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Trump's convention notably downplays Jan. 6 and his lies about election fraud
Read full article: Trump's convention notably downplays Jan. 6 and his lies about election fraudThe Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has rarely been mentioned during the Republican National Convention, although Donald Trump often talks favorably about it on the campaign trail.
Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways
Read full article: Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC TakeawaysRepublicans were welcoming JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden’s leadership on the world stage.
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro, just released from prison, gets roaring applause at RNC
Read full article: Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro, just released from prison, gets roaring applause at RNCFormer Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro took the stage at the Republican National Convention to enthusiastic cheers hours after being released from prison.
What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its third day in Milwaukee
Read full article: What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its third day in MilwaukeeAs the third day of the Republican National Convention kicks off, Republicans are shifting the focus to national security and foreign policy in a bid to draw a stark contrast with Democrats’ handling of ongoing crises in Europe and the Middle East.
Peter Navarro, Trump ex-aide jailed for contempt of Congress, will address RNC, AP sources say
Read full article: Peter Navarro, Trump ex-aide jailed for contempt of Congress, will address RNC, AP sources sayFormer White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who is currently in jail on contempt of Congress charges, is expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention.
Trump ally Bannon asks the Supreme Court to delay his 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
Read full article: Trump ally Bannon asks the Supreme Court to delay his 4-month prison sentence on contempt chargesTrump ally Steve Bannon has asked the Supreme Court to delay his prison sentence while he fights his convictions for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol attack.
What will become of The Epoch Times with its chief financial officer accused of money laundering?
Read full article: What will become of The Epoch Times with its chief financial officer accused of money laundering?Federal prosecutors this week arrested the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times and said he directed millions of dollars gained through criminal schemes to the company and himself.
Peter Navarro is 1st Trump White House official to serve prison time related to Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: Peter Navarro is 1st Trump White House official to serve prison time related to Jan. 6 attackPeter Navarro is now the first senior Trump administration official to serve prison time related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence
Read full article: Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentenceThe Supreme Court has refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.
Trump White House official Peter Navarro asks Supreme Court to stave off contempt sentence
Read full article: Trump White House official Peter Navarro asks Supreme Court to stave off contempt sentenceTrump White House official Peter Navarro appealed to the Supreme Court Friday to allow him to stay out of prison as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.
Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds
Read full article: Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court findsAn appeals court has denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro’s bid to stave off his jail sentence on contempt of Congress charges.
Judge denies Peter Navarro's bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress case
Read full article: Judge denies Peter Navarro's bid to remain out of prison while appealing contempt of Congress caseA federal judge has denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump White House official Peter Navarro gets a 4-month sentence for defying a House Jan. 6 subpoena
Read full article: Trump White House official Peter Navarro gets a 4-month sentence for defying a House Jan. 6 subpoenaAnother Trump White House official convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack has been sentenced to four months behind bars.
Trump White House official Peter Navarro loses his bid for a new contempt of Congress trial
Read full article: Trump White House official Peter Navarro loses his bid for a new contempt of Congress trialA federal judge has rejected a bid for a new trial for Peter Navarro, a Trump White House official convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack.
Trump ally Steve Bannon appeals conviction in Jan. 6 committee contempt case
Read full article: Trump ally Steve Bannon appeals conviction in Jan. 6 committee contempt caseFormer President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon has appealed his criminal conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena
Read full article: Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoenaTrump White House official Peter Navarro has been convicted of contempt of Congress charges for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Trump White House adviser acted 'above the law' in defying Jan. 6 Committee, prosecutors say
Read full article: Trump White House adviser acted 'above the law' in defying Jan. 6 Committee, prosecutors sayProsecutors say a White House adviser to President Donald Trump acted as if he were "above the law” when he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Jury selection begins in contempt case against ex-Trump White House official Peter Navarro
Read full article: Jury selection begins in contempt case against ex-Trump White House official Peter NavarroJury selection has begun in the case against former Trump White House official Peter Navarro, who's charged with contempt of Congress.
Ex-Trump White House official Peter Navarro to go on trial in September in Jan. 6 contempt case
Read full article: Ex-Trump White House official Peter Navarro to go on trial in September in Jan. 6 contempt caseFormer Trump White House official Peter Navarro is scheduled to stand trial in September on contempt of Congress charges filed after he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Archives: Records from Trump WH staffers remain missing
Read full article: Archives: Records from Trump WH staffers remain missingThe National Archives has informed congressional lawmakers that a number of electronic communications from Trump White House staffers remain missing, nearly two years since the administration was required to turn them over.
Panel: Trump staffers pushed unproven COVID treatment at FDA
Read full article: Panel: Trump staffers pushed unproven COVID treatment at FDAA special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
Trump ally Navarro sued for alleged unofficial email account
Read full article: Trump ally Navarro sued for alleged unofficial email accountThe Justice Department has filed suit against Peter Navarro, claiming the former adviser to Donald Trump used an unofficial email account while working in the White House and wrongfully retained presidential records.
Ex-Trump aide Navarro pleads not guilty to contempt charges
Read full article: Ex-Trump aide Navarro pleads not guilty to contempt chargesFormer Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro has pleaded not guilty to contempt of Congress after he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Feds say Navarro lied about being denied call to lawyer
Read full article: Feds say Navarro lied about being denied call to lawyerThe Justice Department is pushing back on an assertion from former Trump White House official Peter Navarro, who had claimed he was denied access to an attorney when he was arrested on contempt charges last week.
Hearings guide: What to know as the Jan. 6 panel goes public
Read full article: Hearings guide: What to know as the Jan. 6 panel goes publicThe House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will hold the first in a series of hearings laying out its findings on Thursday night.
Jan. 6 panel's 1,000 witnesses: From Trump aides to rioters
Read full article: Jan. 6 panel's 1,000 witnesses: From Trump aides to riotersThe House Jan. 6 panel has interviewed more than 1,000 people who were directly or indirectly involved in the U.S. Capitol insurrection as it's probed the violent attack and former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented efforts to overturn his election defeat.
Former Trump aide indicted on contempt charges for defying Jan. 6 panel
Read full article: Former Trump aide indicted on contempt charges for defying Jan. 6 panelFormer Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been indicted on charges that he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro subpoenaed in DOJ's 1/6 probe
Read full article: Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro subpoenaed in DOJ's 1/6 probeFormer Trump adviser Peter Navarro has revealed in a court filing that he has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury this week as part of the Justice Department’s probe into the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Read full article: Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contestsGov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has easily dispatched Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in a Republican primary that demonstrated the limits of the former president and his conspiracy-fueled politics in a critical swing state.
Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe
Read full article: Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probeThe House has voted to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress over their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
8-hour gap in Trump's Jan. 6 White House phone records
Read full article: 8-hour gap in Trump's Jan. 6 White House phone recordsThe House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly 8-hour gap in official White House records of then-President Donald Trump’s phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building.
Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt
Read full article: Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contemptThe House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has voted unanimously to hold two men who served as advisers to then-President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress.
Jan. 6 committee sets contempt vote for 2 former Trump aides
Read full article: Jan. 6 committee sets contempt vote for 2 former Trump aidesThe House committee investigating the Capitol riot has set a vote for next week to consider contempt of Congress charges for two aides of former President Donald Trump.
Biden denies Navarro, Flynn privilege claims in 1/6 probe
Read full article: Biden denies Navarro, Flynn privilege claims in 1/6 probePresident Joe Biden has denied executive privilege claims made by former Trump administration officials Peter Navarro and Michael Flynn in response to congressional subpoenas from the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro
Read full article: Jan. 6 committee subpoenas ex-Trump adviser Peter NavarroThe House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, seeking to question an ally of former President Donald Trump who promoted false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Trump returns to spotlight in trial — but not on his terms
Read full article: Trump returns to spotlight in trial — but not on his termsMore than three weeks removed from the White House, Donald Trump's voice is again permeating the nation's capital — but not on his terms. AdStill, he argued that if Trump had access to Twitter, he would likely dig himself deeper into trouble. But Trump was quickly snapped out of that disengagement Tuesday as he watched the trial's opening arguments unfold. Trump's team and allies have assured him that he has more than enough Republican votes to acquit him of the Democrats’ charge that he incited the insurrection on Jan. 6. Trump is not expected to make any changes to his team, though David Schoen is expected to take the central role.
Trump can't hang on to lawyers after false election claims
Read full article: Trump can't hang on to lawyers after false election claimsSince losing the November election to President Joe Biden, Trump has been hemorrhaging attorneys. Trump's impeachment lawyers started off their defense by misspelling the words “United States” in their brief. Navarro told The Associated Press that he “warned the president that his legal team was going to fail him." Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Trump’s team did a “terrible job." AdBut after impeachment, Trump's legal needs will likely accelerate, with the investigations in New York, Georgia and possibly Washington, D.C., where prosecutors will have the power of subpoena.
Trump fumes, GOP senators baffled by legal team's debut
Read full article: Trump fumes, GOP senators baffled by legal team's debutIn this image from video, Bruce Castor, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, speaks during the second impeachment trial of Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Senators, too, criticized what they described as an unfocused and rambling performance as Trump's team and Democratic House managers began to lay out their cases in front of the Senate jury. The anger was echoed by Trump allies, who blasted the lawyers both publicly and privately and with repeated profanities. GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said Castor “just rambled on and on and on and didn’t really address the constitutional argument. Trump's team did not respond to requests for comment on the day's events or questions about whether they are planning any shakeups to the legal team.
China hits Trump officials with sanctions on their way out
Read full article: China hits Trump officials with sanctions on their way outChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying speaks during the daily press briefing at the Foreign Ministry in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Liu Zheng)WASHINGTON – China imposed sanctions on nearly 30 former Trump administration officials moments after they left office on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Pompeo announced that he had declared China's repression of Muslim ethnic minorities a “genocide," possibly opening the door to new U.S. sanctions against Chinese officials. The Trump administration had steadily ramped up pressure on China since last year but had increasingly so over the past several months. During its last weeks in office, the administration had hit numerous officials with sanctions for their actions on Tibet, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the South China Sea.
Trump adviser broke law with Biden criticism, watchdog says
Read full article: Trump adviser broke law with Biden criticism, watchdog saysWASHINGTON – A federal watchdog agency on Monday reported that one of President Donald Trump’s economic advisers repeatedly violated the law during the campaign season with his criticisms of Joe Biden, now the president-elect. The Hatch Act prevents federal employees from engaging in political work while performing their official duties. They argued, for example, that Navarro’s statement about Biden “kowtowing to the Chinese” was acceptable for him to make in his official capacity. Navarro violated the Hatch Act because he engaged in that very activity,” the report said. The report said it’s up to the president to determine the “appropriate disciplinary action,” showing the limits of the law.
Trump-friendly Newsmax seeks to cut into Fox’s viewership
Read full article: Trump-friendly Newsmax seeks to cut into Fox’s viewership(Newsmax via AP)NEW YORK – Now that his largely invisible network has suddenly been flooded by fans of President Donald Trump, Newsmax television personality Grant Stinchfield is puffing out his chest. “We’ve really cornered Fox from the right,” said Chris Ruddy, Newsmax founder and friend of Trump. Fox’s prime-time viewership during the two weeks after the election was up 50 percent over last year. For Newsmax, a big question is whether its programming is compelling enough to hold viewers who are clearly sampling. Besides Kelly, former Trump press secretary Sean Spicer is Newsmax’s best-known personality.
Most Canadians hope for Trump defeat after insults, attacks
Read full article: Most Canadians hope for Trump defeat after insults, attacksTORONTO, ONT – Donald Trump called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest” and attacked Canada's vital trade. The unprecedented tone of attacks on America’s closest ally the last four years left a bitter taste, and most Canadians will be relieved if Trump is defeated in the election. But just six weeks after it was implemented, Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. The U.S. has more confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 than any other country, but there is a hope in Canada that Biden administration might better contain the virus. The fact that it’s been accepted almost without a peep so far is in part a measure of just how loathed the Trump administration is,” Bothwell said.
Trump pushes mining with order, but effects are uncertain
Read full article: Trump pushes mining with order, but effects are uncertainIt’s the latest in a string of actions by the administration meant to boost the mining industry by hastening environmental reviews and shielding companies from international market pressures. Under the 1872 mining law that governs the industry, companies are not required to pay royalties on minerals extracted from public lands. “For too long in the West, the mining industry has enjoyed a sweetheart deal,” Udall said. It directs agencies led by the Interior Department to report back within 30 days on measures they can take to hasten mining projects, and within 60 days with recommendations for imposing tariffs or quotas on China and other U.S. mining sector competitors. Earthworks' Aaron Mintzes said the proposal advances “a mad rush” to advance mining projects before Trump’s term expires at the end of the year.
Fires raise fight over climate change before Trump's visit
Read full article: Fires raise fight over climate change before Trump's visitJay Inslee on Sunday called climate change “a blowtorch over our states in the West." “The debate is over around climate change. “This is truly the bellwether for climate change on the West Coast," she said Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation." “And this is a wake-up call for all of us that we have got to do everything in our power to tackle climate change." “Talk to a firefighter, if you think that climate change isn’t real," the Democratic mayor said on CNN's “State of the Union."
Q&A: TikTok saga continues with Microsoft talks. Now what?
Read full article: Q&A: TikTok saga continues with Microsoft talks. Now what?NEW YORK The latest twist in the TikTok saga is an especially strange turn in a tale filled with strange turns. There are also concerns about TikTok censoring videos critical of China, which TikTok denies, or pushing propaganda. Chinas economic espionage is a well-known threat, and similar user data concerns were raised about Huawei, the telecom equipment maker. If thats the issue, a Microsoft deal would solve the problem. Other potential Big Tech buyers, especially Facebook and Google, would likely face antitrust concerns if they tried to buy TikTok.
Trump again pushes unproven drug as COVID-19 treatment
Read full article: Trump again pushes unproven drug as COVID-19 treatmentNumerous studies, meanwhile, have shown that the drug, hydroxychloroquine, is not an effective treatment for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently withdrew an order that allowed the drug's use as a emergency treatment for COVID-19. Yet overnight, after returning from a trip to North Carolina where he promoted efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Trump retweeted a series of tweets advocating for hydroxychloroquine. The president also shared a post from the Twitter account for a podcast hosted by Steve Bannon, a former top White House adviser to Trump, accusing Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine. This is what Ive been trained for my entire professional life and Ill continue to do it.Asked about claims he's been misleading the public, Fauci said: I have not been misleading the American public under any circumstances.
In the open: White House advisers tussle over virus response
Read full article: In the open: White House advisers tussle over virus responseHe shouldnt be doing that, Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for Atlanta. The back-and-forth is the latest episode of infighting in a White House that has been riven by rivalries since its earliest days. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows did not approve the article and is fully engaged, according to the official. The episode was frustrating for some in the White House because it diverted attention from positive developments, like progress on a vaccine, another official said. While he used to speak one-on-one with Trump, Fauci said, I havent done that in a while."
USA Today: Navarro's anti-Fauci column didn't meet standards
Read full article: USA Today: Navarro's anti-Fauci column didn't meet standardsNEW YORK USA Today says that a column that the newspaper solicited and published from presidential trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci was misleading and did not meet fact-checking standards. The newspaper explained the decision in a note by Bill Sternberg, editorial page editor, attached to the column online. Navarro's column originally moved online late Tuesday and was published in Wednesday's newspaper. USA Today did not immediately return messages seeking comment on how Navarro's column escaped such scrutiny before being published. The incident is reminiscent of The New York Times saying last month that an opinion column by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton hadn't been properly vetted, which led to the resignation of the paper's opinion editor.
In the open: White House advisers tussle over virus response
Read full article: In the open: White House advisers tussle over virus responseFILE - In this April 22, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump watches as Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
In the open: White House advisers tussle over virus response
Read full article: In the open: White House advisers tussle over virus responseHe shouldnt be doing that, Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for Atlanta. The back-and-forth is the latest episode of infighting in a White House that has been riven by rivalries since its earliest days. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows did not approve the article and is fully engaged, according to the official. The Peter Navarro op-ed didnt go through normal White House clearance processes and is the opinion of Peter alone, White House communications director Alyssa Farah tweeted. The episode was frustrating for some in the White House because it diverted attention from positive developments, like progress on a vaccine, another official said.
White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike
Read full article: White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spikeAt the same time, the president and top White House aides are ramping up attacks against Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert. Fauci has been increasingly sidelined by the White House as he sounds alarms about the virus, a most unwelcome message at a time when Trump is focused on pushing an economic rebound. Last week, Fauci contradicted Trump about the severity of the virus during a FiveThirtyEight podcast. Asked whether the president still had confidence in Fauci, a White House official on Monday insisted Trump did. The effort is part of a White House effort to counterpunch on behalf of Trump, who believes all slights must have a forceful response, said one official, who, like others, spoke on condition of anonymity to describe internal White House thinking.
White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike
Read full article: White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spikeAsked whether the president still had confidence in Fauci, a White House official on Monday insisted Trump did. But that supportive message was not echoed by Peter Navarro, a top White House trade adviser who has been working on the coronavirus effort. However, one senior White House aide insisted frustration with him was directed more at outsiders, including some in the media who elevate Fauci" and fault the White House for not showing more deference. The effort is part of a White House effort to counterpunch on behalf of Trump, who believes all slights must have a forceful response, said one official, who, like others, spoke on condition of anonymity to describe internal White House thinking. America should be applauding Dr. Fauci for his service and following his advice, not undermining his credibility at this critical time," they wrote.
US bets on small, untested company to deliver COVID vaccine
Read full article: US bets on small, untested company to deliver COVID vaccineSo far, the leading candidates are using traditional vials to hold the vaccine, and needles and syringes in their clinical trials. Suddenly ApiJects 5-year plan to mass produce its devices became a sprint measured in months with a new $138 million contract, announced in May, to produce 100 million devices by years end. On Wednesday, the largest domestic manufacturer of needles and syringes, Becton Dickinson, announced the first U.S. order of $11.7 million for 50 million needles and syringes by the end of this year. Testing different vaccine candidates in the ApiJect devices will be critical before injecting the public. But he said the government was buying a range of devices to deliver the vaccine because they don't know what they need.
Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarks
Read full article: Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarksTrump tweeted: The China Trade Deal is fully intact. The Trump administration has been extremely critical of China's efforts to contain the novel coronavirus early on and the president repeatedly blames China for the pandemic in his remarks, leading to questions about future cooperation in areas such as trade. Peter Navarro, director of trade and manufacturing policy at the White House, told Fox News its over," when asked a question that was focused on the China trade deal. When contacted by The Associated Press, Navarro said his comments had been taken out of context and had nothing to do with the deal. In January, the U.S. and China reached an interim trade deal to reduce tariff tensions.
Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally
Read full article: Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rallyAsian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday, tracking a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)TOKYO Asian shares were higher on Tuesday, recovering from some early losses as regional markets tracked a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares. Shares rose in Singapore and Taiwan but fell in Jakarta. That's led traders to bid up stocks in technology companies that offer services online, a thriving conduit of commerce through the outbreak. The Nasdaq composite, which is heavily weighted with technology stocks, climbed 1.1%, to 10,056.47, extending its winning streak to a seventh day.
The Latest: India's infections soaring in rural areas
Read full article: The Latest: India's infections soaring in rural areas(AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)NEW DELHI Indias coronavirus caseload has risen to 425,282 as infections soar in rural areas to which migrant workers fleeing major cities have returned in recent weeks. Indias government planning body Niti Aayog says infections have now emerged in 98 out of 112 of the countrys poorest districts. The figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday brought the national caseload to 12,438 cases, including 280 deaths. ___SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- An inmate from Avenal State Prison in California has died from what appear to be complications from the coronavirus. Its the first death at Avenal State Prison in Kings County, where 131 inmates have tested positive for the virus.
Trump's intended show of political force falls short of mark
Read full article: Trump's intended show of political force falls short of markWhen you do testing to that extent, youre going to find more cases, Trump said. Before the rally, Trump's campaign disclosed that that six staff members who were helping set up for the event had tested positive for the coronavirus. The Tulsa event was scheduled over the protests of local health officials as COVID-19 cases spiked in many states. Trump's campaign declared that it had received over 1 million ticket requests. Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh, dismissing the potential impact, said "leftists always fool themselves into thinking theyre being clever'' and he noted that rallies are general admission, with first-come-first served.
Pence to kick off 'American Comeback' tour in Pennsylvania
Read full article: Pence to kick off 'American Comeback' tour in PennsylvaniaWASHINGTON Vice President Mike Pence will make an appearance at a manufacturing plant near Pittsburgh on Friday as part of a new campaign effort showcasing the nation's economy making a comeback. But he seized on a better-than-expected jobs report released last week, and his campaign quickly made an ad proclaiming the great American comeback has begun.That theme will continue Friday on the Great American Comeback Tour," which is being organized by America First Policies, a nonprofit associated with the America First Action super PAC supporting Trumps reelection. Other administration officials, including Ivanka Trump and trade adviser Peter Navarro, may appear at the tour's later dates. Pence has ramped up his travel in recent weeks as the White House projects a return to normalcy even amid rising coronavirus cases in more than a dozen states. Beginning July 4th weekend, America First Policies plans a multimillion-dollar television and digital ad campaign around the comeback theme.
Virus tests Lesley Stahl and CBS' '60 Minutes' on, off air
Read full article: Virus tests Lesley Stahl and CBS' '60 Minutes' on, off airThis image released by CBS News shows "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl. At the same time, “60 Minutes” has dove into a breaking news story in ways that it seldom has before. She wasn't alone with coronavirus at “60 Minutes.” Owens declined to say how many others had it, but said everyone was well now. “60 Minutes” is no stranger to news, and became more topical when Jeff Fager replaced original producer Don Hewitt. Traditionally, “60 Minutes” essentially shuts down at the end of May for vacations and to prepare for next season's stories.
Stock prices surge on bullish talk on China-US trade deal
Read full article: Stock prices surge on bullish talk on China-US trade dealA woman walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Shares are higher in Asia after U.S. officials said China and the U.S. were getting close to an agreement to cool tensions over trade. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Global shares mostly rise on talk of China-US trade deal
Read full article: Global shares mostly rise on talk of China-US trade dealShares are higher in Asia after U.S. officials said China and the U.S. were getting close to an agreement to cool tensions over trade. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)BANGKOK – Shares mostly rose on Friday after U.S. governments officials said they were getting close to an agreement with China to cool tensions over trade. Both sides are feeling the pinch and more tariff hikes could be imposed in December if the talks fail. In Asian trading, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 23,303.23 and the Kospi in South Korea added 1.1% to 2,162.18. In other trading, benchmark crude oil lost 5 cents to $56.72 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.