Subscribe View in browser 1. WH Boasts It Ended Pandemic Day After 75,000 Tested Positive ORWELLIAN The Trump administration lists “ending the COVID-19 pandemic” and “understanding our planet” as two of their first term accomplishments. POLITICS 2. Kavanaugh Parrots Trump in Ominous Anti-Mail Ballot Ruling ‘CHAOS AND SUSPICION’ Justice Brett Kavanaugh has given the world a glimpse into how next week’s election could ultimately play out in the courts. POLITICS As the ballots are counted (and recounted, re-recounted, and likely re-re-recounted), we’ll be here. Become a member and get exclusive election coverage. Join Beast Inside 3. These CBD Gummies Look Like Bears, but They’re 100% Vegan AD BY JUST CBD JustCBD offers an expanded flavor line of certified vegan gummies, so you can enjoy CBD on any diet. SCOUTED Advertisement 4. Hunter Biden Touted Dad’s Ties in Colombia for Biz Pitch NAME DROPPING Joe Biden’s relationship with the Colombian president was leveraged in order to make an investment deal happen, according to a copy of the business pitch. POLITICS 5. Trump Companies Have Received $2.5M in Taxpayer Funds: WaPo THE RECEIPTS President Trump’s Palm Beach club charged $3 for water when he met with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2018. POLITICS Daily Beast Crossword Have you done this week's puzzle? Play Now 6. Power Your Workouts With Jolly Rancher-Flavored Supplements AD BY GNC Beyond Raw LIT’s Jolly Rancher flavors have great taste and provide intensity, focus, and energy while you train. SCOUTED Advertisement 7. Utah GOP House Candidate Received $135K in Illegal Donations CAMPAIGN FINANCE VIOLATIONS At least $135,500 of Burgess Owens’ campaign donations were from donors who had contributed more than the limit set by the Federal Election Commission. POLITICS 8. Missing Hip-Hop Artist’s Body Found in Virginia Man’s Trunk FATAL FRIENDSHIP? Troopers picked up the smell of rotting flesh when they stopped to help Robert Deupree Avery Coltrain after he got into an accident. U.S. NEWS 9. Study: Number of People With COVID Antibodies Is Tumbling WRONG DIRECTION The major new work suggests herd immunity to the coronavirus is not only risky, but may not even be achievable. SCIENCE Advertisement 10. Trump Hire Revokes Reporter Independence at Voice of America ‘I AM STUNNED’ The regulatory “firewall” had protected Voice of America and its affiliated newsrooms from political interference in their journalism. POLITICS 11. Couple Who Flaunted Luxury Goods Charged in COVID Scam FOR THE GRAM At one point, the couple had public Instagram profiles where they flaunted diamond-encrusted jewelry and watches. U.S. NEWS 12. MI Gov. Whitmer: Trump’s USA Is ‘Worst Version of America’ ‘WE DESERVE BETTER’ “We cannot count on President Trump to rebuild America,” Whitmer wrote. The governor says death threats against her increase every time he mentions her. POLITICS Advertisement 13. Breonna Taylor Grand Juror: Cop’s Actions Were ‘Criminal’ SPEAKING OUT Two grand jurors spoke out in an interview with Gayle King, calling the Louisville police raid disorganized and dishonest. U.S. NEWS 14. Putin Orders National Mask Mandate as Russia Sees 2nd Spike CC: DJT The Kremlin’s order came as the nation recorded more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases for five days in a row. WORLD 15. Barrett ‘Declares Independence’ During Swearing-In Ceremony WE’LL SEE “It is the job of a judge to resist her policy preferences. It would be a dereliction of duty for her to give into them,” she said on Monday. POLITICS Read More Advertisement © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |