Trump signs executive order establishing 1776 Commission
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order establishing the 1776 Commission.
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Trump lawyers ready for legal battle after the election
President Trump has said his lawyers will be ready to take legal action if the results of the November 3 election are not known by the next day, the Washington Examiner reports. Speaking to reporters on the campaign trail Sunday, the president said: “We’re going to go in night of, as soon as the election is over, we’re going in with our lawyers.” The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous states to extend the period they will accept ballots after Election Day.
White House Outraged Over Expert Fauci’s COVID-19 Warnings
The White House says leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci is playing politics with the coronavirus pandemic after warning that the United States was in for a “whole lot of hurt.”
Tropical Storm Eta forms, ties most storms on record; forecast to become hurricane
A newly formed Tropical Storm, Eta, is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday and has tied the record for most the named storms ‒ 28 ‒ in a single Atlantic hurricane season.
White House informs Congress of plans to sell as many as 50 F-35s to UAE
The Trump administration has updated Congress of its intent to sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates, a ranking House Democrat announced on Thursday.
GDP grew at record 33.1% annual rate in third quarter in bounce back from pandemic losses
The U.S. economy grew at a record-breaking 33.1% annual rate in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday, beating forecasters’ expectations.
Americans plan widespread protests if Trump interferes with election
Dozens of activist groups who claim to represent millions of Americans from both political parties plan to hit the streets next week, if President Donald Trump appears to be interfering with vote counting or manipulating poll results after Election Day.
Trump administration considering biometric database for potential immigrants
The Trump administration is reportedly considering plans for a biometric database that would require potential immigrants to submit fingerprints and other biometric information before being allowed to submit an online application, the Washington Examiner reports. The current immigration system requires applicants to apply to a US consulate for an interview and submission of their fingerprints.
Journalist Glenn Greenwald Resigns At The Intercept Over Biden ‘Censorship’
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald has resigned from U.S. investigative publication The Intercept, citing “censorship” by editors supporting Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Trump officials tout nearly 400 miles of finished border wall ahead of election
The Trump administration touted the completion of nearly 400 miles of border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border in a ceremony staged days ahead of the presidential election.
Federal judge says Colorado Covid-19 restrictions on churches are unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled as unconstitutional Colorado’s COVID-19 decree that limits the number of congregants that can attend a religious service and that requires attendees to wear face masks for the duration of the meeting, Christian Post reports.
FBI conducting criminal investigation into Hunter Biden and associates days ahead of 2020 election: Report
The FBI reportedly has an active criminal investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, and his associates.
Zeta Bringing Heavy Rain, Tropical Storm Conditions Across South, East
Zeta’s strong winds are punching through parts of the South. Damaging wind gusts are likely near and to the east of where Zeta tracks overnight.
Bobulinski Says He Met Twice With Joe Biden ‘To Discuss What I Was Doing With His Family’s Name and the Chinese’
Tony Bobulinski, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, on Tuesday described his two brief, face-to-face meetings with former Vice President Joe Biden in May 2017.
U.S. Senate Questions Big Tech Censorship Amid Biden Scandal
The U.S. Senate has launched an investigation into censorship by tech giants Twitter, Facebook, and Google amid presidential election campaigns.
Supreme Court allows North Carolina to accept ballots up to nine days after election
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that North Carolina can receive and count ballots that officials receive up to nine days after Election Day.
Protests turn violent after police shooting of black man in Philadelphia
Violent protests took place in Philadelphia Monday night, following the fatal police shooting of a black man who was reportedly mentally ill and armed with a knife, Fox News reports. At least 30 police officers are understood to have been injured in clashes with demonstrators. Around 35 people, including five juveniles, were arrested.
CDC: COVID Deaths Have Dropped Since August, Never Approaching the Record High of Mid-April
“The Fake News Media is riding COVID, COVID, COVID, all the way to the Election. Losers!” President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday.
U.S. Supreme Court rules Wisconsin’s ballot deadline remains Election Day
The United States Supreme Court is not going to change how absentee ballots are counted in Wisconsin.
Religious liberty lawsuits against California governor volley among divided lower courts, ultimately will land in Supreme Court
Of the roughly 32 lawsuits that have been filed since March against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, many allege his executive orders violate the religious liberty clauses of the California Constitution.