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Monday 10/5

2 Supreme Court justices signal they want to overturn same-sex marriage rights (source).
CDC finally acknowledges airborne transmission of Covid-19 (source).
White House rejects FDA safety guidelines for Covid-19 vaccine development (source).
DJT doubles down on saying everyone should ignore Covid-19 even after infecting his whole inner circle (source).

Tuesday 10/6

DJT tells Congress to stop working on Covid relief bill (source).
Up to 14 people in DJT's inner circle have now tested positive for Covid-19 (source).
Administration following through on restricting H-1B visas (source).

Wednesday 10/7

Stock market goes into free fall on news of no Covid relief, DJT says ok, maybe there could be another Covid relief bill after all, stocks recover - another Covid relief bill still seems unlikely (source).
34 White House staffers have tested positive for Covid-19 (source).
Court again blocks attempt to end the Census early (source).
Barrett won't recuse herself from election related cases if approved (source).
Pence also refuses to say he'll abide by election results (source).

Thursday 10/8

Friday 10/9

Unclear on whether there are going to be any more presidential debates (source).
White House now pushing for another Covid-19 relief package, still not likely, at least not before the election (source).

Maps of the week

Legislative update

Legislation signed into law
- 2 minor bills
Legislation awaiting DJT's signature
- 30 total pending bills sitting on DJT's desk
Legislation passed in the House, awaiting Senate
- Covid-19 relief bill https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr8472
- 572 total pending bills sitting on McConnell's desk
Legislation passed in the Senate, awaiting House
- 153 total pending bills sitting on Pelosi's desk

9 October 2020