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John Ratcliffe was forced to withdraw his nomination for the same post nine months ago for exaggerating his security experience Republican congressman John Ratcliffe: ‘at least he can form coherent sentences’, said one former official in the office of the director of national intelligence. Photograph: Gabriella Demczuk/Associated Press A Trump loyalist nominated as director of […] More
Play Video 1:03 The US president said the government’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, would not testify in the House of Representatives but only before the Senate. He argued this was because ‘the House is a set-up. The House is a bunch of Trump haters.’ He later said the US ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ […] More
Senate secretary said legal counsel advised that ‘the secretary has no discretion to disclose any such information’ Who is Tara Reade and what are her allegations against Biden? Joe Biden in Maquoketa, Iowa, on 30 October 2019. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/AP The US Senate has rejected a request from Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, to […] More
Mitch McConnell could yet pay price for ‘tone deaf’ coronavirus response The Senate majority leader oversaw a huge handout to big business and drew bipartisan ire for suggesting struggling states should go bankrupt Mitch McConnell unsuccessfully sought to blame Donald Trump’s bungled response to Covid-19 on impeachment: ‘I think it diverted the attention of the […] More
Governor: ‘Overall direction good’ in NY as hospitalizations drop Mike Pompeo claims ‘significant evidence’ virus came from China lab Trump blocks Fauci testimony as death toll hits 66,000 Pandemic brings war on science to the boil – who will win? Coronavirus – global coverage live See all our coronavirus coverage Get a fresh perspective on […] More
Despite protests, 61% polled say measures are right Cuomo: meeting with Trump was ‘productive’ Coronavirus was killing Americans weeks earlier than originally thought Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Play Video Coronavirus: Donald Trump and members of the US task force provide update […] More
Fauci says all US states should have stay-home orders US unemployment rose to 4.4% in March Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Play Video Coronavirus: New York governor Cuomo gives an update – watch live 11.22am EDT11:22 Cuomo to sign executive order to […] More
Airlines get $60bn bailout, but Pelosi’s proposal on halving of emissions by 2050 not included Coronavirus – latest US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage American Airlines aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport, Arlington, Virginia. The US aviation industry is to receive $60bn in the government’s coronavirus relief package. Photograph: Michael […] More
