Trump interrupted Biden over 70 times, and rolled over moderator Chris Wallace in scorched-earth delivery last night in Cleveland…--debate commission will tighten up rules—how ‘bout a mic switch?
--Biden held up pretty well under blistering assault; he fumbled a few times, but no gaffes that will go viral
--Trump’s litany of lies and insults defies recapping
--post-debate polls vary, but most show Biden won
--pre-debate show shows low undecided and no change by likely voters
--Biden sets new fundraising record in hour after debate
--during the debate, many Americans were searching for info about moving to Canada
--Dem Rep. Tom Malinowski draws death threats after GOP campaign arm echoes QAnon attacks
--ex-FBI director Comey testifies about Russiagate to Senate panel
--after attorney from Muller investigation served up criticism, St. Bob breaks silence
--in letter to AG and DNI, House members asked if unauthorized surveillance is going on
--after 3-year fights, TrumpCo backs down from blocking abortions for migrant teenagers, and a judge has blocked immigration fee increases
--at Assange extradition hearing, secret witness testimony about plot to poison Assange draws wider media coverage; we cite Shadowproof, ConsortiumNews and Craig Murray
--and The Intercept breaks its silence to report that hacking charges have been proven false
--Aaron Maté testifies at UN about OPCW manipulating reports on chemical weapons use in Syria
--NY Times promises fresh examination of ISIS reports that have been challenged
--LA man is arrested an charged in shooting of two deputies
--as spy operation Palantir goes public, Buzzfeed reveals that LA PD makes heavy use of its data tools
--Portland police trainers testified to grand juries about cases that knew little about
--Portland officials are re-thinking federal deputization of local coops
--our daily Covid-19 update
--20 wildfires are still scorching California
--Students for Justice in Palestine at Columbia pass referendum against Israeli apartheid
--Facebook Messenger is merging with Instagram
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