Van Hollen, Szeliga trade accusations on Trump in Senate debate; U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to ‘turn up the heat’ on immigration reform if Trump is elected; Obama, using his executive authority, lifts trade sanctions on Burma; Trump prepares for debate rebound but refuses to be controlled; Trump claims U.S. is allowing illegal immigrants in ‘so they can go and vote’; The Daily 202: If Trump wins, don’t bet on Paul Ryan keeping him in check; Why Trump’s ‘winning temperament’ is turning into a political loser; 6 million citizens, including 1 in 13 African Americans, are blocked from voting because of felonies; A rare look inside Huma Abedin’s relationship with Hillary Clinton; After 10 days of turmoil, Trump signals he will try to focus ahead of Sunday debate; Clinton campaign claims three battleground states could be locked through early voting;
 
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Obama casts his ballot in Chicago: ‘I’m confident; I’m not overconfident,’ about Hillary Clinton’s chances of winning
The president cast his ballot in an early-voting center in his home town.
Van Hollen, Szeliga trade accusations on Trump in Senate debate
Candidates to succeed Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) spar over minimum wage, veterans affairs and the presidential race.
 
U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to ‘turn up the heat’ on immigration reform if Trump is elected
The group's plans underscore how the deep split among conservatives over Trump’s candidacy would have major policy reverberations if he is elected.
 
Obama, using his executive authority, lifts trade sanctions on Burma
The move to give Burma the kind of preferential tariffs that other poorer nations enjoy, is controversial because some human rights groups continue to warn that the country's transition from authoritarian rule is not complete.
 
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Trump prepares for debate rebound but refuses to be controlled
GOP nominee tries to regain momentum, but resists some of his advisers’ suggestions.
 
Trump claims U.S. is allowing illegal immigrants in ‘so they can go and vote’
But only U.S. citizens can vote.
 
The Daily 202: If Trump wins, don’t bet on Paul Ryan keeping him in check
A President Trump would mean unified GOP control, few checks and balances
 
Why Trump’s ‘winning temperament’ is turning into a political loser
Some who have worked closely with presidents are having trouble envisioning a provocateur as commander in chief.
 
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6 million citizens, including 1 in 13 African Americans, are blocked from voting because of felonies
“It is clear that disparities in the criminal justice system are linked to disparities in political representation,” says a Sentencing Project report released Thursday.
 
A rare look inside Huma Abedin’s relationship with Hillary Clinton
"I prefer to be behind-the-scenes and stay behind-the-scenes," Abedin said in a podcast interview earlier this year.
 
After 10 days of turmoil, Trump signals he will try to focus ahead of Sunday debate
Sliding in the polls, the GOP nominee vows to concentrate on “my policies for the future.”
 
Clinton campaign claims three battleground states could be locked through early voting
Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook says early indications in crucial Florida and Ohio are positive for Democrats.
 
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