Jason Slotkin
Stories
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Law & Courts
Justices Remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 'A Jurist Of Historic Stature'
Many of Ginsburg's Supreme Court colleagues, including current and former justices, praised her tenure. Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg "a tireless and resolute champion of justice."
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National
Patrick Leahy Says A Vote Now To Replace Ginsburg Would Be 'Political Hypocrisy'
The Vermont Democrat said a vote before Election Day would break with the position Republicans embraced in 2016 when they refused to consider the nomination of Obama nominee Merrick Garland.
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Environment
Wildfires Latest: Helpful Weather; Oregon Official Warns Of 'Mass Fatality Incident'
A change in weather conditions is being seen as a needed assist for nearly 30,000 fire personnel battling blazes. Authorities are also attempting to debunk online rumors about the cause of the fires.
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National
Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study
The study compared the habits and activities of 314 adults who had been tested for the virus. Positive cases more often reported dining at a restaurant within 14 days before they showed symptoms.
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Technology
Google Will Block Its Autocomplete Suggestions For Some Election-Related Searches
The company said its new policy would eliminate search predictions that could be seen as favoring a political candidate or as making claims about "the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes."
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Politics
Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will no longer verbally brief Congress on election interference, instead providing written information, Director John Ratcliffe wrote.
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Politics
House Approves Bill That Blocks Changes At Postal Service Until After The Election
The bill, which provides $25 billion in aid, was passed in a rare Saturday session and requires the Postal Service to prioritize mail-in ballots this November. It's unlikely to advance in the Senate.
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National
U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward
The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.
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Politics
Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation
The company said Trump Jr.'s account would be limited for 12 hours. It said the president's son put out a tweet with "misleading and potentially harmful" information about the coronavirus.
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Politics
Judge Orders Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Released From Prison
Cohen was returned to prison earlier this month after he was released in May over coronavirus concerns. As part of his home confinement, Cohen was ordered not to speak to the media or publish a book.