This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/oct/26/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-vote-confirmation-donald-trump-joe-biden-latest-elections-live-news

The article has changed 45 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 27 Version 28
Trump lashes out after Obama mocks him for being 'jealous of Covid's media coverage' – live Trump lashes out after Obama mocks him for being 'jealous of Covid's media coverage' – live
(32 minutes later)
Ex-president says Trump ‘turned the White House into a hot zone’ as Amy Coney Barrett joins supreme court – follow all the latestEx-president says Trump ‘turned the White House into a hot zone’ as Amy Coney Barrett joins supreme court – follow all the latest
During her Pennsylvania campaign event, the first lady acknowledged she sometimes takes issue with Trump’s combative communication style.
“I don’t always agree with the way he says things,” Melania Trump said of her husband.
That line was met with laughter from the crowd assembled for the first lady’s event, according to pool reporter Emily Goodin of the Daily Mail.
Melania Trump has launched a campaign called “Be Best” to discourage online bullying, an effort that seems to be at odds with her husband’s frequent personal attacks against his opponents over Twitter.
The first lady also echoed her husband’s attacks on Biden while speaking to Trump supporters in Pennsylvania.
Melania Trump nodded toward Biden’s frequent criticism of the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Now he suggests that he could have done a better job,” the first lady said. “Well, the American people can look at Joe Biden’s 36 years in Congress and eight years in the vice presidency and determine whether they think he’ll finally be able to get something done for the American people.”
Trump has similarly suggested his Democratic rival is “all talk and no action,” while dismissing criticism that his own administration did not act quickly enough to respond to the pandemic.
First lady Melania Trump is now speaking in Atglen, Pennsylvania, marking her first event on the campaign trail since she tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month.
The first lady opened her remarks by thanking everyone for their well wishes when her family was diagnosed with coronavirus, saying, “Thank you for the all the love you gave us when our family was diagnosed with Covid-19. We are feeling so much better now thanks to healthy living and some of the amazing therapeutic options available in our country.”
The first lady was supposed to make a campaign trip to Pennsylvania last week, but she canceled the visit because of her lingering coronavirus symptoms, including a persistent cough.
As he often does during campaign stops in the Midwest, Trump went after Ilhan Omar, the progressive congresswoman from Minnesota.As he often does during campaign stops in the Midwest, Trump went after Ilhan Omar, the progressive congresswoman from Minnesota.
Speaking in Lansing, Michigan, the president warned Democrats would allow far more refugees from countries like Syria and Somalia into the US if they gain power.Speaking in Lansing, Michigan, the president warned Democrats would allow far more refugees from countries like Syria and Somalia into the US if they gain power.
“When I think of Somalia, I think of Omar,” Trump said. “Ilhan Omar, who truly does not like our country.”“When I think of Somalia, I think of Omar,” Trump said. “Ilhan Omar, who truly does not like our country.”
The president went on to predict that dislike of Omar would allow him to win Minnesota, where polls show Trump trailing Biden by about 9 points.The president went on to predict that dislike of Omar would allow him to win Minnesota, where polls show Trump trailing Biden by about 9 points.
Trump attacked Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer during his campaign rally in Lansing, Michigan.Trump attacked Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer during his campaign rally in Lansing, Michigan.
“Your governor’s a disaster,” Trump said of Whitmer. “They’ve got to open up this state.”“Your governor’s a disaster,” Trump said of Whitmer. “They’ve got to open up this state.”
The Lansing crowd responded to Trump’s attacks on Whitmer by chanting, “Lock her up!”The Lansing crowd responded to Trump’s attacks on Whitmer by chanting, “Lock her up!”
Whitmer was recently the target of a foiled kidnapping plot, and she wrote about the experience in a piece published by the Atlantic today.Whitmer was recently the target of a foiled kidnapping plot, and she wrote about the experience in a piece published by the Atlantic today.
Whitmer writes:Whitmer writes:
Speaking to supporters in Lansing, Trump predicted the country would see “a great red wave” next Tuesday.Speaking to supporters in Lansing, Trump predicted the country would see “a great red wave” next Tuesday.
Shortly before leaving for Michigan, the president similarly predicted Republicans would flip the House on Election Day.Shortly before leaving for Michigan, the president similarly predicted Republicans would flip the House on Election Day.
In reality, strategists from both parties say Democrats will keep control of the House, and many believe Republicans will lose additional seats next week.In reality, strategists from both parties say Democrats will keep control of the House, and many believe Republicans will lose additional seats next week.
Trump is now speaking at his campaign rally in Lansing, Michigan, the first of the president’s three rallies today.Trump is now speaking at his campaign rally in Lansing, Michigan, the first of the president’s three rallies today.
The president claimed that he is “leading almost everywhere,” with just one week to go until election day.The president claimed that he is “leading almost everywhere,” with just one week to go until election day.
In reality, Biden is ahead in national polls by an average of about 9 points, and the Democrat is leading in Michigan by an average of about 8 points.In reality, Biden is ahead in national polls by an average of about 9 points, and the Democrat is leading in Michigan by an average of about 8 points.
The Trump team is mocking Biden by deceptively editing a video of his remarks today in Warm Springs, Georgia.The Trump team is mocking Biden by deceptively editing a video of his remarks today in Warm Springs, Georgia.
One of the Trump campaign’s Twitter accounts tweeted out a video of Biden quoting questions that Pope Francis said politicians should ask themselves.One of the Trump campaign’s Twitter accounts tweeted out a video of Biden quoting questions that Pope Francis said politicians should ask themselves.
“Why am I doing this? Why? What is my real aim?” Biden asked, quoting the pope.“Why am I doing this? Why? What is my real aim?” Biden asked, quoting the pope.
The Trump campaign’s video did not include the context for Biden’s questions, making it seem like the Democratic nominee had gotten confused while delivering the speech.The Trump campaign’s video did not include the context for Biden’s questions, making it seem like the Democratic nominee had gotten confused while delivering the speech.
Biden’s deputy rapid response director pushed back against the Trump team by accusing the campaign of “attacking Joe Biden’s faith”.Biden’s deputy rapid response director pushed back against the Trump team by accusing the campaign of “attacking Joe Biden’s faith”.
The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports:The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports:
There’s just one week left until election day, which means that if voters still have a mail-in ballot, they should put it in the mail today to guarantee that it arrives by election day in order to be counted.There’s just one week left until election day, which means that if voters still have a mail-in ballot, they should put it in the mail today to guarantee that it arrives by election day in order to be counted.
Tuesday is the last day the United States Postal Service (USPS) says voters should put their ballot in the mail if they want to guarantee its delivery by election day.Tuesday is the last day the United States Postal Service (USPS) says voters should put their ballot in the mail if they want to guarantee its delivery by election day.
The USPS has long said it will do everything it can to deliver ballots on time, and early data shows it is trying to meet that commitment. NBC reported however that mail service has dipped.The USPS has long said it will do everything it can to deliver ballots on time, and early data shows it is trying to meet that commitment. NBC reported however that mail service has dipped.
Many election officials are already advising voters to forego the mail altogether and return their ballots in person if they are able to. If a voter is unable to put their ballot in the mail by Tuesday, they should not mail it later this week - they should either return it directly to their election office or a secure drop box.Many election officials are already advising voters to forego the mail altogether and return their ballots in person if they are able to. If a voter is unable to put their ballot in the mail by Tuesday, they should not mail it later this week - they should either return it directly to their election office or a secure drop box.
More than 44.6 million people have voted by mail so far, and there are still more than 28.9 unreturned mail in ballots, according to Michael McDonald, a political science professor at the University of Florida who closely tracks early voting data.More than 44.6 million people have voted by mail so far, and there are still more than 28.9 unreturned mail in ballots, according to Michael McDonald, a political science professor at the University of Florida who closely tracks early voting data.
Different states have different requirements for when ballots must be returned in order to count. Voters should check with their local election office to determine the deadline in their state.Different states have different requirements for when ballots must be returned in order to count. Voters should check with their local election office to determine the deadline in their state.
The first pool reports for Melania Trump’s campaign trip to Pennsylvania are great ones for fans of incomprehensible Beltway media jargon, aka me:The first pool reports for Melania Trump’s campaign trip to Pennsylvania are great ones for fans of incomprehensible Beltway media jargon, aka me:
Melania’s first engagement back on the trail since recovering from Covid-19 is due to kick off at 3pm ET. More:Melania’s first engagement back on the trail since recovering from Covid-19 is due to kick off at 3pm ET. More:
Biden just concluded his speech in Warm Springs, Georgia, once again pledging to never wave “the white flag of surrender” against the coronavirus pandemic.Biden just concluded his speech in Warm Springs, Georgia, once again pledging to never wave “the white flag of surrender” against the coronavirus pandemic.
“The president declared, he’s going to wage war on the virus. Instead he shrugged, swaggered and he surrendered,” Biden said.“The president declared, he’s going to wage war on the virus. Instead he shrugged, swaggered and he surrendered,” Biden said.
“Well, I’m here to tell you we can and will get control of this virus,” the Democratic nominee said.“Well, I’m here to tell you we can and will get control of this virus,” the Democratic nominee said.
With that, Biden ended his speech, urging audience members to wear masks before he departed.With that, Biden ended his speech, urging audience members to wear masks before he departed.
Biden has repeatedly lauded the values and achievements of Franklin Delano Roosevelt while speaking in Warm Springs, Georgia, where FDR frequently visited to ameliorate his health issues.Biden has repeatedly lauded the values and achievements of Franklin Delano Roosevelt while speaking in Warm Springs, Georgia, where FDR frequently visited to ameliorate his health issues.
Biden has said he is currently reading a book about FDR’s first 100 days in office, which came as the country was in the throes of the Great Depression.Biden has said he is currently reading a book about FDR’s first 100 days in office, which came as the country was in the throes of the Great Depression.
Speaking in Warm Springs, Georgia, Biden reflected on the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has already claimed more than 226,000 American lives.Speaking in Warm Springs, Georgia, Biden reflected on the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has already claimed more than 226,000 American lives.
“The tragic truth of our time is that Covid has left a deep and lasting wound in this country,” Biden said.“The tragic truth of our time is that Covid has left a deep and lasting wound in this country,” Biden said.
“Our wounds are getting deeper. Many wonder, have we gone too far? Have we passed the point of no return? Is the heart of this nation turned to stone?” Biden asked. “I don’t think so. I refuse to believe it.”“Our wounds are getting deeper. Many wonder, have we gone too far? Have we passed the point of no return? Is the heart of this nation turned to stone?” Biden asked. “I don’t think so. I refuse to believe it.”
The Democratic nominee added, “Warm Springs is a good place to talk about hope and healing.”The Democratic nominee added, “Warm Springs is a good place to talk about hope and healing.”
Biden then reflected on Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s frequent trips to the Georgia town to enjoy its natural hot springs, arguing America needs a president who has the values FDR embodied: “humility, empathy, courage, optimism.”Biden then reflected on Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s frequent trips to the Georgia town to enjoy its natural hot springs, arguing America needs a president who has the values FDR embodied: “humility, empathy, courage, optimism.”
Biden is now speaking in Warm Springs, Georgia, as polls show him and Trump running neck and neck in the traditionally conservative state.Biden is now speaking in Warm Springs, Georgia, as polls show him and Trump running neck and neck in the traditionally conservative state.
“Today I’m here in Warm Springs because I want to talk about how we’re going to heal our nation,” Biden said.“Today I’m here in Warm Springs because I want to talk about how we’re going to heal our nation,” Biden said.
The Democratic nominee also noted the Georgia town’s connections to presidential history.The Democratic nominee also noted the Georgia town’s connections to presidential history.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt frequently went to Warm Springs to enjoy the town’s natural hot springs, and the 32nd president died there in 1945.Franklin Delano Roosevelt frequently went to Warm Springs to enjoy the town’s natural hot springs, and the 32nd president died there in 1945.
Trump falsely said that it was against the law to count ballots after Election Day, even though tabulating every valid vote is necessary and is often a days-long process.Trump falsely said that it was against the law to count ballots after Election Day, even though tabulating every valid vote is necessary and is often a days-long process.
Speaking to reporters before leaving for his three campaign rallies today, the president said it would be “very proper and very nice if a winner were declared” on the night of the election.Speaking to reporters before leaving for his three campaign rallies today, the president said it would be “very proper and very nice if a winner were declared” on the night of the election.
“It would be very, very proper and very nice if a winner were declared on November 3, instead of counting ballots for two weeks, which is totally inappropriate, and I don’t believe that’s by our laws. I don’t believe that. So we’ll see what happens,” Trump said.“It would be very, very proper and very nice if a winner were declared on November 3, instead of counting ballots for two weeks, which is totally inappropriate, and I don’t believe that’s by our laws. I don’t believe that. So we’ll see what happens,” Trump said.
In reality, election officials must continue tabulating results after Election Day to ensure every valid vote, including absentee ballots cast by service members currently overseas, is counted.In reality, election officials must continue tabulating results after Election Day to ensure every valid vote, including absentee ballots cast by service members currently overseas, is counted.
States officially have until December 8 ( known as the “safe harbor” deadline) to report final results.States officially have until December 8 ( known as the “safe harbor” deadline) to report final results.
Moments after Trump made that baseless assertion, a Democratic senator called on his Republican colleagues to weigh in on the matter.Moments after Trump made that baseless assertion, a Democratic senator called on his Republican colleagues to weigh in on the matter.
As Biden’s motorcade made its way to his event in Warm Springs, Georgia, reporters saw a crowd of Trump supporters and a separate crowd of Biden supporters waiting along the route to greet the Democratic nominee.As Biden’s motorcade made its way to his event in Warm Springs, Georgia, reporters saw a crowd of Trump supporters and a separate crowd of Biden supporters waiting along the route to greet the Democratic nominee.
The two groups reflected Georgia’s newfound status as a toss-up state in this presidential election. According to FiveThirtyEight’s polling average of the traditionally conservative state, Biden has a 1.2-point advantage in Georgia.The two groups reflected Georgia’s newfound status as a toss-up state in this presidential election. According to FiveThirtyEight’s polling average of the traditionally conservative state, Biden has a 1.2-point advantage in Georgia.
Biden will soon deliver his speech in Warm Springs, Georgia, as polls show him and Trump locked in a close race in the traditionally conservative state.Biden will soon deliver his speech in Warm Springs, Georgia, as polls show him and Trump locked in a close race in the traditionally conservative state.
No Democratic presidential candidate has won Georgia since 1992, but recent polls have given Biden’s team hope that he could flip the state.No Democratic presidential candidate has won Georgia since 1992, but recent polls have given Biden’s team hope that he could flip the state.
The AP reports:The AP reports:
Donald and Melania Trump just left the White House for their separate campaign trips today.Donald and Melania Trump just left the White House for their separate campaign trips today.
The president will hold rallies in Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska today, while the first lady heads to Pennsylvania.The president will hold rallies in Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska today, while the first lady heads to Pennsylvania.
This marks the first lady’s first campaign trip since she tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month.This marks the first lady’s first campaign trip since she tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month.
Melania Trump was supposed to travel to Pennsylvania last week, but she canceled the trip due to her lingering coronavirus symptoms, including a persistent cough.Melania Trump was supposed to travel to Pennsylvania last week, but she canceled the trip due to her lingering coronavirus symptoms, including a persistent cough.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Amy Coney Barrett officially joined the supreme court, after Chief Justice John Roberts delivered her judicial oath in a private ceremony this morning.Amy Coney Barrett officially joined the supreme court, after Chief Justice John Roberts delivered her judicial oath in a private ceremony this morning.
Trump lashed out against Barack Obama as the former president delivered a blistering speech in Orlando, Florida. Obama once again criticized his successor’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, noting Trump has complained about the news coverage the pandemic has received as the US death toll continues to climb. “He’s jealous of Covid’s media coverage,” Obama said.Trump lashed out against Barack Obama as the former president delivered a blistering speech in Orlando, Florida. Obama once again criticized his successor’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, noting Trump has complained about the news coverage the pandemic has received as the US death toll continues to climb. “He’s jealous of Covid’s media coverage,” Obama said.
A federal judge denied the justice department’s bid to take over Trump’s defense in E Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. The judge ruled that the president was not acting in his official capacity when he denied Carroll’s rape allegation, as the justice department had argued.A federal judge denied the justice department’s bid to take over Trump’s defense in E Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. The judge ruled that the president was not acting in his official capacity when he denied Carroll’s rape allegation, as the justice department had argued.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.