The Entire Presidency Is a Superspreading Event Down in the polls, high on steroids, and clinging to good health while endangering everyone else's.  —  Donald Trump was on the phone, and he was talking about dying.  It was Saturday, October 3, and while his doctor had told the outside world …

The Swamp That Trump Built  —  A businessman-president transplanted favor-seeking in Washington to his family's hotels and resorts — and earned millions as a gatekeeper to his own administration.  —  It was springtime at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, and the favor-seekers were swarming.

Republicans are finally ready to diss Don  —  For Republicans, fearful of a possible electoral disaster just weeks away, it has become safe at last to diss Donald Trump — or at least to distance themselves from him in unmistakably purposeful ways.  —  A barrage of barbed comments …

A senior warning sign for Trump: ‘Go Biden’ cry at Villages  —  THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — Sara Branscom's golf cart whizzed down the smooth asphalt path that winds through The Villages, the nation's largest retirement community, an expanse of beautiful homes, shops and entertainment venues …

'We're Coming Guns Loaded, Packed' to Confirm Barrett, Sen. Hyde-Smith Says  —  The day before President Donald Trump announced Amy Coney Barrett as his U.S. Supreme Court pick, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith said Republican senators would come with “guns loaded” and “packed” to ensure the president's nominee is confirmed.

Team Trump Admits Its ‘Russiagate’ Head Fake Has Been a Flop  —  RATF*CKED  —  Loyalists like Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe are trying to craft a counter-narrative.  But the country isn't in the mood for the tale.  —  With coronavirus running through his body in competition …

Huge Absentee Vote in Key States Favors Democrats So Far  —  In Wisconsin, about 146,000 people voted by mail in the 2016 general election.  This fall, about 647,000 people have already voted absentee, many in Democratic strongholds.  —  In Madison, Wis., thousands of people have gone …

WSB poll: Warnock soars ahead in wild Georgia U.S. Senate race  —  Contests for president, Perdue's seat deadlocked  —  The race for president between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Georgia remains deadlocked in the latest Channel 2 Action News poll, but the contest for a wild U.S. Senate special election now has a clear front-runner.

The 1619 Chronicles  —  Journalism does better when it writes the first rough draft of history, not the last word on it.  —  If there's one word admirers and critics alike can agree on when it comes to The New York Times's award-winning 1619 Project, it's ambition.  Ambition to reframe America's conversation about race.

Commentary: Trump's made-for-TV ‘medical exam’ is as much a sham as his COVID-19 response  —  President Trump appeared on Fox News Friday evening for his first on-camera television interview since announcing last week that he'd tested positive for COVID-19.  The event: a made-for-TV …

Yes, Hillary Clinton Orchestrated the Russia-Collusion Farce  —  NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE D id she or didn't she?  —  Of course she did.  In late July 2016, Hillary Clinton, in an effort to divert attention from the email scandal that was haunting her presidential bid, directed her campaign …

US judge blocks Abbott order limiting ballot drop-off locations  —  A federal judge issued an order Friday night barring enforcement of Gov. Greg Abbott's Oct. 1 proclamation that limited counties to one mail-in ballot drop-off location.  —  U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman said Abbott's order placed …

Chris Christie released from hospital after Covid-19 treatment  —  Chris Christie tests positive for Covid-19  —  (CNN)Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he was released from the hospital Saturday morning following treatment for the coronavirus.  —  “I am happy to let you know …

James Murdoch, Rebellious Scion  —  Increasingly uncomfortable with News Corp's politics and profit motives, Rupert's younger son chose chickens and sheep over Fox, and insists he doesn't watch ‘Succession.’  —  WASHINGTON — As we sat down to lunch in my garden, I mentioned to James Murdoch …

Federal appeals court reinstates Ohio ballot drop box limit while case is reviewed  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal appeals court has agreed to reinstate Ohio's limit on ballot drop boxes at least temporarily while it considers whether to make a more permanent ruling on the case.

Second Debate Canceled as Biden Condemns Trump for ‘Reckless’ Conduct  —  President Trump has refused to participate in a virtual event, so next week's debate is off.  Instead, there may be dueling town halls on the same night, as the president ramps up plans for resuming his rallies.

North Korea unveils massive new ballistic missile in military parade  —  Hong Kong (CNN)North Korea unveiled what analysts believe to be one of the world's largest ballistic missiles at a military parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Workers' Party broadcast on state-run television on Saturday.

Dr. Birx warns of “silent” coronavirus spread in the Northeast  —  There are ominous new signs the United States is on the verge of another strong wave of the coronavirus.  More than 57,000 new cases were reported across the country on Friday, adding to the more than 7.6 million known infections nationwide.

Trump to appear at White House event, first since returning from Walter Reed  —  Trump returned to the White House on Monday  —  Hogan Gidley: President's patriotic and uplifting message resonates with the American people  —  President Trump on Saturday will make his first appearance …

Accused leader of plot to kidnap Michigan governor was struggling financially, living in basement storage space  —  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The purported leader of an extremist plot to kidnap Michigan's governor was struggling financially and living in a storage space underneath a friend's vacuum shop …

Watch This Trump Rallygoer's Heart Break When He Discovers The President Votes By Mail  —  The Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper broke the heart of a Trump rallygoer during his latest segment of Fingers the Pulse — revealing to the crestfallen MAGA fan that President Donald Trump himself votes by mail …

When a mom runs for governor … With some politicians, you can tell when the political becomes personal.  —  I was listening to Nicole Galloway's stump speech at a recent campaign event where I noticed the moment when her steady Midwestern demeanor took on a stronger tone.

U.S. Covid-Testing Plan Aims to Open New York-London Travel by Holidays  —  Airlines, governments hope testing will spur more travel for business and pleasure  —  U.S. officials are aiming to open travel between New York City and London with shortened traveler quarantine periods as soon as the holidays …