Jonathan Lemire
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Uncertainty dominates presidential campaign's final stretch
NEW YORK — Within President Donald Trump's campaign, some privately feared the worst heading into the national conventions.They worried a strong showing by Democrat Joe Biden, combined with an underwhelming performance by Trump, would lock in the certainty of a blowout loss that would essentially end the election by September.But as the candidates move beyond trouble-free conventions and into… → Read More
In recordings, Trump's sister says he 'has no principles'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's older sister, a former federal judge, is heard sharply criticizing her brother in a series of recordings, at → Read More
Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near WH
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a → Read More
At his New Jersey golf club, Trump finds supportive audience
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — They hustled down the stairs, the rain dabbing their polo shirts and golf attire, as they dashed inside the clubhouse, drinks in their hands and masks missing from their faces.It was an unexpected perk of their country club membership: being the audience for President Donald Trump's hurriedly announced news conference Friday evening at his course in Bedminster, New Jersey.They… → Read More
Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
CLEVELAND — President Donald Trump billed his trip to Ohio Thursday as a chance to promote economic recovery, but he quickly pivoted to a deeply → Read More
President Trump dons mask in public for first time during pandemic
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital late Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in → Read More
Trump blasts world health group, defends early virus steps
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to freeze U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, saying the international group had "missed the call" on the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also played down the release of January memos from a senior adviser that represented an early warning of a possible coronavirus pandemic, saying he had not seen them at the time. But he turned… → Read More
Tensions rise as $2 trillion virus aid stalls in Washington
WASHINGTON — Tensions flared Monday as Washington strained to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package and an impatient President Donald Trump musing openly about letting the 15-day shutdown expire. As the U.S. braces for an onslaught of sick Americans, and millions are forced indoors to avert a spike that risks… → Read More
Trump angrily defends his handling of coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON — Defending his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, an angry President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at reporters and broke with his own health officials on the science of the outbreak. Trump said he was tapping the Defense Production Act to order American businesses to manufacture and send supplies, like testing kits, ventilators and masks, to hospitals preparing to be… → Read More
Cuomo emerges as Democratic counter to Trump virus response
NEW YORK — Before President Donald Trump stepped into the White House briefing room on Thursday to provide an update on the coronavirus, an opening → Read More
With impeachment over, critics see Trump 'retribution tour'
WASHINGTON — In the week since his acquittal on impeachment charges, a fully emboldened President Donald Trump is demonstrating his determination to assert an iron grip on government, pushing his Justice Department to ease up on a longtime friend while using the levers of presidential powers to exact payback on real and perceived foes.Trump has told confidants in recent days that he felt both… → Read More
Trump relishes impeachment acquittal as campaign revs up
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with banner "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage at the National Prayer Breakfast a day after avoiding becoming the first president ever removed from office by the Senate. Trump appeared in good spirits Thursday at the annual Washington event, which was also attended by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the… → Read More
Trump campaign seizes on Soleimani killing
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump once warned Barack Obama against "playing the Iran card" to boost his political prospects by starting a → Read More
As 2020 dawns, Trump looks to boost evangelical support
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In his first campaign move of the 2020 election year, President Donald Trump on Friday will visit a mega-church in Miami to highlight his support among evangelicals as he aims to shore up and expand support from an influential piece of his political base. The president will host the kickoff meeting of "Evangelicals for Trump" just days after he was the subject a scathing… → Read More
In reversal, Trump disavows criticism of chanting crowd
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday reversed his previous criticisms of a North Carolina campaign crowd that chanted "send her → Read More