Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her state’s elections are “”among the most secure in the country.”” Benson joined CBSN to discuss what she’s doing to ensure the election results reflect the “”will of the people.”” Source
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U.S. coronavirus cases top 9 million
The U.S. surpassed nine million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday and the nation is fast approaching 230,000 coronavirus deaths. The U.S. also saw a record high 91,000 new daily cases this Thursday. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Trump and Biden hit the Midwest as Texas shatters early voter turnout records
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West. Source
President Trump and Joe Biden crisscross key battlegrounds in the Midwest
President Trump and Joe Biden ended the week by taking their campaigns to the Midwest. They both held events in Wisconsin and Minnesota, states that recent CBS News polling shows Biden leading. Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Trump downplays pandemic on campaign trail as cases top 9 million
Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said a third of the U.S. is considered a hotspot. President Trump, however, stuck to his position that the U.S. has rounded the corner on COVID-19. Paula Reid reports. Source
Supreme Court delays review of Mississippi abortion case
The Supreme court is postponing its review of a Mississippi case that could have implications for abortion access across the country. CBS News’ Kate Smith joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce engagement
Sue Bird shared a photo on Instagram of Megan Rapinoe on one knee — no caption needed. Source
New Orleans cop shot in the face after two officers “ambushed”
The officer now has a bullet lodged in his skull, and is in serious but stable condition at the hospital. Source
Biden eyes red states won by Trump in 2016
With President Trump defending states he won on Friday, Joe Biden went on offense in Iowa, a state now in play after the Mr. Trump won it easily in 2016. Ed O’Keefe and Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Comparing the Biden and Trump tax plans: Will you pay more?
Biden would raise annual taxes for average-wage earners by $200, and for the top 1% by nearly $50,000 a year. Source