Nov 3, 2018

3. Trump: Democrats gaining control of the House "could happen"

President Donald Trump. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images.

President Trump said at a campaign rally Friday in West Virginia that it's possible that the Democrats win the House this midterm election.

Why it matters: Trump has been rallying for Republican races across the country in a last-ditch push for Republican voters to turn out to the polls and vote in favor of the party to maintain control. Many of the candidates he is campaigning on behalf of are in tight races against their Democratic opponent. Trump said in West Virginia, the Democrats "will try to erase our gains and eradicate our progress. It’ll be bad for the country, the Democrats. And it could happen. Could happen."

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Updated 1 min ago - Politics & Policy

Coronavirus dashboard

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Big Ten postpones fall sports due to coronavirus

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The Big Ten announced Tuesday that it has voted to postpone its 2020 fall sports season, including football, due to risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, hoping instead to play in the spring.

Why it matters: The move from one of the most prominent conferences in college sports will almost certainly prompt other Power Five leagues to follow suit.

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Alexi McCammond

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13 of Biden's former rivals to appear together at Democratic convention

Democratic presidential candidates at the primary debate in Charleston, SC. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images

In a show of unity at the Democratic National Convention, 13 of Joe Biden's former 2020 challengers will appear via video to talk about the party's vision for the country and how they'll work with Biden to get it done.

Why it matters: Coalescing around Biden and his eventual running mate will help Democrats head into the general election against President Trump with a united front — unlike what they did in 2016.