The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump once again contradicted some of his closest aides, who claimed the president made a “joking” comment during a weekend campaign rally that asked them to halt coronavirus testing. …
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President TrumpDonald John Trump South Korea criticizes Bolton’s book as ‘distorting reality’ of nuclear talks Democrats face tough questions with Bolton protesters trying to tear down Andrew Jackson statue near White House MORE He said Tuesday that the United States would record fewer cases of the new coronavirus with fewer …
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After Trump tweeted Monday morning that mail ballots would make 2020 the “MOST DIFFERENTIAL election in our nation’s history,” CNN spoke to numerous Republican senators, including members of the Republican leadership team. None of them said they agreed with the President’s views on the vote by mail, and several said …
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Since Fauci last testified, hospital doctors have become more skilled in treating coronavirus patients with the techniques and medications available to them. The United States continues to increase testing, with some 27.5 million Americans, or more than 8% of the population, evaluated so far. But most communities still lack enough …
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Sunday that the president never issued such an explicit directive, and told CNN that Trump’s comments were “ironic.” “It was a comment he made as a joke,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said at a press conference Monday, adding: “Any suggestion that …
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