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.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference on October 8. She discussed the status of coronavirus relief after President Trump called negotiations off. She also said there will be discussion of the 25th amendment tomorrow. Read the transcript of the briefing here.

Donald Trump posted a video on Twitter on October 7 where he said contracting COVID-19 was a “blessing from God.” Read the transcript of the full video with his remarks here.

Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris participated in the 2020 vice presidential debate. Read the transcript here.

Michelle Obama’s ‘closing argument’ speech urging voters to vote for Joe Biden was released on October 6. Read the transcript of her campaign speech remarks here.