Trump’s decision on Hong Kong came as U.S.-China relations falter over trade, the coronavirus and a crackdown on pro-Democracy efforts in the city.
Author: John Fritze and David Jackson, USA TODAY
‘Law and order.’ Trump returns to 2016 theme as violence spreads after George Floyd death
The whipsaw shift in tone underscored a change of direction as President Donald Trump grapples with the fallout from the death of George Floyd.
Experts say there’s no medical basis for Trump’s suggestion that sunlight may treat coronavirus
Trump touted a study that indicates sunlight and humidity can weaken the coronavirus, suggesting patients might be treated by light “inside the body.”
‘He didn’t understand.’ Trump slams Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, outspoken critic on testing
Trump has sought for days to deflect criticism from states over coronavirus testing. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, has been a vocal critic.
Trump calls to ‘liberate’ states where protesters have demanded easing coronavirus lockdowns
A day after declining to name states he felt may be ready to ease lockdowns to halt coronavirus, Trump singled out Virginia, Michigan and Minnesota.
Trump taps US companies to advise on reopening economy amid coronavirus pandemic
The nation’s largest companies are being tapped to study options for restarting a U.S. economy hit hard by the coronavirus.
‘A new phase’: US health officials pledge to ramp up nationwide coronavirus testing beginning this week
Health officials said Sunday they are planning to ramp up coronavirus testing by tens of thousands of additional people a week beginning this week.
Response to Trump’s coronavirus address: Another market plunge, airport chaos, anxious lawmakers
Trump’s Oval Office address to the nation on coronavirus could have eased markets and calmed the nation’s fears. It didn’t quite work out that way.
Trump rallies for Louisiana governor race, mocks diplomats in impeachment hearings
Escaping Washington amid a new, public phase of the impeachment inquiry, Donald Trump is returning to Louisiana to stump for Republican Eddie Rispone.
‘Punched out his ticket to hell.’ Trump touts al-Baghdadi raid, slams Democrats on impeachment
Donald Trump described a vote this week by House Democrats to formalize their impeachment inquiry as ‘bringing shame’ on the chamber.