the Swiss ambassador...As we have said before, it makes no difference for Iran who wins the US election,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told state TV.
Switzerland represents US interests in Iran because Washington and Tehran have no formal official diplomatic ties.Switzerland represents US interests in Iran because Washington and Tehran have no formal official diplomatic ties.
Donald Trump has his last chance to move the dial in the fast-approaching US presidential election when he addresses a large nationwide audience at the final televised presidential debate. The candidates are expected to attract viewership in the tens of millions of Americans for their 90-minute encounter, giving the US president one last crack at shifting a race that has had him trailing the former vice-president for weeks.Donald Trump has his last chance to move the dial in the fast-approaching US presidential election when he addresses a large nationwide audience at the final televised presidential debate. The candidates are expected to attract viewership in the tens of millions of Americans for their 90-minute encounter, giving the US president one last crack at shifting a race that has had him trailing the former vice-president for weeks.
The commission on presidential debates on Monday tweaked the format so that the candidates’ microphones are turned off while their opponent is speaking for the opening two minutes of each of six issue segments. For the remainder of each of the 15-minute segments, discussion will be open.The commission on presidential debates on Monday tweaked the format so that the candidates’ microphones are turned off while their opponent is speaking for the opening two minutes of each of six issue segments. For the remainder of each of the 15-minute segments, discussion will be open.
Trump will be under pressure to soften his display compared with the first debate on 29 September, which was widely censured as bullying. Polls conducted after the debate suggested it damaged his already beleaguered standing in key battleground states.Trump will be under pressure to soften his display compared with the first debate on 29 September, which was widely censured as bullying. Polls conducted after the debate suggested it damaged his already beleaguered standing in key battleground states.
But there were few indications that Trump intends to change tack. On Monday he denigrated moderator Kristen Welker as a “radical left Democrat”, while his campaign has accused the debate commission of being biased towards Biden and objected to the six policy subjects that NBC News has chosen.But there were few indications that Trump intends to change tack. On Monday he denigrated moderator Kristen Welker as a “radical left Democrat”, while his campaign has accused the debate commission of being biased towards Biden and objected to the six policy subjects that NBC News has chosen.
They include three areas on which Trump’s record is especially vulnerable – race in America, Covid-19 and climate change – as well as national security, leadership and America’s families.They include three areas on which Trump’s record is especially vulnerable – race in America, Covid-19 and climate change – as well as national security, leadership and America’s families.
Trump has also been mired in his by now familiar angry denunciations of figures within his own administration and the media. Instead of making a closing argument to the American people, he has expended valuable political capital calling Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases official, a “disaster” and “idiot”, and storming out of an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes.Trump has also been mired in his by now familiar angry denunciations of figures within his own administration and the media. Instead of making a closing argument to the American people, he has expended valuable political capital calling Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases official, a “disaster” and “idiot”, and storming out of an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes.
The final debate falls at an increasingly anxious time for the Trump re-election campaign. National polls give Biden a steady and clear advantage, such as an 8.5% lead in the Real Clear Politics tracker.The final debate falls at an increasingly anxious time for the Trump re-election campaign. National polls give Biden a steady and clear advantage, such as an 8.5% lead in the Real Clear Politics tracker.
Read more from Ed Pilkington here: Trump gets last chance to claw back Biden lead at final presidential debateRead more from Ed Pilkington here: Trump gets last chance to claw back Biden lead at final presidential debate
The Iranian mission to the United Nations has rejected reports that Tehran has been meddling in the upcoming presidential election. It dismissed the allegations as “absurd” and an attempt to undermine the poll, citing Donald Trump’s own attempts at calling the election “rigged”.The Iranian mission to the United Nations has rejected reports that Tehran has been meddling in the upcoming presidential election. It dismissed the allegations as “absurd” and an attempt to undermine the poll, citing Donald Trump’s own attempts at calling the election “rigged”.
Spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi said:Spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi said:
Illinois State Police are investigating after a suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a Black teenager who was a passenger in a vehicle that rolled in reverse toward an officer, report the Associated Press.Illinois State Police are investigating after a suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a Black teenager who was a passenger in a vehicle that rolled in reverse toward an officer, report the Associated Press.
Officials haven’t identified the dead teen, nor the driver, a Waukegan woman in her 20s who was wounded during the shooting. She was hospitalized in serious condition.Officials haven’t identified the dead teen, nor the driver, a Waukegan woman in her 20s who was wounded during the shooting. She was hospitalized in serious condition.
The two were in a vehicle that fled a traffic stop late Tuesday, according to Waukegan police. It was spotted a short time later by an officer on patrol.The two were in a vehicle that fled a traffic stop late Tuesday, according to Waukegan police. It was spotted a short time later by an officer on patrol.
While the officer was approaching the vehicle, it began moving in reverse. Authorities said the officer, fearing for his safety, opened fire.While the officer was approaching the vehicle, it began moving in reverse. Authorities said the officer, fearing for his safety, opened fire.
The Lake County coroner’s office has not yet released details on the wounds suffered by the dead teen. No weapon was found in the vehicle, police added.The Lake County coroner’s office has not yet released details on the wounds suffered by the dead teen. No weapon was found in the vehicle, police added.
Body camera and squad car video has been turned over to Illinois State Police, Waukegan police Commander Edgar Navarro said. State police will present its findings to the Lake County state’s attorney’s office.Body camera and squad car video has been turned over to Illinois State Police, Waukegan police Commander Edgar Navarro said. State police will present its findings to the Lake County state’s attorney’s office.
Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim noted in a statement that it may be several weeks before the investigation is completed. “Once I have had the opportunity to review the entire investigation, I will make a determination regarding whether the officers violated any laws,” Nerheim said. “Should it be determined the officers violated a law, they will be criminally charged.”Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim noted in a statement that it may be several weeks before the investigation is completed. “Once I have had the opportunity to review the entire investigation, I will make a determination regarding whether the officers violated any laws,” Nerheim said. “Should it be determined the officers violated a law, they will be criminally charged.”
Family members of the wounded woman, including her parents, gathered outside Waukegan police headquarters Wednesday afternoon. The woman’s mother said her daughter and the teenager hadn’t done anything to provoke the shooting.Family members of the wounded woman, including her parents, gathered outside Waukegan police headquarters Wednesday afternoon. The woman’s mother said her daughter and the teenager hadn’t done anything to provoke the shooting.
During a news conference, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham asked city residents to wait until all the facts are known before reacting to the incident.During a news conference, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham asked city residents to wait until all the facts are known before reacting to the incident.
As you’d expect there’s been a response from China to news that the state department is designating the US operations of six more China-based media companies as foreign missions. Mike Pompeo announced the move, saying was aimed at pushing back against communist propaganda.As you’d expect there’s been a response from China to news that the state department is designating the US operations of six more China-based media companies as foreign missions. Mike Pompeo announced the move, saying was aimed at pushing back against communist propaganda.
The state department named the newly designated publications as the Yicai Global, Jiefang Daily, the Xinmin Evening News, Social Sciences in China Press, the Beijing Review, and the Economic Daily. It brought to 15 the number of Chinese media outlets listed in this way this year.The state department named the newly designated publications as the Yicai Global, Jiefang Daily, the Xinmin Evening News, Social Sciences in China Press, the Beijing Review, and the Economic Daily. It brought to 15 the number of Chinese media outlets listed in this way this year.
“They are also substantially owned, or effectively controlled by a foreign government,” Pompeo said.“They are also substantially owned, or effectively controlled by a foreign government,” Pompeo said.
“We are not placing any restrictions on what these outlets can publish in the United States; we simply want to ensure that American people, consumers of information can differentiate between news written by a free press and propaganda distributed by the Chinese Communist Party itself. Not the same thing.”“We are not placing any restrictions on what these outlets can publish in the United States; we simply want to ensure that American people, consumers of information can differentiate between news written by a free press and propaganda distributed by the Chinese Communist Party itself. Not the same thing.”
This morning Reuters report that a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the country will make “a legitimate and necessary response” to the US action.This morning Reuters report that a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the country will make “a legitimate and necessary response” to the US action.
The move amounts to “political oppression” and comes from a Cold War mentality, Zhao Lijian told a regular news conference in the Chinese capital.The move amounts to “political oppression” and comes from a Cold War mentality, Zhao Lijian told a regular news conference in the Chinese capital.
Chuck Schumer was clearly in a combative mood overnight. As well as that appearance on the Rachel Maddow show, he tweeted out a campaign ad highlighting all the times that president Donald Trump has promised that he is going to produce a new healthcare plan for the US, saying “The election is less than two weeks away, so it’s probably about time for President Trump to lie again that he has a healthcare plan that will come out in two weeks.”Chuck Schumer was clearly in a combative mood overnight. As well as that appearance on the Rachel Maddow show, he tweeted out a campaign ad highlighting all the times that president Donald Trump has promised that he is going to produce a new healthcare plan for the US, saying “The election is less than two weeks away, so it’s probably about time for President Trump to lie again that he has a healthcare plan that will come out in two weeks.”
Right, notwithstanding Mona Chalabi’s fine words of caution about polling, CNN are excited this morning about some new polling numbers. Neat segue, huh?Right, notwithstanding Mona Chalabi’s fine words of caution about polling, CNN are excited this morning about some new polling numbers. Neat segue, huh?
Former president Barack Obama will be travelling to Miami on Saturday to campaign for Biden, that’s just a day after Trump also visits Florida for a ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in The Villages.Former president Barack Obama will be travelling to Miami on Saturday to campaign for Biden, that’s just a day after Trump also visits Florida for a ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in The Villages.
Read more here: CNN – Polls: Biden holds double-digit lead in Pennsylvania, while Florida is tightRead more here: CNN – Polls: Biden holds double-digit lead in Pennsylvania, while Florida is tight
It’s a question everybody is thinking about as election day approaches. The polls are showing a huge national lead for Joe Biden – but after the experience of 2016, can they be trusted?It’s a question everybody is thinking about as election day approaches. The polls are showing a huge national lead for Joe Biden – but after the experience of 2016, can they be trusted?
While polls had correctly predicted Hillary Clinton’s majority in the popular vote, last time out they had catastrophically missed the bigger story: Trump had won in the key swing states to clinch the presidency via the electoral college.While polls had correctly predicted Hillary Clinton’s majority in the popular vote, last time out they had catastrophically missed the bigger story: Trump had won in the key swing states to clinch the presidency via the electoral college.
In today’s edition of our award-winning Today in Focus podcast, US data editor Mona Chalabi casts a sceptical eye over the US polling industry.In today’s edition of our award-winning Today in Focus podcast, US data editor Mona Chalabi casts a sceptical eye over the US polling industry.
She asks if those trends they missed in 2016 have now been properly accounted for? And should parts of the media be far more sceptical than they currently are about the scientific-sounding claims of the major polling sites?She asks if those trends they missed in 2016 have now been properly accounted for? And should parts of the media be far more sceptical than they currently are about the scientific-sounding claims of the major polling sites?
Sen. Chuck Schumer was on the Rachel Maddow show last night, and here’s what he said about Republican plans today to push through a Senate judiciary committee vote on nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the US supreme court.Sen. Chuck Schumer was on the Rachel Maddow show last night, and here’s what he said about Republican plans today to push through a Senate judiciary committee vote on nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the US supreme court.
He accused his Republican counterparts of “defiling” the Senate and described the process as “despicable”, saying that they are trying to rush through the nomination because “they don’t want the American people to know what Amy Coney Barrett stands for”.He accused his Republican counterparts of “defiling” the Senate and described the process as “despicable”, saying that they are trying to rush through the nomination because “they don’t want the American people to know what Amy Coney Barrett stands for”.
He confirmed that Democrats will not attend the vote today.He confirmed that Democrats will not attend the vote today.
You can watch the clip here:You can watch the clip here:
Barack Obama delivered a stinging rebuke yesterday of president Donald Trump in a speech delivered in Philadelphia while campaigning for Joe Biden.Barack Obama delivered a stinging rebuke yesterday of president Donald Trump in a speech delivered in Philadelphia while campaigning for Joe Biden.
Obama criticised Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis as well as divisive behaviour including retweeting conspiracy theories that you wouldn’t tolerate from anyone “except from a crazy uncle”.Obama criticised Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis as well as divisive behaviour including retweeting conspiracy theories that you wouldn’t tolerate from anyone “except from a crazy uncle”.
The former president also praised the positivity shown during the pandemic and recent Black Lives Matter movement . “We see that what is best is us is still there, but we’ve got to give it voice.”The former president also praised the positivity shown during the pandemic and recent Black Lives Matter movement . “We see that what is best is us is still there, but we’ve got to give it voice.”
Obama’s comments did not go unnoticed by the president. Later that day, at his rally, he said the former president underestimated him in 2016. “I think the only one, the only one more unhappy than crooked Hillary that night was Barack Hussein Obama,” Trump said.Obama’s comments did not go unnoticed by the president. Later that day, at his rally, he said the former president underestimated him in 2016. “I think the only one, the only one more unhappy than crooked Hillary that night was Barack Hussein Obama,” Trump said.
Less than two weeks from the election, Trump’s campaign took him to North Carolina, where he told supporters “I love this particular state, but I might not have come here so often. I’ve been all over your state, you better let me win”Less than two weeks from the election, Trump’s campaign took him to North Carolina, where he told supporters “I love this particular state, but I might not have come here so often. I’ve been all over your state, you better let me win”
Welcome to today’s live coverage of US politics, on what will be a busy day ahead of 3 November’s election.Welcome to today’s live coverage of US politics, on what will be a busy day ahead of 3 November’s election.
The Senate judiciary committee will attempt to move Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the US supreme court to the next stage. Democrats are expected to boycott a vote scheduled for today.The Senate judiciary committee will attempt to move Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the US supreme court to the next stage. Democrats are expected to boycott a vote scheduled for today.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden will hold the second, and final, presidential TV debate in Nashville. Mics will be muted for the first time, following Trump’s bellicose hectoring in the widely derided first debate.Donald Trump and Joe Biden will hold the second, and final, presidential TV debate in Nashville. Mics will be muted for the first time, following Trump’s bellicose hectoring in the widely derided first debate.
Rudy Giuliani is facing questions after a compromising scene appeared in the new Borat film.Rudy Giuliani is facing questions after a compromising scene appeared in the new Borat film.
Former president Barack Obama was out campaigning for Biden yesterday, telling voters “What we do now these next 13 days will matter for decades to come”.Former president Barack Obama was out campaigning for Biden yesterday, telling voters “What we do now these next 13 days will matter for decades to come”.
A Maryland man has been charged with making death threats against Biden and Harris.A Maryland man has been charged with making death threats against Biden and Harris.
The FBI has warned that Russia and Iran obtained US voter data in a bid to sow unrest before the election.The FBI has warned that Russia and Iran obtained US voter data in a bid to sow unrest before the election.
As of 2:25am EST this morning, the US had suffered 8,328,766 cases of coronavirus leading to 222,049 deaths. In the previous 24 hours, 62,735 new Covid cases and 1,124 new deaths were recorded.As of 2:25am EST this morning, the US had suffered 8,328,766 cases of coronavirus leading to 222,049 deaths. In the previous 24 hours, 62,735 new Covid cases and 1,124 new deaths were recorded.
I’m Martin Belam, and I’ll be with you for the next few hours – you can get in touch with me at martin.belam@theguardian.comI’m Martin Belam, and I’ll be with you for the next few hours – you can get in touch with me at martin.belam@theguardian.com