US debate timeline: Trump and Biden are combative in first match
4 years, 2 months ago

US debate timeline: Trump and Biden are combative in first match

Al Jazeera  

At times chaotic, the two candidates clash over US Supreme Court nominee, healthcare and COVID-19. States will submit their plans to the feds in Oct.” 21:50 ET – Analysis: Biden’s facial expressions Debate expert Alan Schroeder: “Joe Biden’s look of incredulity is getting a real work-out in this debate. Biden hits back at Trump over his response to COVID-19 and the American economy https://t.co/uLE8RJX8Y1 pic.twitter.com/pq26rRrslO — Al Jazeera English September 30, 2020 21:40 ET – Fact-check: Trump claims he built the ‘greatest economy’ in US history It is a claim he has said repeatedly throughout his presidency, but as Al Jazeera Digital Senior Business Editor Patricia Sabga points out: “We built the greatest economy in history” before COVID-19 shut it down is a false claim Trump has made again and again. “The fact is this man doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” Biden then responds to Trump, interrupting him: “Will you shut up, man.” Biden to Trump about 20 minutes into the presidential debate: “will you shut up man?” Follow along for #Debates2020: https://t.co/TaisDw82Sr pic.twitter.com/atxA65vSSY — Al Jazeera English September 30, 2020 21:20 ET – Analysis: Biden reactions mirror his 2012 vice presidential debate “In his 2012 vice presidential debate with Paul Ryan, Biden deployed an arsenal of smiles, chuckles and guffaws as lethal weapons. 21:04 ET – The debate is under way Following his explanation of the debate’s ground rules and introductions of the candidates, moderator Chris Wallace posed the first questions to Biden and Trump about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett: “Why are you right?” and the other wrong regarding her nomination and asked: “Where do you think a Justice Barrett would take the court?” 20:50 ET – Social distancing on stage Because of the need to distance for COVID-19, the debaters’ lecterns will be spaced further apart than normal, presidential debate expert Alan Schroeder points out.

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Ground Game: Biden breaks pledge on Hunter, Democrats’ political problem
54 years, 11 months ago

Ground Game: Biden breaks pledge on Hunter, Democrats’ political problem

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. THE HEADLINES President Joe Biden accompanied by his son Hunter Biden and his grandson Beau leave …

Beleaguered Biden sits on sidelines with COVID as Trump returns to center stage after shooting
5 months, 1 week ago

Beleaguered Biden sits on sidelines with COVID as Trump returns to center stage after shooting

LA Times  

President Biden is reportedly closer to yielding to pressure to leave the race as he works in isolation at his beach home in Delaware. Instead, on Wednesday Rep. Adam B. Schiff became the most prominent member of Congress yet to call on the incumbent president to leave the race, saying in a statement first reported by The Times that it …

Trump revels in Democratic turmoil as he returns to campaign trail and teases VP pick
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump revels in Democratic turmoil as he returns to campaign trail and teases VP pick

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday reveled in the mounting turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden ’s campaign in the wake of their debate and teased the expected announcement of his Republican running mate with one of the top contenders, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, in attendance. After days spent lying low, golfing and letting Democratic infighting play out in …

Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday opened a critical stretch in his effort to salvage his imperiled reelection campaign, facing a growing sense that he may have just days to make a persuasive case that he is fit for office before Democratic support for him completely evaporates. In the aftermath of Biden’s disastrous debate performance last week against Republican …

Biden not stepping down, Trump debate fiasco was just a bad night: White House says amidst speculations on US President's health
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden not stepping down, Trump debate fiasco was just a bad night: White House says amidst speculations on US President's health

Op India  

In response to recent speculations, the White House has unequivocally denied any consideration of President Joe Biden stepping down, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating “absolutely not” when asked about the possibility. The NYT report also said that President Biden has confided in a close ally about his contemplation of continuing in the race, acknowledging the challenge of salvaging his …

Hunter Biden joining White House meetings amidst US president's health concerns, staff ‘struck by conflict of interest'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hunter Biden joining White House meetings amidst US president's health concerns, staff ‘struck by conflict of interest'

Hindustan Times  

In a week marked by heightened scrutiny over President Biden's health and the ongoing criminal proceedings involving Hunter Biden, the president's son has now made headlines by joining White House meetings, reportedly causing confusion among staff. Hunter Biden assisting father Joe Biden in presidential work Hunter Biden has been actively participating in White House meetings with top aides, closely advising …

Donald Trump's debate rout feeds his dictatorial desires
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump's debate rout feeds his dictatorial desires

Salon  

After watching Thursday night’s presidential debate, I needed to go for a walk to clear my head. To make matters worse, Biden’s woeful performance may have actually pushed those voters into Donald Trump’s arms. Biden’s debate performance last night—particularly the “we will finally beat Medicare” glitch moment—sent the exact opposite message his camp intended to convey: Biden is incompetent and …

‘What the hell is happening?’: Hunter Biden joins White House meetings after debate flop
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘What the hell is happening?’: Hunter Biden joins White House meetings after debate flop

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings with his father …

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket. Biden appeared to acknowledge the criticism during a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, …

Biden-Trump debate: Bette Midler and Roseanne Barr lead celebrity reactions
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden-Trump debate: Bette Midler and Roseanne Barr lead celebrity reactions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Celebrities are sharing their thoughts …

How American media is responding to Biden-Trump CNN Presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How American media is responding to Biden-Trump CNN Presidential debate

Hindustan Times  

The first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has triggered a whirlwind of reactions from major American media outlets, each highlighting different aspects of the event. Roger Strassburg, of Scottsdale, Ariz., wears a cowboy hat as he watches the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at …

Trump bulldozes Biden with lies while stumbling president fails to keep up
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump bulldozes Biden with lies while stumbling president fails to keep up

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It took less than 10 minutes for President Joe Biden …

Trump and Biden face off in first debate of 2024 election season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and Biden face off in first debate of 2024 election season

India TV News  

The debate began with President Joe Biden aiming to reassure voters of his capability to lead the nation through current challenges despite being 81 years old. Trump falsely claimed that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi turned down his offer to send the National Guard during the January 6 insurrection, a decision actually made by the Capitol Police Board. Abortion access …

Six takeaways from the Biden-Trump presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Six takeaways from the Biden-Trump presidential debate

Al Jazeera  

Who won the debate? While Biden’s Vice President Kamala Harris backed him after the debate, saying substance matters over style in this election, even she conceded “it was a slow start”. Trump said he had won two championships on his golf course while Biden “can’t hit the ball 50 yards”. Trump called Biden a ‘bad Palestinian’ “We are the biggest …

Biden falls flat against Trump in first 2024 US presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden falls flat against Trump in first 2024 US presidential debate

Al Jazeera  

The current president was perceived as stumbling over his words while the Republican Trump repeated numerous falsehoods. “The fraud and everything else was ridiculous,” he said at one point, casting doubt on President Biden’s win in 2020. Nobody.” Trump, however, fired back at one point: “Joe, our country is being destroyed as you and I sit up here and waste …

Trump–Biden Debate Conspiracies Have Already Flooded the Internet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump–Biden Debate Conspiracies Have Already Flooded the Internet

Wired  

The Republican online ecosystem has gone into overdrive ahead of the first US presidential debate. “He’s sleeping now, because they want to get him good and strong,” former president Donald Trump said of Biden at a campaign rally over the weekend, without providing any evidence. I’d say he’ll come out all jacked up.” This is an almost exact repeat of …

Trump and Biden debate: What time it starts, what network it's on and the rules...Everything you need to know
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump and Biden debate: What time it starts, what network it's on and the rules...Everything you need to know

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump and Joe Bill will go head-to-head Thursday night for their first general election debate of the 2024 presidential race in one of the most consequential showdowns in decades. Donald Trump and Joe Bill will go head-to-head Thursday night for their first general election debate of the 2024 presidential race in one of the most consequential showdowns in decades …

Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he’s changing his tone before the debate
6 months ago

Trump has spent months painting Biden as incompetent. Now he’s changing his tone before the debate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After months of casting President Joe Biden as a shell of a man incapable of putting two sentences together, Donald Trump has changed his tune days before their first debate. “I’ll be debating three people instead of one half of a person,” Trump said at a rally in Racine, Wisconsin, last week. The episode “shows that exactly …

Here’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in tonight’s presidential debate
6 months ago

Here’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in tonight’s presidential debate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rarely, if ever, has one candidate in a presidential debate had so much material to use against the other. Biden’s seeming low bar for success has been created, at least in part, by Trump and his Republican allies, who have relentlessly mocked the Democratic president for apparent stumbles connected to his age for years. Trump’s allies have …

Trump blows off prepping for 'the most important debate' to host a campaign rally
6 months ago

Trump blows off prepping for 'the most important debate' to host a campaign rally

Raw Story  

In just five days, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in their first debate of the 2024 cycle. Trump campaign spokesperson Janiyah Thomas told the Philadelphia Inquirer that the former president "is making roads with historically Democrat voters," including "Black Americans and Hispanics." Kellan White, who is a senior adviser to the Biden-Harris campaign in …

Nonstop attacks about Trump, Biden’s mental acuity loom over the first presidential debate
6 months ago

Nonstop attacks about Trump, Biden’s mental acuity loom over the first presidential debate

LA Times  

President Biden and former President Trump face off in their first debate of this presidential campaign on June 27 on CNN. “And frankly, any nonprofessionals that are armchair diagnosing either of these folks are off base.” President Biden arrives onstage at Saturday night’s Los Angeles fundraiser with former President Obama. At the debate, “Biden has to be direct and frank …

Rallies and debates used to define campaigns. Now they’re about juries and trials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rallies and debates used to define campaigns. Now they’re about juries and trials

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has been sitting for hours a day in a Manhattan courtroom, where his hush-money trial is nearing its end. On Monday, a trial is set to begin in Wilmington, Delaware, for President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, who is accused of lying on a federal gun purchase form. Trump’s trial is ending Prosecutors …

Trump agrees to another major request by Biden for upcoming face off despite his strong preference to…
7 months ago

Trump agrees to another major request by Biden for upcoming face off despite his strong preference to…

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the first debate with incumbent President Joe Biden, GOP leader Donald Trump announced that he consented to "sit at a table" despite his strong desire to stand. “So we’ll be sitting at a table as opposed to doing it the way you should be, in my opinion, in a debate.” "But they have sitting at a table, so …

Column: Trump and Biden both think they can land a knockout in the debates. They can’t both be right
7 months ago

Column: Trump and Biden both think they can land a knockout in the debates. They can’t both be right

LA Times  

People watch from their cars as a presidential debate is shown at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco four years ago as the COVID-19 pandemic raged. Trump claims that Biden is mentally unfit, says, “He can’t put two sentences together,” and seems to expect that the president will crumble under pressure on the debate stage. In recent weeks, he’s leavened …

'Set up': Trump's MAGA base is second-guessing his Biden debate decision
7 months, 1 week ago

'Set up': Trump's MAGA base is second-guessing his Biden debate decision

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's closest allies and surrogates appear to be questioning the former president's debate strategy. Trump also claimed Biden can't "put two sentences together," prompting his former aide to say he's setting Biden up for a win if they ever finally debate. It’d be a far more accurate description of CNN’s intentions to call it something like: 'Live From CNN: …

Trump challenges Biden to a THIRD debate... and Joe immediately responds: Donald calls for a Fox News showdown in shootout between campaigns
7 months, 1 week ago

Trump challenges Biden to a THIRD debate... and Joe immediately responds: Donald calls for a Fox News showdown in shootout between campaigns

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump challenged Joe Biden to a third debate in October during a hectic back-and-forth Wednesday where the two presidential candidates hashed out their debate schedule. In their first debate, hosted by Fox News, Trump repeatedly interrupted Biden during Biden's allotted speaking time and didn't stop - even when moderator Chris Wallace urged him to. They are trying to exclude …

Biden and Trump agree on debates on June 27 and in September
7 months, 1 week ago

Biden and Trump agree on debates on June 27 and in September

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for their first presidential face-off to play out in just over a month. “Donald Trump lost two debates to me …

‘Any time, any place’: Biden and Trump agree to June and September debates
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Any time, any place’: Biden and Trump agree to June and September debates

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump and Joe Biden trade barbs on social media as the rivals agree to two debates ahead of November’s election. The announcements came just hours after Biden challenged Trump to two debates before November’s election but said he would bypass a traditional debate schedule set by a bipartisan commission. “Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020, and …

Donald Trump suggests venue as Biden expresses willingness to debate ahead of US elections
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump suggests venue as Biden expresses willingness to debate ahead of US elections

Hindustan Times  

Soon after Joe Biden declared that is “happy to debate” with Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee offered a few venue suggestions to his Democratic challenger ahead of November elections. Reacting to Biden's statement, the ex-US president took to his social media platform Truth Social and wrote he is ready to debate “ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYPLACE.” “Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, …

Trump invites himself to the White House to debate Biden
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump invites himself to the White House to debate Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You tell me where.” The comments came after President Biden said Friday that he …

Trump challenges Biden to courthouse debate: 'Let's do it tonight – I'll wait around!'
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump challenges Biden to courthouse debate: 'Let's do it tonight – I'll wait around!'

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden agreed to debate Donald Trump before November's election, and the Republican presumptive nominee responded with bluster about going to head to head right away. The president had previously set conditions on debating his GOP challenger based on his behavior, but Biden said Friday that he intended at some point to debate Trump, who suggested they face off …

Joe Biden Says He'd Be 'Happy' To Debate Donald Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden Says He'd Be 'Happy' To Debate Donald Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden said Friday that he’s willing to debate presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump before November’s election, a shift in his stance after previously being noncommittal about the idea. “I’m happy to debate him.” Last month, Biden said that he was open to debating Trump but added that doing so depended on the former president’s …

President Joe Biden says he’s ‘happy to debate’ Donald Trump. Trump says he’s ready to go
7 months, 4 weeks ago

President Joe Biden says he’s ‘happy to debate’ Donald Trump. Trump says he’s ready to go

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall – his most definitive comment yet on the issue. “But I’m happy to debate him.” Until now, Biden’s reelection campaign had declined to commit to participating in the debates, a hallmark of every general election presidential campaign …

Donald Trump Puts Outrageous Condition On Potential Debate With Joe Biden
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Puts Outrageous Condition On Potential Debate With Joe Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump on Thursday accused President Joe Biden of being “higher than a kite,” and insisted that any debate with him “should be drug-tested.” In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump revived his baseless insinuation that Biden used cocaine, this time during his fiery State of the Union speech last month. Asked by Hewitt …

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals

Live Mint  

Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to debate after refusing to attend the same forums with his Republican primary challengers, a change in attitude that coincides with the effective start of the 2024 general election. “It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American …

House Republicans invite Hunter Biden and former associates for a public hearing in mid-March
9 months, 2 weeks ago

House Republicans invite Hunter Biden and former associates for a public hearing in mid-March

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans have invited Hunter Biden and his former business associates to appear at a public hearing later in March as part of the next step in their lengthy impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden and his lawyer had insisted late last year that he appear for a public hearing instead of the private deposition he …

Trump Says He’s Ready To Debate Biden. ‘Immediately.’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Says He’s Ready To Debate Biden. ‘Immediately.’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump said Monday he was ready to debate President Joe Biden “for the good of the country,” despite his refusal to participate in any events with his fellow Republicans during the ongoing election cycle. Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley is his last serious challenger, and she has continued to hit the former president for …

Column: Shed no tears for Hunter Biden, who exploited the family name but also broke the law
1 year, 3 months ago

Column: Shed no tears for Hunter Biden, who exploited the family name but also broke the law

LA Times  

President Biden with his son Hunter Biden after being sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 2021. A little over two years ago, when Hunter Biden was promoting his memoir, “Beautiful Things,” on “CBS Sunday Morning,” he told an interviewer he was “100% certain” that at the end of a Department of Justice investigation into his finances, “I will be …

The impact of Hunter Biden's legal troubles on the President Joe Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

The impact of Hunter Biden's legal troubles on the President Joe Biden

Hindustan Times  

One side of American citizens are furious and shocked that former president Donald Trump is facing 91 criminal charges at the federal and state level, which they believe are part of a conspiracy by the Biden administration and the deep state. FILE - President Joe Biden, and his son Hunter Biden arrive at Fort McNair, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in …

Hunter Biden’s lawyers say gun portion of plea deal remains valid after special counsel announcement
1 year, 4 months ago

Hunter Biden’s lawyers say gun portion of plea deal remains valid after special counsel announcement

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Hunter Biden are pushing to keep part of a plea deal they reached with the prosecutor whose new status as special counsel has intensified the tax investigation into the president’s son ahead of the 2024 election. As House Republicans continued their own investigations, Biden’s attorney argued in court documents that an agreement sparing him prosecution on …

What’s next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails
1 year, 4 months ago

What’s next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The unraveling of Hunter Biden’s plea agreement has thrust his criminal case into uncertain waters and given new fodder to Republican critics in Congress as they push ahead with investigations into the president’s youngest son. Hunter Biden’s lawyers and the Justice Department also disagreed on the extent to which the agreement gave him immunity from future prosecution. “They …

Joe Biden's son Hunter may take Donald Trump to court? Reason: Social media
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Biden's son Hunter may take Donald Trump to court? Reason: Social media

Hindustan Times  

Following social media posts from Donald Trump, Joe Biden's son Hunter sent a cease-and-desist letter to the former president which could lead up to a court showdown between the two. Abbe Lowell, a lawyer for Joe Biden's son sent a cease-and-desist letter to Donald Trump saying that the former president's social media posts discussing Hunter are dangerous. Donald Trump has …

Biden no longer shy in singling out Trump, the 'former guy'
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden no longer shy in singling out Trump, the 'former guy'

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking virtually to a group of Black law enforcement executives this past …

First sons at war! Hunter Biden takes a swipe at Donald Trump Jr
3 years, 8 months ago

First sons at war! Hunter Biden takes a swipe at Donald Trump Jr

Daily Mail  

The feud between Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden is escalating, with the pair publicly hitting out at one another on Thursday, While Trump Jr. has been trolling Biden on social media in recent days, the new first son finally retaliated during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! While Trump Jr. has been trolling Biden on social media in recent …

What we know about the Hunter Biden investigation
4 years ago

What we know about the Hunter Biden investigation

Al Jazeera  

Federal investigators are probing the finances and foreign business dealings of Joe Biden’s son. When President-elect Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, confirmed this week that a federal investigation into his “tax affairs” was under way, it was not immediately clear what exactly he was referring to. “I learned yesterday for the first time that the US Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised …

Trump and Biden search for last-minute support in key States
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump and Biden search for last-minute support in key States

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump hunts for support in four battleground States on Monday while Democratic rival Joe Biden focuses on Pennsylvania and Ohio during the final day of campaigning in their race for the White House. Mr. Biden has wrapped up the campaign on the offensive, traveling almost exclusively to States that Mr. Trump won in 2016 and criticizing the …

Trump pitches ‘back to normal’ as Biden warns of tough days
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump pitches ‘back to normal’ as Biden warns of tough days

Associated Press  

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — President Donald Trump dangled a promise to get a weary, fearful nation “back to normal” on Friday as he looked to campaign past the political damage of the devastating pandemic. In a campaign that has been dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 229,000 Americans and staggered the economy, the candidates’ clashing overtures …

AP Explains: Trump pushes questions about Joe Biden’s son
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Explains: Trump pushes questions about Joe Biden’s son

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Looking to undermine Democratic rival Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s campaign is pushing a familiar line of attack: unverified allegations about Biden’s son and his foreign business ties. The Biden campaign has also not addressed that question, though a lawyer for Hunter Biden, George Mesires, said in a statement that “we have no idea where this came from, …

Donald Trump gave his most focused performance during the final debate. It could be a sign he thinks he's in trouble
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump gave his most focused performance during the final debate. It could be a sign he thinks he's in trouble

ABC  

The final debate before America goes to the polls was Donald Trump's last chance to make his pitch to the small number of voters who are still undecided in an election where 50 million people have already cast their ballots. It's of course completely unfair to pin every death on the US President and in substance, Biden's coronavirus policy is …

Analysis: Debate is brief interlude of normalcy in 2020 race
4 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Debate is brief interlude of normalcy in 2020 race

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The second and final presidential debate, it turns out, was actually a debate — a brief interlude of normalcy in an otherwise highly abnormal year, and a reprieve for voters turned off by the candidates’ noxious first faceoff. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden spent 90 minutes Thursday sparring over their approach to the coronavirus pandemic, …

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