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Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'
Read full article: Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'A Senate trial could begin as soon as this week, just as Democrat Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president. Yet it's clear that Democrats do not want the Senate trial to dominate Biden's opening days. No president has ever been convicted in the Senate, and it would take a two-thirds vote against Trump, a high hurdle. Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal attorney, was spotted at the White House Saturday and told ABC he was likely going to join Trump’s impeachment defense team. Ten Republicans joined all Democrats in the 232-197 impeachment vote on Wednesday, the most bipartisan modern presidential impeachment.
Trump campaign's next steps unclear after White House return
Read full article: Trump campaign's next steps unclear after White House returnLikewise, Trump was intimately involved in the planning for his evening return to the White House, turning it into a made-for-TV moment that dominated evening newscasts. The president was still contagious, and the White House doctor, Navy Cmdr. And even once he’s no longer actively shedding the virus, Trump could still test positive for some time, putting his participation in next week’s debate in doubt despite his avowed plans to attend. The long-term effects of the virus on Trump’s health were not clear — White House doctors have not discussed them with the public. He appeared to be breathing heavily Monday evening after climbing stairs on his return to the White House.
Trump campaign's next steps unclear after White House return
Read full article: Trump campaign's next steps unclear after White House returnLikewise, Trump was intimately involved in the planning for his evening return to the White House, turning it into a made-for-TV moment that dominated evening newscasts. The president was still contagious, and the White House doctor, Navy Cmdr. And even once he’s no longer actively shedding the virus, Trump could still test positive for some time, putting his participation in next week’s debate in doubt despite his avowed plans to attend. The long-term effects of the virus on Trump’s health were not clear — White House doctors have not discussed them with the public. He appeared to be breathing heavily Monday evening after climbing stairs on his return to the White House.
White House staff, Secret Service eye virus with fear, anger
Read full article: White House staff, Secret Service eye virus with fear, angerAs he arrived back at the White House on Monday evening, the president defiantly removed his face mask and stopped to pose on a balcony within feet of a White House photographer. Nonetheless, the mood within the White House remains somber, with staff fearful they may have been exposed to the virus. Residence staff in direct contact with the first family are tested daily and support staff are tested every 48 hours. It’s not the first time a White House has had to contend with a virus. During the flu pandemic of 1918, President Woodrow Wilson was infected as were members of his family and White House staff, including his secretary and several Secret Service members, according to the White House Historical Association.
Trump on the road as Biden prepares for convention show
Read full article: Trump on the road as Biden prepares for convention showI have no choice" but to counterprogram Biden this week, Trump told Fox & Friends on Monday, pointing to what he says is media coverage that favors Biden. On Tuesday, Trump will take on Biden over his immigration policies during a visit to Yuma, Arizona. The Republican Party and Trump campaign are also ramping up their efforts as Biden takes center stage. Look, were going to be all over the place during this convention, said Trump campaign spokesman Hogan Gidley. Trump's campaign, meanwhile is trying to set historically high expectations for the Biden campaign.
As crime surges on his watch, Trump warns of Biden's America
Read full article: As crime surges on his watch, Trump warns of Biden's AmericaLeft unmentioned by Trump is that a recent surge in violent crime recently endured in several big American cities has come under his watch. Left unsaid: A recent surge in violent crime in several American cities has happened on his watch. Violent crime around the U.S. has been on a downward trajectory for the better part of the last three decades. Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New York have seen spikes in violent crime and homicides this year. "He has consistently been silent in the midst of communities devolving into lawlessness, Gidley said of the former vice president.
Coronavirus: One of President Trump’s personal valets tests positive
Read full article: Coronavirus: One of President Trump’s personal valets tests positiveCNN is reporting that a member of the US Navy who serves as one of President Donald Trump's personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus. The White House confirmed the report saying that one of the President's staffers had tested positive. “We were recently notified by the White House Medical Unit that a member of the United States Military, who works on the White House campus, has tested positive for Coronavirus,” deputy White House press secretary Hogan Gidley said in a statement to the cable news network. “The President and the Vice President have since tested negative for the virus and they remain in great health.”The valets are members of an elite military unit dedicated to the White House and often work close to the President and first family. The person who tested positive was not identified.