Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill
4 years, 8 months ago

Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill

NPR  

Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a rare joint statement on Saturday, declined an offer from the White House to make rapid COVID-19 tests available for Congress. "Congress is grateful for the Administration's generous offer to deploy rapid COVID-19 testing capabilities to Capitol Hill, but we respectfully decline the offer at this time," Pelosi and McConnell said. McConnell, R-Ky., plans to bring the Senate back into session on Monday, while Pelosi, D-Calif., and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said this week the House would not bring representatives back over coronavirus fears. Sponsor Message On Friday, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said on Twitter that the Trump administration would send three Abbott "point of care testing machines and 1,000 tests for their use" to Capitol Hill.

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Biden tests positive for COVID-19: White House
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden tests positive for COVID-19: White House

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the White House confirmed. "Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. The president has been at many events, as we all know, and he just tested positive for Covid," Janet Murguia, president of the group, told …

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative
6 months ago

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Sunday, but his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, has tested negative and remains asymptomatic. Emhoff spokesperson Liza Acevedo said in a statement that the second gentleman “is fully vaccinated and three times boosted” and that he is “currently asymptomatic, continuing to work …

White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige
10 months ago

White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses, bringing to an end the last coronavirus prevention protocol at the White House. The White House said the change aligns its policies with the Centers for Disease Control …

Big update on Biden's health after First Lady tests Covid positive ahead of G20 Summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Big update on Biden's health after First Lady tests Covid positive ahead of G20 Summit

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden is set to visit India for the G20 summit after he tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told a briefing that President Biden tested negative for coronavirus disease for two consecutive days since the First Lady, Jill Biden, tested positive for the virus. "An update on the President and the …

US' Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of G20 Summit; President Biden is negative
1 year, 4 months ago

US' Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of G20 Summit; President Biden is negative

Firstpost  

The White House did not provide an immediate response to an inquiry related to potential impact of US President Joe Biden’s foreign travel plans US First Lady Jill Biden has tested for Covid, the White House said. The White House did not provide an immediate response to an inquiry related to potential impact of Biden’s foreign travel plans. As per …

Biden tests negative for COVID, but stays in isolation until 2nd test can confirm result
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tests negative for COVID, but stays in isolation until 2nd test can confirm result

LA Times  

President Biden speaks Friday outside the White House, where he’s been working in isolation, before signing two bills aimed at combating fraud in COVID-19 relief programs for small businesses. Dr. Kevin O’Connor wrote in his latest daily update that the president, “in an abundance of caution,” will abide by the “strict isolation measures” in place since his “rebound” infection was …

US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
2 years, 5 months ago

US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again

Live Mint  

Days after testing negative for noval coronavirus, United States President Joe Biden was tested or COVID-19 again on 30 July, an official statement from White House said. "After testing negative on Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, Thursday morning and Friday morning, the President tested positive late Saturday morning, by antigen testing," the White House said. "As described last week, acknowledging the …

Biden again tests positive for coronavirus, returns to isolation
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden again tests positive for coronavirus, returns to isolation

LA Times  

President Biden tested positive for the coronavirus again Saturday. President Biden tested positive for the coronavirus again Saturday, slightly more than three days after he was cleared to exit isolation, the White House said, in a rare case of a “rebound” infection after antiviral drug treatment. White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden “has experienced …

Fauci 'doubts' Biden tested negative as president hopes to be working in person by end of the week
2 years, 5 months ago

Fauci 'doubts' Biden tested negative as president hopes to be working in person by end of the week

Daily Mail  

Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that he 'doubts' Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 yet after the president said he hopes to be back working in person by the end of the week. Fauci said that White House Physician Kevin O'Connor told him Monday evening that Biden has now completed five days of his PAXLOVID treatment. Dr. Anthony Fauci told …

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and went into isolation with mild symptoms. White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha told reporters at a briefing that he spoke with Biden over the phone and the president “sounded great.” “He had been working all morning,” Jha said. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the president’s …

EXPLAINER: What’s known about Biden catching COVID-19?
2 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s known about Biden catching COVID-19?

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, is experiencing mild symptoms and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral pill treatment. Biden felt tired Wednesday evening and didn’t sleep well, White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said at a press briefing. The president’s doctor said Biden’s vaccination status and early treatment with Paxlovid should keep him out of …

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus are challenging the nation’s efforts to get back to normal after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions. Jean-Pierre described the president’s symptoms as “very mild” and said Biden had …

US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID
2 years, 5 months ago

US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID

Al Jazeera  

US president releases video saying he is ‘doing well’, has ‘mild symptoms’ and is fully vaccinated with two boosters. Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced, but the United States president will continue to carry out his duties as he is experiencing “very mild symptoms”. In a briefing on Thursday afternoon, the White House COVID-19 coordinator …

Biden tests positive for coronavirus, has ‘very mild symptoms’
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tests positive for coronavirus, has ‘very mild symptoms’

LA Times  

President Biden, 79, will isolate at the White House and continue to carry out his duties during that time, the White House says. Biden is “experiencing very mild symptoms” of COVID-19 and has begun taking Paxlovid, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. According to a letter from the president’s doctor released by the White House, Biden tested positive first …

Biden tests positive for COVID and shows mild symptoms, White House says
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tests positive for COVID and shows mild symptoms, White House says

NPR  

Biden tests positive for COVID and shows mild symptoms, White House says Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Thursday. Biden "will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," Jean-Pierre said in a statement. …

Blinken tests positive for the coronavirus, has mild symptoms
2 years, 8 months ago

Blinken tests positive for the coronavirus, has mild symptoms

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and related events over the weekend. The State Department said Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and related events over the weekend. Spokesman Ned Price said Blinken tested …

US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19
2 years, 8 months ago

US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid-19

India Today  

Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the US eases restrictions in a bid to revert to pre-pandemic normalcy. The White House said neither President Joe Biden nor first lady Jill Biden were considered a “close contact” of Harris in recent days. The …

Kamala Harris is prescribed antiviral drug after testing positive for coronavirus
2 years, 8 months ago

Kamala Harris is prescribed antiviral drug after testing positive for coronavirus

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for the coronavirus but has no symptoms, and hasn’t had recent contact with President Biden, her office said. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said. “The Vice President will return to the …

Kamala Harris tests Covid positive, President Biden not ‘close contact’
2 years, 8 months ago

Kamala Harris tests Covid positive, President Biden not ‘close contact’

India TV News  

Highlights Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid Harris press secretary said neither President Biden nor first lady was considered close contact Harris tested positive on both rapid and PCR tests but 'has exhibited no symptoms' Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even …

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 …

Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden
2 years, 9 months ago

Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden. Pelosi, he said, will “quarantine consistent with CDC guidance, and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly.” The White House said Biden and Pelosi had only “brief interactions over the course of the …

Nancy Pelosi latest US official to test positive for COVID
2 years, 9 months ago

Nancy Pelosi latest US official to test positive for COVID

Al Jazeera  

Several US legislators and administration officials also tested positive, but White House says Biden remains virus-free. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, has become the latest United States official to contract COVID-19 after several legislators and cabinet members also tested positive for the virus this week. The president wishes Speaker Pelosi a speedy recovery.” Vice President …

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for the coronavirus
2 years, 9 months ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for the coronavirus

LA Times  

Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for the coronavirus, the latest in a string of high-ranking officials to be diagnosed this week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday, the latest in a string of high-ranking officials in Washington to receive the diagnosis this week. “The speaker will quarantine consistent with CDC guidance, and encourages everyone to get …

Vice president’s staffer, others test positive for the coronavirus after weekend gathering
2 years, 9 months ago

Vice president’s staffer, others test positive for the coronavirus after weekend gathering

LA Times  

Gen. Merrick Garland, second from right, attends a news conference Wednesday shortly before announcing he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Vice President Kamala Harris’ communications director tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, the second close contact of the vice president to become infected in less than a month. Harris’ office did not announce test results for the vice …

End of COVID funds? House eyes $15.6-billion plan, but outlook is dim
2 years, 9 months ago

End of COVID funds? House eyes $15.6-billion plan, but outlook is dim

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi gives her weekly news conference Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the turn of events “heartbreaking.” The idea had been to add President Biden’s request for new virus aid to the massive $1.5-trillion spending bill, a must-pass measure needed by week’s end to keep the federal government operating through …

White House outlines new plan to combat COVID in US
2 years, 10 months ago

White House outlines new plan to combat COVID in US

Al Jazeera  

New preparedness plan requires more funding to restock the nation’s stockpile of tests, antiviral pills and masks. US President Joe Biden‘s administration has laid out a new national blueprint to combat COVID-19, including any possible future outbreaks of new variants, without shutting down schools and businesses. It said the additional funding would help restock the nation’s stockpile of tests, antiviral …

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill
2 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday that Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to the larger government funding bill, which could complicate Republican support for the broader legislative package. “We are working very closely with Rosa DeLauro on the omnibus bill,” she said after the House Democrats’ weekly meeting, referencing the Connecticut Democratic congresswoman who chairs …

Pentagon chief tests positive for Covid — is experiencing mild symptoms: report
3 years ago

Pentagon chief tests positive for Covid — is experiencing mild symptoms: report

Raw Story  

The Pentagon revealed on Sunday that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has tested positive for coronavirus. My symptoms are mild, and I am following my physician’s directions," Austin said in a statement released Sunday evening. "As my doctor made clear to me, my fully vaccinated status — and the booster I received in early October — have rendered the infection …

Joe Biden COVID negative after close contact, VP Kamala Harris exposed
3 years ago

Joe Biden COVID negative after close contact, VP Kamala Harris exposed

India TV News  

Highlights US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris both tested negative for COVID on Wednesday They both had close contact with aides who later tested positive for coronavirus: White House Joe Biden had had two negative tests since Sunday US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday following separate incidents in …

Three senators test positive for COVID in breakthrough cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Three senators test positive for COVID in breakthrough cases

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Three senators said Thursday they have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, a high-profile collection of breakthrough cases that comes as the highly infectious delta variant spreads rapidly across the United States. “While I am not feeling great, I’m definitely feeling much better than I would have without the vaccine,” King said. “He is isolating, and everyone …

COVID-19 derails Texas Democrats lobbying in Washington
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 derails Texas Democrats lobbying in Washington

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers who hightailed it to the nation’s capital in a faceoff over voting rights said Tuesday that they’re pressing on with their mission to get Democrats in Washington, D.C., to bolster their cause, even as COVID-19 spreads through their ranks. Six of the more than 50 Texas state representatives who decamped to Washington last week have …

A White House official and a senior Pelosi aide, both fully vaccinated, have tested positive for Covid-19
3 years, 5 months ago

A White House official and a senior Pelosi aide, both fully vaccinated, have tested positive for Covid-19

CNN  

CNN — A White House official and a senior aide in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, who are both fully vaccinated, have tested positive for Covid-19, CNN has learned. “Yesterday, a fully-vaccinated senior spokesperson in the Speaker’s Press Office tested positive for COVID after contact with members of the Texas state legislature last week,” Hammill said. Our office will continue …

Coronavirus | Biden’s 'transformative' COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Biden’s 'transformative' COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden's massive relief plan is on the verge clearing Congress with a final vote Wednesday, offering a lifeline for millions of American families and businesses and stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic. If it makes it to his desk, Mr. Biden — who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority — could sign …

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone
3 years, 11 months ago

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone

LA Times  

President Biden meets Republican senators to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Washington. As President Biden met with 10 Republican senators Monday to test the waters of bipartisanship on coronavirus relief, Democrats on Capitol Hill took the first step toward fast-tracking the administration’s $1.9-trillion proposal through a legislative …

COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Within a span of about 24 hours, three House Democrats announced they tested positive for COVID-19, prompting concern that last week’s insurrection at the Capitol has also turned into a super-spreader event threatening the health of lawmakers and their staffs. Dr. Brian Moynihan said members who were in protective isolation last Wednesday “may have been exposed to another …

3rd Member Of Congress Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown
3 years, 11 months ago

3rd Member Of Congress Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown

NPR  

3rd Member Of Congress Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown Enlarge this image toggle caption Graeme Jennings/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Graeme Jennings/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 11:45 a.m. ET At least three Democratic members of Congress have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, blaming their results on their Republican colleagues' refusal to wear face masks during …

Texas Representative To Quarantine After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
4 years ago

Texas Representative To Quarantine After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

NPR  

Texas Representative To Quarantine After Testing Positive For Coronavirus Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Brady received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Dec. 18 and tested negative …

Pelosi, McConnell Get Coronavirus Vaccine, Urge Members To Do Same
4 years ago

Pelosi, McConnell Get Coronavirus Vaccine, Urge Members To Do Same

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive the coronavirus vaccine, with both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell getting the shot on Friday and the top Capitol doctor urging all members of Congress to join them. The leaders’ vaccinations came hours after Vice President Mike Pence received it …

Members of Congress who tested positive for coronavirus or its antibodies
4 years ago

Members of Congress who tested positive for coronavirus or its antibodies

CNN  

CNN — As Covid-19 cases surge throughout the country, no place has been immune from infection — including Capitol Hill. The spike in cases nationwide sees a parallel in Congress, with at least four members of the Senate and at least 20 members of the House of Representatives testing positive for coronavirus or for its antibodies after November 1. Since …

New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief package
4 years, 1 month ago

New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief package

LA Times  

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916-billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week employment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators. He offered few details, though House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said it proposes …

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell agreed to attach coronavirus relief to upcoming spending bill
4 years, 1 month ago

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell agreed to attach coronavirus relief to upcoming spending bill

Salon  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced on Friday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had agreed to combine this year's annual omnibus spending bill with a coronavirus relief package, offering hope that stimulus for Americans economically suffering during the pandemic may be on its way. One day after the bill was first unveiled on Tuesday, Pelosi and Senate Minority …

After White House test, Pa. senator calls COVID-19 case mild
4 years, 1 month ago

After White House test, Pa. senator calls COVID-19 case mild

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Republican state lawmaker from Pennsylvania revealed Monday that he has COVID-19, confirming the positive test five days after he went to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump and went maskless at a packed public meeting to discuss efforts to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Meanwhile, a Republican lawmaker who attended Wednesday’s public meeting …

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 …

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
4 years, 1 month ago

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, said Tuesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Grassley said he looks forward to “resuming my normal schedule soon.” The Iowa Republican, who was in the Senate and voting on Monday, did not say how he had been exposed. I …

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus at a moment when the disease is tearing across the United States at an alarming pace. Although the president has consistently played down the pandemic, which has killed more than 240,000 Americans and infected more than 10 million people in the US, public health experts expressed worry about …

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus at a moment when the disease is tearing across the United States at an alarming pace. Although the president has consistently played down the pandemic, which has killed more than 240,000 Americans and infected more than 10 million people in the U.S., public health experts expressed …

Two new cases of Covid-19 in the White House: Reports
4 years, 1 month ago

Two new cases of Covid-19 in the White House: Reports

Live Mint  

Two more people close to US President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, media reports said Monday. Another top aide to the president, David Bossie, was also at the White House event and tested positive on Sunday and has been self-isolating at home, NBC news said. The Washington Post said Meadows was in the crowd in the White House …

Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests test positive
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests test positive

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — At least three top Trump administration or campaign officials have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an election night watch party in the White House East Room. The latest White House cluster, coming just a month after Trump’s own diagnosis and hospitalization, includes a top Trump campaign official as well as a handful of undisclosed White House staff, …

Trump’s White House chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s White House chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

Live Mint  

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest Trump administration official to contract the disease, which has killed over 236,000 Americans. A White House official told Fox News that Meadows was “doing well.” Meadows' positive test comes weeks after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump contracted the novel coronavirus and recovered. Meadows …

White House says chances slim on pandemic aid deal before election
4 years, 2 months ago

White House says chances slim on pandemic aid deal before election

Live Mint  

Washington: The White House on Tuesday tamped down expectations for a major coronavirus relief package to be agreed upon by the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election, saying House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was seeking too much. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the proposal from Pelosi's Democrats included stimulus checks for immigrants who are in the United States …

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