Oct 07 In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of coronavirus relief By Associated Press The White House on Wednesday tried to salvage its favorite items lost in the rubble of COVID-19 relief talks that President Donald Trump suspended. Continue reading
Oct 06 Trump administration faulted over breaks for oil companies By Matthew Brown, Associated Press A U.S. government watchdog agency is faulting the Trump administration's handling of a COVID-19 relief effort that awarded energy companies breaks on payments for oil and gas extracted from public lands in Western states in more than 500 cases. Continue reading
Oct 06 Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press A senior administration official said Miller had previously tested negative as White House officials have tried to contain an outbreak on the complex that has infected Trump, the first lady and more than a dozen other aides and associates. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 4:53 Trump urges Americans not to fear virus that has killed over 210,000 By Yamiche Alcindor After returning to the White House from the hospital, President Trump continued to downplay the severity of COVID-19, telling Americans, “Don’t be afraid of it.” He also said he was “feeling great,” although he remains on a powerful combination of… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 5:55 During 1st day back at White House, Trump suspends pandemic aid talks President Trump is back in the White House after a hospital stay for COVID-19 treatment -- and he’s again making headlines, announcing virus relief talks are tabled until after the election. He also repeated misleading claims about the severity of… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 4:06 Why do some Americans feel pandemic fears are overblown? By Amna Nawaz, Kate Grumke President Trump is telling Americans not to be afraid of coronavirus, as the national death toll from the pandemic tops 210,000. Cases are again climbing in much of the country -- but attitudes about the threat posed by COVID-19 vary… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 8:55 How Trump administration has undermined public trust on pandemic The United States’ experience with the coronavirus pandemic has been marked by misinformation and disagreement. What do we know for sure about the risks of COVID-19 -- and where incorrect information is originating? Former CDC director Tom Frieden of Resolve… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 5:06 America's hunger crisis grows more severe amid pandemic recession By Stephanie Sy President Trump’s decision Tuesday to break off talks on a coronavirus relief bill affects millions of Americans who are finding it difficult to afford their basic needs. Nearly half of the 22 million jobs lost during the pandemic have yet… Continue watching
Oct 06 Trump halts COVID-19 relief negotiations until after election By Aamer Madhani, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election, roiling stock markets hoping for an economic boost for hard-hit industries such as the airlines. Continue reading
Oct 06 Trump's doctor says president is experiencing 'no symptoms' By Associated Press The doctor did not provide any details on what medications the president is currently taking, including whether he has been administered additional steroids. Continue reading