In non-pandemic times, a president addressing a joint session of Congress can expect an audience of roughly 1,600 people. For President Biden on Wednesday, the audience was closer to 200. Melina Mara/AP hide caption toggle caption Melina Mara/AP In non-pandemic times, a president addressing a joint session of Congress can expect an audience of roughly 1,600 people. For President Biden on Wednesday, the audience was closer […]
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President Biden promotes his American Jobs Plan during an appearance in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus on April 7. The sheer scale of his early agenda has drawn comparisons to the achievements of FDR and LBJ. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Biden promotes his American Jobs Plan during an appearance in the South Court Auditorium on the White […]
The Saudi crown prince may escape punishment for his order to kill a columnist. A pandemic relief package is moving through Congress. Donald Trump remains popular with conservative activists. Source link
In this Jan. 12, 2021 photo, shattered glass from the attack on Congress by a pro-Trump mob is seen in the doors leading to the Capitol Rotunda. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP In this Jan. 12, 2021 photo, shattered glass from the attack on Congress by a pro-Trump mob is seen in the doors leading to the Capitol Rotunda. J. Scott […]
Leaving Washington, D.C., behind, the Trumps board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Jan. 20, hours before President Biden’s inauguration. Pete Marovich/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pete Marovich/Pool/Getty Images Leaving Washington, D.C., behind, the Trumps board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Jan. 20, hours before President Biden’s inauguration. Pete Marovich/Pool/Getty Images The Senate had a test […]
President Trump is part of a subset of presidents who were elected to one term but were then denied a second one by the voters. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images President Trump is part of a subset of presidents who were elected to one term but were then denied a second one by the voters. Drew Angerer/Getty Images After a lifetime […]
The stage at the U.S. Capitol ahead of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images The stage at the U.S. Capitol ahead of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. John Moore/Getty Images President Trump’s refusal to concede and the delayed transition to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden have raised many questions about the transfer […]
Sen. John McCain’s concession speech on Nov. 4, 2008, is believed by some to be the finest achievement in conceding ever witnessed. But it is not a distinction likely to be much prized by candidates going forward. Chris Carlson/AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Carlson/AP Sen. John McCain’s concession speech on Nov. 4, 2008, is believed by some to be the finest achievement in conceding ever […]
With the election fast approaching we discuss the implications of this week’s debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. Source link
Ron Elving joins Scott Simon to discuss the concerns over the president’s recovery from COVID-19, where the U.S Senate stands on the next coronavirus relief bill and more. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Another week of volatile news, and I’m running out of adjectives. President Trump, recovering from COVID, insisted that he wasn’t so sick after all before saying he was really sick. He pulled out of a […]
President Trump exits Marine One at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday in Bethesda, Md. He is staying at the hospital while receiving treatment for the coronavirus. Alex Edelman/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/Getty Images President Trump exits Marine One at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday in Bethesda, Md. He is staying at the hospital while receiving treatment for […]
President Trump has been hospitalized after testing positive for the coronavirus. Doctors gave an update on his condition Saturday. Source link
Judge Robert Rosenberg, a member of the Broward County, Fla., canvassing board examines a disputed ballot in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Nov. 24, 2000. That close presidential contest was one of several in U.S. history. Alan Diaz/AP hide caption toggle caption Alan Diaz/AP Judge Robert Rosenberg, a member of the Broward County, Fla., canvassing board examines a disputed ballot in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Nov. 24, […]
President Trump and H.R. McMaster walk toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2017. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Trump and H.R. McMaster walk toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2017. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty […]
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Sept. 8. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Sept. 8. Bloomberg via Getty Images No reader should skip the prologue to Bob Woodward’s new book on President Trump, because the author puts his best […]
President Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday night, the last day of the Republican National Convention. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday night, the last day of the Republican National Convention. Evan Vucci/AP The 2020 Republican National Convention this week began and ended with two […]
From left, on stage, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris,and Doug Emhoff , wave to supporters connected virtually after Biden spoke Thursday night. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP From left, on stage, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris,and Doug Emhoff , wave to supporters connected virtually after Biden spoke Thursday night. Andrew Harnik/AP It turns out going virtual has its virtues. Just ask […]
Joe Biden addresses donors during a virtual fundraising event at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del., on Aug. 12. Biden will accept his party’s nomination at this week’s Democratic National Convention. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Joe Biden addresses donors during a virtual fundraising event at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del., on Aug. 12. Biden will accept his party’s nomination […]
President Donald Trump arrives for a news conference at the White House, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Donald Trump arrives for a news conference at the White House, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP President Trump has long been a champion of what’s been called positive thinking – the power to make things that […]
The bust of President George Washington looks out over the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore National Monument. President Trump is expected to visit the monument and make remarks before the start of a fireworks display on Friday. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images The bust of President George Washington looks out over the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore National Monument. President Trump […]
Washington, D.C.’s most famous resident, President Trump, is basing his reelection around the idea that he remains an outsider from the country’s political establishment. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Washington, D.C.’s most famous resident, President Trump, is basing his reelection around the idea that he remains an outsider from the country’s political establishment. Drew Angerer/Getty Images One of the oldest traditions […]
A statue of Confederate States President Jefferson Davis lies on the street after protesters pulled it down in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday. Parker Michels-Boyce/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Parker Michels-Boyce/AFP via Getty Images A statue of Confederate States President Jefferson Davis lies on the street after protesters pulled it down in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday. Parker Michels-Boyce/AFP via Getty Images In 2020, things […]