19th & 22nd

  Chris Christie helped Trump with his debate preparations and ended up getting COVID. I wonder how this will affect their friendship? Tom Arnold posted Hope Hicks phone number on social media. That is crazy! Wonder how he got her number? More details below... Christie tests positive for COVID-19 after helping Trump with debate preparation https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519473-christie-tests-positive-for-covid-19-after-helping-trump-with-debate SOURCE:  Brett Samuels, The Hill Tom Arnold shares Hope Hicks' cellphone number after she tests positive for coronavirus https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519473-christie-tests-positive-for-covid-19-after-helping-trump-with-debate SOURCE:  Nate Day, Fox News

Here are some more presidential-related coronavirus updates...  BREAKING: Joe Biden reportedly to be tested Friday for coronavirus https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/breaking-biden-reportedly-to-be-tested-friday-for-coronavirus/YYITFJKOGRCOPF4HU3UHQIYIZE/ SOURCE:  Tim Darnell, AJC Vice President Mike Pence and second lady test negative for coronavirus following Trump’s positive diagnosis https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/02/vice-president-mike-pence-and-second-lady-test-negative-for-coronavirus-following-trumps-positive-diagnosis.html SOURCE:  Kevin Breuninger, CNBC

The President and First Lady have coronavirus. Although, I am not a Trump supporter, I wish them both a speedy recovery. No stimulus deal was reached yesterday -- which means more talks between Pelosi and Mnuchin will continue today. I truly hope a deal is reached soon. Several companies recently announced major layoffs, which include Wells Fargo, Disney and American Airlines.  More details below... Coronavirus stimulus discussions yield no deal, but Pelosi says talks will continue https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/01/coronavirus-stimulus-update-pelosi-mnuchin-talk-about-relief-bill.html SOURCE: Jacob Pramuck, CNBC Trump says he and first lady have tested positive for coronavirus https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-says-he-and-first-lady-have-tested-positive-for-coronavirus/ar-BB19CG4u?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  John Dawsey, Colby Itkowiz, Washington Post (via MSN News)