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A Week Overview: Trump's Taxes, Presidential Debate, Positive Coronavirus Test
Between The New York Times' report on President Trump's tax returns, the contentious first presidential debate and the president's positive coronavirus test, it's been quite the week in U.S. politics.
How The World Reacted To Trump Testing Positive For The Coronavirus
by Rob Schmitz
While foreign leaders largely wished President Trump well after his positive coronavirus test, global media took the opportunity to criticize and even mock his response to the pandemic.
History Of How The Tax Code Allowed Businesses To Carry Their Losses Forward
by Sarah Gonzalez
Losing a lot of money is one way to avoid paying taxes. The tax code rewards losses, which become gifts that keep on giving for years. NPR explores the history of this practice and how it evolved.
U.S. Employers Added 661,000 Jobs In September
by Scott Horsley
Job growth slowed in September as U.S. employers added just 661,000 jobs. Unemployment dipped to 7.9%, largely driven by people leaving the workforce.
Politics And Science Of Coronavirus
Now that President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, NPR checks in with what that means for life and work at the White House and what is known about living with COVID-19.
Can Tracing Trump's Contacts Prevent Spread Of Virus?
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
At political events held by the Trump campaign this week, people may have come into contact with the coronavirus. NPR discusses whether contact tracing could possibly be done.
Effects Of Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test On National Security
by Greg Myre
The U.S. command and control structure remains unaffected by the news that President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus. But it underscores America's troubled response to the pandemic.
Texas Governor Plans To Limit Number Of Ballot Drop Boxes To 1 Per County
by Andrew Schneider / Houston Public Media
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that he would restrict the number of ballot drop boxes to one per county. The move comes even as more people are likely to vote by mail due to the pandemic.