Headlines for November 18, 2020
by mail@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) from Democracy Now! on (#5AHRC)
- Sen. Chuck Grassley Contracts COVID-19 on One of Deadliest Days of Pandemic
- Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown Blasts GOP for Failure to Wear Masks, Take Basic COVID-19 Measures
- Trump Fires Cybersecurity Official Who Called Election "Most Secure in American History"
- Wayne County, MI, Officials Reverse Decision to Block Certification of Biden's Win After Massive Outcry
- Climate Activists Condemn Biden's Appointment of Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Major Fossil Fuel Ally
- Senate Blocks Confirmation of Trump Nominee Judy Shelton to Federal Reserve Board
- Dozens of House Dems Call on Mike Pompeo to Condemn Israeli Razing of Bedouin Community
- Iran Warns of "Crushing Response" If Trump Attacks in Waning Days of Presidency
- Ethiopian PM Says Military Entering "Final Phase" as Conflict's Humanitarian Toll Mounts
- 120 Indigenous Otomi Families Occupy Government Offices Demanding End to Violence and Neglect
- U.S. Drops Charges Against Mexican Ex-Defense Sec. Accused of Drug Trafficking, Rights Abuses
- Trump Admin Pushing Through New Rules to Take Benefits Away from Those in Need
- Religious Leaders, Nobel Laureates Call on Gov. Cuomo to Grant Clemency to Activist David Gilbert
- Frontline Airport Workers Call for Healthcare Protections Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Boom