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2020 US presidential elections
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
By AAMER MADHANI and KEVIN FREKING
‘We’re going to have to see what happens,’ says US president, again raising concerns over integrity of mail-in-ballots despite no evidence of fraud
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
September 24, 2020, 4:31 am
Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
‘We’re going to have to see what happens,’ says US president, again raising concerns over integrity of mail-in-ballots despite no evidence of fraud
By AAMER MADHANI and KEVIN FREKING
US President Donald Trump during a signing ceremony with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovar Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti, in the Oval Office of the White House, September 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
September 23, 2020, 8:54 pm
Report: Trump complained to aides Jews ‘only in it for themselves’
Damning Washington Post article quotes anonymous current and former officials describing how US president treated race in private conversations
By JTA and TOI staff
US President Donald Trump dances with the music after speaking at a campaign rally, in Swanton, Ohio, September 21, 2020. (Tony Dejak/AP)
September 22, 2020, 8:11 pm
West’s unity on Iran hinges on US presidential vote
Washington’s old allies have been reluctant to follow Trump in his crusade to reinstate sanctions after exiting 2015 nuclear deal
By Valerie LEROUX and Philippe RATER
Democratic presidential candidate and Joe Biden speaks about the Supreme Court in Philadelphia, September 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
September 21, 2020, 5:19 am
Biden to Republican senators: Don’t jam through Ginsburg replacement
In extraordinary televised plea, Democratic candidate calls on GOP lawmakers to ‘let the people speak’; eyes turn toward Romney, Grassley, after Murkowski and Collins break ranks
By Laurie Kellman, LISA MASCARO and Alexandra Jaffe
US President Donald Trump wraps up his speech at a campaign rally at Fayetteville Regional Airport, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
September 20, 2020, 4:36 pm
US to hit 200,000 dead; Trump sees no need for regret
US president says without his efforts things would be much worse: ‘We have done a phenomenal job with respect to COVID-19’
By Julie Pace
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a televised speech marking the anniversary of the 1989 death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, Iran, June 3, 2020. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
September 20, 2020, 12:32 pm
Iran said refraining from attack on US, fearing it could help Trump’s reelection
Citing US intel reports, NY Times says Khamenei fears direct confrontation will help president’s campaign and believes Natanz attack was intended to provoke a clash
By TOI staff and Agencies
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine attends a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 10, 2020. (Al Drago/various sources/AFP)
September 20, 2020, 1:58 am
Republican senator says US election winner should pick Ginsburg successor
Susan Collins becomes first GOP member of the US Senate to call for decision on Supreme Court nominee to be put off until after November 3
By AFP
People gather at the US Supreme Court on the morning after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
September 19, 2020, 11:37 pm
Ginsburg’s death draws big surge of donations to Democrats
With more than $50 million contributed in the hours after US Supreme Court justice’s passing, the party’s base appears to be rallying for the fight ahead
By BRIAN SLODYSKO
US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Bemidji Regional Airport, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Bemidji, Minn. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
September 19, 2020, 6:49 pm
Vote ‘without delay’ on high court pick, says Trump day after Ginsburg’s death
With Senate majority leader McConnell vowing to call a vote for iconic justice’s replacement, president says: ‘We were put in this position of power to make decisions’
By Jonathan Lemire and LISA MASCARO
The flag at the White House flies at half-staff Sept. 18, 2020, in Washington, after the Supreme Court announced that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 19, 2020, 3:51 pm
Ginsburg’s death potentially reshapes the US presidential campaign
Some Republicans view Supreme Court vacancy as a way for Trump to galvanize supporters, while Democrats hope it could drive home the significance of the election to their base
By Steve Peoples
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on August 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP/Evan Vucci)
September 18, 2020, 6:17 pm
Trump touts Middle East peace deals in Rosh Hashanah message to US Jews
White House statement says this year’s High Holidays bring sense of optimism for Israeli people; campaign releases video hailing Trump for bringing peace to ‘once bitter enemies’
By Jacob Magid
US President Donald Trump pats Las Vegas Sands Corporation Chief Executive and Republican mega donor Sheldon Adelson on the arm before speaking at the Israeli American Council National Summit in Hollywood, Florida, December 7, 2019. (Patrick Semansky/AP)
September 18, 2020, 5:07 pm
Adelsons said to pledge up to $50 million in final Trump campaign push
Donation comes after reports that Trump berated casino magnate for not stepping up and helping him in the final part of the campaign after series of pro-Israel moves
By Ron Kampeas
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his wife Jill speak to Jewish supporters in a Rosh Hashanah video conference call on September 17, 2020. (Screen capture/Biden-Harris campaign via JTA)
September 18, 2020, 4:38 am
Biden, in Rosh Hashanah greeting, calls for change: ‘Got to be a better year’
In message, Democratic Presidential challenger emphasizes holiday’s themes of renewal, his commitment to Jewish values
By JTA and Jacob Magid
Illustrative: In this January 28, 2017, file photo, US President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP/Alex Brandon, File)
September 17, 2020, 12:17 am
Stumping for a sweet new term, Trump tells US Jews ‘We love your country also’
In Rosh Hashanah call with community leaders, president again appears to suggest US Jews are loyal to Israel, warns things could turn sour for Israel if they don’t vote Republican
By Jacob Magid and JTA
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign ad featuring Bernie Sanders. (Screencapture via JTA)
September 16, 2020, 11:40 pm
Jewish groups claim Trump ad featuring Bernie Sanders is anti-Semitic
Picture showing the Jewish Vermont senator as puppet master controlling Joe Biden used ‘to spread fear and division,’ says left-wing Jewish group
By Ben Sales
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