Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said in a statement Friday evening that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday, writing: "I’m following the recommendations of my doctor. Thankfully, I have no symptoms and feel well."
Why it matters: Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was at the White House last Saturday to watch President Trump introduce federal appeals court Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee. He also met with Barrett at the Capitol on Sept. 30.
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American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin clinched an Olympic gold medal in the women's 400m hurdles final at the 2020 Tokyo Games on Tuesday, setting a new world record.
Why it matters: McLaughlin edged out teammate Dalilah Muhammad, who was defending her own gold from the 2016 Rio Games. McLaughlin was the first woman to break 52 seconds in this event, at the U.S. trials in July.
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Five world leaders have called to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden — one more than the number of GOP senators who have publicly done so.
Why it matters: The refusal by top Republicans to accept Biden's victory and allow legal options to be exhausted could mean weeks of drama, and serve as a distraction from the work that is necessary to ensure a smooth transition of power.
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