Politics & Policy
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Iowa Democrat wins state Senate seat, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority in state legislature
Hardman, a member of the West Des Moines City Council, won the left-leaning suburban seat, which was left vacant in October after its incumbent, who was also a Democrat, died from an illness.
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Health and Human Services pauses funding for Minnesota child care amid fraud scandal
The order impacts the HHS' Administration for Children and Families payments, and requests Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) approve comprehensive audits on the allegedly fraudulent daycare centers the department has identified.
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Treasury sanctions Iran, Venezuela over combat drones, weapons trade
The department said Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle trade threatens U.S. personnel in the Middle East, and its trade with Venezuela poses security concerns in the Western Hemisphere.
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In daylong visit to critical Pennsylvania, Trump tells workers 'no one has fought harder' for them
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has no scheduled events on Monday.
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Early voting totals surpass 2016 numbers, as Republicans move to tighten the gap with Democrats
Early balloting shows a high number of new and previously infrequent voters casting ballots. Such voters have registered with the Democrat and Republican parties in equal numbers.
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Biden calls 2020 opponent 'George' in virtual campaign appearance before recovering correct name
"Four more years of George, ah, George ... " Biden said before correcting himself with the aid of an apparent whispered prompt from his wife Jill, who was seated by his side during the appearance.
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George Soros spends last-minute millions on black and Latino voter turnout efforts in key states
The liberal billionaire has spent upwards of $70 million on the 2020 election cycle alone.
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New Hampshire paper endorses Democratic presidential candidate for first time in more than 100 years
"President Trump is not always 100 percent wrong, but he is 100 percent wrong for America," the Biden-backing editorial declares.
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Amid questions surrounding Hunter Biden, Joe Biden says he's proud of his family
"Look, I'm running against Donald Trump not his children," Biden said.
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Biden comment about 'voter fraud organization' garners attention
Biden said "...we have put together I think the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics."
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Vice President Pence’s chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus
Pence and wife test negative and will continue normal activities, including campaigning and attending Barrett confirmation vote.
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Tech CEO emails 10 million customers, tells them a vote against Biden is 'a vote against democracy'
Cites "unprecedented attack on the foundations of democracy itself."
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Fauci says it would be 'great idea' to implement federal nationwide mask mandate
He has previously resisted federal mask mandates.