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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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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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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 …
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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Political Wire and Talking Points Memo
Ed White / Associated Press:
13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
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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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Axios, Occupy Democrats and The Detroit News
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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David Frum / The Atlantic:
The Man Who Pretended Not to Notice — “It's a visual medium.” So often said the late Roger Ailes about television. He said it to justify hiring women who looked a certain way and requiring them to dress a certain way. Ailes's abuse of the saying does not make it any less true.
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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
Politico:
Democrats rip Trump for suggesting Gold Star families could have given him Covid-19 — Top congressional Democrats condemned President Donald Trump on Thursday after the commander in chief suggested that he might have contracted Covid-19 from Gold Star family members who were too close …
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NBC News:
Trump asked Walter Reed doctors to sign non-disclosure agreements in 2019 — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump required personnel at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to sign non-disclosure agreements last year before they could be involved with treating him, according to four people familiar with the process.
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Gabby Orr / Politico:
What caused Mike Pence's bloody eye — Vice President Mike Pence ignited speculation about his health when he arrived at the only vice presidential debate Wednesday night with a bloody left eye, but a senior administration official on Thursday said there's no reason to be concerned.
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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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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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The Daily Beast:
Former Trump Mega-Fundraiser to Plead Guilty in Foreign Influence Scheme
Former Trump Mega-Fundraiser to Plead Guilty in Foreign Influence Scheme
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Aruna Viswanatha / Wall Street Journal:
Republican Fundraiser Expected to Plead Guilty to Violating Foreign Lobbying Law, Sources Say
Republican Fundraiser Expected to Plead Guilty to Violating Foreign Lobbying Law, Sources Say
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New York Times and Law & Crime
Quint Forgey / Politico:
Sparring between Biden, Trump teams puts debate schedule in doubt — Donald Trump's and Joe Biden's campaigns made dueling demands on Thursday to redraw the schedule of remaining presidential debates after the commission that oversees the forums abruptly announced that next week's town hall-style event would be conducted virtually.
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Elena Schneider / Politico:
Biden campaign rakes in $12 million on Harris' debate day
Biden campaign rakes in $12 million on Harris' debate day
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Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Trump campaign asks for next debate to be delayed after refusing virtual event
Trump campaign asks for next debate to be delayed after refusing virtual event
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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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Tal Axelrod / The Hill:
Pelosi: 'We're going to be talking about the 25th Amendment'
Pelosi: 'We're going to be talking about the 25th Amendment'
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Patricia Murphy / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Top White House aide hosted lavish Atlanta wedding in May despite virus restrictions — At time, state banned gatherings of more than 10 people — White House chief of staff Mark Meadows hosted a lavish wedding for his daughter in Atlanta this May, despite a statewide order and city …
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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.
Dan Diamond / Politico:
Health officials scrambling to produce Trump's ‘last-minute’ drug cards by Election Day — Caught by surprise by President Donald Trump's promise to deliver drug-discount cards to seniors, health officials are scrambling to get the nearly $8 billion plan done by Election Day …
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New York Times:
Covid-19 Live Updates: Treatment That Trump Called a ‘Cure’ Was Tested With Cells Derived From Fetal Tissue — After testing positive for the virus last week, President Trump called an experimental antibody cocktail that he had been given a “cure.” It was developed with cells originally derived …
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Axios:
Trump tells House GOP leader he wants a “big deal” on COVID relief — Within a day of tweeting that he was calling off bipartisan talks for a coronavirus stimulus deal, President Trump phoned House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and indicated he was worried by the stock market reaction and wanted a …
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Wall Street Journal:
Justice Department Sues Yale University Over Admissions Practices — Lawsuit alleges the school violated federal civil-rights law by discriminating against Asian-American and white applicants — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against Yale University …
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Bloomberg
Kevin Liptak / CNN:
Trump calls in for rambling and ugly post-hospital interview — Trump insults Sen. Kamala Harris on Fox News after debate — (CNN)Dialing in for his first interview since being hospitalized, President Donald Trump went on an hour-long ramble that devolved into vicious and sexist attacks …
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
Biden: “You'll know my position on court packing when the election is over” — Joe Biden again declined to say Thursday whether he would support expanding the Supreme Court if he wins the presidency and Democrats win the Senate, telling reporters that they'll find out when the election is over.
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Megan Henney / Fox News:
Texas mayoral candidate arrested for mail-in ballot fraud — Zul Mohamed is running to become the mayor of Carrollton, Texas — ‘Ballot security’ or voter suppression? Battle begins in Texas county — A Texas mayoral candidate was arrested Wednesday night and faces felony voter fraud charges …
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Jodi Kantor / New York Times:
Friends Recall Hearing Trump Accuser's Claims in 1997 — Amy Dorris recently went public with accusations that Donald J. Trump assaulted her at the U.S. Open that year. Two friends say she told them the same story shortly after she attended the event. — Three weeks ago …
Jeanne Sahadi / CNN:
The US debt is now projected to be larger than the US economy — As the United States continues its struggle with the pandemic-induced economic recession and a sputtering recovery, the country's burgeoning debt is not anyone's top concern these days. — Even deficit hawks are urging …
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Pew Research Center:
Before Trump Tested Positive for Coronavirus, Republicans' Attention to Pandemic Had Sharply Declined — About two-thirds of Republicans say the U.S. has controlled the outbreak as much as it could have; 88% of Democrats disagree … Six months into a pandemic that has claimed …