Trump campaign plans information centers for black voters in battleground states
President Donald Trump’s campaign said on Wednesday it plans to open information centers for black voters in 15 cities in battleground states in hopes of increasing support for the Republican president’s re-election bid among a key Democratic constitue…
Trump campaign says it is suing New York Times over Russia opinion piece
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign said on Wednesday it was filing a libel suit accusing the New York Times of intentionally publishing a false opinion article that suggested Russia and the campaign had an overarching deal in the 2016 U.S. e…
Coronavirus spreads faster outside China as fears of U.S. impact hit markets
The number of new coronavirus infections inside China – the source of the outbreak – was for the first time overtaken by fresh cases elsewhere on Wednesday, as U.S. markets turned negative on fears over the rapid global spread of the disease.
Court allows Trump to withhold funds from ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions
President Donald Trump’s administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement funds from states and cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
Germany ‘heading for epidemic’ as virus spreads faster outside China
Germany said on Wednesday that it was heading for a coronavirus epidemic and could no longer trace all cases, as the number of new infections inside China – the source of the outbreak – was for the first time overtaken by those elsewhere.
Biden lands key endorsement, Sanders touts momentum as Democrats campaign in South Carolina
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden won the endorsement of an influential black congressman from South Carolina on Wednesday, which could prove pivotal as he competes with current national front-runner Bernie Sanders for the support of the stat…
Trump campaign files libel suit against New York Times over Russia story
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign said on Wednesday it filed a libel suit against the New York Times accusing the newspaper of intentionally publishing a false opinion article related to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
Israel’s Netanyahu pulls his punches after Sanders calls him a racist
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday Bernie Sanders was wrong to call him a racist during a debate among contenders for the U.S. Democratic presidential nomination, but shied away from attacking the senator in return.
Lawmakers criticize Pentagon for shifting money to Mexico border wall
U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday criticized the Pentagon’s decision to shift nearly $4 billion from the defense budget to pay for a wall on the border with Mexico, saying that it circumvented Congress’ authority and could affect the military’s ability to re…
Court rules Trump can withhold funds from ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions
President Donald Trump’s administration can withhold millions of dollars in law enforcement funds from states and cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
