The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Trump administration adviser Kellyanne Conway yesterday slammed the White House security incident as an accusation by Democratic leaders who ‘lose it’ over the prospect of a second Trump term. …
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U.S. Secretary of Health Alex Azar said Tuesday morning that the United States hopes to have a coronavirus vaccine approved by December and tamped Russia’s celebrations on discovering its own vaccine after rapid development. “The point is not to be first,” Azar said. “The point is to have a vaccine …
Read More »Black-ish (2014-present); Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis LeeScreenshot: ABC / YouTube, Board books 2020 is unusual-ish. Remember back in 2017, a mysterious Black-ish episode titled “Please, Baby, Please” (based on Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee children’s book of the same name) was embroiled in some …
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The Trump administration is apparently considering a measure to block U.S. citizens and permanent residents from returning if they are suspected of coronavirus infection. A senior U.S. official told Reuters that draft regulation, which has not been finalized and could change, would give the government authority to block people who …
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3.16 p.m. BST15:16 Chuck Schumer is being followed on ABC’s This Week by White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow. He defended the president’s actions, saying they would help Americans struggling during the economic crisis caused by Covid-19. “[Trump’s actions] provide significant economic assistance, ”he said. Kudlow also fired a shot …
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