The Hill Articles: November 5, 2020

Gore: This election is ‘completely different’ than 2000 Nevada Republican Party sends criminal referral to DOJ alleging thousands of cases of voter fraud US again breaks daily coronavirus record with 118K new cases Graham to donate $500K to Trump’s legal defense fund Arizona voters approve ballot measure to raise taxes on high-income households White House approves nearly $3B drone deal with UAE: report GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler wins reelection The Memo: Trump hits out as tide moves for Biden Hogan says Trump is undermining the Democratic process Anderson Cooper says Trump acting like an ‘obese turtle on his back flailing in the hot sun’ Romney after Trump briefing: ‘Counting every vote is at the heart of democracy’ Steve Bannon’s Twitter account suspended Republicans rebuke Trump over claims of voter fraud Kellyanne Conway calls it inappropriate for Biden campaign to say he’ll be next president: ‘We’re still counting votes’ OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Esper reportedly working with lawmakers to strip Confederate names from bases | Enemy attacks in Afghanistan jump by 50 percent, watchdog says | Fort Hood soldier arrested, charged in Chelsea Cheatham killing Santorum calls Trump’s claims of election cheating ‘dangerous’ Connecticut limits gatherings to 10 people amid COVID-19 rise Trump challenges electoral process as hopes for victory fade Trump surrogate on election legal challenges: ‘Hopefully Amy Coney Barrett will come through’ Senate Republicans sit quietly as Trump challenges vote counts Freedom Caucus member Scott Perry wins fifth term in Pennsylvania Georgia to conduct ‘risk limiting audit’ before certifying election winner Esper, amid resignation talk, reportedly working with lawmakers to strip Confederate names from bases On The Money: Powell says ‘concerning’ rise in COVID-19 cases could hinder economic recovery | House Democrats withdraw appeal in case over Trump’s New York tax returns | Initial jobless claims dip to 751,000 AstraZeneca vaccine could be made available by the end of the year, CEO says Watch live: Trump delivers remarks from White House as vote count continues Overnight Health Care: US shatters single day COVID record with over 100,000 cases | Pelosi announces COVID-19 testing expansion for House | Two states to require masks in public at all times Poll: 78 percent of voters say it’s inappropriate to claim victory before all votes are counted University of Maryland to go online-only after Thanksgiving due to coronavirus surge Hagedorn holds onto Minnesota House seat James Baker says White House should stop trying to end vote counting James refuses to concede to Peters in Michigan Senate race Trump Jr. calls out 2024 GOP hopefuls for ‘lack of action’ Getting to treatment should be the least of a patient’s worries Charleston restaurant chain acknowledges ‘mistake’ to name burger after Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ comments Kamala Harris tells great-niece she could be president in viral clip White House race comes down to five states Hillicon Valley: Officials on alert for potential cyber threats after a quiet Election Day | Officials warn delayed vote count could lead to flood of disinformation | Facebook takes down massive ‘Stop the Steal’ group At least 31 Republican women will serve in the 117th Congress, breaking a previous record More than 600 arrested during anti-Trump protest in Minneapolis Trump battle with Fox News revived by Arizona projection The Hill’s Campaign Report: Where things stand in the five uncalled battlegrounds OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Republicans in campaign mode for top spots on House environmental committees | Peterson loss prompts scramble for House Agriculture chair LA will be represented by a five-women board for the first time ever Colorado police officer placed on leave over threatening Biden voters on Facebook World holds collective breath over US election outcome Freelancers win in California — but the worker classification battle continues George Floyd’s brother: Biden ‘deserves a chance to prove himself worthy’ Dueling demonstrations appear outside Pennsylvania ballot counting place Democrats’ post-election ‘family meeting’ descends into chaos Native Americans elected to Congress in record numbers this year Biden projects confidence in election results: ‘We continue to feel very good about where things stand’ John Leguizamo: Trump was more ‘aggressive’ about courting Latino vote Kathy Griffin re-shares beheaded Trump photo amid delayed election results Huawei fights back in court against FCC national security threat label Record-breaking number of Native Americans elected to Congress Judge orders Postal Service to sweep facilities twice a day for any ballots that can be delivered on time Voters put a major dent in the drug war — that’s good Two states to require masks in public at all times, regardless of distance from others The 4 books Bill Gates recommends you read right now Watch live: Biden speaks from Delaware Cuomo predicts budget shortfall will spur marijuana legalization in New York Jimmy Kimmel ‘shocked’ at Trump vote total: ‘I overestimated the American people’ Civil Rights group, watchdog formally request Twitter suspend Trump’s account over disinformation Peterson loss prompts scramble for House Agriculture chair American Affairs editor: Republican Party focused on working class ‘is really the only plausible future’ Even if he wins, Biden failed to make the sale Nevada becomes first to protect same-sex marriage in state constitution What America’s Thinking: November 5, 2020 Powell says ‘concerning’ rise in COVID-19 cases could hinder economic recovery Greta Thunberg trolls Trump with callback to his ‘anger management’ tweet Pittsburgh Steelers buy dinner for workers at ballot-counting site Tropical Depression Eta could strengthen as it moves to Florida coast Fort Hood soldier arrested, charged in Chelsea Cheatham killing This luxury car brand is going full electric by 2030 Civil unrest fears grow as protests hit vote-counting battleground states Americans lost an average 25.20 minutes of sleep on election night: analysis Pelosi announces COVID-19 testing expansion for House Mortgage rates fall to record low for 12th time in 2020 Mulvaney says he ‘absolutely’ expects Trump to run again in 2024 if he loses Facebook takes down massive ‘Stop the Steal’ group Americans deserve better than contested elections: Here’s how to prevent them DC to require negative coronavirus test, eliminates quarantine for visitors Election official worked at suburban St. Louis polling place despite positive COVID-19 test Nearly 57 million tune in election night, down 20 percent from 2016 First-term Democrat presses for coronavirus relief agreement this year United Nations calls December summit on COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong launches tip line for national security crimes Record number of women to serve in the next Congress Systemic racism is a drag on the US economy Aspirations and Resilience: Arab Youth & The COVID-19 Era Ocasio-Cortez knocks McCaskill over comments about Democrats leaving voters behind We should listen to the scientists who were also wisdom keepers Clark County registrar says bulk of mail-in ballots will be counted by the weekend Pennsylvania official says ‘overwhelming majority’ of vote to be counted Thursday Nevada journalist Jon Ralston: ‘I see no path left for Trump here’ Scientists discover cause of major COVID-19 symptom The game of power in the Arctic Justice Department seizes $1 billion in bitcoin tied to illicit drugs and goods on the dark web Judge rejects Trump lawsuit seeking to halt Michigan vote count Florida poll worker details alleged harassment, assault from Trump supporters: ‘We were in a war zone’ Apartment company co-owned by Jared Kushner files hundreds of eviction notices: report Proposition allowing parolees to vote in California passes The 2020 election has broken 6 records already Philadelphia elections board asks for review of ruling giving Trump more leeway to watch vote count Democrats try to draft Cardenas to run campaign arm after disappointing night Here’s why Trump made gains with Florida’s Hispanic voters Director of People’s Action: Democrats need to embrace populism to win rural America Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County pauses ballot counting until Friday Ohio Supreme Court rejects media outlets’ request to view Dayton mass shooter’s school records Pennsylvania lieutenant governor: State had ‘smoothest election’ in ‘recent memory’ Mississippi governor vows to ‘do everything in my power’ to prevent expansion of mail-in, early voting Major study finds psychedelic treatment for depression effective Let’s care for America’s health care workers like they care for us Officers involved with George Floyd killing will stand trial together in Minneapolis, judge decides Ohio’s GOP governor wishes Trump had ‘a more happy relationship with masks’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: How to read the battleground votes trickling in Arizona secretary of state says alleged voter Sharpie problems a ‘nonissue’ Biden expands lead in Nevada Georgia judge throws out Trump campaign lawsuit on absentee ballots Biden campaign says victory is ‘imminent’ Pro baseball, basketball and football could face almost $13B loss from COVID-19: report Vaccine race creates blind spots Mulvaney says Trump will ‘absolutely’ facilitate peaceful transition of power if Biden wins Georgia district attorney ousted in district that first handled Ahmaud Arbery case Rep. Angie Craig defends Minnesota House seat in race clouded by legal confusion China bars entry to most British residents over coronavirus News media’s underperformance a drag on the electoral process Trump faith adviser leads prayer service calling for ‘angelic reinforcement’ in election ESPN to eliminate 300 jobs Enemy attacks in Afghanistan jump by 50 percent, watchdog says Democrat Haley Stevens hangs on to Michigan House seat Warnock warns of negative ads to come as Georgia Senate race heads to runoff Biden win would leave GOP poised for 2024 comeback Denmark discovers covid strain that might hinder vaccine effort Watch Live: Trump campaign makes statement in Las Vegas McBath wins rematch against Handel in Georgia House race America learned nothing from the 2000 Florida recount Rising: November 5, 2020 Dow rises more than 500 points as election week rally stretches to fourth day NJ Democrat refuses to resign after ‘stupid joke’ about John Wilkes Booth, Trump British government extends 80 percent salary support program House Democratic campaign chief wins tough reelection fight Pompeo expresses concern, urges peace in escalating Ethiopian conflict Top Georgia election official says he expects vote to be counted by midday Thursday Jonathan Turley: The three states to watch as election challenges mount Trump tweets ‘stop the count’ as legal vote counting continues Texans, Colts, Bears and Chiefs report positive COVID-19 tests among players, staffers Swedish prime minister self-isolating after contact tested positive for COVID-19 Oklahoma elects nation’s first openly nonbinary state lawmaker Michelle Davis-Younger is the first African American, woman and Democrat to be elected Manassas mayor Denmark seeks to kill 15 million minks to limit coronavirus Kanye West received 60,000 votes in the presidential election The 1776 Commission is desperately needed Biden pledges to rejoin Paris Climate Agreement on day one of presidency Puerto Rico votes in favor of US statehood Don’t wait to start the transition ABC, CBS, NBC preempt regular programming for second night of election coverage FAA issues flight restrictions for Wilmington as election results loom Initial jobless claims dip to 751,000 White House race narrows in Georgia, Pa., Biden lead grows in Nevada Getting presidential transitions right BET founder Robert Johnson: Black Americans get ‘minimal return’ by voting for Democrats How does a case reach the Supreme Court? CNN’s Dana Bash: Trump loss in Arizona would be ‘John McCain’s last laugh’ Pro-Trump demonstrators gather at Phoenix elections office Dozens arrested in Portland, New York protests one night after vote MSNBC’s Joy Reid: Close presidential race shows ‘great amount of racism and anti blackness’ in US The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden inches closer to victory Officials on alert for potential cyber threats after a quiet Election Day Latino voters propel parties to victory in Florida, Arizona Democrats frustrated, GOP jubilant in Senate fight On the Trail: Five House results illustrate a politically divided America Republicans in campaign mode for top spots on House environmental committees Uncertainty, Trump loom over packed year-end agenda