Once again this morning, President Trump attacked CDC and public health experts who should guide our response to Covid-19, saying they “don’t know” what they are talking about. The past six months have proven time and time again that it’s Donald Trump who doesn’t know what he’s talking about when …
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Almost four years after his wild and improbable presidency, Donald Trump managed to shock the world again. An interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace included a claim that they don’t care what the military has to say about the name change of their bases, and an argument about whether …
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A A remarkable and nightmarish scene unfolding in Portland should terrify anyone who cares about the United States Constitution: unmarked vans full of unidentified and camouflaged federal agents pull up alongside street corner protesters, then they are snatched and arrested without explanation. If this happened in Venezuela or Iran, the …
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United States President Donald Trump makes an announcement about the United States’ trade relations with China and Hong Kong in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on May 29, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Trump administration is considering banning travel to the United States from all …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Vital data showing whether US hospitals have the resources to deal with the coronavirus pandemic has already faded from a government website after the Trump administration quietly shifted responsibility for …
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