Trump and Biden make final arguments in key states on election eve; U.S. battles coronavirus surge as states see record new cases Source
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The high cost of systemic racism in the U.S.
A Citigroup study shows the U.S. has lost $16 trillion in GDP due to inequities between Black and White Americans. The lead researcher on the study, economist Dana Peterson, breaks down the trillions and suggests how that figure could be reduced in coming years. Source
Trump and Biden spend the night before Election Day in key battleground states
President Trump and Joe Biden are spending their final day before the election in key battleground states. The president held rallies in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Biden held three rallies in Pennsylvania after beginning the day in Ohio. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the final day of campaigning and previews Election Day. Source
U.S. cities brace for unrest ahead of Election Day
Law enforcement, local, and state officials are anticipating unrest and violence following the presidential election — regardless of who wins. Many cities nationwide are boarding up businesses, apartment buildings, and government offices in preparation. Security expert Roderick Jones joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what Americans can expect. Source
Presidential race prompts concern over election laws
The 2020 presidential race has prompted discussion about election laws. Litigation attorney Bryan Tyson joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
USPS to implement “extraordinary measures” amid delivery delays
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to take “extraordinary measures” ahead of Election Day. It comes as facilities across the country report delays in mail-in-voting ballot deliveries. Robert Brandon is the CEO and executive director of the Fair Elections Center. He joins CBSN and weighed in on whether these new measures will be enough to ensure all votes are counted. Source
Man sentenced to 25 years for setting fire to 3 Baptist churches
The Department of Justice said the 23-year-old burned the predominantly African American churches “because of the religious character of these buildings, in an effort to raise his profile as a ‘Black metal’ musician.” Source
11/2: Red and Blue
The final day before Election Day 2020; Voters weigh 120 ballot measures in 32 states Source
2020 Election Live Updates: Trump and Biden holding their final 2020 campaign rallies
The polls will start opening at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Source
U.S. braces for possible Election Day violence and unrest
Officials will be monitoring events across the country from a command center at FBI headquarters. Source