This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareVice President Pence on Sunday implored Americans to wear face masks, practice social distancing and stay away from senior citizens to protect them amid a new spike in coronavirus infections as the United States surpassed 2.5 million confirmed cases.At an event in Dallas, Pence commended Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his “decisive action” in reopening the state’s economy in early May. But with the state’s hospitals amid skyrocketing infection rates, Pence praised Abbott for scaling back some reopening measures, including...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareVice President Pence on Sunday implored Americans to wear face masks, practice social distancing and stay away from senior citizens to protect them amid a new spike in coronavirus infections as the United States surpassed 2.5 million confirmed cases.At an event in Dallas, Pence commended Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his “decisive action” in reopening the state’s economy in early May. But with the state’s hospitals amid skyrocketing infection rates, Pence praised Abbott for scaling back some reopening measures, including...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift SharePresident Trump on Monday accused his predecessor, Barack Obama, of treason, without offering any evidence or details to back up his claim.Trump made the accusation in an interview with Christian Broadcasting Network. The president of “treason,” but Monday marked the first time that he has leveled that claim against the man who preceded him in the Oval Office.EXCLUSIVE: President Trump on what crime President Obama would have been potentially committing regarding the previous administration spying on his campaign:...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift SharePresident Trump on Monday accused his predecessor, Barack Obama, of treason, without offering any evidence or details to back up his claim.Trump made the accusation in an interview with Christian Broadcasting Network. The president of “treason,” but Monday marked the first time that he has leveled that claim against the man who preceded him in the Oval Office.EXCLUSIVE: President Trump on what crime President Obama would have been potentially committing regarding the previous administration spying on his campaign:...WW…

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This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareSenate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) on Thursday urged federal judges who are in their mid-to-late 60s to step aside so that Republicans, increasingly nervous about holding the Senate majority in the November election as they eye President Trump’s poll numbers, can fill the vacancies now.Graham made the comments with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.“This is an historic opportunity,” Graham said. “We’ve put over 200 federal judges on the bench. . . . If you can get four more years, I mean, it...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareSenate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) on Thursday urged federal judges who are in their mid-to-late 60s to step aside so that Republicans, increasingly nervous about holding the Senate majority in the November election as they eye President Trump’s poll numbers, can fill the vacancies now.Graham made the comments with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.“This is an historic opportunity,” Graham said. “We’ve put over 200 federal judges on the bench. . . . If you can get four more years, I mean, it...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareVice President Pence visited the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday and spoke with patients and staff while not wearing a face mask, an apparent violation of the medical center’s policy during the coronavirus pandemic and a decision that also appears to run contrary to the Trump administration’s recommendations for combating the outbreak.In of the visit posted online by PBS NewsHour, Pence can be seen standing and having a conversation in a room of the renowned clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he participated in a roundtable...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareVice President Pence visited the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday and spoke with patients and staff while not wearing a face mask, an apparent violation of the medical center’s policy during the coronavirus pandemic and a decision that also appears to run contrary to the Trump administration’s recommendations for combating the outbreak.In of the visit posted online by PBS NewsHour, Pence can be seen standing and having a conversation in a room of the renowned clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he participated in a roundtable...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift SharePresident Trump tweeted on Sunday that he is “immune” to the novel coronavirus and “can’t give it,” even though the White House has not released any negative test results and immunity to the virus remains poorly understood. was quickly flagged by Twitter, which said it contained “misleading and potentially harmful misinformation” related to the coronavirus. It was the latest example of the social media giant pushing back against the president’s posts on the deadly virus, and it appeared to refer to Trump’s claim to...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift SharePresident Trump tweeted on Sunday that he is “immune” to the novel coronavirus and “can’t give it,” even though the White House has not released any negative test results and immunity to the virus remains poorly understood. was quickly flagged by Twitter, which said it contained “misleading and potentially harmful misinformation” related to the coronavirus. It was the latest example of the social media giant pushing back against the president’s posts on the deadly virus, and it appeared to refer to Trump’s claim to...WW…

This article was published more than 3 years agoCommentGift ShareJoe Biden’s campaign on Wednesday outlined a proposal to put new restrictions on gun sales and combat gun violence, packaging a series of ideas that he has spoken about on the campaign trail over the past several months.Biden’s 11-page plan includes support for universal background checks and reinstating the assault weapons ban, which have widespread support from the Democratic presidential field.His proposal calls for a voluntary buyback program of assault weapons, stopping short of candidates and advocates who are...…This article was published more than 3 years agoCommentGift ShareJoe Biden’s campaign on Wednesday outlined a proposal to put new restrictions on gun sales and combat gun violence, packaging a series of ideas that he has spoken about on the campaign trail over the past several months.Biden’s 11-page plan includes support for universal background checks and reinstating the assault weapons ban, which have widespread support from the Democratic presidential field.His proposal calls for a voluntary buyback program of assault weapons, stopping short of candidates and advocates who are...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareFormer vice president Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of coronavirus concerns, convention organizers confirmed Wednesday.Biden will deliver his speech accepting the nomination later in August in his home state of Delaware, organizers said, adding that all other speakers who had been planning to travel to Milwaukee will no longer do so.The move marks the latest disruption in plans for what is typically a political festival but is now being conducted almost...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareFormer vice president Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of coronavirus concerns, convention organizers confirmed Wednesday.Biden will deliver his speech accepting the nomination later in August in his home state of Delaware, organizers said, adding that all other speakers who had been planning to travel to Milwaukee will no longer do so.The move marks the latest disruption in plans for what is typically a political festival but is now being conducted almost...WW…

Gift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Please NoteThe Washington Post is providing this important information about the coronavirus for free. Anthony S. Fauci, the country’s leading infectious-disease expert, said Monday that he’s “cautiously optimistic” about a potential coronavirus vaccine .Speaking on CNN, Fauci said he briefed President Trump on Monday on the 30,000-person Phase 3 trial just launched for the vaccine candidate being developed by biotech company in...…Gift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Please NoteThe Washington Post is providing this important information about the coronavirus for free. Anthony S. Fauci, the country’s leading infectious-disease expert, said Monday that he’s “cautiously optimistic” about a potential coronavirus vaccine .Speaking on CNN, Fauci said he briefed President Trump on Monday on the 30,000-person Phase 3 trial just launched for the vaccine candidate being developed by biotech company in...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareA day after thousands of people filled the streets of Washington and other cities to demand action against police brutality and systemic racism, local and national figures on Sunday moved to further de-escalate tensions, with President Trump pulling back the National Guard and more cities — including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago — lifting curfews.As Americans again turned out for what researchers are calling , the steps taken by leaders in Washington and elsewhere were a reflection of the fact that the...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareA day after thousands of people filled the streets of Washington and other cities to demand action against police brutality and systemic racism, local and national figures on Sunday moved to further de-escalate tensions, with President Trump pulling back the National Guard and more cities — including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago — lifting curfews.As Americans again turned out for what researchers are calling , the steps taken by leaders in Washington and elsewhere were a reflection of the fact that the...WW…