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Trump Makes Alarming Call for AG Barr to Investigate Biden “Before the Election”
The demands by Trump are based on allegations many experts believe are part of a Russian disinformation operation.
Trump and Biden’s Mics Will Be Muted for at Least Some of the Final Debate
Although the rule change will affect both candidates equally, Trump told reporters he sees it as “unfair” to him.
Voter Suppression Has Spread Like Fire Across the US — Far Beyond the South
Long lines, a record number of mail-in ballots and legal fights have marked voting during the pandemic.
Bernie Sanders Cheers Bolivia on “Year-Long Fight to Restore Democracy”
Socialist candidate Luis Arce's resounding victory comes after last year's military coup installed a right-wing regime.
Days Before Debate, Trump Attacks Moderator After Being Advised to Be Nicer
Trump's complaints about debate moderator Kristen Welker comes days after his campaign adviser gave her glowing praise.
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.