Viewer’s Guide: Virus response on stage with Pence, Harris
4 years, 3 months ago

Viewer’s Guide: Virus response on stage with Pence, Harris

Associated Press  

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris do not have a tough act to follow. The vice presidential debate set for Wednesday night follows the disorderly prime-time spectacle last week that had viewers of President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden’s matchup bemoaning the moderator’s inability to shut off a candidate’s microphone. What to watch: COVID-19 Expect Pence and Harris to have starkly different assessments of the way the Trump administration has responded to the virus that’s killed more than 210,000 Americans. Harris, the former California attorney general, is likely to cross-examine Pence on the early response to the virus, the Trump campaign’s decision to resume holding large rallies and the president’s frequently cavalier attitude toward the disease. TRUMP Though the president won’t be on the debate stage, he’s resumed his frequent Twitter habit since returning to the White House on Monday after spending three days in a military hospital for COVID-19 treatment.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID
2 years, 8 months ago

US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID

Al Jazeera  

Harris, who is not displaying symptoms, according to her office, is the latest top US official to contract the coronavirus. US Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said, becoming the latest top official in Washington to contract the coronavirus. “Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid and PCR tests,” said spokeswoman …

Mike Pence and surgeon general receive Covid vaccine
4 years ago

Mike Pence and surgeon general receive Covid vaccine

The Independent  

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'I Didn't Feel A Thing:' Pence Gets COVID-19 Vaccine In Public Event
4 years ago

'I Didn't Feel A Thing:' Pence Gets COVID-19 Vaccine In Public Event

NPR  

'I Didn't Feel A Thing:' Pence Gets COVID-19 Vaccine In Public Event Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP Updated at 2:05 p.m. ET Vice President Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams received a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday at the White House in a televised event aimed at showing the vaccine is safe and …

White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution
4 years, 1 month ago

White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution

NPR  

White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The White House Coronavirus Task Force and President-elect Joe Biden separately gave updates on the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and how their teams were working to defeat it as health officials on Thursday warned against holiday travel to limit …

Biden set to address plans for economy as pandemic rages
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden set to address plans for economy as pandemic rages

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 President-elect Joe Biden is set to outline his plans to …

Pence skips public health recommended self-quarantine but does change plans after staff outbreak
4 years, 2 months ago

Pence skips public health recommended self-quarantine but does change plans after staff outbreak

CNN  

CNN — Vice President Mike Pence, despite flouting public health guidelines by still campaigning after being exposed to people testing positive with coronavirus, is taking some precautions on the road. At least five aides, including his bodyman and Marc Short, his chief of staff, tested positive, but Pence insists on maintaining an aggressive campaign schedule in the final week of …

U.S. Presidential Elections 2020 | Biden blasts Trump as COVID-19 cases mount and Pence staff endures outbreak
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. Presidential Elections 2020 | Biden blasts Trump as COVID-19 cases mount and Pence staff endures outbreak

The Hindu  

Vice President Mike Pence forged ahead with campaigning on Sunday despite a COVID-19 outbreak among his aides and President Donald Trump claimed progress as the United States set records for daily infections, prompting Democratic challenger Joe Biden to accuse Trump of surrendering to the pandemic. With nine days to go before the Nov. 3 election in which Mr. Biden is …

Trump aide says ‘we’re not going to control the pandemic’
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump aide says ‘we’re not going to control the pandemic’

India TV News  

The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, less than a week before Election Day, as it scorches the nation and the president’s top aide says “we’re not going to control the pandemic.” Officials on Sunday scoffed at the notion of dialing back in-person campaigning despite positive tests from several aides to Vice President Mike …

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
4 years, 2 months ago

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says. Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, and “a couple of key staff surrounding the vice president” have tested positive for the virus, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said …

With nine days to go, Trump faces two adversaries: Joe Biden and the pandemic
4 years, 2 months ago

With nine days to go, Trump faces two adversaries: Joe Biden and the pandemic

LA Times  

With election day just nine days away, President Trump fought an uphill battle Sunday against two adversaries: Joe Biden and the pandemic. Trump’s repeated claim that the country had turned the corner on the coronavirus was undercut by news that members of Vice President Mike Pence’s inner circle had tested positive — and by a senior Trump advisor who said …

Harris-Pence Debate: Low Impact on Polls, But Weighty Candidates
4 years, 3 months ago

Harris-Pence Debate: Low Impact on Polls, But Weighty Candidates

The Quint  

The vice-presidential debate ahead of the US elections was a landmark moment for more than one reason. Other than the fact that both the candidates were seated behind plexiglass barriers as a precaution against coronavirus, Senator Kamala Harris was also the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to take the big stage for a debate in …

'Mr Vice President, I'm speaking': Harris stops Pence interrupting her at debate as she takes on VP over covid 'cover up' and climate crisis
4 years, 3 months ago

'Mr Vice President, I'm speaking': Harris stops Pence interrupting her at debate as she takes on VP over covid 'cover up' and climate crisis

The Independent  

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VP debate: Mike Pence accuses Kamala Harris of 'undermining confidence' in a Trump vaccine
4 years, 3 months ago

VP debate: Mike Pence accuses Kamala Harris of 'undermining confidence' in a Trump vaccine

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vice President Mike Pence …

THE BEST LINES FROM THE VP HEAD-TO-HEAD
4 years, 3 months ago

THE BEST LINES FROM THE VP HEAD-TO-HEAD

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris on the coronavirus They knew and they covered it up. This administration has forfeited their right to reelection based on this Mike Pence on Democrats' COVID plan It looks a little bit like plagiarism which is a little something Joe Biden knows a little bit about Harris on the COVID response I want to ask you: how calm …

2020 VP Debate: Harris accuses Pence of COVID 'cover-up'
4 years, 3 months ago

2020 VP Debate: Harris accuses Pence of COVID 'cover-up'

Daily Mail  

The Vice Presidential debate, moderated by USA Today's Susan Page, kicked off in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wednesday night between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris accused Vice President Mike Pence of a COVID 'cover-up' in the opening minutes of Wednesday night's vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City, Utah. Vice President …

Kamala Harris, Mike Pence Clash Over COVID, Economy at VP Debate
4 years, 3 months ago

Kamala Harris, Mike Pence Clash Over COVID, Economy at VP Debate

The Quint  

“The American people have demonstrated over the last eight months – they've been given the facts, they're willing to put the health of their families and their neighbours and people they don't even know first. President Trump and I have great confidence in the American people and their ability to take that information and put it into practice,” Pence said. …

Vice-presidential debate updates: Donald Trump's coronavirus looms over US election clash between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence
4 years, 3 months ago

Vice-presidential debate updates: Donald Trump's coronavirus looms over US election clash between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence

ABC  

If you're not following us on Facebook messenger, now's the time! There used to be some political strategy that suggested a VP pick could help carry their home states, but a few experts told me earlier this year that that thinking is a bit outdated, and hasn't proven all that true in the last few decades. There's a lot of …

2020 VP Debate: Pence brings murdered ISIS hostage's parents
4 years, 3 months ago

2020 VP Debate: Pence brings murdered ISIS hostage's parents

Daily Mail  

Vice President Mike Pence is expected to bring murdered ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller's parents to the vice presidential debate - the same day two of her alleged torturers were indicted in the U.S., raising questions on whether the charges were timed to help the VP. Vice President Mike Pence will bring the parents of Kayla Mueller, an American murdered by …

Vice Presidential Debate Fact Check
4 years, 3 months ago

Vice Presidential Debate Fact Check

NPR  

5 Questions Going Into The VP Debate Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris of California face off this evening in the first and only vice presidential debate, which has taken on a higher degree of importance this year because of the age of both presidential candidates, who are in their 70s, and President Trump’s recent hospitalization with COVID-19. Pence’s …

Pence takes lead role in campaign with Trump travel stopped
4 years, 3 months ago

Pence takes lead role in campaign with Trump travel stopped

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump ill with COVID-19, Vice President Mike Pence took the lead role in campaigning Monday, starting a swing through key states to bolster the president’s chance for reelection. After the debate, Pence says, it’s back to “business as usual” and the campaign has appearances planned for him, as well as Trump’s children and other top …

Don’t underestimate Mike Pence
4 years, 3 months ago

Don’t underestimate Mike Pence

Live Mint  

In the Age of Trump, sober analysis becomes difficult because every claim becomes a superlative. And unlike Mr. Trump, the words most often used to describe the vice president are “calm” and “measured.” Those who have watched him know his aw-shucks Midwestern demeanor serves him well in debates. Even the New York Times conceded in a headline that “Commentators Give …

Biden says there shouldn’t be a second debate if Trump still has Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden says there shouldn’t be a second debate if Trump still has Covid-19

CNN  

Washington CNN — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday that the second presidential debate should not be held if President Donald Trump is still infected with coronavirus, but that he would base his participation in the debate upon recommendations from medical experts. Too many people have been infected and it’s a very serious problem.” He continued: “And so I’ll …

Candidates to be separated by plexiglass shield at VP debate
4 years, 3 months ago

Candidates to be separated by plexiglass shield at VP debate

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be separated by a see-through barrier to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission at Wednesday’s vice presidential debate. The debate in Salt Lake City will come less than a week after President Donald Trump tested positive for the virus. He attended a Rose Garden ceremony Sept. 26 for Supreme Court nominee …

Pence and Harris to debate through plexiglass because of coronavirus concerns
4 years, 3 months ago

Pence and Harris to debate through plexiglass because of coronavirus concerns

LA Times  

Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris will debate Wednesday separated by plexiglass shields, one of a handful of changes debate officials are making in response to concerns about COVID-19. “No exceptions.” A Pence spokesman said the vice president last tested negative Monday morning and referred other questions to a comment made by a colleague earlier. On the …

Pence Working From Home For Now But Plans To Travel On Monday
4 years, 3 months ago

Pence Working From Home For Now But Plans To Travel On Monday

NPR  

Pence Working From Home For Now But Plans To Travel On Monday Enlarge this image toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP Brynn Anderson/AP Vice President Pence — who has tested negative for the coronavirus — has been working from home rather than going into the White House complex since President Trump was diagnosed with the virus late on Thursday, a senior administration …

The Trumps Have Coronavirus. What Happens Next?
4 years, 3 months ago

The Trumps Have Coronavirus. What Happens Next?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The president has repeatedly downplayed the threat of the coronavirus, even as more than 200,000 Americans have died, but experts have warned that at 74 he is already at a higher risk of falling seriously ill. Here’s what we know so far: Who takes over if Trump is too ill to work? U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, …

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to be regularly tested for coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to be regularly tested for coronavirus

Live Mint  

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, will be tested regularly for COVID-19, an aide said on Monday, as the campaign prepares for the possibility of more public events in the run-up to November's election. "Consistent with the transparency Vice President Biden has demonstrated, we will make public if either the Vice President or Senator Harris …

Trump and Pence: a two-man Covid-19 gaslighting act (Opinion)
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump and Pence: a two-man Covid-19 gaslighting act (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. In the US, the curve is trending up, not down, even if Vice President Mike Pence deceptively declared in an op-ed this week, “We are winning the fight against the invisible enemy,” unctuously declaring that the good news is “a testament to the leadership of …

Pence Tells Governors To Share Misleading Facts About Coronavirus Infections: Reports
4 years, 6 months ago

Pence Tells Governors To Share Misleading Facts About Coronavirus Infections: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Vice President Mike Pence urged the nation’s governors to share misleading facts about ongoing coronavirus outbreaks in some states during a private call on Monday, according to multiple reports. During the call, Pence, who leads the White House’s coronavirus task force, downplayed increases in COVID-19 diagnoses in some regions, claiming they were simply “intermittent” spikes of the …

Pence tries to declare coronavirus over as Trump pushes reopening and campaigning
4 years, 6 months ago

Pence tries to declare coronavirus over as Trump pushes reopening and campaigning

CNN  

CNN — Vice President Mike Pence, the leader of the administration’s coronavirus task force, is publicly painting a rosy picture of the pandemic through his words and actions amid President Donald Trump’s push to reopen the country and resume campaigning. “I would just encourage you all, as we talk about these things, make sure to explain to your citizens the …

US: Trump dismisses concern over virus spreading in White House
4 years, 7 months ago

US: Trump dismisses concern over virus spreading in White House

India Today  

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns over the possible spread of coronavirus in the White House but said he may limit contact with Vice President Mike Pence. "I would say that he and I will be talking about that," Trump said at an occasionally testy press conference. "Everybody coming into the president's office gets tested, and I've felt …

Vice President Pence self-isolating after exposure to aide with coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

Vice President Pence self-isolating after exposure to aide with coronavirus

India TV News  

Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, joining three of the nation’s top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure. “Vice President Pence will continue to follow the advice of the White House Medical Unit and is not in quarantine,” spokesman Devin O’Malley said Sunday. “Additionally, Vice President Pence …

What Donald Trump can learn from Boris Johnson as coronavirus cases found in White House
4 years, 7 months ago

What Donald Trump can learn from Boris Johnson as coronavirus cases found in White House

CNN  

London CNN — If President Donald Trump needs reminding of how easily the coronavirus can spread in the workplace, he need only pick up the phone and call his friend Boris Johnson. While no one is tying any of these cases directly to Dorries, the British government’s behavior around this time has raised legitimate questions about how carefully social distancing …

Mike Pence will not self-quarantine and plans to be at the White House Monday
4 years, 8 months ago

Mike Pence will not self-quarantine and plans to be at the White House Monday

CNN  

CNN — Vice President Mike Pence is not planning to enter self-quarantine after his press secretary tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and plans to be at the White House on Monday, his office said on Sunday. Pence spokesperson Devin O’Malley said the vice president “will continue to follow the advice of the White House Medical Unit and is not …

US Vice President Mike Pence staffer tests positive for coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

US Vice President Mike Pence staffer tests positive for coronavirus

India TV News  

United States Vice President Mike Pence's office staffer tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, a senior administration official confirmed the news to one of America's leading news website. The report comes a day after President Donald Trump’s personal valet tested positive with the COVID-19 infection. As per CBS News report, the valet, a member of the military, would have had …

White House considering winding down coronavirus task force, Pence says
4 years, 8 months ago

White House considering winding down coronavirus task force, Pence says

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 Vice President Mike Pence told reporters on Tuesday that the …

For Pence, Coronavirus Task Force Is A High-Profile Assignment With Political Risk
4 years, 8 months ago

For Pence, Coronavirus Task Force Is A High-Profile Assignment With Political Risk

NPR  

For Pence, Coronavirus Task Force Is A High-Profile Assignment With Political Risk Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images When President Trump tapped Vice President Mike Pence to lead the coronavirus task force in late February, it was a moment of growing pressure. Sponsor Message "It makes sense to have somebody like …

'Stop lying to our faces!' Mike Pence flayed for saying Trump never 'belittled' COVID-19 threat
4 years, 9 months ago

'Stop lying to our faces!' Mike Pence flayed for saying Trump never 'belittled' COVID-19 threat

Raw Story  

Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday defended President Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by falsely claiming that the president had never sought to belittle the threat the virus posed. "Because of all we’ve done, the risk to the American people remains very low," Trump said on February 26th. "It’s going to disappear," Trump said of the virus on …

Pence Warns Coronavirus Disruptions Could Last 'Well Into July'
4 years, 9 months ago

Pence Warns Coronavirus Disruptions Could Last 'Well Into July'

NPR  

Pence Warns Coronavirus Disruptions Could Last 'Well Into July' Enlarge this image toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Carolyn Kaster/AP With the Trump administration hoping to inject as much as $1 trillion into the economy to deal with the mounting coronavirus crisis, Vice President Pence warned on Tuesday that disruptions from the outbreak could continue until at least midsummer. While the vice …

Coronavirus pandemic: US extends travel ban to UK and Ireland, mulls restrictions within country; Trump awaiting result after taking COVID-19 test
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: US extends travel ban to UK and Ireland, mulls restrictions within country; Trump awaiting result after taking COVID-19 test

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the US to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread Washington: President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the …

Coronavirus | Donald Trump takes test; extends travel ban to Britain, Ireland
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Donald Trump takes test; extends travel ban to Britain, Ireland

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump has taken a coronavirus test but said on Saturday that his temperature was “totally normal”, and his administration extended a travel ban to Britain and Ireland to try to contain a pandemic that has shut down much of the daily routine of American life. After White House officials took the unprecedented step of checking the temperatures of …

Mike Pence Won't Say How Many Coronavirus Tests Have Been Conducted
4 years, 9 months ago

Mike Pence Won't Say How Many Coronavirus Tests Have Been Conducted

Huff Post  

Vice President Mike Pence ducked a question Thursday about how many coronavirus tests have been carried out after the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci, said the dearth of testing remains “a failing” of the nation’s battle against COVID-19. “We are going to continue to work in every way to clear out, as the president said, any red tape, …

Trump’s coronavirus strategy faces new scrutiny after second US death
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump’s coronavirus strategy faces new scrutiny after second US death

CNN  

CNN — The White House coronavirus task force is expressing “great concern” there will be more person-to-person transmissions of the disease after two deaths on American soil – a message that strongly contrasts with President Donald Trump’s earlier rosy forecasts about the situation. That’s of great concern.” As the administration confronted a fast growing crisis, Pence blanketed political talk shows …

Trump defends holding campaign rallies even as coronavirus spreads
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump defends holding campaign rallies even as coronavirus spreads

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump said Monday he thinks it’s “very safe” to continue hosting crowded campaign rallies around the country even as his administration contends with a growing outbreak of coronavirus in the United States. Trump said Democratic presidential candidates should be presented with the same question about hosting rallies in the age of coronavirus, though in the …

Pence is leading the coronavirus response but he’s still heading to Florida to fundraise
4 years, 10 months ago

Pence is leading the coronavirus response but he’s still heading to Florida to fundraise

CNN  

Washington CNN — The stock market is having its worst week since 2008. The Florida trip, which was scheduled before Pence’s new role was announced, was originally centered around fundraising, including a fundraiser on Longboat Key to raise money for the National Republican Congressional Committee. But his office, perhaps aware that given his new role Pence could face criticism for …

Trump takes a victory lap early on in the coronavirus fight
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump takes a victory lap early on in the coronavirus fight

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump wants America to know he’s doing a great job in keeping out the novel coronavirus, in a victory lap that could look premature if his own experts are correct in their more somber forecasts. “The risk to the American people remains very low,” Trump said, as he unveiled his big announcement: Vice President Mike Pence …

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