Day 1 of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Amy Coney Barrett took place before the Senate on October 12. Read the transcript of the full hearing with Barrett’s testimony here.

Amy Coney Barrett’s opening statement at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing on October 12th. Read the transcript of her remarks here.

Joe Biden held a campaign event in Toledo, Ohio, on October 12th. Read the transcript of his speech here.

Incumbent Senator Mitch McConnell faced off in a debate against his Democratic opponent Amy McGrath on October 12. Read the transcript here.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is saying his quote was taken out of context in a recent Donald Trump campaign ad [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emnCFyi5cuQ], and that he didn’t give permission for his quote to be used. Read the transcript of the section of the March 2020 Fox News interview that Fauci says was taken out of context.

During an interview with Fox on October 8, President Donald Trump said he will not participate in a virtual debate. He also addressed his health after contracting coronavirus, saying “I’m better to a point where I’d love to do a rally tonight.” Read the transcript of his remarks about the second presidential debate and COVID-19 here.