Buttigieg gets favorable reception in confirmation hearing for transportation secretary role
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said Pete Buttigieg “put on a clinic on how a nominee should work and act,” lauding his straightforward answers.
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Senators begin questioning Trump Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett as the second day of hearings begins
Republicans aim to confirm Barrett to the Court before Election Day, and Democrats acknowledge they lack the votes to block her confirmation.
Trump says he won’t do next presidential debate after it goes virtual, Biden still wants town hall
The Commission on Presidential Debates said it would not host a solo debate with Joe Biden if President Trump doesn’t budge from his position.
Republicans in Congress say Trump should have directly condemned white supremacists at presidential debate
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said Trump “should have been very clear” in denouncing white supremacists during Tuesday’s debate in Cleveland.
Postmaster General DeJoy says he will stop Postal Service changes until after November election
DeJoy’s reversal on the changes comes amid increased scrutiny from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Pence cancels plans to travel to Florida and Arizona as coronavirus cases spike
A campaign spokesperson said the cancellations were “out of an abundance of caution” as cases climb in Florida and Arizona.
Pence cancels campaign events in Florida and Arizona as coronavirus cases spike
A campaign spokesperson said the cancellations were “out of an abundance of caution” as cases climb in Florida and Arizona.
Warren slams ‘bullying’ Sanders supporters as she exits race, says candidates are responsible for followers’ actions
“We are responsible for the people who claim to be our supporters and do really dangerous, threatening things to other candidates,” Warren said.
Rod Blagojevich released from prison after Trump commutes his sentence
Blagojevich was convicted of federal charges of using his powers to extract political favors in exchange for filling Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
What Giuliani associate Lev Parnas has said about Trump, Pence and Ukraine
“President Trump knew exactly what was going on,” Parnas told Rachel Maddow.