Tag: Donald Trump

Friday, October 30th 2020 - 08:34 UTC
US rejects Nigerian candidate as next WTO director-general, further paralyzing the global trade watchdog

The World Trade Organization's (WTO) bid to select a new leader was plunged into uncertainty this Wednesday after the United States rejected the Nigerian woman proposed as the global trade watchdog's next director-general.
Tuesday, October 27th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Catholic and “originalist” Judge Barrett ensures a conservative majority in the US Supreme Court

Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the US Supreme Court came as little surprise. The long-term academic, appeals court judge and mother of seven was the hot favorite for the Supreme Court seat.
Thursday, October 22nd 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Obama on the campaign trail in support of Biden who is preparing for the debate with Trump

Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, launching a blistering attack on Donald Trump with less than two weeks to go before the Republican president’s Election Day face-off with Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:31 UTC
Final Trump/Biden debate on Thursday but with a mute button to avoid interruptions

A final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a mute button to allow each candidate to speak uninterrupted, organizers said on Monday, looking to avoid the disruptions that marred the first matchup.
Friday, October 16th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
US presidential campaign moves to dueling prime time at town halls; record funding for the Biden campaign

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will hold dueling prime-time town halls instead of a second presidential debate on Thursday, as Americans continued to swamp polling places in states allowing early in-person voting.
Thursday, October 15th 2020 - 07:26 UTC
President Trump's son Barron overcame Covid-19, revealed First Lady Melania

President Donald Trump's 14-year-old son, Barron, tested positive for COVID-19 but exhibited no symptoms after both of his parents contracted the virus, first lady Melania Trump said on Wednesday.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
Fauci complains Trump campaign makes him appear as endorsing the president

Top government scientist Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that an ad aired by Donald Trump's reelection campaign was edited to make him seem to endorse the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
Trump declares himself immune, which means “having really a protective glow”

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself immune to COVID-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden enters its critical final weeks.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Trump/Biden October 15 debate cancelled: campaigns have announced alternate plans for that date

The Oct 15 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will not proceed, the Commission on Presidential Debates said in a statement on Friday, adding that both campaigns had announced “alternate plans for that date.”
Tuesday, October 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Trump returns to the White House telling Americans “don't let the virus dominate your lives”

President Donald Trump told Americans “to get out there” and not fear COVID-19 as he returned to the White House on Monday after checking out of the hospital where he was treated for the disease.