Democratic Senator On Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Hearings
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court.
News Brief: SCOTUS Hearing, COVID-19 And Campaigning, Military Adviser On Elections
Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing begins today. Trump continues campaigning after his coronavirus diagnosis. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff talks about the election.
Homeless Fire Evacuees In California Face Further Displacement
The Glass Fire in Northern California has forced thousands of people from their homes. Among them, residents of Santa Rosa’s first government-funded homeless camp, who are now displaced again.
Gen. Mark Milley Says The Military Plays ‘No Role’ In Elections
Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells NPR that the military “will obey the lawful orders of civilian control of the military.”
Healing U.S. Divides Through Truth And Reconciliation Commissions
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with three people familiar with the truth and reconciliation process to hear how it can heal divisions: Denise Altvater, Rev. Mark Sills and Rev. Nelson Johnson.
Wyoming Ranchers In Butchering Bind Are Selling Beef Directly To Consumers
The pandemic has created a butchering capacity shortage in the U.S. It’s illegal for ranchers to butcher their own animals and sell them directly to consumers, but a new state law offers relief.
1 Person Dead In Shooting That Followed Day Of Far-Right, Far-Left Rallies In Denver
Police said a private security guard was taken into custody as a suspect in connection with the shooting. A local news station said the guard had been hired to protect staff covering the two rallies.
The Latest On President Trump’s Health Status
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, about President Trump’s latest bill of health.
Judge Blocks Trump Campaign Attempt To Limit Use Of Drop Boxes In Pennsylvania
Republicans have challenged state laws that they say will lead to voter fraud. The judge said the Trump campaign’s concerns were mere speculation. In reality, voter fraud is extremely rare.
The Legality Of Private Militias
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks to former CIA analyst Cindy Otis and law professor Mary McCord about private militias and how white extremist groups use social media to recruit and amplify their message.
Cleanup Begins After Hurricane Delta Pummels Louisiana
People in south Louisiana are cleaning up after another hurricane walloped the state. Delta hit with 100-mph winds. More than a half-million homes and businesses are without power.
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