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The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials.

In an interview with The Financial Times on Sunday, Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of FDA said that he was ready to allow “emergency use” for a coronavirus vaccine, even before stage 3 of the human trials come to a close.

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Hahn added that the “benefit outweighs the risk in a public health emergency”, as the US nears 6 million cases.

However, Hahn did add this was not going to be a “political decision” but one based purely on “science, medicine, data, and decision”.

Election gimmick?

Many analysts believe that Trump wants to fast track a vaccine before the upcoming November elections to sway the vote in his favour. Medical professionals are also wary of the risks posed by using an untested vaccine.

Currently, Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is underway, which a public-private partnernship to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

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Earlier, Trump had attacked the FDA, saying the “deep state” was in cahoots with the drug body to slow down the vaccine approval process. In classic Trump style, he offered no evidence.

The US is nearing 6 million cases of coronavirus, with 182,612 deaths recorded so far.&nbsp;California recently became the first US state to cross 700,000 infections.

Last week, Hahn had claimed that plasma therapy would save 35 out of every 100 lives, while the studies show it saves 3 out of 5 patients. Following this claim, he was forced to apologise and amend his stance. He has been criticised for misleading the public about plasma therapy.

Russia is doing something similar with their vaccine. Before completing its trials, the vaccine was approved and given to people, including one of Putin’s daughters.

The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials. In an interview with The Financial Times on Sunday, Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of FDA said that he was ready to allow “emergency use” for a coronavirus vaccine, even before stage 3 of the human trials come to a close.

The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials. In an interview with The Financial Times on Sunday, Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of FDA said that he was ready to allow “emergency use” for a coronavirus vaccine, even before stage 3 of the human trials come to a close. Also read: FDA commissioner disputes Trump, says no 'deep state' thwarting vaccine Hahn added that the “benefit outweighs the risk in a public health emergency”, as the US nears 6 million cases. However, Hahn did add this was not going to be a “political decision” but one based purely on “science, medicine, data, and decision”. Election gimmick? Many analysts believe that Trump wants to fast track a vaccine before the upcoming November elections to sway the vote in his favour. Medical professionals are also wary of the risks posed by using an untested vaccine. Currently, Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is underway, which a public-private partnernship to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Also read: Trump says without proof that FDA 'deep state' slowing coronavirus trials Earlier, Trump had attacked the FDA, saying the “deep state” was in cahoots with the drug body to slow down the vaccine approval process. In classic Trump style, he offered no evidence. The US is nearing 6 million cases of coronavirus, with 182,612 deaths recorded so far. California recently became the first US state to cross 700,000 infections. Last week, Hahn had claimed that plasma therapy would save 35 out of every 100 lives, while the studies show it saves 3 out of 5 patients. Following this claim, he was forced to apologise and amend his stance. He has been criticised for misleading the public about plasma therapy. Russia is doing something similar with their vaccine. Before completing its trials, the vaccine was approved and given to people, including one of Putin’s daughters.

Is Trump pressurising FDA to issue a coronavirus vaccine before completing trials?

A majority of US states have rejected new Trump administration COVID-19 testing guidance in an extraordinary rebuke of the nation's top agency for disease prevention.

US fights coronavirus pandemic: Trump issues new COVID guidelines

The White House has revealed it is to end in-person briefings to congressional intelligence committees about foreign election interference, sparking accusations Saturday that it was covering up Russian help for President Donald Trump's reelection.

The move comes two months ahead of the general election, with Trump playing down the threat of foreign interference and accusing Democrats of leaking sensitive information.

US President Donald Trump's new director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, notified the House and Senate intelligence panels on Friday that the office would send written reports instead, giving lawmakers less opportunity to press for details as the November 3 election approaches.

Ratcliffe's office had offered to hold in-person briefings for the House and Senate oversight panels next month, even after concerns surfaced about leaks from previous meetings, a House committee official said. It later rescinded the offer.

The move drew heated rejoinders from Democratic lawmakers who have focussed on foreign efforts to sway the presidential election in 2016 and again this year.

"This is a shocking abdication of its lawful responsibility to keep the Congress currently informed, and a betrayal of the public’s right to know how foreign powers are trying to subvert our democracy," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said in a statement on Saturday.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said this month that Russia, which orchestrated a hacking campaign to sway the 2016 election in Trump's favour, was trying to "denigrate" Trump's 2020 Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. And it said China and Iran were hoping Trump is not re-elected.

Ratcliffe, a close political ally of Trump, is a former member of the House intelligence panel and was a vocal defender of the president during investigations of Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 election. He told senators during his confirmation hearing this year that "the intelligence I deliver will not be subject to outside influence."

The White House has revealed it is to end in-person briefings to congressional intelligence committees about foreign election interference, sparking accusations Saturday that it was covering up Russian help for President Donald Trump's reelection.

The White House has revealed it is to end in-person briefings to congressional intelligence committees about foreign election interference, sparking accusations Saturday that it was covering up Russian help for President Donald Trump's reelection. The move comes two months ahead of the general election, with Trump playing down the threat of foreign interference and accusing Democrats of leaking sensitive information. US President Donald Trump's new director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, notified the House and Senate intelligence panels on Friday that the office would send written reports instead, giving lawmakers less opportunity to press for details as the November 3 election approaches. Ratcliffe's office had offered to hold in-person briefings for the House and Senate oversight panels next month, even after concerns surfaced about leaks from previous meetings, a House committee official said. It later rescinded the offer. The move drew heated rejoinders from Democratic lawmakers who have focussed on foreign efforts to sway the presidential election in 2016 and again this year. "This is a shocking abdication of its lawful responsibility to keep the Congress currently informed, and a betrayal of the public’s right to know how foreign powers are trying to subvert our democracy," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said in a statement on Saturday. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said this month that Russia, which orchestrated a hacking campaign to sway the 2016 election in Trump's favour, was trying to "denigrate" Trump's 2020 Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. And it said China and Iran were hoping Trump is not re-elected. Ratcliffe, a close political ally of Trump, is a former member of the House intelligence panel and was a vocal defender of the president during investigations of Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 election. He told senators during his confirmation hearing this year that "the intelligence I deliver will not be subject to outside influence."

White House halts election security briefings to Congress

Clashes erupted in Portland, Oregon, between supporters of President Donald Trump and Black Lives Matter protesters. One person was shot and killed. It wasn’t clear if the shooting was linked to fights that broke out as a caravan of about 600 vehicles was confronted by protesters in the city’s downtown.

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The Grand Finale of the Republican National Convention was a blockbuster. There were emotions, fireworks, big promises & some acknowledgments. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Trump Family put up a show that was made for television.

Gravitas: The Grand Finale of Republican Convention

Emily Miller, the spokesperson for&nbsp;US Food and Drug Administration, has been fired days after her appointment in the office. The decision was taken by FDA&nbsp;Commissioner Stephen Hahn.

Miller, who had only been on the job for few days, had apparently already created problems among the career officials within the agency. Miller was responsible for prepping the commissioner for the emergency use authorization on convalescent plasma.&nbsp;

Though she has been fired from her post, she will be retained as an&nbsp;"appointee" at the agency for the time being, as since she was appointed by&nbsp;the White House personnel office, any decision to remove her as an appointee would have to be approved by that office, and not the agency.

"Ms. Miller remains an appointee at the FDA and generally we do not discuss personnel matters," Stephanie Caccomo, the FDA media relations director told local media.

Her removal from the post has sparked rumours about the agency's intentions about information related to the novel coronavirus, following the recent criticism Hahn faced when he attended a press conference with the US President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to announce the FDA had granted an emergency use authorization for the plasma treatment. Hanh was criticised, and he later apologised, for&nbsp;exaggerating the lifesaving benefits of the treatment.

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When the news broke out, Miller, too, jotted down a facebook post in which she said, "For as long as I’m in this role, I will work nonstop to get information on COVID-19 treatments and the vaccine process communicated to people as accurately and quickly as possible."

"I will not lie. I will not do anything that violates my personal ethics and values," she added.&nbsp;

To clear the air, Hanh has assured that he, or any other member of the agency, has never taken a decision based on the US politics.&nbsp;"The decisions the scientists at the FDA are making are done on data only," the commissioner said in a statement.

Emily Miller, the spokesperson for US Food and Drug Administration, has been fired days after her appointment in the office. The decision was taken by FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn.

Emily Miller, the spokesperson for US Food and Drug Administration, has been fired days after her appointment in the office. The decision was taken by FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn. Miller, who had only been on the job for few days, had apparently already created problems among the career officials within the agency. Miller was responsible for prepping the commissioner for the emergency use authorization on convalescent plasma. Though she has been fired from her post, she will be retained as an "appointee" at the agency for the time being, as since she was appointed by the White House personnel office, any decision to remove her as an appointee would have to be approved by that office, and not the agency. "Ms. Miller remains an appointee at the FDA and generally we do not discuss personnel matters," Stephanie Caccomo, the FDA media relations director told local media. Her removal from the post has sparked rumours about the agency's intentions about information related to the novel coronavirus, following the recent criticism Hahn faced when he attended a press conference with the US President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to announce the FDA had granted an emergency use authorization for the plasma treatment. Hanh was criticised, and he later apologised, for exaggerating the lifesaving benefits of the treatment. When the pandemic began in March, I was living in Houston. I felt out of position because I’ve always worked in DC in... Posted by Emily Miller on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 × When the news broke out, Miller, too, jotted down a facebook post in which she said, "For as long as I’m in this role, I will work nonstop to get information on COVID-19 treatments and the vaccine process communicated to people as accurately and quickly as possible." "I will not lie. I will not do anything that violates my personal ethics and values," she added. To clear the air, Hanh has assured that he, or any other member of the agency, has never taken a decision based on the US politics. "The decisions the scientists at the FDA are making are done on data only," the commissioner said in a statement.

FDA spokesperson Emily Miller fired; to continue as 'appointee'

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In the United States of America, it was a night like no other as the&nbsp;grand finale of the Republican National Convention was nothing short of a blockbuster.

The spectacle at the White House was unprecedented and unconventional. This four-day event was Trump's biggest opportunity to frame the presidential race on his terms and he may have exceeded the expectations of most people.

The Trump family put up a show that was made for television. It had emotions, fireworks, big promises, some acknowledgements, and in the words of Donald Trump himself, "a&nbsp;lot of greatness".

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Big takeaways

First,&nbsp;Trump wanted a big party and he had it — pandemic or no pandemic. The President did not allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for. The South Lawn of the White House was packed with over one thousand people. There were no masks or social distancing.&nbsp;America still remains the worst hit country, but the pandemic can wait.&nbsp;It's the land of the free afterall.

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Second,&nbsp;Trump used the White House as the backdrop for an overtly political activity. Delivering a convention speech at the President's official address is unconventional, to put it mildly. The Democrats say he broke a few laws by doing so, but&nbsp;the President couldn't care less. He promised a show and he delivered it.

The show-stopper, except for Donald Trump, was his daughter,&nbsp;Ivanka Trump who&nbsp;got a starring role at this convention.

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Much like she has throughout the Trump presidency,&nbsp;Ivanka introduced her father before his acceptance speech and she began by acknowledging that her father's style may not be to everyone's liking.&nbsp;"My father has a strong convictions. He knows what he believes and he says what he thinks. Whether you agree with him or not, you always know where he stands. I recognize that my dad's communication style is not to everyone's taste. And I know that his tweets can feel a bit unfiltered. But the results, the results speak for themselves."

Her statement of "the results speak for themselves"was a hint towards her father's apparent foreign policy victories.

"I heard foreign leaders beg him not to move the American embassy to Jerusalem. Yet he delivered on a promise also made and unfulfilled by past presidents because my father knew that it was the right thing to do. Defying all expectations, just weeks ago, he rewrote history again by making a peace agreement in the middle east. The biggest breakthrough in a quarter century," she said.

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Finally came the big surprise - an acknowledgement of the coronavirus crisis in America. Much like Melania Trump,&nbsp;Ivanka addressed the invisible enemy America is fighting. "I've been with my father and I've seen the pain in his eyes when he receives updates on the lives that have been stolen by this plague. I have witnessed him make some of the most difficult decisions of his life. I sat with him in the oval office as he stopped travel to europe. I watched him take the strongest, most inclusive economy in a lifetime, the lowest unemployment in a half a century and the highest wage increase for working families in decades and close it down to save American lives. "

After this rather moving speech, the President made a grand entrace to the song "God bless the USA". However, after the grand entry, it was mainly Trump and his teleprompter.

"Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Friends, delegates and distinguished guests, please, I stand before you tonight, honored by your support, proud of the extraordinary progress we have made together over the last four incredible years and brimming with confidence in the bright future we will build for America over the next four years."

Trump proceeded to give a preview of what to expect in the next nine weeks, which was an absolute assault on Joe Biden. Trump said that Biden's agenda was made in China. He called Biden weak and a trojan horse for socialism. Trump thinks Biden is a man who takes his orders from liberal hypocrites who are driving cities to the ground and tearing down the country.

"Joe Biden is weak. He takes his marching orders from liberal hypocrites who drive their cities into the ground while fleeing from the scene of the wreckage to eliminate school choice, while they enroll their children in the finest schools in the land.

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"At the democrat national convention, joe biden and his party repeatedly assailed America as a land of racial, economlic and social injustice. So tonight I ask you a simple question. How can the democrat party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country?," he said.

Then the US President concluded with a promise that doesn't get old:&nbsp;Make America strong, proud and great once again.

"Together we are unbeatable because together we are the proud citizens of the United States of America. And on november 3, we will make America safer. We will make America stronger. We will make America prouder. And we will make America greater than ever before. I am very, very proud to be the nominee of the republican party. I love you all. God bless you. And god bless America. Thank you."

This message did not resonate well outside the White House. As Trump delivered his acceptance speech, anti-Trump demonstrators had gathered by the thousands, armed with horns and whistle and&nbsp;Hoping that their cacophony would disrupt the President's speech.

They were successful, as the noise they made was occassionaly audible on the live broadcast. However, it wasn't long before their voice got lost in the sound of fireworks.

While there was nothing new said in the RNC, the claims and promises were wrapped in grand packages, designed to impress his supporters.&nbsp;Donald Trump has managed to blur the lines between political campaigning and the Presidential office.

"Washington has not changed donald trump. Donald trump has changed Washington," Trump claimed.

Unfortunately for team Trump, the moment that has really gone viral from the convention is first lady <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-melania-trumps-disdainful-look-towards-ivanka-during-republican-national-convention-goes-viral-323586">Melania Trump rolling her eyes at first daughter Ivanka Trump.</a>

In the United States of America, it was a night like no other as the grand finale of the Republican National Convention was nothing short of a blockbuster. The spectacle at the White House was unprecedented and unconventional.

In the United States of America, it was a night like no other as the grand finale of the Republican National Convention was nothing short of a blockbuster. The spectacle at the White House was unprecedented and unconventional. This four-day event was Trump's biggest opportunity to frame the presidential race on his terms and he may have exceeded the expectations of most people. The Trump family put up a show that was made for television. It had emotions, fireworks, big promises, some acknowledgements, and in the words of Donald Trump himself, "a lot of greatness". Big takeaways First, Trump wanted a big party and he had it — pandemic or no pandemic. The President did not allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for. The South Lawn of the White House was packed with over one thousand people. There were no masks or social distancing. America still remains the worst hit country, but the pandemic can wait. It's the land of the free afterall. Also read| Truth behind 'The Simpsons' predicting Donald Trump's death on August 27 2020 Second, Trump used the White House as the backdrop for an overtly political activity. Delivering a convention speech at the President's official address is unconventional, to put it mildly. The Democrats say he broke a few laws by doing so, but the President couldn't care less. He promised a show and he delivered it. The show-stopper, except for Donald Trump, was his daughter, Ivanka Trump who got a starring role at this convention. Also read| Watch: Melania Trump's 'disdainful' look towards Ivanka during Republican National Convention goes viral Much like she has throughout the Trump presidency, Ivanka introduced her father before his acceptance speech and she began by acknowledging that her father's style may not be to everyone's liking. "My father has a strong convictions. He knows what he believes and he says what he thinks. Whether you agree with him or not, you always know where he stands. I recognize that my dad's communication style is not to everyone's taste. And I know that his tweets can feel a bit unfiltered. But the results, the results speak for themselves." Her statement of "the results speak for themselves"was a hint towards her father's apparent foreign policy victories. "I heard foreign leaders beg him not to move the American embassy to Jerusalem. Yet he delivered on a promise also made and unfulfilled by past presidents because my father knew that it was the right thing to do. Defying all expectations, just weeks ago, he rewrote history again by making a peace agreement in the middle east. The biggest breakthrough in a quarter century," she said. Also watch| Melania Trump speaks at RNC despite keeping low profile Finally came the big surprise - an acknowledgement of the coronavirus crisis in America. Much like Melania Trump, Ivanka addressed the invisible enemy America is fighting. "I've been with my father and I've seen the pain in his eyes when he receives updates on the lives that have been stolen by this plague. I have witnessed him make some of the most difficult decisions of his life. I sat with him in the oval office as he stopped travel to europe. I watched him take the strongest, most inclusive economy in a lifetime, the lowest unemployment in a half a century and the highest wage increase for working families in decades and close it down to save American lives. " After this rather moving speech, the President made a grand entrace to the song "God bless the USA". However, after the grand entry, it was mainly Trump and his teleprompter. "Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Friends, delegates and distinguished guests, please, I stand before you tonight, honored by your support, proud of the extraordinary progress we have made together over the last four incredible years and brimming with confidence in the bright future we will build for America over the next four years." Trump proceeded to give a preview of what to expect in the next nine weeks, which was an absolute assault on Joe Biden. Trump said that Biden's agenda was made in China. He called Biden weak and a trojan horse for socialism. Trump thinks Biden is a man who takes his orders from liberal hypocrites who are driving cities to the ground and tearing down the country. "Joe Biden is weak. He takes his marching orders from liberal hypocrites who drive their cities into the ground while fleeing from the scene of the wreckage to eliminate school choice, while they enroll their children in the finest schools in the land. Also read| 'America loves India': Trump campaign releases commercial for Indian-Americans "At the democrat national convention, joe biden and his party repeatedly assailed America as a land of racial, economlic and social injustice. So tonight I ask you a simple question. How can the democrat party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country?," he said. Then the US President concluded with a promise that doesn't get old: Make America strong, proud and great once again. "Together we are unbeatable because together we are the proud citizens of the United States of America. And on november 3, we will make America safer. We will make America stronger. We will make America prouder. And we will make America greater than ever before. I am very, very proud to be the nominee of the republican party. I love you all. God bless you. And god bless America. Thank you." This message did not resonate well outside the White House. As Trump delivered his acceptance speech, anti-Trump demonstrators had gathered by the thousands, armed with horns and whistle and Hoping that their cacophony would disrupt the President's speech. They were successful, as the noise they made was occassionaly audible on the live broadcast. However, it wasn't long before their voice got lost in the sound of fireworks. While there was nothing new said in the RNC, the claims and promises were wrapped in grand packages, designed to impress his supporters. Donald Trump has managed to blur the lines between political campaigning and the Presidential office. "Washington has not changed donald trump. Donald trump has changed Washington," Trump claimed. Unfortunately for team Trump, the moment that has really gone viral from the convention is first lady Melania Trump rolling her eyes at first daughter Ivanka Trump.

Fireworks to eyerolls: Fourth day of Republican National Convention concludes

As the US Presidential elections draw near, the rumours, controversies and safety concerns are also growing. The elections are scheduled for November 03 where the present President Donald Trump will contest against Joe Biden.

While some believed that the American military will be ready for any disputes, the&nbsp;country's most senior general, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has told the Congress that the military will not be a part of the November elections.

"The Constitution and laws of the US and the states establish procedures for carrying out elections, and for resolving disputes over the outcome of elections ... I do not see the US military as part of this process," Milley said in a letter released on Friday responding to questions from two members of the House Armed Services Committee.

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He also clarified that if any disputes are involved, the courts and Congress will be the decider of it. "In the event of a dispute over some aspect of the elections, by law US courts and the US Congress are required to resolve any disputes, not the US Military," he added.

"I believe deeply in the principle of an apolitical US military," he said.

The clarification was provided by Milley after&nbsp;Democratic Reps. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey asked if military will be involved in the elections.

The rumour started when Trump's opponent, Joe Biden, in a local interview, laughed that the military might have to escort the President out of the White House if Trump refuses to leave the premises upon losing the elections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-people-protesting-in-washington-on-thursday-were-thugs-323838">Also read:&nbsp;Trump says people protesting in Washington on Thursday were 'thugs'</a>

"I promise you, I'm absolutely convinced they will escort him from the White House with great dispatch," Biden said, referring to the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The statement came after Trump had said he might not publically accept the election results if it is not in his favour.&nbsp;"I have to see, look, I have to see, I'm not just going to say yes, I'm not going to say no, and I didn't last time either," he had said in an interview.

Trump's statement was followed by an open-letter sent to Milley by two of the most-popular retired military officers,&nbsp;John Nagl and Paul Yingling, who had said, "If Donald Trump refuses to leave office at the expiration of his constitutional term, the United States military must remove him by force, and you must give that order."

The rumour was also clarified by chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman, who had said,&nbsp;"We have a Constitution, and our Constitution, which all members of the military have sworn an oath to, provides no role for the US military as arbiter of political or election disputes."

"This issue appears to be born of unserious thought reflecting a fundamental lack of appreciation for the history of our democracy and the civilian-military relationship established under our Constitution," he added.

As the US Presidential elections draw near, the rumours, controversies and safety concerns are also growing. The elections are scheduled for November 03 where the present President Donald Trump will contest against Joe Biden.

As the US Presidential elections draw near, the rumours, controversies and safety concerns are also growing. The elections are scheduled for November 03 where the present President Donald Trump will contest against Joe Biden. While some believed that the American military will be ready for any disputes, the country's most senior general, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has told the Congress that the military will not be a part of the November elections. "The Constitution and laws of the US and the states establish procedures for carrying out elections, and for resolving disputes over the outcome of elections ... I do not see the US military as part of this process," Milley said in a letter released on Friday responding to questions from two members of the House Armed Services Committee. Also read: US Republican Party Senator Rand Paul alleges he was 'attacked' near White House He also clarified that if any disputes are involved, the courts and Congress will be the decider of it. "In the event of a dispute over some aspect of the elections, by law US courts and the US Congress are required to resolve any disputes, not the US Military," he added. "I believe deeply in the principle of an apolitical US military," he said. The clarification was provided by Milley after Democratic Reps. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey asked if military will be involved in the elections. The rumour started when Trump's opponent, Joe Biden, in a local interview, laughed that the military might have to escort the President out of the White House if Trump refuses to leave the premises upon losing the elections. Also read: Trump says people protesting in Washington on Thursday were 'thugs' "I promise you, I'm absolutely convinced they will escort him from the White House with great dispatch," Biden said, referring to the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The statement came after Trump had said he might not publically accept the election results if it is not in his favour. "I have to see, look, I have to see, I'm not just going to say yes, I'm not going to say no, and I didn't last time either," he had said in an interview. Trump's statement was followed by an open-letter sent to Milley by two of the most-popular retired military officers, John Nagl and Paul Yingling, who had said, "If Donald Trump refuses to leave office at the expiration of his constitutional term, the United States military must remove him by force, and you must give that order." The rumour was also clarified by chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman, who had said, "We have a Constitution, and our Constitution, which all members of the military have sworn an oath to, provides no role for the US military as arbiter of political or election disputes." "This issue appears to be born of unserious thought reflecting a fundamental lack of appreciation for the history of our democracy and the civilian-military relationship established under our Constitution," he added.

Military will not play any role in US elections: US Army General Mark Milley

US President Donald Trump on Friday branded as "thugs" people who protested in Washington on Thursday night as he gave his presidential nomination acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention from the White House.

Addressing supporters in New Hampshire, Trump said people attending his speech at the White House "walked out to a bunch of thugs... That wasn't friendly protesters. They were thugs."

Anti-Trump protesters demonstrated outside the White House as Trump delivered his speech, sounding horns that could at times be heard by the speech attendees.

Like many other US cities, Washington and the streets near the White House have witnessed frequent demonstrations against police brutality and racism since George Floyd, a Black man, was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

This week, Kenosha, Wisconsin, was swept by civil unrest and violence after police there shot and wounded a Black man, Jacob Blake, in front of three of his children.

Trump, who is casting himself as a law-and-order candidate in his bid for re-election in November, has called for a forceful crackdown on the protests.

On Thursday night, a crowd of protesters swarmed Republican Senator Rand Paul as he departed the White House after listening to Trump's speech.

Video posted online shows a crowd surrounding Paul and his wife and the police. One man yells repeatedly, "say her name," a reference to Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed by police in March in Kentucky, the state that Paul represents. At no point does it show Paul being physically attacked.

Trump praised Washington police for protecting Paul, but criticised the city's Democratic mayor, Muriel Bowser, for what he said were "bad instructions" she gave to the police.

US President Donald Trump on Friday branded as "thugs" people who protested in Washington on Thursday night as he gave his presidential nomination acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention from the White House.

US President Donald Trump on Friday branded as "thugs" people who protested in Washington on Thursday night as he gave his presidential nomination acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention from the White House. Addressing supporters in New Hampshire, Trump said people attending his speech at the White House "walked out to a bunch of thugs... That wasn't friendly protesters. They were thugs." Anti-Trump protesters demonstrated outside the White House as Trump delivered his speech, sounding horns that could at times be heard by the speech attendees. Like many other US cities, Washington and the streets near the White House have witnessed frequent demonstrations against police brutality and racism since George Floyd, a Black man, was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. This week, Kenosha, Wisconsin, was swept by civil unrest and violence after police there shot and wounded a Black man, Jacob Blake, in front of three of his children. Trump, who is casting himself as a law-and-order candidate in his bid for re-election in November, has called for a forceful crackdown on the protests. On Thursday night, a crowd of protesters swarmed Republican Senator Rand Paul as he departed the White House after listening to Trump's speech. Video posted online shows a crowd surrounding Paul and his wife and the police. One man yells repeatedly, "say her name," a reference to Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed by police in March in Kentucky, the state that Paul represents. At no point does it show Paul being physically attacked. Trump praised Washington police for protecting Paul, but criticised the city's Democratic mayor, Muriel Bowser, for what he said were "bad instructions" she gave to the police.

Trump says people protesting in Washington on Thursday were 'thugs'

Kamala Harris is "not competent" to be president of the United States, incumbent president Donald Trump said as he addressed his supporters at a Republican campaign rally in New Hampshire on Friday.

Trump said he would support seeing a female president in the US but suggested that his daughter and senior White House advisor Ivanka Trump would be a better candidate for such a role.

"You know I want to see the first woman president also, but I don't want to see a woman president get into that position the way she'd do it, and she's not competent," Trump said.

"She's not competent," he said amidst applause from his supporters, a few of whom screamed Ivanka Trump, at an election rally on Friday.

"They're all saying, 'we want Ivanka'. I don't blame you," he said responding to his supporters.

Harris had been a presidential aspirant until last year before she dropped out of the race because of lack of popular support. Harris returned to political limelight after Joe Biden, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, picked her as his running mate in the November 3 election.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-people-protesting-in-washington-thursday-were-thugs-323838">Also read |&nbsp;Trump says people protesting in Washington Thursday were 'thugs'</a>

Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris is the first Indian-American and first Black woman to be picked by a major American political party for the top post.

This was Trump's first election rally after he formally accepted the nomination of the Republican Party on Thursday for the presidential election.

Trump said Harris withdrew from the Democratic Party's presidential race before primary season kicked off as her popularity dropped down to single digit.

"How about her? Sheer beauty? What a beauty though. They pick a woman who starts off...She (Harris) starts off (her presidential campaign) sort of strong. She's one of the favourites. Within a period of a few months, she goes down, down 15, 12, 11, nine, eight, five, three, two," he said.

"Then she goes, I'm going to leave because I've decided that I want to leave. I want to leave. She left (the race of presidency) because she wouldn't have gotten any votes. She was terrible. And this would be your president possibly. I don't think so. I don't think so," Trump said, speculating on the possibility that Harris could emerge as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2024.

Hours before Trump delivered his acceptance speech from the South Lawn at the White House, Harris alleged that the president's policies have been "a reckless disregard" for the danger a pandemic would pose to American lives.

She said Trump has "failed at the most basic and important job of a President of the United States. He failed to protect the American people".

Kamala Harris is "not competent" to be president of the United States, incumbent president Donald Trump said as he addressed his supporters at a Republican campaign rally in New Hampshire on Friday.

Kamala Harris is "not competent" to be president of the United States, incumbent president Donald Trump said as he addressed his supporters at a Republican campaign rally in New Hampshire on Friday. Trump said he would support seeing a female president in the US but suggested that his daughter and senior White House advisor Ivanka Trump would be a better candidate for such a role. "You know I want to see the first woman president also, but I don't want to see a woman president get into that position the way she'd do it, and she's not competent," Trump said. "She's not competent," he said amidst applause from his supporters, a few of whom screamed Ivanka Trump, at an election rally on Friday. "They're all saying, 'we want Ivanka'. I don't blame you," he said responding to his supporters. Harris had been a presidential aspirant until last year before she dropped out of the race because of lack of popular support. Harris returned to political limelight after Joe Biden, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, picked her as his running mate in the November 3 election. Also read | Trump says people protesting in Washington Thursday were 'thugs' Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris is the first Indian-American and first Black woman to be picked by a major American political party for the top post. This was Trump's first election rally after he formally accepted the nomination of the Republican Party on Thursday for the presidential election. Trump said Harris withdrew from the Democratic Party's presidential race before primary season kicked off as her popularity dropped down to single digit. "How about her? Sheer beauty? What a beauty though. They pick a woman who starts off...She (Harris) starts off (her presidential campaign) sort of strong. She's one of the favourites. Within a period of a few months, she goes down, down 15, 12, 11, nine, eight, five, three, two," he said. "Then she goes, I'm going to leave because I've decided that I want to leave. I want to leave. She left (the race of presidency) because she wouldn't have gotten any votes. She was terrible. And this would be your president possibly. I don't think so. I don't think so," Trump said, speculating on the possibility that Harris could emerge as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2024. Hours before Trump delivered his acceptance speech from the South Lawn at the White House, Harris alleged that the president's policies have been "a reckless disregard" for the danger a pandemic would pose to American lives. She said Trump has "failed at the most basic and important job of a President of the United States. He failed to protect the American people".

Kamala Harris 'not competent' to be US president, Ivanka better: Donald Trump

The White House is compiling a "very large" dossier on a Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter and other journalists from the organisation. It said these persons were a "disgrace to journalism and the American people."

This development came after The Post requested comment for a Thursday story David Fahrenthold wrote with two colleagues. The story, co-bylined by reporters Josh Dawsey and Joshua Partlow, detailed how US President Donald Trump's company "charged the US government more than $900,000" for hotel rooms fees among other services at Mar-a-Lago.

In a statement, White House spokesperson Judd Deere accused The Washington Post of "blatantly interfering with the business relationships of the Trump Organization" and demanded "it must stop."

He said, "Please be advised that we are building up a very large 'dossier' on the many false David Fahrenthold and others stories as they are a disgrace to journalism and the American people."

Fahrenthold wrote on Twitter that if anyone knows "anything about a dossier the White House has supposedly compiled" on him, to let him know or provide him a copy.

Fahrenthold won a Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for "casting doubt" on Trump's "generosity toward charities" in his coverage. He has also reported on Trump's businesses.

Last year also, The New York Times reported that allies of the White House had compiled dossiers on hundreds of people who work for top news organisations. 
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The White House is compiling a "very large" dossier on a Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter and other journalists from the organisation. It said these persons were a "disgrace to journalism and the American people.

The White House is compiling a "very large" dossier on a Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter and other journalists from the organisation. It said these persons were a "disgrace to journalism and the American people." This development came after The Post requested comment for a Thursday story David Fahrenthold wrote with two colleagues. The story, co-bylined by reporters Josh Dawsey and Joshua Partlow, detailed how US President Donald Trump's company "charged the US government more than $900,000" for hotel rooms fees among other services at Mar-a-Lago. In a statement, White House spokesperson Judd Deere accused The Washington Post of "blatantly interfering with the business relationships of the Trump Organization" and demanded "it must stop." He said, "Please be advised that we are building up a very large 'dossier' on the many false David Fahrenthold and others stories as they are a disgrace to journalism and the American people." Fahrenthold wrote on Twitter that if anyone knows "anything about a dossier the White House has supposedly compiled" on him, to let him know or provide him a copy. Fahrenthold won a Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for "casting doubt" on Trump's "generosity toward charities" in his coverage. He has also reported on Trump's businesses. Last year also, The New York Times reported that allies of the White House had compiled dossiers on hundreds of people who work for top news organisations.

White House is creating a dossier on few journalists, terming them a 'disgrace'

Chinese consumers could boycott Apple if the United States bans WeChat, China's foreign ministry spokesman warned Friday, as the clock ticks down on a US order to block the popular social app.

US President Donald Trump this month announced a ban from mid-September on WeChat and another Chinese-owned app, TikTok, accusing them of threatening national security, further stoking tensions between Beijing and Washington.

But foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted Friday that "If WeChat is banned, then there will be no reason why Chinese shall keep iPhone and apple products".

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Zhao had already on Thursday said&nbsp;"many Chinese people are saying they may stop using iPhones if WeChat is banned in the US", and &nbsp;accused the US of "systematic economic bullying of non-US companies" by targeting the Chinese app.

The comments mark a rare direct reference by Beijing to boycotting an American product and come as the superpowers spar on multiple fronts including military activity in the South China Sea, Hong Kong and blame for the coronavirus.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazons-jeff-bezos-becomes-first-billionaire-in-modern-history-to-cross-the-200-billion-net-worth-report-323384" hreflang="en">Amazon's Jeff Bezos becomes first billionaire in modern history to cross the $200 billion net worth: Report</a>

Chinese social media users on Friday responded with mixed feelings to Zhao's warning on Twitter, which is blocked in China but accessible through virtual private network software.

"I use Apple, but I also love my country," one user on the Twitter-like Weibo platform. "It's not a conflict."

"No matter how good Apple is, it's just a phone. It can be replaced, but WeChat is different," another user argued. "Modern Chinese people will lose their soul if they leave WeChat, especially business people."

Wechat, known in mainland China as Weixin, has more than 1.2 billion active users.

Trump's executive order against WeChat forces the platform to end all operations in the United States and bans Americans doing business with it.

Apple accounted for eight percent of China's smartphone market in the second quarter of 2020, according to Counterpoint Research, far behind domestic leader Huawei.

Chinese consumers could boycott Apple if the United States bans WeChat, China's foreign ministry spokesman warned Friday, as the clock ticks down on a US order to block the popular social app.

Chinese consumers could boycott Apple if the United States bans WeChat, China's foreign ministry spokesman warned Friday, as the clock ticks down on a US order to block the popular social app. US President Donald Trump this month announced a ban from mid-September on WeChat and another Chinese-owned app, TikTok, accusing them of threatening national security, further stoking tensions between Beijing and Washington. But foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted Friday that "If WeChat is banned, then there will be no reason why Chinese shall keep iPhone and apple products". Also read: Walmart says teaming with Microsoft in bid for TikTok Zhao had already on Thursday said "many Chinese people are saying they may stop using iPhones if WeChat is banned in the US", and accused the US of "systematic economic bullying of non-US companies" by targeting the Chinese app. The comments mark a rare direct reference by Beijing to boycotting an American product and come as the superpowers spar on multiple fronts including military activity in the South China Sea, Hong Kong and blame for the coronavirus. Also read: Amazon's Jeff Bezos becomes first billionaire in modern history to cross the $200 billion net worth: Report Chinese social media users on Friday responded with mixed feelings to Zhao's warning on Twitter, which is blocked in China but accessible through virtual private network software. "I use Apple, but I also love my country," one user on the Twitter-like Weibo platform. "It's not a conflict." "No matter how good Apple is, it's just a phone. It can be replaced, but WeChat is different," another user argued. "Modern Chinese people will lose their soul if they leave WeChat, especially business people." Wechat, known in mainland China as Weixin, has more than 1.2 billion active users. Trump's executive order against WeChat forces the platform to end all operations in the United States and bans Americans doing business with it. Apple accounted for eight percent of China's smartphone market in the second quarter of 2020, according to Counterpoint Research, far behind domestic leader Huawei.

If WeChat is banned, no reason why Chinese shall keep iPhone and apple products: Foreign ministry

Unites States President Donald Trump on Thursday at the final showdown of Republican National Convention 2020 targets Former Vice President of US Joe biden and says 'He will destroy Pride of Americans'. In this speech that lasted for 1.5 hours he also talked about his policies towards China and how he saved the pride of blacks in the nation.

'This election is all about saving the American way of life': US Prez at RNC

The Republican National Convention concludes Thursday and the fall campaign season officially kicks off with President Donald Trump formally accepting the GOP nomination

RNC Day 4: 'Biden will destroy America's greatness', Says Trump

Donald Trump addresses the RNC 2020 from White House | Trump's acceptance speech

The final night of the Republican National Convention 2020 concluded with a firework display over Washington Monuments & opera song. President Donald Trump's last speech at RNC 2020 ended with fireworks spelling "Trump" and "2020" in the sky.

WION Fineprint: US President Donald Trump closes out RNC 2020 with fireworks

The final night of the Republican National Convention starts now with speeches from Ivanka Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump

Stage set for the final day of RNC 2020: All eyes on the US president Donald Trump

'America is the torch that enlightens the whole world', says Trump at RNC Day 4

US President Donald Trump speaking at the Republican National Convention from the White House said that "America is not a land cloaked in darkness, America is a torch that enlightens the entire world."

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Trump who accepted the Republican party nomination for reelection earlier, said,"the party of Abraham Lincoln goes forward, united, determined and ready to welcome millions of Democrats and Independents and anyone who believes in the greatness of America."

"America is not a land cloaked in darkness, America is a torch that enlightens the entire world," the US president said.&nbsp;

"If we don't win, your second amendment doesn't have a chance," he said.&nbsp;The president promised to "race to 5G" and "build missile and "cyber defence".&nbsp;

Trump said the election to&nbsp;"decide whether we save the American dream or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny".

"This election will decide clear choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas."

"Joe Biden is not a savior of America's soul. He's the destroyer of America's jobs and given the chance, he'll be the destroyer of American greatness," Trump said. The US president said Biden's record is a roll call of "betrayals" and "blunders".&nbsp;

The US president said that "instead of following science, Joe Biden wants to inflict a painful shutdown on the entire country".

"We also recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. We achieved the first Middle East peace deal in 25 years," he said while promising to keep America "out of costly foreign wars".

Trump asserted that the US will "crush" COVID-19 with a vaccine "this year", while promising to create&nbsp;10 million jobs in the next 10 months.

"We are marshalling America's scientific genius to produce a vaccine in record time, we will have a safe and effective vaccine this year," he said.

"Over the next four years, we will make America into a manufacturing superpower of the world. We will expand 'Opportunity Zones' and bring home medical supply chains and end our reliance on China once and for all."

"And on November 3, we will make America safer, stronger and prouder. We will make America greater than ever before. I am very proud to be the nominee of the Republican party. I love you. God bless you and God bless America."

US President Donald Trump speaking at the Republican National Convention from the White House said that "America is not a land cloaked in darkness, America is a torch that enlightens the entire world.

US President Donald Trump speaking at the Republican National Convention from the White House said that "America is not a land cloaked in darkness, America is a torch that enlightens the entire world." Also Read: History records Biden opposed operation against Bin Laden, says Pence at RNC Trump who accepted the Republican party nomination for reelection earlier, said,"the party of Abraham Lincoln goes forward, united, determined and ready to welcome millions of Democrats and Independents and anyone who believes in the greatness of America." "America is not a land cloaked in darkness, America is a torch that enlightens the entire world," the US president said. "If we don't win, your second amendment doesn't have a chance," he said. The president promised to "race to 5G" and "build missile and "cyber defence". Trump said the election to "decide whether we save the American dream or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny". "This election will decide clear choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas." "Joe Biden is not a savior of America's soul. He's the destroyer of America's jobs and given the chance, he'll be the destroyer of American greatness," Trump said. The US president said Biden's record is a roll call of "betrayals" and "blunders". The US president said that "instead of following science, Joe Biden wants to inflict a painful shutdown on the entire country". "We also recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. We achieved the first Middle East peace deal in 25 years," he said while promising to keep America "out of costly foreign wars". Trump asserted that the US will "crush" COVID-19 with a vaccine "this year", while promising to create 10 million jobs in the next 10 months. "We are marshalling America's scientific genius to produce a vaccine in record time, we will have a safe and effective vaccine this year," he said. "Over the next four years, we will make America into a manufacturing superpower of the world. We will expand 'Opportunity Zones' and bring home medical supply chains and end our reliance on China once and for all." "And on November 3, we will make America safer, stronger and prouder. We will make America greater than ever before. I am very proud to be the nominee of the Republican party. I love you. God bless you and God bless America."

Election will decide whether we save the American dream, says Trump at Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention continues Wednesday under the theme "America, Land of Heroes" with Vice President Mike Pence

RNC 2020: US Vice President Mike Pence takes stage; Touts Trump for four more years

Donald Trump’s vice president Mike Pence took center stage at the Republican convention Wednesday to warn voters they “won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America”

'Joe Biden will be nothing more than a Trojan horse', says Mike Pence at RNC 2020

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner on Thursday criticized a walkout by NBA stars protesting against racism and police brutality, saying they were fortunate to be rich enough to take the night off.

The Milwaukee Bucks led the boycott over another police shooting of a black man, forcing the league to halt its playoff schedule and prompting a wave of walkouts in other sports.

The NBA postponed its Wednesday evening fixtures after the Bucks refused to play the Orlando Magic in protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday.

"The players in the NBA... have the luxury of taking a night off from work -- most Americans don't have the financial luxury to do that," said Kushner in an interview with the Politico news site.

"I think that it's nice that they're standing up for the issue but I'd like to see them start moving into concrete solutions that are productive."

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James voiced solidarity with the Bucks.

"WE DEMAND CHANGE. SICK OF IT," James, who has launched several anti-racism initiatives, tweeted.

When told of James's record of anti-racism work, Kushner said that "if LeBron James reached out to the White House and we reach out to him, we're happy to talk with him and say, 'look, let's both agree on what we want to accomplish.'"

The NBA postponements marked a dramatic escalation in the league's calls for social justice, which have reverberated across US sport since the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May.

Large nationwide protests have been marked by violence and looting.

"I do think that peaceful protest has a place and it has importance," Kushner said. "You don't improve wealth equality by rioting and burning down stores."

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner on Thursday criticized a walkout by NBA stars protesting against racism and police brutality, saying they were fortunate to be rich enough to take the night off.

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner on Thursday criticized a walkout by NBA stars protesting against racism and police brutality, saying they were fortunate to be rich enough to take the night off. The Milwaukee Bucks led the boycott over another police shooting of a black man, forcing the league to halt its playoff schedule and prompting a wave of walkouts in other sports. The NBA postponed its Wednesday evening fixtures after the Bucks refused to play the Orlando Magic in protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin on Sunday. "The players in the NBA... have the luxury of taking a night off from work -- most Americans don't have the financial luxury to do that," said Kushner in an interview with the Politico news site. "I think that it's nice that they're standing up for the issue but I'd like to see them start moving into concrete solutions that are productive." Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James voiced solidarity with the Bucks. "WE DEMAND CHANGE. SICK OF IT," James, who has launched several anti-racism initiatives, tweeted. When told of James's record of anti-racism work, Kushner said that "if LeBron James reached out to the White House and we reach out to him, we're happy to talk with him and say, 'look, let's both agree on what we want to accomplish.'" The NBA postponements marked a dramatic escalation in the league's calls for social justice, which have reverberated across US sport since the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May. Large nationwide protests have been marked by violence and looting. "I do think that peaceful protest has a place and it has importance," Kushner said. "You don't improve wealth equality by rioting and burning down stores."

Donald Trump son-in-law says NBA stars lucky to be able to afford racism walkout

US President Donald Trump will deliver acceptance speech on Day 4 of Republic National Convention. Watch this video to know what all to expect on Day 4 of Republican National Convention.

US President Trump to deliver acceptance speech on Day 4 of RNC

The Trump Family dominated the 2nd day of the #RepublicanNationalConvention. Eric Trump & Tiffany Ariana Trump took on the American Media. But, Melania Trump was the show-stopper as she acknowledged America's COVID-19 challenge. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big takeaways.

Gravitas: Trump Family dominates Day 2 of RNC

RNC Day 3: VP Pence, Second lady of US and Trump's daughter-in-law to speak

There's a theory doing the rounds of social media that claims that popular show 'The Simpsons' had predicted Donald Trump's death on August 27, 2020. Posts of an image of the cartoon version of Trump lying in a coffin has been circulated on social media.The image gives the impression that it is still from one of the episodes of&nbsp; 'The Simpsons'. 
 
Turns out it is a fake image that has gone viral and no episode of the popular series actually predicted his death. 
 
Did the Simpsons predict anything for August 27, 2020? Well, no. The date of August 27 was in fact used as a random date by various TikTok users to troll their viewers.

One particular viral video that urged viewers to look for significant incidents linked to August 27, 2020, and strangely enough got linked to Donald Trump's death news- which became viral in no time.

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Many Twitter users who shared the fake image of a cartoon Trump in a coffin were left confused about the theory's origin but were also aware of its existence. Some of the avid fans of the show reasoned that the popular series had never aired any episode predicting the US President's death.

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The Simpsons say trump dies on August 27 Party time <a href="https://t.co/msaMvtAJkd">pic.twitter.com/msaMvtAJkd</a>
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So my daughter said that on an episode of the Simpson's, Trump dies around Aug 27th?? Can anyone confirm that episode ?
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Your death was predicted on the simpsons
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The image of dead Trump is fake and was never on The Simpsons. <a href="https://t.co/Rg0I9vlb0P">pic.twitter.com/Rg0I9vlb0P</a>
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This isn't the first time that a viral theory has been attributed to the Simpsons. In the recent past, the show has been attributed to predicting Tom Hanks' testing positive for coronavirus and that the world at large would have to self isolate following the outbreak of a virus. All of them turned out to be a hoax.

There's a theory doing the rounds of social media that claims that popular show 'The Simpsons' had predicted Donald Trump's death on August 27, 2020. Posts of an image of the cartoon version of Trump lying in a coffin has been circulated on social media.

There's a theory doing the rounds of social media that claims that popular show 'The Simpsons' had predicted Donald Trump's death on August 27, 2020. Posts of an image of the cartoon version of Trump lying in a coffin has been circulated on social media.The image gives the impression that it is still from one of the episodes of 'The Simpsons'. Turns out it is a fake image that has gone viral and no episode of the popular series actually predicted his death. Did the Simpsons predict anything for August 27, 2020? Well, no. The date of August 27 was in fact used as a random date by various TikTok users to troll their viewers. One particular viral video that urged viewers to look for significant incidents linked to August 27, 2020, and strangely enough got linked to Donald Trump's death news- which became viral in no time. Other people had maybe posted #August27 vids before her (it’s sort of unclear) but hers was one of the main ones to blow up. She, like everyone else, just did it as a joke/troll basically. She said in a comment she “just wanted to make a weird video” pic.twitter.com/qobVA6JX3G — Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) July 11, 2020 × Many Twitter users who shared the fake image of a cartoon Trump in a coffin were left confused about the theory's origin but were also aware of its existence. Some of the avid fans of the show reasoned that the popular series had never aired any episode predicting the US President's death. The Simpsons say trump dies on August 27 Party time pic.twitter.com/msaMvtAJkd — Maddie (@Maddie52092491) August 11, 2020 × So my daughter said that on an episode of the Simpson's, Trump dies around Aug 27th?? Can anyone confirm that episode ? — Elizabeth (@faithlovehope76) August 24, 2020 × Your death was predicted on the simpsons — kayden jurgens (@kaydenjurgens26) June 3, 2020 × The image of dead Trump is fake and was never on The Simpsons. pic.twitter.com/Rg0I9vlb0P — Oofies™ (@OofiesTM) June 3, 2020 × This isn't the first time that a viral theory has been attributed to the Simpsons. In the recent past, the show has been attributed to predicting Tom Hanks' testing positive for coronavirus and that the world at large would have to self isolate following the outbreak of a virus. All of them turned out to be a hoax.

Truth behind 'The Simpsons' predicting Donald Trump's death on August 27 2020

US first lady Melania Trump speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday from the Rose Garden in the White House said, "our lives have changed drastically since March", referring to the coronavirus pandemic.

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"I want to acknowledge the fact that since March our lives have changed drastically. I know many are anxious and feel helpless. I want you to know, you are not alone," Melania Trump said.

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"We are humbled by the incredible support in 2016, Donald will not rest until he has done all he can to take care of everyone impacted with this terrible pandemic," the US first lady asserted.

Melania Trump said she was "moved" with the way Americans had come together in "such an unfamiliar and often frightening situation" while stating that she was fortunate to see the "American dream come true over and over again."

"I have reflected on the racial unrest in the country. We are all one community," she said, adding, "take a moment, pause and look at things from all perspectives, stop the violence, and the looting being done in the name of justice."

US first lady Melania Trump speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday from the Rose Garden in the White House said, "our lives have changed drastically since March", referring to the coronavirus pandemic.

US first lady Melania Trump speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday from the Rose Garden in the White House said, "our lives have changed drastically since March", referring to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch: "I want to acknowledge the fact that since March our lives have changed drastically. I know many are anxious and feel helpless. I want you to know, you are not alone," Melania Trump said. Also Read: Republicans press their case for Trump as party begins Day 2 of convention "We are humbled by the incredible support in 2016, Donald will not rest until he has done all he can to take care of everyone impacted with this terrible pandemic," the US first lady asserted. Melania Trump said she was "moved" with the way Americans had come together in "such an unfamiliar and often frightening situation" while stating that she was fortunate to see the "American dream come true over and over again." "I have reflected on the racial unrest in the country. We are all one community," she said, adding, "take a moment, pause and look at things from all perspectives, stop the violence, and the looting being done in the name of justice."

Donald will not rest until he takes care of those impacted by pandemic, says Melania Trump at Republican National Convention

A small number of US troops were injured during an interaction with Russian forces in Syria, two US officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

While such interactions between American and Russian forces are not rare, the incident highlights the risks of troops from both countries operating in close proximity in northern Syria and the potential for an escalation in tensions.

One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the injuries were a result of a collision and not any exchange of fire.

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The other official said the incident took place earlier this week in northeastern Syria and the injuries were mild.

The Pentagon and the US military's Central Command, which oversees US forces in the region, declined to comment.

The US military does not generally comment on injuries. However, last month a paratrooper was killed during a vehicle rollover accident in eastern Syria.

Videos on social media showed Russian military vehicles, backed by a pair of helicopters, driving dangerously close to US&nbsp;armored vehicles. The origin of the videos was unclear.

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Earlier this year, another video showed a close interaction between troops on a Syrian road.

About 500 US forces remain in northern Syria after a sharp reduction in troops that were initially there to drive out Islamic State militants from all of their strongholds in the country.

Some of the areas also have oil resources, something President Donald Trump has cited as a justification for keeping US troops partnered with Kurdish allies in the region.

The injuries were first reported by Politico.

A small number of US troops were injured during an interaction with Russian forces in Syria, two US officials told Reuters on Wednesday. While such interactions between American and Russian forces are not rare, the incident highlights the risks of troops from both countries operating in close proximity in northern Syria and the potential for an escalation in tensions.

A small number of US troops were injured during an interaction with Russian forces in Syria, two US officials told Reuters on Wednesday. While such interactions between American and Russian forces are not rare, the incident highlights the risks of troops from both countries operating in close proximity in northern Syria and the potential for an escalation in tensions. One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the injuries were a result of a collision and not any exchange of fire. Also read: Turkey and Greece mobilize their navies; come close to military confrontation The other official said the incident took place earlier this week in northeastern Syria and the injuries were mild. The Pentagon and the US military's Central Command, which oversees US forces in the region, declined to comment. The US military does not generally comment on injuries. However, last month a paratrooper was killed during a vehicle rollover accident in eastern Syria. Videos on social media showed Russian military vehicles, backed by a pair of helicopters, driving dangerously close to US armored vehicles. The origin of the videos was unclear. Also read: Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors, says German hospital Earlier this year, another video showed a close interaction between troops on a Syrian road. About 500 US forces remain in northern Syria after a sharp reduction in troops that were initially there to drive out Islamic State militants from all of their strongholds in the country. Some of the areas also have oil resources, something President Donald Trump has cited as a justification for keeping US troops partnered with Kurdish allies in the region. The injuries were first reported by Politico.

US troops injured in interaction with Russian forces in Syria: US officials

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