
The Choice 2020: Trump v. Biden
Tuesday, September 22 | 9 p.m. on WHYY-TV 12
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Ahead of the 2020 election, Frontline’s critically acclaimed series The Choice returns with interwoven investigative biographies of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Examine the defining moments that shaped the lives of both presidential candidates, their approach to power and their visions for America’s future at this pivotal juncture.
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Intelligence report: Russia tried to help Trump in 2020 election
The report says Russian leader Vladimir Putin authorized a campaign to help former President Donald Trump and undermine Joe Biden.
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Pa. audit confirms Biden got more votes than Trump, but can’t tell us much else
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Georgia district attorney is investigating Trump’s call to overturn election
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Watchdog probes if DOJ officials tried to overturn election
The investigation comes after the NYT reported that a former assistant attorney general had been discussing a plan with then-President Trump to oust the acting AG.
3 months ago
The NYT reports Perry linked Trump with a DOJ wyer who was willing to push an election-fraud investigation in Georgia — despite no evidence to support such claims.
3 months ago
Philly judge raises, but doesn’t revoke, bail for men accused of election interference
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These are the 94 elected officials from Pa. who supported challenges to Biden’s win
Several major corporations are stopping donations to lawmakers on this list, which includes eight congressional reps and 85 state reps.
3 months ago
‘Wrecking ball to the American political structure’: Insurrection in D.C. further divides Pa. pols
Less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated, fractures in Pa.’s evenly split congressional delegation have widened.
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After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition
Trump’s acknowledgement came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building.
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Congress certifies Pa. results, Biden’s victory after chaotic day of violent insurrection
“We saw bloodshed because a demagogue chose to spread falsehoods and sow distrust of his own fellow Americans,” said U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey. “Let’s not abet such deception.”
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Philly-area congressional delegations condemn violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Members of Congress have been hunkered down through much of the afternoon as security attempted to retake control of the chamber from Trump insurrectionists.
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Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election
The skirmishes occurred outside in the very spot where president-elect Biden will be inaugurated in just two weeks.
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More than 100 members of the U.S. House and 14 senators have planned to challenge the vote based on unproven allegations and conspiracy theories over alleged voter fraud.
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