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Trump Funnels Record Subsidies to Farmers Ahead of Election Day
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

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Two Parties Offer Dueling Views of Barrett as Confirmation Fight Begins

By Nicholas Fandos

On the first day of the election-season confirmation hearings, Democrats portrayed Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a threat to Americans' health care coverage as Republicans charged anti-Catholic bias.

Trump Funnels Record Subsidies to Farmers Ahead of Election Day

Trump Funnels Record Subsidies to Farmers Ahead of Election Day

By Alan Rappeport

Despite an extraordinary government bailout, America's agriculture sector remains under severe economic pressure.

The Billionaire Who Stood by Jeffrey Epstein

The Billionaire Who Stood by Jeffrey Epstein

By Matthew Goldstein, Steve Eder and David Enrich

Leon Black, whose $9 billion fortune could buy the best counsel in the world, paid at least $50 million to Mr. Epstein for advice and services after most others had deserted him.

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'We Were Bulletproof': As Child Soldiers Grow Up, Legacy of War Lingers

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'We Were Bulletproof': As Child Soldiers Grow Up, Legacy of War Lingers

By Hannah Beech

Twin leaders of Myanmar's God's Army were once thought to have magical powers. Now adults, they are contending with the trauma of exile, alcohol and loss.

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Planned Parenthood's Plan for Amy Coney Barrett

As one woman, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, stands ready to derail reproductive rights, another, Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson, stands ready to defend them.

Today's Videos

Amy Coney Barrett Hearing: Day 1 Highlights

Video Video: Amy Coney Barrett Hearing: Day 1 Highlights

By Maya Blackstone

The Senate began four days of what are likely to be contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Mark Meadows Refuses to Wear Mask to Speak With Reporters

Video Video: Mark Meadows Refuses to Wear Mask to Speak With Reporters

By Reuters

Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, refused to answer questions on Monday after a reporter asked that he wear a mask.

Early Voting Brings Long Lines in Georgia

Video Video: Early Voting Brings Long Lines in Georgia

By The New York Times

Hundreds of people lined up early Monday morning in Georgia to vote in the presidential election. Some voters said on Twitter there were 90-minute delays as multiple machines had to be rebooted.

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