Tag: 2020 US elections

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Does Moscow want a Biden or Trump victory? For Russia, it really makes no difference who wins the US election. Here’s why

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After a century in which Moscow and Washington effectively dominated the world, the political establishment in both countries clings to the past. But the public has moved on, and these nations are now less important to each other. … Read More >Does Moscow want a Biden or Trump victory? For Russia, it really makes no difference who wins the US election. Here’s why

Categories USA

3rd party candidates: An in-depth look at who else is running for president

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On Thursday, 2News interviewed an additional presidential candidate, Jade Simmons, who reached out to request an interview after seeing this story. You can see Simmons’ interview below, between our sections on Brock Pierce and Kanye West, or you can see an in-depth look at Simmons here. … Read More >3rd party candidates: An in-depth look at who else is running for president

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US Joint Chiefs Chairman Assures Generals, Media No Military Involvement in Vote Coming, Reports Say

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, the highest-ranking serving US military officer, held a video call with top generals and news anchors this weekend to assure them the armed forces had no plans to intervene in the elections or to enforce any transfer of power, Axios reported on Thursday. … Read More >US Joint Chiefs Chairman Assures Generals, Media No Military Involvement in Vote Coming, Reports Say

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FBI to Probe Mysterious Robocalls Urging US Voters to Stay Home on Election Day

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The robocalls, which have come from fake or unknown numbers, began over the summer but appear to have increased in frequency ahead of election day. The calls all feature the same short, recorded message claiming to be a “test call” before twice encouraging people to refrain from voting. … Read More >FBI to Probe Mysterious Robocalls Urging US Voters to Stay Home on Election Day

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WATCH: Police interrupt ‘possible arson attempt’ at Portland Starbucks, as protesters promise ‘good show’ on election night

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Police interrupted a “possible arson attempt” at a Starbucks on the ground floor of an apartment building in Portland. Protesters then threatened to spit at responding officers and vowed more violence to come on election night. … Read More >WATCH: Police interrupt ‘possible arson attempt’ at Portland Starbucks, as protesters promise ‘good show’ on election night

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As America’s FIRST RESULTS roll in, Trump & Biden victories in New Hampshire set off online affray

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A Trump victory in one New Hampshire village and a Biden win in another: the first 26 votes counted in the presidential election have set off an online argument that’s surely a taste of what’s to come across the country. … Read More >As America’s FIRST RESULTS roll in, Trump & Biden victories in New Hampshire set off online affray