President Donald Trump on Thursday denied lying to Americans about the severity of the coronavirus after a bombshell new book by journalist Bob Woodward revealed that he deliberately downplayed the crisis.
Hillary Clinton urges Biden not to concede in close election
Hillary Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump in 2016, said Tuesday that this year’s Democratic challenger Joe Biden should refuse to concede until all votes are counted in a tight and possibly drawn-out contest.
Half century on, US hawks revive criticism of China normalization
For half a century, Richard Nixon’s opening to communist China has been viewed by many Americans as a diplomatic masterstroke, with successive presidents of both parties following his course.
Obama helps raise $11M for Biden in online fundraiser
Barack Obama helped raise $11 million for White House hopeful Joe Biden during a Tuesday virtual fundraiser where the former president said a “great awakening” among Americans could help defeat Donald Trump in November’s election.
Despicable: Trump sparks controversy saying ‘great day’ for George Floyd
President Donald Trump sparked controversy Friday, calling it a “great day” for George Floyd, the man whose death in custody last week unleashed nationwide protests over police brutality against African Americans.
Ousted official warns US has no ‘master plan’ to fight virus
An ousted US health official warned Congress on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration has no “master plan” to fight the coronavirus pandemic and is unprepared to distribute enough vaccines to immunize millions of Americans.
Most Americans oppose reopening country now: poll
A large majority of Americans oppose reopening the country now, with Democrats and Republicans sharply divided on the question, according to a poll published on Friday.
Trump denies plot in Venezuela: If I wanted to, I’d make an open invasion
President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was not behind a failed covert plot in Venezuela allegedly involving two Americans, but that if he did order an attack it would be an open “invasion.”
Venezuela’s Maduro says captured US ‘mercenaries’ to be tried
Venezuela will try two Americans allegedly captured during a failed bid by mercenaries to invade the country, President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday, as the US vowed to “use every tool available” to bring them home.
Two-thirds of Americans believe virus will disrupt election: survey
Two-thirds of Americans believe the coronavirus pandemic is “very or somewhat likely” to disrupt the ability to vote in the November presidential election, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
Two-thirds of Americans believe virus will disrupt election: survey
Two-thirds of Americans believe the coronavirus pandemic is “very or somewhat likely” to disrupt the ability to vote in the November presidential election, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
US coronavirus deaths top Vietnam War toll: tracker
The number of US deaths from the novel coronavirus has surpassed the toll of Americans killed in the Vietnam War, the Johns Hopkins University tracker showed Tuesday.
New York passes virus ‘high point’ as Trump, governors feud
The state of New York, epicenter of America’s coronavirus infections, appeared to have passed the peak of the outbreak Sunday, as President Donald Trump bumped heads with governors over the pace of ending lockdowns.
Europe’s virus toll tops 100,000 as protests spread in US
Coronavirus deaths surged past 100,000 in hardest-hit Europe on Saturday as hundreds of Americans frustrated by lockdown orders and egged on by President Donald Trump staged protests in several US cities.
Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma
Terra Thomas, one of the millions of Americans who have lost their income due to the coronavirus pandemic, was stuck between a rock and a hard place — pay her rent or put food on the table?
Poll confirms Trump was too slow in virus response
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say President Donald Trump was too slow in taking major steps to address the threat to the United States from new coronavirus, a poll published on Thursday said.
Global virus deaths top 60,000, Trump warns of ‘tough week’ ahead
US President Donald Trump warned Americans on Saturday to brace for a “very horrendous” number of coronavirus deaths in the coming days as the total number of global fatalities from the pandemic soared past 60,000.
Americans urged to wear masks as virus toll mounts around world
The United States on Friday advised all Americans to wear masks in public to protect against the new coronavirus, fearing the illness that has infected more than one million people worldwide may be spreading by normal breathing.
Florida beach ravers tie with Trump for ‘most foolish’ during pandemic
US students who defied coronavirus warnings to keep partying on Florida beaches during their spring break have been crowned the year’s “most foolish” Americans in a new survey — tied with President Donald Trump.
$2T rescue package passes US Senate, heads to House
The US Senate unanimously passed the nation’s largest-ever rescue package late Wednesday, a $2 trillion lifeline to suffering Americans, critically depleted hospitals and an economy ravaged by a rapidly spreading coronavirus crisis.
Most Americans say Trump hasn’t taken virus seriously: poll
Americans’ worries about the novel coronavirus have shot up in the past week with a majority believing President Donald Trump has not taken it seriously enough, a survey said Wednesday.
White House contenders slam Trump handling of coronavirus crisis
Democratic White House hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders assailed Donald Trump Thursday for shortcomings in fighting the coronavirus outbreak, calling for urgent action to help Americans struggling to pay for health care.
US retaliates in Iraq for deadly rocket attack
The US military launched air strikes against a pro-Iranian group in Iraq following the deaths of two Americans and a Briton in a rocket attack, US military officials told AFP on Thursday.
Trump to consider emergency response to coronavirus economic fallout: reports
President Donald Trump will consider options later Monday for emergency economic assistance to Americans hit by the coronavirus fallout, US media reports said.