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Azar says 'window closing’ to halt US coronavirus spread as Pence urges people to wear masks – video
Play Video 1:25 As confirmed coronavirus cases in the US surpass 2.5m, US health secretary Alex Azar warns ‘the window is closing’ on halting its spread. The US has suffered a recent surge in infections, with states across the west and south among the hardest hit. Speaking in Texas, the vice president Mike Pence says […] More
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Pinocchio Pence casts off reality and insists everything's under control | David Smith's sketch
David Smith’s sketch: Trump has been called the worst person to lead a country through a crisis. Friday’s briefing was a reminder Pence may be the second worst At Friday’s briefing, Pence, a devout Christian, finally revealed his secret plan: ‘Pray, and keep praying.’ Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP Mike Pence is the guy you’d want in […] More
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Oklahoma coronavirus rate surges as Trump rally nears
State confirmed 591 new cases on Monday, a 7.7% increase Vice-president will attend Saturday’s election rally in Tulsa Mike Pence with Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters Shortly after the Trump campaign again insisted its first campaign rally since March would go ahead in Tulsa this weekend, it was reported […] More
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No quarantine for Mike Pence despite rash of Covid-19 cases in White House
Mike Pence will not enter quarantine despite a rash of coronavirus cases in the White House in recent days, including a positive test for the vice-president’s own press secretary. “Vice-President Pence has tested negative every single day and plans to be at the White House tomorrow,” Devin O’Malley, a backup spokesman for Pence, said on […] More
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Why is the White House winding down the coronavirus taskforce?
The Trump administration is preparing to phase out the taskforce despite data on the continuing public health risk Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Play Video 1:09 Trump tours battleground state Arizona while flagging wind down of coronavirus task force – video The Trump administration is poised to […] More
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Coronavirus US live: Trump administration reportedly expects daily death toll to double in June
Trump administration privately predicts major increase Supreme court livestreams arguments for first time in history US cases at 1,157,875 according to Johns Hopkins data McConnell could yet pay price for ‘tone deaf’ response Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Get a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter […] More
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Coronavirus US live: widespread concern amid growing protests against stay home orders
Thousands backed by rightwing donors gear up for protests Operation reopen America: are we about to witness a second historic failure of leadership from Trump? Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Several hundred people attend a ‘Stand for Freedom’ protest against – and […] More
