Trump’s 108-minute CPAC speech is branded ‘unapologetic fascism’ with ‘blood-and-soil rhetoric’ ‘Trump’s rhetoric is significantly more extreme than even a few years ago’ The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Biden news – live: President promises Kentucky more aid, calling floods part of ‘dangerous’ climate crisis Follow for the latest news from the White House and Capitol Hill The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
U.S. slams China's 'unacceptable' disruption in countering fentanyl China's move to suspend cooperation with the United States to combat narcotics trafficking, including illicit fentanyl, is "unacceptable," the White House said on Monday, as Beijing continued to protest a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Reuters · Aug 8, 2022
Abortion rights activists want a national leader. Is Kamala Harris up to the job? WASHINGTON — As Democrats celebrated an abortion rights win last week, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke confidently from the center of an ornate room at the White House compound, surrounded by Cabinet secretaries and other top officials, with President Joe Biden chiming in remotely while sidelined by the coronavirus. Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022
Biden can still stop Trump, and Trumpism – if he can find a bold plan and moral vision The US president is struggling and his divisive rival still has the Republican party in his grip. But there are reasons for hope, says Guardian US columnist Robert Reich The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022
Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats The Republican majority in the Texas House appears safe in November — and the battlefield is smaller than it was in 2020 — but both sides says the races have high stakes. The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2022
Exclusive: See the Trump toilet photos that he denies ever existed Destroying records that should be preserved is potentially illegal. Axios · Aug 8, 2022
POINT: Sellout or statesman? Manchin charts a prominent path What more do the Democrats want from Joe Manchin? Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022
Donald Trump hails himself 'healthiest President ever' and hints at 2024 run The former President said: “It’s certainly not a very long period, the time is coming. I think people are going to be very happy, our country has never been in a position like this, we’ve lost everything” Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022
China warns USA will bear 'serious consequences' for Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan China was infuriated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan last week, and defended its decision to end US talks... but the White House said Beijing was overreacting Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022
Chris Christie says ‘50-50’ shot Donald Trump will run for president in 2024 Christie was once in the former president’s inner circle and considered for attorney general The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022
Biden exits isolation after second negative COVID test, White House says President Joe Biden’s back — again. Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022
Trump says White House doctor ‘loved’ looking at his ‘strong’ body Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) was the chief medical officer to President Trump before he entered politics himself The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022
Biden Leaves White House for 1st Time Since Getting COVID Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Joe Biden on Sunday left the White House for the first time since becoming infected with the coronavirus last month, settling in for a reunion with first lady Jill Biden in their home state of Delaware. The president tested negative Saturday and Sunday,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022 Biden tests negative for Covid for second time, gets cleared for public engagement The president tested negative for the first time on Saturday
Axios · Aug 7, 2022 Biden leaves White House isolation for first time in 18 days “I’m feeling good,” the president told reporters as he boarded Marine One on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022 Biden leaves White House for 1st time since getting COVID-19 Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Joe Biden has left the White House for the first time since becoming infected last month
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022 Biden steps out of the room and finds legacy-defining wins Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022 Jan 6 subpoenas suggest ‘hard look’ at Trump and ‘group at the top’, ex-attorney general Bill Barr says Barr terms handing out of subpoenes to former White House counsel and his deputy a ‘significant event’
The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2022 Pelosi’s ‘reckless’ Taiwan visit deepens US-China rupture – why did she go? The speaker insisted she was promoting democracy but critics suggest a last hurrah before she loses the gavel in November
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2022 Taiwan says China used 66 planes and 14 warships in Sunday’s drills – as it happened This blog is now closed
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Donald Trump at CPAC Dallas complains, ‘I’m always being persecuted’ WASHINGTON – Donald Trump brought his dark views of Joe Biden’s presidency to Dallas on Saturday night, warning that “American civilization will collapse” if he’s not returned to power and reciting his oft-peddled falsehoods about the 2020 election.
Reuters · Aug 6, 2022 White House: China's actions around Taiwan are 'provocative, irresponsible' The White House said on Saturday that China's actions in and around the Taiwan Strait were provocative and irresponsible after Taiwan officials said Chinese aircraft and warships rehearsed an attack on the island.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022 Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative President Joe Biden's doctor says the 79-year-old president has tested negative for COVID-19 but will continue to isolate at the White House until a second negative test
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022 Joe Biden tests negative for Covid after week-long rebound case The White House is waiting for a second test to end Biden’s isolation