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Special counsel Robert Mueller was able to acquire Trump for America Inc. transition team records after the General Services Administration violated protocol and ignored a written agreement to destroy them, according to a 285-page Senate report (Associated Press/File)

Senate report details how GSA plotted against Trump transition team 5 minutes ago

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times
President Trump is running with a fundraising disadvantage against Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden, who is pulling in "dark money" from big donors. The Trump campaign, meanwhile, is focusing on an extensive ground operation. (Associated Press/File)

Biden’s surge of ‘dark money’ gives him major lead over Trump in campaign cash

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times
The U.S. is likely detecting more cases through better testing, though the rising number of hospital visits and percentage of people testing positive indicate that transmission is increasing. (Associated Press/File)

COVID-19 cases strain rural hospitals, worry health officials

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
Morale at the State Department has plummeted since President Trump took office, but senior diplomats say the department's role had been diminished in past presidential administrations both Republican and Democrat. (Associated Press/File)

State Department establishment hopes to regain clout in Biden administration

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times
"Up to Watergate, journalism was mostly 'who, what, where and when.' Since Watergate, you've got a lot of [baby] boomers who want to bring down the 'bad guy.' But they have ideology on their brains and now they wear partisan jerseys; they're on a team," John O'Connor said. (Associated Press/File)

Attorney for ‘Deep Throat’ says Watergate cover-ups killed objective journalism

By James Varney - The Washington Times
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives as Republicans work during a rare weekend session to advance the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, at the Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate advances Amy Coney Barrett, confirmation expected Monday

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times
The morass of legal battles this year could confound voters. (Associated Press/File)

Hundreds of lawsuits move through courts, breaking record before Election Day

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, speaks during a news conference outside the United Stats Postal Service Jamaica station, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York. The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, as President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service. Democrats and some Republicans say actions by a Trump ally and a major Republican donor, new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, have endangered millions of Americans who rely on the Postal Service for prescription drugs and other needs. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AOC hedges on backing Pelosi again as speaker

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
Illustration on social media platforms and free speech by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Liberal media, Big Tech and progressives pursue a relentless revolution against free speech

By Robert Knight

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Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked the nation to pray for the nation on Sunday, and for the outcome of the election.

Franklin Graham asks the nation to pray for the outcome of the election on Sunday

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

‘Borat’ star: ‘Heaven knows’ what else Rudy Giuliani has done in hotel rooms with female reporters

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times
In this Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, file photo, actor Sacha Baron Cohen arrives in character as Borat for the film premiere of "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Cohen's sequel "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," will be released on Friday, Oct. 23. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Trump says ‘Borat’ star is ‘a creep’: ‘I don’t find him funny’

By Associated Press
This image released by HBO Max shows Chelsea Hander during her comedy special "Chelsea Handler: Evolution" streaming now. (HBO Max via AP)

Chelsea Handler: 50 Cent ‘can’t vote for Donald Trump’ because he’s Black

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

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Illustration on social media platforms and free speech by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Liberal media, Big Tech and progressives pursue a relentless revolution against free speech

By Robert Knight
Illustration on Democratic Party campaigning by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

For Trump and Biden campaigns, it’s not just having money, but spending it wisely

By David Keene - The Washington Times
In this file photo, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders approaches the stage at Kerrytown Market in Ann Arbor on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP) **FILE**

Bernie Sanders as Biden’s labor secretary would devastate America

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, emerges from a conference room working with other allies of President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Collins announced Wednesday that he's running for the U.S. Senate seat held by a fellow Republican sworn in just weeks ago, GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Doug Collins the right candidate to fill Georgia’s Senate seat

By Michael McKenna
Illustration on declining thought at Indiana Wesleyan University by Alexandre Hunter/The Washington Times

Charting the decline of universities: LGBTQ+ sexual ethics fail logic and reason

By Everett Piper

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In this Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, file photo, actor Sacha Baron Cohen arrives in character as Borat for the film premiere of "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Cohen's sequel "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," will be released on Friday, Oct. 23. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

CPAC threatens legal action over ‘false and malicious’ footage in ‘Borat’ movie’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
In this Aug. 11, 2020, file photo, shoppers walk through the Valley Mall in Halfway, Md. (Colleen McGrath/The Herald-Mail via AP, File)

Holiday shopping to start early, despite coronavirus pandemic, at ‘significantly higher’ rates

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times
The U.S. is likely detecting more cases through better testing, though the rising number of hospital visits and percentage of people testing positive indicate that transmission is increasing. (Associated Press/File)

COVID-19 cases strain rural hospitals, worry health officials

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo provided by the U.S. Navy, an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter hovers next to the Legend-class cutter USCGC Munro in the Pacific Ocean. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madysson Anne Ritter/U.S. Navy via AP)

Coast Guard officer killed in a Navy training crash is identified

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown with teammates wide receiver Cam Sims (89) and tight end Logan Thomas (82) in the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

McLaurin says Dallas win should set bar for rest of season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times
Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

LOVERRO: Dallas win might be light at the end of tunnel (or oncoming locomotive)

By Thom Loverro
Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) is helped off the field after suffering an ankle injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Team fears injured Collins may be out for season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a campaign event, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kamala Harris dodges on whether Amy Coney Barrett is qualified for the Supreme Court 0 minutes ago

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Special counsel Robert Mueller was able to acquire Trump for America Inc. transition team records after the General Services Administration violated protocol and ignored a written agreement to destroy them, according to a 285-page Senate report (Associated Press/File)

Senate report details how GSA plotted against Trump transition team 5 minutes ago

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives as Republicans work during a rare weekend session to advance the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, at the Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate advances Amy Coney Barrett, confirmation expected Monday

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times
A ballot drop box is stationed outside Haverhill City Hall during early voting, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Haverhill, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boston ballot box set on fire; some ballots likely lost

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Security More >

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration over the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

Trump rallying Asian allies to be top gun in showdown with China

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WH chief of staff: More Arab countries to normalize ties with Israel

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times
In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo provided by the U.S. Navy, an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter hovers next to the Legend-class cutter USCGC Munro in the Pacific Ocean. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madysson Anne Ritter/U.S. Navy via AP)

Coast Guard officer killed in a Navy training crash is identified

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times
This Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, file photo shows Syrian President Bashar Assad during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Airstrike in northwestern Syria kills over 50 rebel fighters

By Associated Press

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