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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.
Trump Blasted by Town Hall Moderator for Spreading Conspiracy Theories
From QAnon to alleging COVID orders were made to hurt him politically, Trump indicated he would continue to spread lies.
Republican Senate Candidate Linked to Organizer of Right-Wing Militia Rally
The FBI alleged that the rally was among the locations where conspirators plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer.