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Covid: Donald Trump and Melania test positive
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Trump’s swipe after ‘trainwreck’ debate
It was labelled the worst presidential debate in history. Now, in true Donald Trump style – the President has responded to the critics.
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Six conservative justices? 10 ways the Supreme Court could change
From the Democratic presidential ticket on down, criticism of Barrett repeatedly circled back to what has been a political winner for the party: health care -- and the backlash to Republican efforts to dismantle the ACA, former President Barack Obama's signature policy achievement
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China travel ‘ban’ was wasn’t Trump’s idea, despite his claims otherwise, says Bob Woodward in new book
But the longtime journalist's reported account is in stark contrast to the president's boast that it was his call, and his along.
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Pelosi claims her rule-flouting salon visit ’was a setup,’ asks owner for apology
Nancy Pelosi isn’t one to back down from a fight — not even when she’s the one cutting corners.
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Joseph Kennedy III beaten by Ed Markey in Massachusetts primary
US Representative Joseph Kennedy III has been defeated in his bid to become senator for Massachusetts.
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How Trump Mastered the Art of Telling History His Way
The Republican convention has glossed over the most painful facts about the pandemic and the cratered economy. It’s not the first time the president has altered reality.
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RNC Night 3 takeaways: Pence calls Biden a 'Trojan horse' for the radical left, Kellyanne Conway touts Trump's record
Vice President Mike Pence slammed Joe Biden, saying the Democratic presidential nominee's proposals would leave Americans unsafe and vulnerable, calling him "a Trojan Horse for the radical left."
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Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser
Kellyanne Conway has announced that she is resigning from her post as senior adviser to US President Donald Trump.
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Bill Clinton’s staggering hypocrisy
Bill Clinton only spoke to the Democratic convention for five minutes today, but in that time the former president managed to be maddeningly hypocritical.
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Trump swipes back at Michelle Obama
Donald Trump has taken aim at Michelle Obama in a new tweet, after she delivered a brutal slapdown of the current US president.
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Joe Biden chooses Kamala Harris as running mate
2020 presidential hopeful Joe Biden has announced his running mate. The Democratic challenger picked former California Senator and former prosecutor Kamala Harris, after promising to select a woman of color for the role.
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Coronavirus: Media to be barred from Trump election nomination
The US Republican Party's vote to nominate its presidential candidate this month will be held in private, without press in attendance.
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‘Rigged election’ goes from Trump complaint to campaign strategy
The notion that the president might not accept the election results has jumped from the partisan fever swamps to center stage in the campaign.
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Donald Trump cancels Republican National Convention in Florida
Donald Trump has been forced into an embarrassing backdown, scrapping his plans for the biggest political event before November’s election.
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Joe Biden’s embarrassing memory lapse
Joe Biden unleashed a withering attack on his election opponent Donald Trump today – but he inexplicably forgot a massive chunk of US history.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme court justice will not retire after cancer diagnosis
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has said she is undergoing chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but will not be retiring.
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Trump finally spotted wearing face mask
US President Donald Trump has emerged with a face mask after months of refusing to wear one, despite his own government’s advice.
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Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer, ordered back to jail
Michael Cohen, President Trump's ex-personal lawyer, is back in jail.
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‘Russiagate’ case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn effectively OVER, as DC appeals court orders to close it
An appeals court in Washington, DC, ruled that the case against President Trump’s one-time national security adviser, Michael Flynn, must end. The Justice Department had dropped charges against Flynn, but his case remained open.
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