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Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s debate statement that he would “transition” the country away from oil gave President Trump an opening to thrust climate change at center stage. New York Times: Top Stories
With only days until the 2020 presidential election, the topic of health care access, insurance and affordability is front and center in the minds of millions of Americans. — FOX News
In the clip, President Trump complained about the topics that were brought up, such as the economy and the surge of coronavirus cases. — New York Times: Top Stories
Former President Barack Obama will make his case for Joe Biden today in Pennsylvania, where President Trump held a rally Tuesday night. — NYT: Top Stories
Sunday’s election is seen as a referendum on the 14-year political project of Evo Morales, a towering figure in Bolivian politics who lifted many out of poverty but whose policies and tone divided the country. — New York Times: Top Stories
Former President Barack Obama will head to Philadelphia on Wednesday to campaign on behalf of the Biden-Harris ticket, his first appearance on the trail thus far. — FOX News
A Minnesota district judge has denied a motion from the Minnesota Voters Alliance to block a $2.3 million grant to help fund Minneapolis election efforts. — FOX News
Over Democratic objections, Republicans set an Oct. 22 Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance the nomination. — NYT: Top Stories
Mike Bloomberg’s climate change group is dumping $2.5 million into the North Carolina race for lieutenant governor to support Democrat Yvonne Holley in the final stretch before the election. — FOX News