Oct 08 Watch 5:04 DOD surprised by Trump's intent to accelerate U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan In Afghanistan, the Taliban have welcomed an announcement by President Trump that all U.S. troops should leave the country by the end of the year. But there are questions about how that declaration was received by the U.S. military --… Continue watching
Oct 08 To many supporters, Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis inspires hope, not fear By Daniel Bush President Donald Trump's effort to project physical toughness while recovering from the coronavirus has struck a chord with supporters, many of whom said in interviews in recent days that his experience with COVID-19 made them less fearful of contracting it. Continue reading
Oct 08 Prominent republican fundraiser charged in covert lobbying effort By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Elliott Broidy, a fundraiser for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, has been charged in an illicit lobbying campaign aimed at getting the Trump administration to drop an investigation into the multibillion-dollar looting of a Malaysian state investment fund. Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Pelosi 'at the table' even after Trump scrapped virus talks By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Pelosi says she told Trump's chief negotiator she's willing to consider a measure to prop up the airline industry, but only if that aid comes alongside a broader bill with health protocols that Democrats say are needed to "crush the… Continue reading
Oct 08 Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden By Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump vowed Thursday not to participate in next week's debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden after organizers announced it will take place virtually because of the president's diagnosis of COVID-19. Continue reading
Oct 07 Trump hails experimental treatment as questions swirl about his recovery By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press In a new White House video posted Wednesday evening, Trump says his illness has shed light on an experimental antibody cocktail that he credits for his improved condition. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 9:08 Where Trump, Democrats stand on additional coronavirus relief Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris are preparing for the campaign’s only vice presidential debate Wednesday. The face-off comes as the Trump White House has evolved into a COVID-19 hot spot -- and as the president has reversed… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 7:27 Americans need a 'robust' federal aid package, says Fed's Kashkari While parts of the U.S. economy have recovered from the pandemic better and more quickly than expected, there are signs that millions of Americans could be without a job for six months or longer. That prospect -- along with the… Continue watching
Oct 07 Pelosi aims to block Trump if disputed election ends in House By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Under election law the House would intervene if the Electoral College gave no presidential candidate the majority on Jan. 6. Pelosi already has the House majority. Continue reading
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