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Topics for the First Debate Announced — Here’s How Trump, Biden Poll on Them
While polls show a clear preference for one candidate, Americans aren't confident on who they think will end up winning.

Romney Says He’ll Back Rush to Name Ginsburg Successor
With just weeks until the election, there's a strong possibility a nominee will be confirmed during a lame-duck session.

Trump Fuels March Toward Fascism With “Anarchist Jurisdictions” Edict
The designation of three U.S. cities as “anarchist jurisdictions” was one of several steps toward fascism this week.

Biden Campaign Rakes in Three Times More Funds Than Trump in August
Democrats have enjoyed unprecedented fundraising this cycle amid supporters’ fervent opposition to Trump.

Front-Runner for Supreme Court Criticized “Roe v. Wade” and Affordable Care Act
Democrats have also raised alarms about Amy Coney Barrett's political and religious affiliations.

Trump Wrongly Asserts “Virtually Nobody” Young Is Harmed by COVID
Hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 18 have been diagnosed with the disease.

Activists Fight Florida Proposal to Impose Harsh Penalties on Protesters
The proposed bill came on the same day the Department of Justice designated three cities as "anarchist jurisdictions."Â

Ginsburg’s Legacy Is Vast, But a Trump Appointee Could Overturn Her Best Rulings
A Trump appointment could yield the right-wing votes to overrule “Roe v. Wade” and strike down the Affordable Care Act.

Trump, Barr Declare War on First Amendment With “Anarchist Jurisdictions” Label
“This is just another one of President Trump’s games,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in response.

The Supreme Court Is Misaligned With the Will of This Country. Will We Resist?
Her death, just 46 days before the November election, sets up a major political battle over her replacement.