The brief and disconcerting episode raised doubts about the familiarity of President Trump’s adviser and son-in-law with the laws and constitutional provisions governing U.S. presidential elections.
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World War II veterans mark V-E Day in Washington with Trump
Ranging in age from 96 to 100, they joined the president in a commemoration at the World War II Memorial.
Trump says ‘no rush’ on more aid as jobless crisis grows
Democrats are preparing to unveil a ‘Rooseveltian-style’ package to shore up the economy and address the health emergency.
Pence’s press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
The news comes one day after the White House confirmed that one of President Trump’s valets had tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump says in his mother’s eyes, he ‘could do no wrong’
The president reflects on Mother’s Day during an interview on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Top Republican fundraiser and Trump ally named postmaster general
The president has indicated that he wants the Postal Service to dramatically raise fees for delivering packages for customers such as Amazon in exchange for tapping a coronavirus line of credit.
John Bolton book again delayed, this time to June 23
The book reportedly describes a conversation with the president in which Trump told Bolton that he wanted to withhold security aid from Ukraine until it helped him with investigations into political rival Joe Biden.
Trump erupts at campaign team as his poll numbers slide
New surveys by the Republican National Committee and the president’s campaign point to a harrowing picture for him as he faces re-election amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines
The president says they will be ‘fading out’ when they expire Thursday and states pivot to reopening.
Trump’s musing on injecting disinfectants to fight COVID-19 sparks outcry
The president’s offhand comment triggers intense blowback from doctors and other health officials.