The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Donald Trump has shut down the celebration of part of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, saying that an increase in coronavirus cases in Florida means that “the …
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LONDON (AP) – Accusations that President Donald Trump’s envoy to Britain made inappropriate comments about women and minorities and may have violated federal ethical standards are affecting the United States embassy in London. Current and former US officials say the charges against the United States Ambassador to the Saint James …
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Former President Barack Obama met his former Vice President Joe Biden in a new campaign video for Biden’s 2020 presidential bid. In two clips sparking the full video, which comes out Thursday, the couple appear to criticize President Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Politicians posted the initial teaser video …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Donald Trump has once again bragged about his performance on a primary test designed to detect early signs of dementia, this time demonstrating one of the easiest tasks during …
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WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday approved a $ 740 billion defense spending bill that includes a provision to remove the name of Confederate leaders from military bases, establishing a confrontation with President Trump, who opposes the measure. The Republican-controlled chamber overwhelmingly passed the legislation with a vote of 81 …
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