Trump launches xenophobic attacks after failing again to condemn white supremacy; Airlines cut 32,000 employees as Congress fails to reach stimulus deal; Biden tries to toe the line between moderate & far-left Dems; Sources: Trump allies described Trump’s debate performance as “obnoxious”, “unprepared” and “lacking”;

Source: “It may eventually sink in” Trump didn’t do well in debate; Trump fails again to denounce white supremacy; WH won’t directly denounce white supremacy, says Trump didn’t misspeak; Top Senate Republican urges Trump to condemn white supremacy; WH won’t commit that Trump will agree to new debate rules; Trump claims debate victory, asks “why would I allow” rules to change; Barrett signed a right to life better in ad calling to end Roe vs. Wade; This week: Disney, Goldman Sachs, & airlines cut 60,000+ total jobs; Trump to hold rally in Wisconsin amid massive COVID surge; More than half of U.S. states seeing a rise in COVID cases; Moderna CEO: Vaccine could be widely available by late March; Study: Trump likely the largest driver of the COVID-19 misinformation ‘infodemic’; Some WH officials thought it “wasn’t a good look” to wear masks in February; Biden rejects Green New Deal & “Medicare for all”; Progressives back Biden but plan to pressure him on big changes once in office; Sources: Trump allies worry his debate performance could alienate voters; Combative debate seen by at least 73 million viewers; Sources: Advisers voiced concern Trump’s debate style appeared overly aggressive and wasn’t tactic discussed; Study: Greenland ice sheet will melt at fastest rate in 12,000 years; First lady Melania Trump’s greeting after chaotic debate gets attention; The power & influence of wives in campaigns; “First Ladies” premieres Sunday at 10p ET; 

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