Barrett defies recusal pledge in election case questions
Senate confirmation hearing scenes include Amy Coney Barrett resisting commitments on recusal in election disputes and abortion cases. She stresses ruling by law, not personal views, while Democrats press for specifics on Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and post election cases. The session unfolds amid COVID protocols on Capitol Hill with masks and remote attendance.
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McConnell aims October revote on GOP COVID relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a procedural vote on a scaled back GOP COVID relief bill for next week. He argued Democrats block aid and warned that only a limited package will pass before Election Day. Pelosi attacked the administration's handling as focused on direct payments to bolster Mr Trump’s profile.
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IMF predicts 4.4 percent global contraction in 2020
The IMF warns the world economy will shrink 4.4 percent in 2020, the deepest drop since the 1930s, with a rebound of 5.2 percent in 2021. It notes uneven recovery, faster China gains, and risks if support fades too quickly, saying scars from job losses investment drops and schooling setbacks will linger.
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