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European nations are shutting down. Countries in Asia are tentatively resuming normal life after taking swift action at the start of the pandemic. The U.S.? That's a different story. POLITICO’s Carmen Paun and Dan Diamond break down the state of Covid across the globe. Plus, Trump and Biden meet one last time tonight. And the USPS watchdog criticizes the agency over cost-cutting measures.

Carmen Paun is a global health reporter for POLITICO.
Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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It’s the state that sealed Trump’s victory in 2016. Now it could spell the end of his presidency. POLITICO’s Holly Otterbein breaks down where things stand in the fight for Pennsylvania. Plus, several states are setting up their own coronavirus vaccine reviews. And lawmakers across the aisle praise the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Google.

Holly Otterbein covers the 2020 race for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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Obama goes full throttle for Biden
Trump, in Pennsylvania, faces an old foe: Obama

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He's been in the Senate since 2003, but this year could be his last. POLITICO's Andrew Desiderio traces Lindsey Graham's transformation from a moderate Republican known for working across the aisle to a staunch defender of President Trump — and explains why that's put him at risk of losing his seat this November. Plus, the government's watchdog will probe whether Trump officials interference with the CDC and FDA's Covid response. And Trump attacks Biden for trusting scientists.

Andrew Desiderio is a congressional reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: Lindsey Graham runs for his life

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With Biden ahead in both the polls and fundraising and Trump's message all over the place, things aren't looking great for the President's reelection efforts. But that doesn't mean the campaign is over yet. POLITICO's Charlie Mahtesian breaks down the state of the race — and why Trump still has a path to keep the White House. Plus, McConnell schedules two votes on his narrow coronavirus relief proposal. And several European countries institute new Covid restrictions.

Charlie Mahtesian is the senior politics editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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How Biden destroyed Trump’s TV ad ‘death star’
Trump starts to articulate a painful reality: He could lose in 2020

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Generation Z, which includes voters 18-23 years old, makes up one-tenth of the electorate. Gen Z turnout? That’s another story. POLITICO’s Rishika Dugyala breaks down the issues younger voters care about — and how the two campaigns are trying to win them over online. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings come to a close. And Florida Republicans close in on a Democratic voter registration advantage.

Rishika Dugyala is a digital strategy editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more from POLITICO's Gen Z Rising project: Anti-Trump, but not fully for Biden: Will Gen Z vote?

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The new season of "The Bachelorette" is here — and coronavirus safety is front and center with contestants tested several times in an isolated bubble. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond breaks down the show’s health protocols and how they stack up against the White House. Plus, Barrett’s confirmation hearings wrap up today. And new polling shows Biden with a significant lead in Georgia.

Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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With President Trump’s reelection prospects looking slimmer by the day, Republican groups and lawmakers are hedging their bets on Amy Coney Barrett as the future of conservatism. POLITICO’s Gabby Orr breaks down what this week’s confirmation hearings have revealed about Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court — and how she became the GOP’s Plan B. Plus, a drug maker is pausing its coronavirus antibody trial over safety concerns. And the High Court rejects a challenge to Planned Parenthood funding.

Gabby Orr is a White House reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: Writing off Trump, GOP allies focus on one last big win

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President Trump has demanded to know the results of the election on November 3, despite the fact that it could be days until we know the winner. But if there is a clear winner on election night, it’ll almost certainly be bad news for Trump. POLITICO’s Zach Montellaro breaks down the electoral math. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett answers questions from Senators today. And Facebook bans posts denying the Holocaust.

Zach Montellaro is a campaign reporter for POLITICO and author of the Morning Score newsletter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: How Biden could end 2020 on election night — and why Trump’s path is unlikely

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First it was hydroxychloroquine. Then it was a vaccine before the election. Now it’s a “miracle” antibody cocktail. POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle breaks down the science behind President Trump’s latest coronavirus obsession — and why we shouldn’t get our hopes up. Plus, it’s unclear whether the next debate will happen. And Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue gets reprimanded for violating ethics laws.

Sarah Owermohle covers drug policy for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: Trump is promising free antibody treatments for everyone. It won’t be that simple.

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Plexiglass barriers. 12 feet between the candidates. Fewer interruptions. Wednesday's debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence looked and sounded pretty different from what went down between President Trump and Joe Biden last week, but the exchanges were still tense. POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Vice Presidential showdown. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett talks with key Senate Democrats. And Trump teases a total withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

Laura Barrón-López is a national political reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: Key moments from Harris and Pence’s primetime showdown

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