Trump campaign fundraising slows for second straight month
President Donald Trump’s fundraising pace slowed slightly for the second straight month as the US reeled from the coronavirus outbreak.
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Pelosi pushes pandemic aid package as Republicans exercise caution
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pressing ahead with the next pandemic aid package as Republicans insist such assistance should be paused.
Trump says coronavirus vaccine will be developed ‘by the end of this year’
US President Donald Trump has told a town hall meeting that he thinks a coronavirus vaccine will be developed “by the end of this year”.
Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump
Downing Street has backed Harry Dunn’s parents in their plea to US President Donald Trump to review the decision to block an extradition request for their son’s alleged killer.
Nancy Pelosi becomes latest top Democrat to endorse Joe Biden
US House Of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid, expanding the list of high-profile Democrats who have rallied around the former vice president.
Some countries see easing of lockdown restrictions
Nations around the world have taken advantage of their flattening coronavirus infection curves to tentatively ease lockdowns, edging toward a new yet unknown state of normal amid a devastating pandemic.
Bleak figures from China and US show economic hit from virus
Bleak figures from the world’s two largest economies underscore how quickly the coronavirus is delivering a massive economic blow.
Trump unveils phased approach to reopening US economy
New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in Covid-19 cases.
Donald Trump calls inspector general he sacked in whistleblower row ‘a disgrace’
Donald Trump has described as “a disgrace” the sacked inspector general who handled an anonymous whistleblower’s complaint that sparked his impeachment.
Competition for supplies sharpening as pandemic worsens
Scarce supplies of medical equipment are leading to growing competition among nations, in what one French politician called a “worldwide treasure hunt”.
Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David hits out at ‘idiots’ not social distancing
Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David has hit out at “idiots” ignoring social distancing instructions given during the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump defends extending virus guidelines as spread continues
US president Donald Trump has defended his decision to extend restrictive social-distancing guidelines until the end of April, while bracing the nation for a coronavirus death toll that could exceed 100,000 people.
Don McLean hits out at claims his partner is a ‘gold digger’
Don McLean has hit out at claims his partner is a “gold digger” and denied he is “squandering my fortune”.
Lana Del Rey donates proceeds from latest single to mass shooting victims
Lana Del Rey said she will donate the proceeds from her latest single to the victims of recent mass shootings in the US.
Swedish prosecutors: ASAP Rocky arrest not racially-motivated
Swedish prosecutors have denied any racist agenda in the detention of rapper ASAP Rocky.
Mother of ASAP Rocky pleading for his release
The mother of rapper ASAP Rocky is pleading for the release of her son.
Kim Kardashian West shares new pictures from White House visit
Kim Kardashian West has shared new pictures from her visit to the White House as she continues her campaign for criminal justice reform.
Apple boss trumps Trump after president’s name gaffe
To President Donald Trump, it was an awkward slip of the tongue. To Apple chief executive Tim Cook, it was an opportunity to poke some sly fun at a president who has often clashed with the tech industry.
Donald Trump brands Spike Lee’s political Oscar acceptance speech ‘racist’
President Donald Trump has branded film director Spike Lee “racist” for his political Oscars acceptance speech.
Amy Schumer will ‘sacrifice’ Super Bowl advertising in NFL Kaepernick protest
Comic actress Amy Schumer has said she will make a “sacrifice” and boycott the NFL by refusing to participate in Super Bowl advertising.
Mandy Moore says latest film has message of ‘tolerance and justice’
Mandy Moore has said her latest film The Darkest Minds, which sees children separated from their families and placed in detainment camps by the government, has a message of “tolerance and justice”.
Chrissy Teigen posts adorable family picture of Luna and Miles Theodore
Chrissy Teigen posted an adorable family picture of her holding daughter Luna and newborn son Miles Theodore.
‘Wonderful’ Jeff Goldblum praised as he accepts Walk Of Fame star
Jeff Goldblum was described as “deeply moral” and a “wonderful friend” as he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
North-east bakery creates Donald Trump biscuit
A North-east bakery has joined the rest of the world in mocking Donald Trump - but in its very own way.