Trump Wins Florida In U.S. Presidential Race
U.S. President Donald J. Trump won the State of Florida in Tuesday’s presidential election as investors contemplated a possible Democratic defeat, despite opinion polls.
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US advancing new sale of advanced-grade military drones to Taiwan
A $600 million deal for the sale of four MQ-9 SeaGuardian advanced US aerial drones to Taiwan has passed a key stage in Congress and is ready for final approval, Reuters reports. One of several other current US sales of advanced military equipment to Taiwan, the deal is expected to further increase tensions with China.
70% of Israeli Jews say Trump is the better candidate for Israel — poll
Some 70 percent of Jewish Israelis believe a victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election would be preferable for the Jewish state, an opinion poll indicated on Monday.
DOJ sending monitors to 18 states on Election Day to enforce voting rights laws
The Justice Department announced that it is sending officials from the Civil Rights Division to 44 jurisdictions across 18 states to monitor for compliance with federal voting rights laws on Election Day in the matchup between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
U.S. National Guard Deploys Amid Fears Of Civil War After Election
The nation’s military reserve force began deploying across the United States Tuesday amid mounting concerns that the 2020 presidential election’s outcome may lead to civil unrest or even war.
Trump signs executive order establishing 1776 Commission
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order establishing the 1776 Commission.
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.”
California megachurch pastor says he’s voting for Trump with ‘confidence’ after comparing him to Biden
The pastor of a California megachurch said he is voting for President Trump’s reelection with “confidence” after comparing him to Joe Biden.
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.
Twitter CEO says platform has no policy against Holocaust denial misinformation
The CEO of social media giant Twitter has told a Senate Committee that his company does not have a policy against Holocaust denial user content, the Times of Israel reported Wednesday.
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.
US says citizens born in Jerusalem can now list their birthplace as Israel on passports
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced citizens of the United States born in Jerusalem can now list their birthplace as “Israel” on their passports.
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.
Trump: At Least Five More Countries to Make Peace with Israel After Election
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that up to 10 more countries will normalize relations with Israel, but they’re waiting to see the results of next week’s presidential election before making a move.
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.