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First look:   The FBI has been investigating Hunter Biden's deals since 2019 Trump scores major endorsement from Rapper Lil Wayne Michael Moore warns Dems - Trump vote is "always undercounted" Twitter suspends the account of another Trump admin official

FBI has been investigating Hunter Biden's deals since 2019 Headline: James Rosen: FBI Has An Active Criminal Investigation Into Hunter Biden For Money Laundering What's Up: Investigative reporter James Rosen broke the news on Thursday. In 2019, the FBI opened a money laundering investigation into Hunter Biden and his business partners. According to Rosen, that probe remains active. Quote: "A justice department official has confirmed to Sinclair Broadcast Group that the FBI opened up a criminal investigation into Hunter Biden and his associates back in 2019, focused on allegations of money-laundering and that the probe remains active." — RealClearPolitics.com The First take: Is today the day? Will the rest of the MSM finally do what only conservative news outlets have done and demand the leading candidate for president actually answer questions about his son's reported ties to several foreign nations in addition to his knowledge of the deals? Even if the questions are asked, will they be answered? Or, will Joe Biden continue with his pattern of non-denial while insisting this is nothing but a "smear campaign?" READ IT ALL HERE Bonus: Trump campaign calls on Biden to respond to allegation that his son Hunter is under investigation

Trump scores endorsement from rapper Lil Wayne Headline: "He Assured Us He Will Get It Done" - Lil Wayne Meets With Trump On Plan To Financially Empower Black Americans What's Up: While campaigning in Florida, President Trump met privately with Rapper Lil Wayne to discuss the administration's "Platinum Plan" designed to help communities of color prosper. The hip-hop star apparently liked what he heard and tweeted a photo with the president along with a glowing endorsement of Mr. Trump. Quote: "Just had a great meeting with (President Trump) besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership. He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done." — Lil Wayne via Twitter.com The First take: We're not certain celebrity endorsements move the needle very much for any candidate. However, in an election where the gap between the two leading candidates appears to be shrinking a small move, especially among a concentrated demographic like Black or Latino voters, can be consequential. It also shows Trump's commitment to real reform. GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: 50 Cent has walked back his endorsement of Donald Trump

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Michael Moore warns Dems Trump vote is "always being undercounted" Headline: Michael Moore says the Trump vote is 'always being undercounted' What's Up: Filmmaker Michael Moore has been warning Democrats for years about Donald Trump's viability as a candidate. Moore called the 2016 election correctly and is once again sounding the alarm bell, telling TheHill.com's morning show he believes Trump voters are not giving honest answers to pollsters. Quote: "Moore said, 'I think the safe thing to do, this is not scientific...whatever they're saying the Biden lead is, cut it in half, right now, in your head. Cut it in half, and now you're within the four-point margin of error.'" — TheHill.com The First take: Mr. Moore's insults of the president and his supporters aside, we believe he has once again nailed it -- the polling numbers are likely to be incorrect. Trump voters have a general distrust of the MSM and large polling organizations. Call them "shy Trump voters" call them "conspiracy theorists" -- as long as they get to the polls by November 3rd, Michael Moore's prediction and worst fear should come true, again.  WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Twitter suspends the account of another Trump admin official Headline: CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan’s Twitter account reportedly suspended​ What's Up: Twitter initially claimed they suspended CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan's account for violating the social media site's rules covering "hateful conduct." Morgan's post was just a factual list of what happens when a border wall is in place. Hours later, after having to appeal his case to the Twitter police, the suspension was lifted and the account was restored. Quote: "'Every mile helps stop gang members, murderers, sexual predators, and drugs from entering our country. It’s a fact, walls work,' Morgan’s post said." — NYPost.com The First take: Yes, this is the same week Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey was called out by senators for suppressing content of Conservatives and blocking the NY Post for linking to the story about Hunter Biden's emails. This should serve as a solid reminder that in the Social Media Court system, you are guilty until you can prove yourself innocent. And, as the Post as learned, even when acquitted, your content can still be blocked. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS Bonus: Glenn Greenwald quits the company he started over censorship of his story criticizing Joe Biden

Top clips from The First TV: Bill O'Reilly: Bernie Sanders is a Menace to Society Dana Loesch: Bernard Kerik unpacks Hunter Biden laptop story Buck Sexton: Who is "Anonymous?" Turns out "a nobody" Click here to see what's on today Coming up: If former Vice President Joe Biden manages to defeat President Trump on Election Day, liberty as you know it is in grave danger. Jesse Kelly Exposes what a Biden White House means for your freedom tonight at 9p ET. Watch live on The First app, TheFirstTV.com, or on Pluto TV channel 244!

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Today's dose of good: Rescued barn owl falls asleep in arms of firefighter who saved him   More good news:   Book-lovers may have saved NYC's iconic Strand bookstore Daily protein shake + exercise = healthier and smarter you The McRib is coming back (Well, it's good news for McRib fans)