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Michigan Republican Senate Candidate Has Strong Financial Ties to DeVos Family
John James tried to distance himself from Betsy DeVos as a super PAC funded by her family poured millions into the race.
Fauci Says Trump’s Refusal to Wear Mask Is Due to Belief It Makes Him Look Weak
One model predicts there would be 79,000 fewer deaths between now and February if 95 percent of the public wore masks.
In Nevada, Trump Mocks Biden for Listening to Scientists
The Biden campaign and allies of the former vice president were quick to respond to Trump's attack.
COVID Hit Alabama Hard. State Officials Funneled CARES Act Relief to Donors.
Several organizations received millions of relief dollars for reasons without a clear link to COVID-19.
Georgia Does Not Have Enough Backup Paper Ballots Ready If Voting Machines Fail
Georgia needs to quickly supply poll places with more paper ballots in case of voting machine or software problems.
Nursing Home Residents Already Faced Voting Barriers. COVID Has Made It Worse.
Older Americans face challenges this election, as some states prohibit nursing homes from helping with ballots.
Trump Is Set to Endanger More Lives in Another Superspreader Event in Wisconsin
Attendees are reportedly being forced to take shuttle buses for Saturday's rally amid the state's major uptick in COVID.
Steve Bannon’s Prediction of a Trump Election Day Win Is Premised on Ignorance
Bannon's fantasy ignores the fact that ballots in previous elections were always counted past midnight on Election Day.
Michigan Bans Open Carry of Guns at Polling Places to Prevent Voter Intimidation
The guidance was issued in order to prevent “disruption, fear or intimidation for voters” in this year's election.
Barrett Is Poised to Become the Most Radical Right-Wing Member of Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation threatens health care, voting rights, racial justice and reproductive rights.