Days after “total authority“ over states, President Donald Trump on Thursday kicked responsibility for coronavirus-related shutdowns to state governors as he unveiled general for a phased reopening of the economy.In a call with governors and at a White House news conference, the president marked the moment — which he called “open up America again“ — as a key step in reviving a devastated economy and an opportunity for state leaders to tailor a response to their individual needs. But he left many critical questions unanswered for the states, including how testing will be ramped up...…Days after “total authority“ over states, President Donald Trump on Thursday kicked responsibility for coronavirus-related shutdowns to state governors as he unveiled general for a phased reopening of the economy.In a call with governors and at a White House news conference, the president marked the moment — which he called “open up America again“ — as a key step in reviving a devastated economy and an opportunity for state leaders to tailor a response to their individual needs. But he left many critical questions unanswered for the states, including how testing will be ramped up...WW…

He may fire department heads like the FBI's Chris Wray and Pentagon chief Mark Esper. He could sign base-pleasing executive orders. He might resume travel.U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on election night in the East Room of the White House in the early morning hours of November 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has struggled to convince the country he already won the election. So he’s just going to do the next best thing: Act like he’s starting his second term early.Trump and his aides have settled on a plan for him to take full advantage...…He may fire department heads like the FBI's Chris Wray and Pentagon chief Mark Esper. He could sign base-pleasing executive orders. He might resume travel.U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on election night in the East Room of the White House in the early morning hours of November 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has struggled to convince the country he already won the election. So he’s just going to do the next best thing: Act like he’s starting his second term early.Trump and his aides have settled on a plan for him to take full advantage...WW…

The president, who downplayed the virus in its early stages, has now become the world’s highest-profile patient of a disease that has killed more than 1 million people.President Donald Trump boards Marine One on Friday as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed Military Medical Center early Friday evening and will spend the “next few days” there, the White House said after Trump announced earlier in the day that he had tested positive for Covid-19.The president was seen walking on...…The president, who downplayed the virus in its early stages, has now become the world’s highest-profile patient of a disease that has killed more than 1 million people.President Donald Trump boards Marine One on Friday as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. | Alex Brandon/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed Military Medical Center early Friday evening and will spend the “next few days” there, the White House said after Trump announced earlier in the day that he had tested positive for Covid-19.The president was seen walking on...WW…

And Biden's team is lapping it up.President Donald Trump leaves after an event about coronavirus testing strategy, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Washington. | AP Photo/Evan VucciThe explosive news that President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes for a decade — and only $750 the year he ran for office and his first year in the White House — hands Joe Biden a powerful cudgel just in time for the first presidential debate on Tuesday.Trump was expected to spend part of the debate laying into Biden’s son, Hunter, accusing him of making millions off of...…And Biden's team is lapping it up.President Donald Trump leaves after an event about coronavirus testing strategy, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Washington. | AP Photo/Evan VucciThe explosive news that President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes for a decade — and only $750 the year he ran for office and his first year in the White House — hands Joe Biden a powerful cudgel just in time for the first presidential debate on Tuesday.Trump was expected to spend part of the debate laying into Biden’s son, Hunter, accusing him of making millions off of...WW…

The slate of digital and TV spots from the conservative group will support whoever is chosen to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.People gather at a makeshift memorial to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in front of the US Supreme Court as the sun sets on Sept. 19, 2020 in Washington, D.C. | Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesThe conservative group Club for Growth is preparing to spend at least $5 million to help Republicans push through a Supreme Court pick before Election Day.The slate of national digital and TV ads in specific states, which the group plans to unveil...…The slate of digital and TV spots from the conservative group will support whoever is chosen to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.People gather at a makeshift memorial to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in front of the US Supreme Court as the sun sets on Sept. 19, 2020 in Washington, D.C. | Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesThe conservative group Club for Growth is preparing to spend at least $5 million to help Republicans push through a Supreme Court pick before Election Day.The slate of national digital and TV ads in specific states, which the group plans to unveil...WW…

Trump’s apparent recognition of the coronavirus threat earlier in the crisis is triggering new charges that he lied to the public at a critical moment.New revelations from President Donald Trump’s interviews with Bob Woodward early in the coronavirus crisis are raising a new set of questions that are threatening to swamp his administration and campaign. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoBy the time President Donald Trump privately told journalist Bob Woodward on Feb. 7 that the coronavirus was “deadly stuff” transmitted by air, a threat “more deadly” than the flu, the warnings around him had been...…Trump’s apparent recognition of the coronavirus threat earlier in the crisis is triggering new charges that he lied to the public at a critical moment.New revelations from President Donald Trump’s interviews with Bob Woodward early in the coronavirus crisis are raising a new set of questions that are threatening to swamp his administration and campaign. | Evan Vucci/AP PhotoBy the time President Donald Trump privately told journalist Bob Woodward on Feb. 7 that the coronavirus was “deadly stuff” transmitted by air, a threat “more deadly” than the flu, the warnings around him had been...WW…