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Robert Snell / The Detroit News:
Feds say they thwarted militia plot to kidnap Whitmer — The FBI thwarted what they described as a plot to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and federal prosecutors are expected to discuss the alleged conspiracy later Thursday.
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NBC News:
Whitmer conspiracy allegations tied to boogaloo movement — Several of the six men charged in federal court Thursday with a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have histories of anti-government organizing, as well as interest in countering what they saw as an “uprising” …
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WXYZ-TV:
13 charged by state, feds in plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — (WXYZ) — A raid involving multiple law enforcement agencies was tied to a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. — Six people have been arrested by federal authorities; Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin …
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WXYZ-TV:
‘Gov. Whitmer is sowing division.’ White House responds after Whitmer addresses kidnapping plot — (WXYZ) — Shortly after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the public regarding an elaborate kidnapping plot thwarted by FBI and several other law enforcement agencies Wednesday night …
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New York Times:
F.B.I. Says Michigan Militia Plotted to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — Six men had been discussing taking Ms. Whitmer, a Democrat, hostage since at least the summer, the F.B.I. said. — Six men were arrested and accused of plotting with a militia group to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan …
Mary B. McCord / New York Times:
The Plot Against Gretchen Whitmer Shows the Danger of Private Militias
Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
Bill Barr insisted he was unaware of threats against Michigan governor — as FBI was unraveling kidnap plot
Bill Barr insisted he was unaware of threats against Michigan governor — as FBI was unraveling kidnap plot
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Associated Press:
The Latest: Commission won't rethink shift to virtual debate — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local): — The chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates says it is not reconsidering shifting the second debate from virtual back to in-person …
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FiveThirtyEight:
Who Won The Vice Presidential Debate? — We partnered with Ipsos to poll voters before and after the candidates took the stage. — On Wednesday evening, Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris faced off in the first and only vice presidential debate.
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Chris Stirewalt / Fox News:
Trump ducks debate, a dire sign from an incumbent — Pollster on Trump's refusal to go virtual with debate, voter uncertainty — **Want FOX News Halftime Report in your inbox every day? Sign up here. On the roster: Trump ducks debate, a dire sign from an incumbent - Veep debate …
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Presidential Debates: Time To Change Commission Leadership — It would mean so much to me if you would subscribe to my newsletter by clicking the button above or the button at the end of this post. You can subscribe for free, but I would be grateful if you would subscribe for just $6.99 …
David Frum / The Atlantic:
The Man Who Pretended Not to Notice
The Man Who Pretended Not to Notice
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Eli Yokley / Morning Consult:
Voters Say Kamala Harris Won the Vice Presidential Debate, but the Fly Stole the Show
Voters Say Kamala Harris Won the Vice Presidential Debate, but the Fly Stole the Show
Joan Walsh / The Nation:
Kamala Harris Made It Look Easy. It Wasn't.
Kamala Harris Made It Look Easy. It Wasn't.
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Karen Attiah / Washington Post:
America hates to let Black women speak
America hates to let Black women speak
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Gabby Orr / Politico:
What caused Mike Pence's bloody eye
What caused Mike Pence's bloody eye
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New York Times:
Trump Lashes Out at His Aides With Calls to Indict Political Rivals — The pressure on his top administration officials to take action came as President Trump bristled at the restraints of his illness. — WASHINGTON — President Trump berated his own cabinet officers on Thursday …
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Washington Post:
Isolated in the White House, Trump struggles to project a sense of normalcy after canceled debate — Trailing in the polls, stricken with the novel coronavirus and stuck in isolation at the White House, President Trump has tried to project an image of strength and normalcy that belies his troubled circumstances.
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Marianne LeVine / Politico:
McConnell avoids visiting White House over its handling of coronavirus
McConnell avoids visiting White House over its handling of coronavirus
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Kevin Liptak / CNN:
Trump calls in for rambling and ugly post-hospital interview
Trump calls in for rambling and ugly post-hospital interview
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Associated Press:
Trump, Barr at odds over slow pace of Durham investigation — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is increasingly at odds with Attorney General William Barr over the status of the Justice Department's investigation into the origin of the Russia probe, with the president increasingly critical …
Rebecca Shabad / NBC News:
Pelosi to introduce legislation related to the 25th Amendment — WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., plans to introduce legislation Friday that would create a “Commission on Presidential Capacity,” which would be involved in presidential transfer of power procedures under the 25th Amendment.
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Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post:
Citing 25th Amendment, Pelosi, Raskin move to create panel that could rule on president's fitness for office
Citing 25th Amendment, Pelosi, Raskin move to create panel that could rule on president's fitness for office
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BKLYNER:
The Leader Of The Violent Protests In Boro Park Has A Criminal Past — BORO PARK - The man at the heart of the violent protests against masks is a marginal figure in the Haredi community who was convicted in a massive illegal immigration scheme before he remade himself as Trump era anti-mask and anti-media activist.
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Jake Offenhartz / Gothamist:
A Rising Orthodox Populist Is Leading A Violent Campaign Of COVID Denial In Borough Park — Harold “Heshy” Tischler strolled onto 13th Avenue in Borough Park at 9 p.m. Wednesday night, bare-faced and hoarse from days of screaming, and into the arms of an adoring crowd.
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Deadline:
Deadline Note To Readers: A Mistake Made On The Vice President And Coronavirus — A draft post of a story about Vice President Mike Pence testing positive for coronavirus that was never meant to publish was accidently posted on Deadline. It was pulled down immediately.
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Gillian Brockell / Washington Post:
Kamala Harris's ‘little history lesson’ about Lincoln's Supreme Court vacancy wasn't exactly true — The question from vice-presidential debate moderator Susan Page was actually about preexisting conditions. — But Vice President Pence ignored it because he wanted to raise the specter …
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
Biden: “You'll know my position on court packing when the election is over”
Biden: “You'll know my position on court packing when the election is over”
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Washington Post:
Guests at Trump's events scattered across the country. Potentially exposed, many of their contacts may never be identified. — An evangelical pastor preached in Georgia. An attorney exercised at a gym in California. A political strategist went out on the stump in North Carolina.
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Allum Bokhari / Breitbart:
Twitter Locks Account of Ric Grenell over Voter Fraud Warning — Twitter locked the account of former acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell after he shared an image of ballots sent to him by a friend living in California, who says they were addressed to his parents — who he claims have been dead for ten years.
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New York Times:
2020 Election Live Updates: Campaigns Spar Over Debate Schedule After Virus-Stricken Trump Rejects Virtual Face-Off — The Commission on Presidential Debates had said the next debate would be virtual “to protect the health and safety of all involved.” At the vice-presidential debate …
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Patricia Murphy / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Top White House aide hosted lavish Atlanta wedding in May despite virus restrictions
Top White House aide hosted lavish Atlanta wedding in May despite virus restrictions
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CBS Dallas / Fort Worth:
Carrollton Mayoral Candidate Zul Mirza Mohamed Arrested, Charged With 100+ Counts Of Voter Fraud — CARROLLTON (CBSDFW.COM) - A mayoral candidate in Carrollton has been arrested and charged with voter fraud. — The Denton County Sheriff's Office has Zul Mirza Mohamed in custody and charged …
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Megan Henney / Fox News:
Texas mayoral candidate arrested for mail-in ballot fraud
Texas mayoral candidate arrested for mail-in ballot fraud
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Brad Cooper / Sunflower State Journal:
New poll shows Bollier with narrow lead in U.S. Senate race — This content is restricted to subscribers. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here to login.
The Daily Beast:
Fox News Bans Harlan Hill After He Called Kamala Harris an ‘Insufferable Lying Bitch’ — After the diehard Trumpkin unleashed a sexist smear on Sen. Harris, Fox News Media suggested he is no longer welcome on their air. — Fox News Media announced Thursday that Trump campaign adviser Harlan Z. Hill …
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Peter Savodnik / Vanity Fair:
“You Start Seeing the Dreaded Sensitivity Label”: Is a Pro-Trump Twitter Army Strategically Throttling Biden Ads? — Eleven Films, MeidasTouch, the Democratic Coalition, and others have seen their viral pro-Biden trailers slapped with warnings that curtail their reach by as much as 75%.
Matt Katz / WNYC News:
Chris Christie Is Still Hospitalized With COVID — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is still hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus. Three friends of the governor who have spoken to him as recently as Thursday say he is feeling fine and getting great care.
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New York Post
Matt Zapotosky / Washington Post:
Longtime GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy charged with acting as a foreign agent, is likely to plead guilty — Longtime GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy has been charged in a criminal information with conspiring to act as a foreign agent as he lobbied the Trump administration on behalf of Malaysian …
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FOX 35 Orlando:
FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: InsiderAdvantage poll gives Trump 3 point edge over Biden in Florida — LAKE MARY, Fla. - President Donald Trump is leading former Vice President Joe Biden in Florida, according to a poll conducted this week by InsiderAdvantage. — Pollster Matt Towery Sr. said the data shows …
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Justin Hendrix / Just Security:
Six Disinformation Threats in the Post-Election Period — Those seeking to sow discord may be keeping their powder dry until after November 3rd — The problem of disinformation in the run-up to the 2020 election is well covered in the news media. What hasn't been as widely covered …
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Washington Post
KSTU:
Anti-human trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad under criminal investigation by Utah prosecutor — SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah prosecutor is investigating Operation Underground Railroad - one of the best-known organizations combating human trafficking.