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Democrats say White House is not taking outbreak seriously while 2020 challengers prepare for South Carolina debateDemocrats say White House is not taking outbreak seriously while 2020 challengers prepare for South Carolina debate
DHS secretary grilled over coronavirus preparedness
Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, was grilled earlier today by a Republican senator about coronavirus and the US preparedness against the spread of the illness. The department has been put in charge of coordinating efforts to taper the spread of coronavirus.
“You’re head of homeland security, do we have enough respirators or not?” asked Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy.
“I would refer you to [Health and Human Services] for that,” Wolf said. “Secretary, you’re supposed to keep us safe,” Kennedy said in response.
In a Tweet reply, a DHS spokesperson said: “The Senator should direct medical questions to HHS and CDC. DHS’s role is primarily related to air, land and sea ports.”
Tweeting while aboard Air Force One on his way back from India, Donald Trump just doubled down on his attack against the jury foreman in the case of Roger Stone, long-time GOP political operative and former Trump confidant, and said the judge in the case is also biased against him.Tweeting while aboard Air Force One on his way back from India, Donald Trump just doubled down on his attack against the jury foreman in the case of Roger Stone, long-time GOP political operative and former Trump confidant, and said the judge in the case is also biased against him.
This afternoon, the judge on the case, Amy Berman Jackson, criticized Trump’s original tweet attacking Tomeka Hart, who revealed herself to by the jury foreman on the case earlier this month. Trump said that the “fore person in the jury, in the Roger Stone case, had significant bias” and criticized the justice department for its handling of the case.This afternoon, the judge on the case, Amy Berman Jackson, criticized Trump’s original tweet attacking Tomeka Hart, who revealed herself to by the jury foreman on the case earlier this month. Trump said that the “fore person in the jury, in the Roger Stone case, had significant bias” and criticized the justice department for its handling of the case.
Jackson rebuked Trump for attacking Hart, who he did not mention by name, in a public matter. “In a highly publicized political climate… the risk of harassment and intimidation of any juror” is high, she said.Jackson rebuked Trump for attacking Hart, who he did not mention by name, in a public matter. “In a highly publicized political climate… the risk of harassment and intimidation of any juror” is high, she said.
While Jackson sentenced Stone to 40 months in prison for seven felony charges, including lying to Congress and tampering with a witness, Stone has not been sent to prison. He is currently waiting on a request to have a new trial, which his team is trying to get by alleging juror misconduct.While Jackson sentenced Stone to 40 months in prison for seven felony charges, including lying to Congress and tampering with a witness, Stone has not been sent to prison. He is currently waiting on a request to have a new trial, which his team is trying to get by alleging juror misconduct.
That Trump said in his Tweet this afternoon that he believes Jackson is biased against him furthers a rift between Trump and his attorney general, Bill Barr, who heads the justice department.That Trump said in his Tweet this afternoon that he believes Jackson is biased against him furthers a rift between Trump and his attorney general, Bill Barr, who heads the justice department.
In an interview with ABC News, Barr said that “public statements and tweets made about the department… about cases pending in the department and about the judges before whom we have cases make it impossible for me to do my job and to assure the courts and the department that we’re doing our work with integrity.”In an interview with ABC News, Barr said that “public statements and tweets made about the department… about cases pending in the department and about the judges before whom we have cases make it impossible for me to do my job and to assure the courts and the department that we’re doing our work with integrity.”
He also said, “I think it’s time to stop tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases” -- advice that Trump has clearly not heeded.He also said, “I think it’s time to stop tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases” -- advice that Trump has clearly not heeded.
Back to the 2020 election: Comments made by Diana Taylor, Mike Bloomberg’s long-time partner, on the reported nondisclosure agreements with women who accused his company of discrimination and harassment is giving ammunition to his critics.Back to the 2020 election: Comments made by Diana Taylor, Mike Bloomberg’s long-time partner, on the reported nondisclosure agreements with women who accused his company of discrimination and harassment is giving ammunition to his critics.
In an interview with CBS News, Taylor said that none of the nondisclosure agreements accuse Bloomberg of “saying something nasty to a woman”. “That’s not who he is. Life has changed. I grew up in that world. It was bro culture,” Taylor said.In an interview with CBS News, Taylor said that none of the nondisclosure agreements accuse Bloomberg of “saying something nasty to a woman”. “That’s not who he is. Life has changed. I grew up in that world. It was bro culture,” Taylor said.
When asked what she would say to people who have concerns about the allegations. “It was 30 years ago, get over it!” she said.When asked what she would say to people who have concerns about the allegations. “It was 30 years ago, get over it!” she said.
In a later statement, a spokesperson for Taylor said that she “offered her personal view from her forty years working in finance, not the view of the campaign.”In a later statement, a spokesperson for Taylor said that she “offered her personal view from her forty years working in finance, not the view of the campaign.”
Mitt Romney: US is ‘substantially underinvesting’ in preventing coronavirus outbreakMitt Romney: US is ‘substantially underinvesting’ in preventing coronavirus outbreak
Senator Mitt Romney, who recently made headlines for being the sole GOP senator to vote for Donald Trump’s removal from office, said that the US is “substantially underinvesting” in preventing an outbreak, according to The Hill.Senator Mitt Romney, who recently made headlines for being the sole GOP senator to vote for Donald Trump’s removal from office, said that the US is “substantially underinvesting” in preventing an outbreak, according to The Hill.
“I’m very disappointed in the degree to which we’ve prepared for a pandemic both in terms of protective equipment and would help people once they are infected,” Romney said.“I’m very disappointed in the degree to which we’ve prepared for a pandemic both in terms of protective equipment and would help people once they are infected,” Romney said.
Romney’s fellow Republicans have indicated they are happy with the president’s response to the illness. “It’s $2.5bn. If it’s not enough, we’ll appropriate more. We have to have a balance here,” said senator Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, earlier today.Romney’s fellow Republicans have indicated they are happy with the president’s response to the illness. “It’s $2.5bn. If it’s not enough, we’ll appropriate more. We have to have a balance here,” said senator Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, earlier today.
Senator Chuck Schumer took his criticisms of Donald Trump’s response to coronavirus to the Senate floor this afternoon, saying that the administration’s response to the virus has been tainted with “towering and dangerous incompetence”.Senator Chuck Schumer took his criticisms of Donald Trump’s response to coronavirus to the Senate floor this afternoon, saying that the administration’s response to the virus has been tainted with “towering and dangerous incompetence”.
“The Trump administration has no plan to deal with the coronavirus, no plan and seemingly no urgency to develop one,” Schumer said.“The Trump administration has no plan to deal with the coronavirus, no plan and seemingly no urgency to develop one,” Schumer said.
“The Trump administration is trying to build an airplane while already mid-flight.”“The Trump administration is trying to build an airplane while already mid-flight.”
Earlier this morning, Trump tweeted that “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer” is “incompetent” and would complain if Trump asked for more funding.Earlier this morning, Trump tweeted that “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer” is “incompetent” and would complain if Trump asked for more funding.
The political battle over the US response to coronavirus began yesterday when the White House announced they are requesting Congress approve $2.5bn to address a potential outbreak, with $1.25m coming from new funding and the rest coming from other areas within the Department of Health and Human Services budget. Republicans have indicated they are happy with this plan, while Democrats have said it’s not enough.The political battle over the US response to coronavirus began yesterday when the White House announced they are requesting Congress approve $2.5bn to address a potential outbreak, with $1.25m coming from new funding and the rest coming from other areas within the Department of Health and Human Services budget. Republicans have indicated they are happy with this plan, while Democrats have said it’s not enough.
Earlier this afternoon, officials from the US Center for Disease Control warned in a press conference that an outbreak could cause “severe disruption” in the lives of ordinary Americans. “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen any more, but rather more exactly when this will happen,” an official said about the potential spread of the illness.Earlier this afternoon, officials from the US Center for Disease Control warned in a press conference that an outbreak could cause “severe disruption” in the lives of ordinary Americans. “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen any more, but rather more exactly when this will happen,” an official said about the potential spread of the illness.
Roger Stone to make case for a new trialRoger Stone to make case for a new trial
At 2pm, Roger Stone, a longtime Republican political operative and confidant to Donald Trump, will be asking a Washington D.C. court for a new trial.At 2pm, Roger Stone, a longtime Republican political operative and confidant to Donald Trump, will be asking a Washington D.C. court for a new trial.
Stone was sentenced last week to 40 months in prison for seven felony charges, including lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.Stone was sentenced last week to 40 months in prison for seven felony charges, including lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
But a Facebook post from the jury foreperson has complicated the trial’s end. Tomeka Hart identified herself on a Facebook post and said that she wanted to break her silence. Hart, a program officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, said that she “can’t keep quiet any longer… I want to stand up for Aaron Zelinsky, Adam Jed, Michael Marando and Jonathan Kravis – the prosecutors on the Roger Stone trial.”But a Facebook post from the jury foreperson has complicated the trial’s end. Tomeka Hart identified herself on a Facebook post and said that she wanted to break her silence. Hart, a program officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, said that she “can’t keep quiet any longer… I want to stand up for Aaron Zelinsky, Adam Jed, Michael Marando and Jonathan Kravis – the prosecutors on the Roger Stone trial.”
Other Facebook posts from Hart showed she called the president and his supporters racist and had mentioned Stone’s arrest before she was seated on the jury.Other Facebook posts from Hart showed she called the president and his supporters racist and had mentioned Stone’s arrest before she was seated on the jury.
Trump said later that it was clear that Hart “had significant bias”.Trump said later that it was clear that Hart “had significant bias”.
Stone is fighting for a new trial while outside of prison, though he was already sentenced.Stone is fighting for a new trial while outside of prison, though he was already sentenced.
Bloomberg team revving up battle with BernieBloomberg team revving up battle with Bernie
The battle billionaire Michael Bloomberg is preparing to launch against senators Bernie Sanders is slowly being revealed today in anticipation of tonight’s debate.The battle billionaire Michael Bloomberg is preparing to launch against senators Bernie Sanders is slowly being revealed today in anticipation of tonight’s debate.
Timothy O’Brien, a senior advisor on Bloomberg’s campaign, told CNN that though Sanders has risen in the polls because of his track record, he has “all this loopy stuff in his background.”Timothy O’Brien, a senior advisor on Bloomberg’s campaign, told CNN that though Sanders has risen in the polls because of his track record, he has “all this loopy stuff in his background.”
“Saying things like you know, women get cancer from getting too many orgasms or toddlers should run around naked and touch each others genitals,” O’Brien said.“Saying things like you know, women get cancer from getting too many orgasms or toddlers should run around naked and touch each others genitals,” O’Brien said.
“I’m sorry, what?” the host asked incredulously.“I’m sorry, what?” the host asked incredulously.
O’Brien continued. “That’s the loony side of Bernie,” O’Brien said. He continued on with attacks on Sanders policies, saying that he has “not been good on immigration” and backed that 1994 crime bill that was largely seen as discriminatory toward black and brown Americans.O’Brien continued. “That’s the loony side of Bernie,” O’Brien said. He continued on with attacks on Sanders policies, saying that he has “not been good on immigration” and backed that 1994 crime bill that was largely seen as discriminatory toward black and brown Americans.
The attacks on Sanders shows the effect that the candidate is having on his fellow candidates, who see him as the current front-runner. In South Carolina, a group of Bloomberg surrogates held a press conference, saying that people will “see a 180 degree shift tonight” during the debate.The attacks on Sanders shows the effect that the candidate is having on his fellow candidates, who see him as the current front-runner. In South Carolina, a group of Bloomberg surrogates held a press conference, saying that people will “see a 180 degree shift tonight” during the debate.
Responding to a question about Stop and Frisk, US Rep Greg Meeks told reporters, “If you’re going to question Michael Bloomberg for what he’s done in the past, you have to question everyone else.”Responding to a question about Stop and Frisk, US Rep Greg Meeks told reporters, “If you’re going to question Michael Bloomberg for what he’s done in the past, you have to question everyone else.”
At a press conference in India, Donald Trump covered a broad range of topics, including the recent conviction of disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein.At a press conference in India, Donald Trump covered a broad range of topics, including the recent conviction of disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein.
“I think that from the standpoint of women, I think it was a great thing,” Trump said of the conviction, which found Weinstein guilty of two sexual assault charges. “It was a great victory and sends a very strong message – a very, very strong message.”“I think that from the standpoint of women, I think it was a great thing,” Trump said of the conviction, which found Weinstein guilty of two sexual assault charges. “It was a great victory and sends a very strong message – a very, very strong message.”
Trump named the Democrats that Weinstein was tied to, including Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. Before his downfall, Weinstein was known as a major Democratic donor, helping to finance Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.Trump named the Democrats that Weinstein was tied to, including Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. Before his downfall, Weinstein was known as a major Democratic donor, helping to finance Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
From India, Donald Trump lashed out this morning at US senator Chuck Schumer for criticizing him on his response to the coronavirus. In a tweet, Trump calls the senator, who he refers to as “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer”, “incompetent”.From India, Donald Trump lashed out this morning at US senator Chuck Schumer for criticizing him on his response to the coronavirus. In a tweet, Trump calls the senator, who he refers to as “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer”, “incompetent”.
Trump is asking Congress for $2.5bn to respond to the illness. The administration is requesting $1.25bn of new funding and get $535m from the Ebola preparedness account and the rest of the money from the Department of Health and Human Services budget.Trump is asking Congress for $2.5bn to respond to the illness. The administration is requesting $1.25bn of new funding and get $535m from the Ebola preparedness account and the rest of the money from the Department of Health and Human Services budget.
In India, Trump told reporters that the US is in “very good shape” to handle coronavirus and that the US has “very few people with it”.In India, Trump told reporters that the US is in “very good shape” to handle coronavirus and that the US has “very few people with it”.
“I think the whole situation will start working out. Lots of talent, lots of brain power is being put behind it,” he said.“I think the whole situation will start working out. Lots of talent, lots of brain power is being put behind it,” he said.
Democrats have been vocal critics of the White House’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, saying the money allocated to preventing a more severe outbreak is not enough.Democrats have been vocal critics of the White House’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, saying the money allocated to preventing a more severe outbreak is not enough.
Schumer tweeted that Trump’s response to the coronavirus is “too little too late” and slammed Trump for “trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola”, saying that it is proof that the administration is not taking the coronavirus seriously.Schumer tweeted that Trump’s response to the coronavirus is “too little too late” and slammed Trump for “trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola”, saying that it is proof that the administration is not taking the coronavirus seriously.
A barrage of criticism from the Democrats followed. “Americans need a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response to keep them and their loved ones safe,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted last night. The virus has 14 confirmed cases in the United States.A barrage of criticism from the Democrats followed. “Americans need a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response to keep them and their loved ones safe,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted last night. The virus has 14 confirmed cases in the United States.
In response to Schumer, Trump said “If I asked for more he would say it is too much.”In response to Schumer, Trump said “If I asked for more he would say it is too much.”
Schumer bit back at Trump. “I didn’t just criticize Pres. Trump’s pathetic, inadequate funding request. I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus.”Schumer bit back at Trump. “I didn’t just criticize Pres. Trump’s pathetic, inadequate funding request. I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus.”
Democrats and Republicans who were in the closed-door briefing that was given to senators on the status of the outbreak had divided reaction to the briefing.Democrats and Republicans who were in the closed-door briefing that was given to senators on the status of the outbreak had divided reaction to the briefing.
“There would be an outcry and outroar if the American people heard what we been told,” Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal said after the briefing. “Protection, preparedness, prevention all seem to be inadequate.“There would be an outcry and outroar if the American people heard what we been told,” Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal said after the briefing. “Protection, preparedness, prevention all seem to be inadequate.
In South Carolina, the contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination are preparing for tonight’s debate and seeking to connect with voters ahead of the primary on Saturday.In South Carolina, the contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination are preparing for tonight’s debate and seeking to connect with voters ahead of the primary on Saturday.
While they do that, a word about polling averages. Which is to say, they’re useful.While they do that, a word about polling averages. Which is to say, they’re useful.
Here’s a screenshot of the realclearpolitics.com polling average for South Carolina as of midmorning Tuesday:Here’s a screenshot of the realclearpolitics.com polling average for South Carolina as of midmorning Tuesday:
As you can see, Joe Biden is still leading in a state most analysts agree he must win if he is to remain in the primary – he says he never called it his firewall, but he did – but Bernie Sanders has narrowed the gap considerably over the past few months. Among other things you can also see the impact of Tom Steyer’s concentration on the state – as well as the billionaire’s purchasing power when it comes to buying ads – and Pete Buttigieg’s inability to make any sort of mark.As you can see, Joe Biden is still leading in a state most analysts agree he must win if he is to remain in the primary – he says he never called it his firewall, but he did – but Bernie Sanders has narrowed the gap considerably over the past few months. Among other things you can also see the impact of Tom Steyer’s concentration on the state – as well as the billionaire’s purchasing power when it comes to buying ads – and Pete Buttigieg’s inability to make any sort of mark.
Here’s another average from another site: fivethirtyeight.com’s average of Donald Trump’s popularity:Here’s another average from another site: fivethirtyeight.com’s average of Donald Trump’s popularity:
Which, to non-Trump supporters, might be a little worrying. The president is still underwater but since impeachment proceedings gathered pace in October, through to his acquittal in the Senate and after, his approval rating has risen. This is what CNN’s Harry Enten, formerly of this parish, has to say about it all.Which, to non-Trump supporters, might be a little worrying. The president is still underwater but since impeachment proceedings gathered pace in October, through to his acquittal in the Senate and after, his approval rating has risen. This is what CNN’s Harry Enten, formerly of this parish, has to say about it all.
More from Trump’s press conference in India: another testy exchange with Jim Acosta of CNN about who is more fake news than the other.More from Trump’s press conference in India: another testy exchange with Jim Acosta of CNN about who is more fake news than the other.
Acosta asked the president about reports that Russia is trying to boost his campaign again, and about reports of a purge of non-loyalists from his administration.Acosta asked the president about reports that Russia is trying to boost his campaign again, and about reports of a purge of non-loyalists from his administration.
“First of all I want no help from any country,” the president said. “I haven’t been given any help from any country.”“First of all I want no help from any country,” the president said. “I haven’t been given any help from any country.”
And then, duly, he attacked CNN for having to apologise for errors in stories – something most media companies end up having to do.And then, duly, he attacked CNN for having to apologise for errors in stories – something most media companies end up having to do.
“Mr President,” Acosta retorted, “I think our record on delivering the truth is a lot better than yours sometimes, if you don’t mind me saying.”“Mr President,” Acosta retorted, “I think our record on delivering the truth is a lot better than yours sometimes, if you don’t mind me saying.”
Trump did mind.Trump did mind.
“Your record is so bad you ought to be ashamed of yourself,” the president said. “You probably have the worst record in the history of broadcasting.”“Your record is so bad you ought to be ashamed of yourself,” the president said. “You probably have the worst record in the history of broadcasting.”
“I’m not ashamed of anything,” Acosta said, “and our organization is not ashamed, Sir.”“I’m not ashamed of anything,” Acosta said, “and our organization is not ashamed, Sir.”
Trump then answered, after a fashion, the question about the reported purge.Trump then answered, after a fashion, the question about the reported purge.
Acosta and Trump have history, so much so that last year Acosta got a book out of it: The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America.Acosta and Trump have history, so much so that last year Acosta got a book out of it: The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America.
The book deals with Trump’s antagonistic stance with the mainstream media via the medium of Acosta’s run-ins with Trump that culminated in the CNN correspondent having his White House pass revoked. It also echoes other books in saying Trump seems to have admitted, via an intermediary, that the whole thing is something of a performative act. Here’s how we reported the book:The book deals with Trump’s antagonistic stance with the mainstream media via the medium of Acosta’s run-ins with Trump that culminated in the CNN correspondent having his White House pass revoked. It also echoes other books in saying Trump seems to have admitted, via an intermediary, that the whole thing is something of a performative act. Here’s how we reported the book:
On the subject of Trump calling people and organisations “fake news” when his own relationship with the truth is somewhat, um, tenuous, here’s a link to the Washington Post’s Fact Checker column.On the subject of Trump calling people and organisations “fake news” when his own relationship with the truth is somewhat, um, tenuous, here’s a link to the Washington Post’s Fact Checker column.
It says that in his first three years in office, the 45th president made more than 16,000 false or misleading claims.It says that in his first three years in office, the 45th president made more than 16,000 false or misleading claims.
It might be a stretch to say Donald Trump is in hot water over his criticism of supreme court justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg – this being America in the age of Trump, his tweets and remarks at a presser in India will be old news before your average desk editor can try to remember what it was Paul Manafort was found guilty of, what that jacket he had was made of, or which ex-national security adviser is next due out with a book.It might be a stretch to say Donald Trump is in hot water over his criticism of supreme court justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg – this being America in the age of Trump, his tweets and remarks at a presser in India will be old news before your average desk editor can try to remember what it was Paul Manafort was found guilty of, what that jacket he had was made of, or which ex-national security adviser is next due out with a book.
Plus, y’know, Trump doesn’t seem to be being held to account much by anyone these days, let alone his own political party.Plus, y’know, Trump doesn’t seem to be being held to account much by anyone these days, let alone his own political party.
But here’s a key take on the supreme court story from University of Texas law professor Steve Vladeck, a particularly well-informed and worthwhile presence in the Twittersphere:But here’s a key take on the supreme court story from University of Texas law professor Steve Vladeck, a particularly well-informed and worthwhile presence in the Twittersphere:
In short, because Fox misrepresented Sotomayor’s words, Trump is misrepresenting Sotomayor’s words, which means much of the media is misrepresenting Sotomayor’s words.In short, because Fox misrepresented Sotomayor’s words, Trump is misrepresenting Sotomayor’s words, which means much of the media is misrepresenting Sotomayor’s words.
Here’s a link to Sotomayor’s dissent, so you can read it for yourselves.Here’s a link to Sotomayor’s dissent, so you can read it for yourselves.
A new ad from Mike Bloomberg titled “Supports Women” features women who have worked at Bloomberg’s company or on his staff while he was mayor of New York City praising the presidential candidate.A new ad from Mike Bloomberg titled “Supports Women” features women who have worked at Bloomberg’s company or on his staff while he was mayor of New York City praising the presidential candidate.
“It’s important to talk to the people who know him personally,” says Erana Stennett, who is the director of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa, in the video.“It’s important to talk to the people who know him personally,” says Erana Stennett, who is the director of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa, in the video.
“There’s nobody that I respect more and felt respected by,” says Jacki Kelly, a former Bloomberg LP employee.“There’s nobody that I respect more and felt respected by,” says Jacki Kelly, a former Bloomberg LP employee.
The ad is a response to mounting criticism against Bloomberg over allegations of mistreatment and discrimination in his company, sparked by rumors of nondisclosure agreements the candidate’s company signed with women.The ad is a response to mounting criticism against Bloomberg over allegations of mistreatment and discrimination in his company, sparked by rumors of nondisclosure agreements the candidate’s company signed with women.
The allegations put a target on Bloomberg’s back during last week’s debate and will likely continue to weigh on the candidate as the race continues:The allegations put a target on Bloomberg’s back during last week’s debate and will likely continue to weigh on the candidate as the race continues:
Having earlier said that India wasn’t having much of a problem with coronavirus, Trump has just now gone on the attack against somebody criticising his own administrations’s preparedness for the outbreak - in this case Sen. Chuck Schumer.Having earlier said that India wasn’t having much of a problem with coronavirus, Trump has just now gone on the attack against somebody criticising his own administrations’s preparedness for the outbreak - in this case Sen. Chuck Schumer.
The row over US moves to deploy low-yield nuclear missiles on submarines continued in Geneva today, with criticism of the decision from Iran. In a move unlikely to further endear the Iranians to the Trump administration, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for international and legal affairs Mohsen Baharvand told the Conference on Disarmament in the UN building in Geneva said that “Such provocative actions must be condemned”.The row over US moves to deploy low-yield nuclear missiles on submarines continued in Geneva today, with criticism of the decision from Iran. In a move unlikely to further endear the Iranians to the Trump administration, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for international and legal affairs Mohsen Baharvand told the Conference on Disarmament in the UN building in Geneva said that “Such provocative actions must be condemned”.
“A new nuclear arms race is being accelerated”, he added.“A new nuclear arms race is being accelerated”, he added.
The US Defense Department confirmed earlier this month that the Navy had fielded a low-yield, submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead. Low-yield nuclear weapons have a strength of less than 20 kilotons, which is about the same as the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.The US Defense Department confirmed earlier this month that the Navy had fielded a low-yield, submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead. Low-yield nuclear weapons have a strength of less than 20 kilotons, which is about the same as the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
Moscow has already expressed alarm at the decision.Moscow has already expressed alarm at the decision.