In this episode of CAFE Insider, “October Surprise(s)?” Preet and Anne break down the multitude of questions raised by the controversial New York Post article that sought to implicate Vice President Joe Biden in corruption related to a Ukrainian energy firm linked to Hunter Biden; Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings; the terrorism charges in the foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the DOJ “unmasking” probe investigating Obama administration officials that concluded without any charges or a public report; and more.

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

On this episode of the United Security podcast, Lisa Monaco and Ken Wainstein offer an update on the ongoing threats to election security, including a recent DHS assessment calling Russia the “primary covert influence actor.” They also discuss the national security implications of the White House COVID-19 cluster and break down the extradition of the “ISIS Beatles” to face trial in the United States.

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In this Bonus from Stay Tuned, Bob Bauer (who reportedly played President Trump on Biden’s debate prep team) shares his observations of the first presidential debate, and Jack Goldsmith offers his concerns about the line of presidential succession. 

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