<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the US President Donald Trump for donating ventilators to India on Saturday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>.<br />
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<p>The tweet came in response to&nbsp;Trump's tweet.</p>

<p>Donald Trump, on Saturday morning, tweeted that the US will be donating ventilators to India to support the country, and will also be cooperating on development of vaccine for coronavirus treatment.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am proud to announce that the United States will donate ventilators to our friends in India. We stand with India and <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during this pandemic. We’re also cooperating on vaccine development. Together we will beat the invisible enemy!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/united-states-will-donate-ventilators-to-india-says-president-trump-299011"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;United States will donate ventilators to India, says President Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>Modi thanked Trump and stressed on the importance of nations working together to fight the deadly coronavirus, which has affected more than 4 million people worldwide in almost 120 countries.</p>

<p>In an event at the White House, Trump also assured that the US and India are closely working together to develop a vaccine for the virus. "'Many of the people you are talking about are working on the vaccine too. Great scientists and researches. We are working very closely with India too and say hello to your prime minister,'' he told a reporter.</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the US President Donald Trump for donating ventilators to India on Saturday. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. This pandemic is being fought collectively by all of us.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the US President Donald Trump for donating ventilators to India on Saturday. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. This pandemic is being fought collectively by all of us. In such times, it’s always important for nations to work together and do as much as possible to make our world healthier and free from COVID-19. More power to 🇮🇳 - 🇺🇸 friendship! https://t.co/GRrgWFhYzR — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2020 × The tweet came in response to Trump's tweet. Donald Trump, on Saturday morning, tweeted that the US will be donating ventilators to India to support the country, and will also be cooperating on development of vaccine for coronavirus treatment. I am proud to announce that the United States will donate ventilators to our friends in India. We stand with India and @narendramodi during this pandemic. We’re also cooperating on vaccine development. Together we will beat the invisible enemy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 15, 2020 × Also read: United States will donate ventilators to India, says President Trump Modi thanked Trump and stressed on the importance of nations working together to fight the deadly coronavirus, which has affected more than 4 million people worldwide in almost 120 countries. In an event at the White House, Trump also assured that the US and India are closely working together to develop a vaccine for the virus. "'Many of the people you are talking about are working on the vaccine too. Great scientists and researches. We are working very closely with India too and say hello to your prime minister,'' he told a reporter.

PM Modi thanks Donald Trump for donating ventilators

<p>There is an unsaid rule in Washington that presidents and ex-presidents do not publically clash at any given point. However, American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory.</p>

<p>President Trump has termed this conspiracy theory as "Obamagate".</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Trump tweeted and asked Obama to testify against the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA by far. He asked Lindsey Graham, a senator, to "just do it".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If I were a Senator or Congressman, the first person I would call to testify about the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA, by FAR, is former President Obama. He knew EVERYTHING. Do it <a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LindseyGrahamSC</a>, just do it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. No more talk!</p>
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<p>The tweet come after declassified documents, few days ago, revealed a list of officials from Obama's administration that had requested Trump's national security adviser Flynn to be "unmasked" in intelligence reports regarding calls with the Russian ambassador in 2016.</p>

<p>Former Vice President Joe Biden, former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, and intelligence chiefs John Brennan and James Clapper were among those named in the declassified documents who were allegedly a part of the plan to undermine Trump's administration.</p>

<p>Not a lot of US Presidents have openly clashed with ex-presidents. However, Trump has left no stone unturned to make his opinion public by tweeting against Obama.</p>

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<p>Special counsel Robert Mueller had earlier claimed that&nbsp;Trump and his election campaign contacts with Russians, and there was a direct involvement of Russians in the 2016 election. However, Trump has denied all the rumours by calling it a hoax.</p>

<p>Ex-president Obama replied to Trump's tweet simply by commenting 'vote'.</p>


There is an unsaid rule in Washington that presidents and ex-presidents do not publically clash at any given point. However, American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory.

There is an unsaid rule in Washington that presidents and ex-presidents do not publically clash at any given point. However, American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory. President Trump has termed this conspiracy theory as "Obamagate". OBAMAGATE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2020 × On Thursday, Trump tweeted and asked Obama to testify against the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA by far. He asked Lindsey Graham, a senator, to "just do it". If I were a Senator or Congressman, the first person I would call to testify about the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA, by FAR, is former President Obama. He knew EVERYTHING. Do it @LindseyGrahamSC, just do it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. No more talk! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2020 × The tweet come after declassified documents, few days ago, revealed a list of officials from Obama's administration that had requested Trump's national security adviser Flynn to be "unmasked" in intelligence reports regarding calls with the Russian ambassador in 2016. Former Vice President Joe Biden, former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, and intelligence chiefs John Brennan and James Clapper were among those named in the declassified documents who were allegedly a part of the plan to undermine Trump's administration. Not a lot of US Presidents have openly clashed with ex-presidents. However, Trump has left no stone unturned to make his opinion public by tweeting against Obama. Obama was always wrong! https://t.co/xRU4kJtExs — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2020 × Special counsel Robert Mueller had earlier claimed that Trump and his election campaign contacts with Russians, and there was a direct involvement of Russians in the 2016 election. However, Trump has denied all the rumours by calling it a hoax. Ex-president Obama replied to Trump's tweet simply by commenting 'vote'.

Donald Trump blames Obama for conspiracy on Twitter; calls it 'Obamagate'

<p>As the US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all ties with China and bring manufacturing back overseas, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) has announced plans to build a&nbsp;$12 billion factory in Arizona. The factory aims to create over 1,600 jobs in the US.</p>

<p>U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said the deal is&nbsp;"another indication that President Trump’s policy agenda has led to a renaissance in American manufacturing."</p>

<p>TSMC is the biggest contract chipmaker. It is also a major supplier to U.S. tech giants such as Apple Inc and Qualcomm Inc, as well as Chinese firms like Huawei Technologies, which has not been America's favourite right now.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-covid-19-crisis-trump-threatens-to-cut-off-whole-relationship-with-china-298711"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Amid COVID-19 crisis, Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China'</strong></a></p>

<p>"This project is of critical, strategic importance to a vibrant and competitive U.S. semiconductor ecosystem that enables leading U.S. companies to fabricate their cutting-edge semiconductor products within the United States," TSMC said.</p>

<p>TSMC aims to build the plant over nine years.&nbsp;"The scale and technology is similar to what TSMC did in China, suggesting a balance between the US &amp; China,"&nbsp; Bernstein analysts commented.</p>

<p>This project can act as a peacemaker between the countries who have been engaged in a vocal war for the past few months. "While it is hard to be certain, we believe that TSMC announcing a U.S. Fab could remove the threat of further Huawei restrictions in the very near-term at least," JP Morgan analysts noted.</p>

<p>However, nothing can be guaranteed at this point, considering the political environment in both the countries.</p>

<p>The plant, the biggest foreign investment by TSMC, will produce the most sophisticated 5 nanometer chips, which can be used in high-end defense and communications devices.</p>

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As the US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all ties with China and bring manufacturing back overseas, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) has announced plans to build a $12 billion factory in Arizona.

As the US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all ties with China and bring manufacturing back overseas, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) has announced plans to build a $12 billion factory in Arizona. The factory aims to create over 1,600 jobs in the US. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said the deal is "another indication that President Trump’s policy agenda has led to a renaissance in American manufacturing." TSMC is the biggest contract chipmaker. It is also a major supplier to U.S. tech giants such as Apple Inc and Qualcomm Inc, as well as Chinese firms like Huawei Technologies, which has not been America's favourite right now. Also read: Amid COVID-19 crisis, Trump threatens to 'cut off whole relationship with China' "This project is of critical, strategic importance to a vibrant and competitive U.S. semiconductor ecosystem that enables leading U.S. companies to fabricate their cutting-edge semiconductor products within the United States," TSMC said. TSMC aims to build the plant over nine years. "The scale and technology is similar to what TSMC did in China, suggesting a balance between the US & China," Bernstein analysts commented. This project can act as a peacemaker between the countries who have been engaged in a vocal war for the past few months. "While it is hard to be certain, we believe that TSMC announcing a U.S. Fab could remove the threat of further Huawei restrictions in the very near-term at least," JP Morgan analysts noted. However, nothing can be guaranteed at this point, considering the political environment in both the countries. The plant, the biggest foreign investment by TSMC, will produce the most sophisticated 5 nanometer chips, which can be used in high-end defense and communications devices. (With inputs from Reuters)

Taiwan's TSMC plans to build chip plant in Arizona amid US-China rivalry

<p>US President Donald Trump has called the warning&nbsp;about lifting pandemic restrictions too soon was&nbsp;of his coronavirus top health official as&nbsp;''unacceptable''.</p>

<p>Earlier, the lead virus expert of the White House coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci,&nbsp;this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-refusal-to-wear-masks-hints-towards-racism-and-masculinity-in-america-298624" hreflang="en">Donald Trump's refusal to wear masks hints towards racism in America</a></strong></p>

<p>Fauci, who is also directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also warned that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 84,000 people in the United States and brought the economy to its knees.</p>

<p>"There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control," he said, adding that an early reopening would not only cost lives, but could even set them back on the road to trying to get economic recovery.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-like-hiv-coronavirus-may-never-go-away-who-expert-warns-298539">Just like HIV, coronavirus may never go away: WHO expert warns</a></strong></p>

<p>Trump accused Fauci of wanting "to play all sides of the equation" in his testimony to lawmakers on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The President said he was especially dissatisfied with Fauci's caution around reopening schools too quickly.</p>

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US President Donald Trump has called the warning about lifting pandemic restrictions too soon was of his coronavirus top health official as ''unacceptable''. Earlier, the lead virus expert of the White House coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci, this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly.

US President Donald Trump has called the warning about lifting pandemic restrictions too soon was of his coronavirus top health official as ''unacceptable''. Earlier, the lead virus expert of the White House coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci, this week about the dangers of reopening the economy and schools too quickly. Also read: Donald Trump's refusal to wear masks hints towards racism in America Fauci, who is also directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also warned that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 84,000 people in the United States and brought the economy to its knees. "There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control," he said, adding that an early reopening would not only cost lives, but could even set them back on the road to trying to get economic recovery. Also read: Just like HIV, coronavirus may never go away: WHO expert warns Trump accused Fauci of wanting "to play all sides of the equation" in his testimony to lawmakers on Tuesday. The President said he was especially dissatisfied with Fauci's caution around reopening schools too quickly. However, he contradicted his statement on Wednesday and said the only thing that would be acceptable would be professors or teachers ''over a certain age'' not holding classes. ''I think they ought to take it easy for another few weeks,'' he added.

Trump calls lead virus expert's warnings 'unacceptable'

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-brazil-records-10627-deaths-155939-confirmed-cases-297712" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Brazil records 10,627 deaths, 155,939 confirmed cases</a></p>

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<p>Sao Paulo, a state in southeastern Brazil with almost 46 million inhabitants, has seen more than 3,600 deaths and more than 44,400 cases. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-brazil-records-10627-deaths-155939-confirmed-cases-297712">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-urges-citizens-to-unite-amid-toned-down-victory-day-celebration-297718" hreflang="en">Russian President Vladimir Putin urges citizens to 'unite' amid toned down Victory Day celebration</a></p>

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<p>Putin's speech sent a message of "unity" as Russia fights coronavirus. The country has surpassed France and Germany to become the fifth worst-hit nation in terms of coronavirus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-urges-citizens-to-unite-amid-toned-down-victory-day-celebration-297718">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/obama-describes-trump-handling-of-virus-as-chaotic-in-a-leaked-call-297714" hreflang="en">Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic in a leaked call</a></p>

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<p>Obama said the election "is so important because what we're going to be battling is not just a particular individual or a political party." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/obama-describes-trump-handling-of-virus-as-chaotic-in-a-leaked-call-297714">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-releases-five-notable-labour-rights-activists-after-year-long-imprisonment-297713" hreflang="en">China releases five notable labour rights activists after year-long imprisonment</a></p>

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<p>All five of them have been released on April 24 followed by a 14-day quarantine before they return home.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-releases-five-notable-labour-rights-activists-after-year-long-imprisonment-297713">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/3-children-have-died-in-new-york-from-a-mysterious-disease-297715" hreflang="en">3 children have died in New York from a mysterious disease</a></p>

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COVID-19: Brazil records 10,627 deaths, 155,939 confirmed cases Sao Paulo, a state in southeastern Brazil with almost 46 million inhabitants, has seen more than 3,600 deaths and more than 44,400 cases.

COVID-19: Brazil records 10,627 deaths, 155,939 confirmed cases Sao Paulo, a state in southeastern Brazil with almost 46 million inhabitants, has seen more than 3,600 deaths and more than 44,400 cases. READ MORE Russian President Vladimir Putin urges citizens to 'unite' amid toned down Victory Day celebration Putin's speech sent a message of "unity" as Russia fights coronavirus. The country has surpassed France and Germany to become the fifth worst-hit nation in terms of coronavirus outbreak. READ MORE Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic in a leaked call Obama said the election "is so important because what we're going to be battling is not just a particular individual or a political party." READ MORE China releases five notable labour rights activists after year-long imprisonment All five of them have been released on April 24 followed by a 14-day quarantine before they return home. READ MORE WATCH| 3 children have died in New York from a mysterious disease ×

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<p>The world is fighting the coronavirus, scrambling to save lives. But the US is thinking out of the box.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-pandemic-china-eyes-moon-trip-with-successful-rocket-launch-296819">Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch</a></p>

<p>It is busy trying to mine the moon. The White House is preparing the Artemis accords. In other words, a blueprint for mining the moon.</p>

<p>Trump wants to divide the moon among countries and firms and allow them to mine the moon and use whatever resources they find.</p>

<p>Is this even legal? No.</p>

<p>International laws do not allow territorial claims on the moon. But the United States does not seem to care. In 2015, it granted companies the right to resources they mine in outer space.</p>

<p>And now--- in middle of the pandemic-- the Trump administration is finishing some hush-hush paperwork.</p>

<p>The Artemis accords is named after NASA's new Artemis space program. One which calls for putting humans on the moon by 2024 and this is the plan of action.</p>

<p>US officials plan to negotiate the accords in the coming months. On the negotiating table will be some 'like-minded' countries.</p>

<p>Canada, Japan, the UAE will be among them and Russia has been kept out.</p>

<p><strong>Why?</strong></p>

<p>Because the Pentagon says Moscow is making threatening satellite manoeuvres.</p>

<p>Surprising-- given Russia is one of NASA's major partners!</p>

<p>Why should the world care about these accords?</p>

<p><strong>One,&nbsp;</strong>because the moon is increasingly being viewed as a strategic asset.</p>

<p><strong>Two,&nbsp;</strong>the moon is extremely valuable for scientific research.</p>

<p><strong>Three,&nbsp;</strong>the moon is critical for all mars-missions.</p>

<p><strong>Four,&nbsp;</strong>space is the new warzone.</p>

<p>And the moon is no one's land to sell, lease or rent. China is not happy with the Artemis accords! This is the colonisation of the moon, they say.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Washington is claiming sovereignty over the moon. Too bad, China thought it was the only country exploiting the pandemic.</p>


The world is fighting the coronavirus, scrambling to save lives. But the US is thinking out of the box. Also read: Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch It is busy trying to mine the moon.

The world is fighting the coronavirus, scrambling to save lives. But the US is thinking out of the box. Also read: Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch It is busy trying to mine the moon. The White House is preparing the Artemis accords. In other words, a blueprint for mining the moon. Trump wants to divide the moon among countries and firms and allow them to mine the moon and use whatever resources they find. Is this even legal? No. International laws do not allow territorial claims on the moon. But the United States does not seem to care. In 2015, it granted companies the right to resources they mine in outer space. And now--- in middle of the pandemic-- the Trump administration is finishing some hush-hush paperwork. The Artemis accords is named after NASA's new Artemis space program. One which calls for putting humans on the moon by 2024 and this is the plan of action. US officials plan to negotiate the accords in the coming months. On the negotiating table will be some 'like-minded' countries. Canada, Japan, the UAE will be among them and Russia has been kept out. Why? Because the Pentagon says Moscow is making threatening satellite manoeuvres. Surprising-- given Russia is one of NASA's major partners! Why should the world care about these accords? One, because the moon is increasingly being viewed as a strategic asset. Two, the moon is extremely valuable for scientific research. Three, the moon is critical for all mars-missions. Four, space is the new warzone. And the moon is no one's land to sell, lease or rent. China is not happy with the Artemis accords! This is the colonisation of the moon, they say. Washington is claiming sovereignty over the moon. Too bad, China thought it was the only country exploiting the pandemic.

Trump led United States to secretly draft 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining

<p>There is high drama in South America. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of plotting a coup.</p>

<p>American arrested in Venezuela, Luke Denman, said: "To me, Venezuelans in Colombia, train them and come with them to Venezuela to Caracas and a secure airport here."</p>

<p>This video is playing on television screens across the world. This is American citizen Luke Denman. He is currently in Venezuelan custody.</p>

<p>What for? For trying to stage a coup.</p>

<p>It's a plot straight out of a Hollywood movie. The story begins sometime last week.</p>

<p>On May 4, Venezuela had news for the world. Nothing to do with the pandemic. Venezuela said it had foiled a maritime incursion. Mercenaries had tried to enter the country through the sea.</p>

<p>Their speedboats were intercepted by the Venezuelan military. Venezuela said 8 attackers were killed on the coast of La Guaira.</p>

<p>This is some 30 kilometres from the capital city of Caracas.</p>

<p>President Nicolas Maduro, said: "The main objective was to kill the Venezuelan president, a terrorist attack in the middle of a pandemic."</p>

<p>&nbsp;It did not take long for President Nicolas Maduro to cry coup. It was all planned in the White House, he said.</p>

<p>On May 6, 2020, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said: "Donald Trump, Mike Pompeo were directly behind this."</p>

<p>Later, Venezuelan authorities arrested 13 people. Among them were two Americans.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Luke Denman and Airan Berry, Venezuela said the duo played a key role in the plot.</p>

<p>Adding-- they were working with Jordan Goudreau-- an American military veteran who runs a security company in Florida.</p>

<p>Maduro furnished proof, he said: "Here's his license as part of silvercorp. Here's the passport of the other American mercenary who was a member of Donald Trump's security, they claim. Berry, Airan was born May 15, 1978, in Texas, United States. His identification as a member of the silvercorp company. "</p>

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<p>Goudreau has reportedly admitted to organising the invasion. He also admitted to working with Denman and Berry.</p>

<p>US President Donald Trump was quick to deny involvement. He said: "I just got information [referring to two US Citizens detained in Venezuela. Nothing to do with our government but I just got information on that. &nbsp;It has nothing to do with our government."</p>

<p>Back in Caracas, opposition leader and self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido rubbished the alleged incursion. Maduro is trying to divert attention from real issues, he said: "They want to sow confusion, they want to sow a state of apparent commotion to hide what's going on in Venezuela."</p>

<p>The United States has been tight-lipped on this supposed botched coup.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called it a consular matter. He said: "We want to get every American back. If the Maduro regime decides to hold them, we'll use every tool that we have available to try and get them back. It's our responsibility to do so."</p>

<p>Venezuela meanwhile is beating its chest. It's latest so-called proof against the trump administration is this confession video where Luke Denman said: "My responsibility to silvercorp are written into a contract or described in a contract signed by Jordan Goudreau, Juan Rendon and Juan Guaido."</p>

<p>The 34-year-old Denman claims that the plan was to secure a Caracas airport so that Maduro could be sent to the United States.</p>

<p>This edited video is Maduro's best ammo against the trump administration. He is now lodging a case at the International Court of Justice.</p>

<p>The culprits are the US government and President Donald Trump.</p>


There is high drama in South America. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of plotting a coup. American arrested in Venezuela, Luke Denman, said: "To me, Venezuelans in Colombia, train them and come with them to Venezuela to Caracas and a secure airport here.

There is high drama in South America. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of plotting a coup. American arrested in Venezuela, Luke Denman, said: "To me, Venezuelans in Colombia, train them and come with them to Venezuela to Caracas and a secure airport here." This video is playing on television screens across the world. This is American citizen Luke Denman. He is currently in Venezuelan custody. What for? For trying to stage a coup. It's a plot straight out of a Hollywood movie. The story begins sometime last week. On May 4, Venezuela had news for the world. Nothing to do with the pandemic. Venezuela said it had foiled a maritime incursion. Mercenaries had tried to enter the country through the sea. Their speedboats were intercepted by the Venezuelan military. Venezuela said 8 attackers were killed on the coast of La Guaira. This is some 30 kilometres from the capital city of Caracas. President Nicolas Maduro, said: "The main objective was to kill the Venezuelan president, a terrorist attack in the middle of a pandemic." It did not take long for President Nicolas Maduro to cry coup. It was all planned in the White House, he said. On May 6, 2020, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said: "Donald Trump, Mike Pompeo were directly behind this." Later, Venezuelan authorities arrested 13 people. Among them were two Americans. Luke Denman and Airan Berry, Venezuela said the duo played a key role in the plot. Adding-- they were working with Jordan Goudreau-- an American military veteran who runs a security company in Florida. Maduro furnished proof, he said: "Here's his license as part of silvercorp. Here's the passport of the other American mercenary who was a member of Donald Trump's security, they claim. Berry, Airan was born May 15, 1978, in Texas, United States. His identification as a member of the silvercorp company. " Goudreau has reportedly admitted to organising the invasion. He also admitted to working with Denman and Berry. US President Donald Trump was quick to deny involvement. He said: "I just got information [referring to two US Citizens detained in Venezuela. Nothing to do with our government but I just got information on that. It has nothing to do with our government." Back in Caracas, opposition leader and self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido rubbished the alleged incursion. Maduro is trying to divert attention from real issues, he said: "They want to sow confusion, they want to sow a state of apparent commotion to hide what's going on in Venezuela." The United States has been tight-lipped on this supposed botched coup. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called it a consular matter. He said: "We want to get every American back. If the Maduro regime decides to hold them, we'll use every tool that we have available to try and get them back. It's our responsibility to do so." Venezuela meanwhile is beating its chest. It's latest so-called proof against the trump administration is this confession video where Luke Denman said: "My responsibility to silvercorp are written into a contract or described in a contract signed by Jordan Goudreau, Juan Rendon and Juan Guaido." The 34-year-old Denman claims that the plan was to secure a Caracas airport so that Maduro could be sent to the United States. This edited video is Maduro's best ammo against the trump administration. He is now lodging a case at the International Court of Justice. The culprits are the US government and President Donald Trump.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses United States of plotting coup

<p>US President Donald Trump will leave the White House on Friday for the first time in a month when he travels to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland.</p>

<p>Trump will make the 70-mile (40 km) trip to Camp David on Friday evening, according to a schedule released by the White House on Thursday night. The schedule did not indicate how long Trump would stay at Camp David.</p>

<p>Trump has been holding regular press events at the White House to highlight his administration's efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>Trump's last trip away from the White House was on March 28 to Norfolk, Virginia, where he bid farewell to the Navy's USNS Comfort hospital ship as it sailed to New York City to help take the pressure off civilian hospitals.</p>

<p>Trump, who faces re-election in November, said on Wednesday he would visit Arizona next week for an "industry"-related event.</p>


US President Donald Trump will leave the White House on Friday for the first time in a month when he travels to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland. Trump will make the 70-mile (40 km) trip to Camp David on Friday evening, according to a schedule released by the White House on Thursday night.

US President Donald Trump will leave the White House on Friday for the first time in a month when he travels to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland. Trump will make the 70-mile (40 km) trip to Camp David on Friday evening, according to a schedule released by the White House on Thursday night. The schedule did not indicate how long Trump would stay at Camp David. Trump has been holding regular press events at the White House to highlight his administration's efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Trump's last trip away from the White House was on March 28 to Norfolk, Virginia, where he bid farewell to the Navy's USNS Comfort hospital ship as it sailed to New York City to help take the pressure off civilian hospitals. Trump, who faces re-election in November, said on Wednesday he would visit Arizona next week for an "industry"-related event.

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<p>US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes China’s handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can” to make him lose his re-election bid in November.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-hammered-us-economy-in-first-quarter-295600"><strong>Also read: Coronavirus hammered US economy in first quarter</strong></a><br />
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In an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office, Trump said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for China over the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said.</p>

<p>Trump has been heaping blame on China for a global pandemic that has killed at least 60,000 people in the United States according to a Reuters tally, and thrown the US economy into a deep recession, putting in jeopardy his hopes for another four-year term.</p>

<p>The Republican president, often accused of not acting early enough to prepare the United States for the spread of the virus, said he believed China should have been more active in letting the world know about the coronavirus much sooner.</p>

<p>Asked whether he was considering the use of tariffs or even debt write-offs for China, Trump would not offer specifics.</p>

<p>“There are many things I can do,” he said. “We’re looking for what happened.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“China will do anything they can to have me lose this race,” said Trump. He said he believes Beijing wants his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, to win the race to ease the pressure Trump has placed on China over trade and other issues.</p>

<p>Trump also said South Korea has agreed to pay the United States more money for a defence cooperation agreement but would not be drawn out on how much.</p>


US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes China’s handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can” to make him lose his re-election bid in November.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes China’s handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can” to make him lose his re-election bid in November. Also read: Coronavirus hammered US economy in first quarter In an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office, Trump said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for China over the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said. Trump has been heaping blame on China for a global pandemic that has killed at least 60,000 people in the United States according to a Reuters tally, and thrown the US economy into a deep recession, putting in jeopardy his hopes for another four-year term. The Republican president, often accused of not acting early enough to prepare the United States for the spread of the virus, said he believed China should have been more active in letting the world know about the coronavirus much sooner. Asked whether he was considering the use of tariffs or even debt write-offs for China, Trump would not offer specifics. “There are many things I can do,” he said. “We’re looking for what happened.” “China will do anything they can to have me lose this race,” said Trump. He said he believes Beijing wants his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, to win the race to ease the pressure Trump has placed on China over trade and other issues. Trump also said South Korea has agreed to pay the United States more money for a defence cooperation agreement but would not be drawn out on how much.

Trump says China ‘will do anything they can’ to see him lose re-election race

<p>US President Donald Trump always knows how to stay in news. Few days ago, he faced a lot of criticism for&nbsp;suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant. While he backtracked on his statement saying he was being sarcastic, he has yet again made the news with another tweet.</p>

<p>POTUS, on Saturday, missed a White House briefing stating it is 'not worth the time and effort'. Once again concentrating on the issue of fake news, in his&nbsp;tweet he mentioned that the 'Lamestream Media' only asks hostile questions and refuses to report the truth.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-us-witnesses-nearly-2500-deaths-in-last-24-hours-toll-over-53000-294797"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Coronavirus: US witnesses nearly 2,500 deaths in last 24 hours; toll over 53,000</strong></a></p>

<p>He took the decision of missing the White House briefing after he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting coronavirus patients can be treated by shining ultraviolet light inside their bodies, or with injecting them with household disinfectant.</p>

<p>"Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks (the virus) out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-city-to-provide-500000-free-halal-meals-during-ramzan-294414">Also read:&nbsp;New York City to provide 5,00,000 free halal meals during Ramzan</a></p>

<p>Later, in a press conference on Thursday, Trump&nbsp;said he was being "sarcastic" and did not mean it. That press briefing was cut short to 19 minutes and no questions were accepted from the media.</p>

<p>The next day, on Saturday, he tweeted about not attending press briefing. The tweet did not garner a lot of positive replies, as people feel that he is running away from answering valid questions of Americans and media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>United States of America is one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus&nbsp;with over 956,000 confirmed positive cases, and a death toll of 53,928.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even with high death tolls, some southern states like Georgia decided to ignore warnings from top medical experts and opened businesses on Friday. People were later seen flocking to beaches.</p>


US President Donald Trump always knows how to stay in news. Few days ago, he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant.

US President Donald Trump always knows how to stay in news. Few days ago, he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant. While he backtracked on his statement saying he was being sarcastic, he has yet again made the news with another tweet. POTUS, on Saturday, missed a White House briefing stating it is 'not worth the time and effort'. Once again concentrating on the issue of fake news, in his tweet he mentioned that the 'Lamestream Media' only asks hostile questions and refuses to report the truth. What is the purpose of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately. They get record ratings, & the American people get nothing but Fake News. Not worth the time & effort! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2020 × Also read: Coronavirus: US witnesses nearly 2,500 deaths in last 24 hours; toll over 53,000 He took the decision of missing the White House briefing after he faced a lot of criticism for suggesting coronavirus patients can be treated by shining ultraviolet light inside their bodies, or with injecting them with household disinfectant. "Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks (the virus) out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs," he said. Also read: New York City to provide 5,00,000 free halal meals during Ramzan Later, in a press conference on Thursday, Trump said he was being "sarcastic" and did not mean it. That press briefing was cut short to 19 minutes and no questions were accepted from the media. The next day, on Saturday, he tweeted about not attending press briefing. The tweet did not garner a lot of positive replies, as people feel that he is running away from answering valid questions of Americans and media. You consider the softest softball a hostile question. eg: “What do you say to Americans who are scared?” pic.twitter.com/Q4ggUjronw — Helen Kennedy (@HelenKennedy) April 25, 2020 × United States of America is one of the worst-hit countries by coronavirus with over 956,000 confirmed positive cases, and a death toll of 53,928. Even with high death tolls, some southern states like Georgia decided to ignore warnings from top medical experts and opened businesses on Friday. People were later seen flocking to beaches.

Not worth the time: US President Donald Trump says about media briefings after backtracking on his controversial comment

<p>US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the press briefing in the White House suggested that medical experts should somehow try to find a way to inject light or disinfectants into the human body to kill coronavirus</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-trump-suggests-injection-of-disinfectant-to-treat-coronavirus-294429"><strong>Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus</strong></a><br />
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Trump said, “And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, there a way we can do something by an injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that. So, that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me.”</p>

<p>After this several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clorox, Tide Pods, and Lysol will kill the coronavirus. No question about it. But if you are infected, then the coronavirus is inside your cells. If you use any of those disinfectants to kill the coronavirus within your own cells, then you’ll die right along with the coronavirus.</p>
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<p>Social media platform Twitter also exploded with videos and memes on Trump's statement."Tide Pods" and other household cleaners began trending on Twitter.</p>

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Theme Music: Curb Your Enthusiasm <a href="https://twitter.com/EricRobinson00?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EricRobinson00</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/clorox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#clorox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lysol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lysol</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/birx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#birx</a> <a href="https://t.co/GV7RzB0EJG">pic.twitter.com/GV7RzB0EJG</a></p>
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the press briefing in the White House suggested that medical experts should somehow try to find a way to inject light or disinfectants into the human body to kill coronavirus Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus Trump said, “And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, there a way we can do something by an injection inside or almost a cleaning.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the press briefing in the White House suggested that medical experts should somehow try to find a way to inject light or disinfectants into the human body to kill coronavirus Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus Trump said, “And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, there a way we can do something by an injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that. So, that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me.” After this several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light. Please don't eat tide pods or inject yourself with any kind of disinfectant. If you do need help with #COVID19 issues, we have lots of resources at https://t.co/C4x8jjWL0x Just don't make a bad situation worse. — WA Emergency Management (@waEMD) April 23, 2020 × Clorox, Tide Pods, and Lysol will kill the coronavirus. No question about it. But if you are infected, then the coronavirus is inside your cells. If you use any of those disinfectants to kill the coronavirus within your own cells, then you’ll die right along with the coronavirus. — Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) April 24, 2020 × Social media platform Twitter also exploded with videos and memes on Trump's statement."Tide Pods" and other household cleaners began trending on Twitter. Reaction: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs Theme Music: Curb Your Enthusiasm @EricRobinson00 #clorox #lysol #birx pic.twitter.com/GV7RzB0EJG — The Daily Angle (@thedailyangle) April 24, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/LQmkkBrQ0L — DeltaCharlie (@DeltaCharlie) April 24, 2020 × Product junkies, it's y'all time #TidePods pic.twitter.com/0BmjLtZqlu — RudeYetRight (@RudeYetRight) April 24, 2020 ×

Don't eat Tide Pods or inject Lysol: Twitter reacts to Trump's idea to combat coronavirus

<p>US President Donald Trump is now offering researchers ideas on how to treat the coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-viral-drug-being-hailed-as-coronavirus-cure-fails-first-clinical-trial-294417"><strong>Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial</strong></a></p>

<p>President Trump on Thursday during a press conference suggested that injecting disinfectants&nbsp;— may help patients flush the virus from their system.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-eat-tide-pods-or-inject-lysol-twitter-reacts-to-trumps-idea-to-combat-coronavirus-294437"><strong>Don't eat Tide Pods or inject Lysol: Twitter reacts to Trump's idea to combat coronavirus</strong></a><br />
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&nbsp;"And then I saw the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute and is there a way we could do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning," the president said during his White House press briefing. "As you see it gets in the lungs, it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that."</p>

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<p>Afterwards, an official clarified that that wasn't possible and said, "We don't do that within that lab, at our labs."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Trump replied: "maybe it works, maybe it doesn't work."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's remarks&nbsp;came after Department of Homeland Security Acting Undersecretary William Bryan addressed research and development at Thursday's White House coronavirus task force briefing.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light.</p>


US President Donald Trump is now offering researchers ideas on how to treat the coronavirus. Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial President Trump on Thursday during a press conference suggested that injecting disinfectants — may help patients flush the virus from their system.

US President Donald Trump is now offering researchers ideas on how to treat the coronavirus. Also read: Anti-viral drug being hailed as coronavirus cure, fails first clinical trial President Trump on Thursday during a press conference suggested that injecting disinfectants — may help patients flush the virus from their system. Don't eat Tide Pods or inject Lysol: Twitter reacts to Trump's idea to combat coronavirus "And then I saw the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute and is there a way we could do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning," the president said during his White House press briefing. "As you see it gets in the lungs, it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that." "The disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute, and is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside, or almost a cleaning. It gets in the lungs" -- Trump seems to suggests that injecting disinfectant inside people could be a treatment for the coronavirus pic.twitter.com/amis9Rphsm — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 23, 2020 × Afterwards, an official clarified that that wasn't possible and said, "We don't do that within that lab, at our labs." However, Trump replied: "maybe it works, maybe it doesn't work." Trump's remarks came after Department of Homeland Security Acting Undersecretary William Bryan addressed research and development at Thursday's White House coronavirus task force briefing. Meanwhile, Several doctors warned the public against injecting disinfectant or using UV light.

Watch: Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to treat coronavirus

<p>President Trump signed an executive order banning some legal immigration for 60 days due to the novel coronavirus, saying he was doing so to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-outbreak-chinas-economy-contracts-job-losses-mount-294065">Also Read:&nbsp;Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount</a></p>

<p>The order will prevent foreigners from obtaining green cards to enter the country if they are outside the US and do not already have valid visas or other travel documents — although there are exceptions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/make-no-mistake-coronavirus-will-be-with-us-for-a-long-time-who-chief-tedros-294088"><strong>Make no mistake, coronavirus will be with us for a long time: WHO chief Tedros</strong></a><br />
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"In order to protect our great American workers, I've just signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the United States. This will ensure that unemployed Americans of all backgrounds will be first in line for jobs as our economy reopens," he told a press conference.</p>

<p>"Without intervention, the United States faces a potentially protracted economic recovery with persistently high unemployment," the presidential order read.</p>

<p>Trump has already made restrictions on immigration -- both legal and illegal -- a cornerstone of his nationalist "America First" presidency. The dramatic-sounding but ultimately limited new ban is expected to fuel his bid for a second term in November.</p>

<p>Trump said the order initially would last for 60 days and could be renewed for the same period or longer, and that a second immigration-focused order was under consideration.</p>

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President Trump signed an executive order banning some legal immigration for 60 days due to the novel coronavirus, saying he was doing so to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump signed an executive order banning some legal immigration for 60 days due to the novel coronavirus, saying he was doing so to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Also Read: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China's economy contracts, job losses mount The order will prevent foreigners from obtaining green cards to enter the country if they are outside the US and do not already have valid visas or other travel documents — although there are exceptions. Make no mistake, coronavirus will be with us for a long time: WHO chief Tedros "In order to protect our great American workers, I've just signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the United States. This will ensure that unemployed Americans of all backgrounds will be first in line for jobs as our economy reopens," he told a press conference. "Without intervention, the United States faces a potentially protracted economic recovery with persistently high unemployment," the presidential order read. Trump has already made restrictions on immigration -- both legal and illegal -- a cornerstone of his nationalist "America First" presidency. The dramatic-sounding but ultimately limited new ban is expected to fuel his bid for a second term in November. Trump said the order initially would last for 60 days and could be renewed for the same period or longer, and that a second immigration-focused order was under consideration. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump signs executive order to suspend immigration to US for 60 days

<p>US treasury orders to print Trump’s name on stimulus cheques</p>

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The US Congress &amp; president Trump have enacted a historic 2 trillion-dollar stimulus bill to address the dramatic economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. &nbsp;The package included direct payments, an unprecedented expansion in unemployment benefits and 350 billion dollar benefits in small business loans.</p>

<p>But while people need the help immediately, the government is taking its sweet time to get everything moving. Why? Because the 73-year-old president of a country which is dealing with unprecedented health and economic disaster has demanded his name to appear on the stimulus checks. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The funds, which are meant for struggling citizens in America will be delayed for an absurd request by their president. &nbsp;Now before we give you the details of what exactly is happening at the US Treasury department and why the internal revenue service is delaying the whole process?</p>

<p>At the latest White House briefing on coronavirus pandemic, &nbsp;a reporter asked the reason of adding Trump's name on the coronavirus relief cheques, Trump immediately dismissed the question by saying that he doesn't know too much about it. However, he did confirm that his name will be on the cheques.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't know too much about it, but I understand that my name will be there. I don't know where they are going, how they are going. But I do understand that it is not delaying anything. And I'm satisfied with that. I can't imagine it to be a big deal. I am sure the people will be happy to receive a big fat beautiful cheque with my name on it”, the president answered.</p>

<p>While the internal revenue service is rushing to send the checks millions of Americans, the US Treasury Department has ordered president trump’s name printed on them. &nbsp;A process which will delay the delivery by a few days. This will be the first time a president’s name will appear on an IRS disbursement, another sign of trump’s effort to cast his response to the pandemic in political terms.</p>

<p>But the president of the United States is not an authorized signer for legal disbursements by the treasury. It is a standard practice for a civil servant to sign checks issued by the treasury department. &nbsp;A standard procedure to ensure that the government payments are nonpartisan. So, the checks will instead bear Trump’s name in the memo line. &nbsp;The paper checks are scheduled to be issued at a rate of 5 million each week until September.<br />
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US treasury orders to print Trump’s name on stimulus cheques The US Congress & president Trump have enacted a historic 2 trillion-dollar stimulus bill to address the dramatic economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

US treasury orders to print Trump’s name on stimulus cheques The US Congress & president Trump have enacted a historic 2 trillion-dollar stimulus bill to address the dramatic economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The package included direct payments, an unprecedented expansion in unemployment benefits and 350 billion dollar benefits in small business loans. But while people need the help immediately, the government is taking its sweet time to get everything moving. Why? Because the 73-year-old president of a country which is dealing with unprecedented health and economic disaster has demanded his name to appear on the stimulus checks. The funds, which are meant for struggling citizens in America will be delayed for an absurd request by their president. Now before we give you the details of what exactly is happening at the US Treasury department and why the internal revenue service is delaying the whole process? At the latest White House briefing on coronavirus pandemic, a reporter asked the reason of adding Trump's name on the coronavirus relief cheques, Trump immediately dismissed the question by saying that he doesn't know too much about it. However, he did confirm that his name will be on the cheques. "I don't know too much about it, but I understand that my name will be there. I don't know where they are going, how they are going. But I do understand that it is not delaying anything. And I'm satisfied with that. I can't imagine it to be a big deal. I am sure the people will be happy to receive a big fat beautiful cheque with my name on it”, the president answered. While the internal revenue service is rushing to send the checks millions of Americans, the US Treasury Department has ordered president trump’s name printed on them. A process which will delay the delivery by a few days. This will be the first time a president’s name will appear on an IRS disbursement, another sign of trump’s effort to cast his response to the pandemic in political terms. But the president of the United States is not an authorized signer for legal disbursements by the treasury. It is a standard practice for a civil servant to sign checks issued by the treasury department. A standard procedure to ensure that the government payments are nonpartisan. So, the checks will instead bear Trump’s name in the memo line. The paper checks are scheduled to be issued at a rate of 5 million each week until September.

US treasury orders to print Trump’s name on stimulus cheques

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<p>The United States is first, it has surpassed all other nations but not in a good way. The Trump administration is successfully failing in the coronavirus battle.&nbsp;America is first in the death toll with more than 30,000 lives lost.</p>

<p>It is first in the number of active cases with 639,000 and counting.&nbsp;It is first in cascading job losses with 20 million people have sought unemployment benefits as of last week.</p>

<p>A "Trump-made disaster". The pandemic in the United States has been a deliberate disaster from the very beginning.</p>

<p>Protesters from Lansing, Michigan with most of them being Trump supporters are marching in thousands, placards that praise Donald Trump. Masks and gloves have been replaced by flags and rifles.</p>

<p><strong>Do you know what these people are protesting against?</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Social distancing, reducing interactions and the Michigan governor who has decided to extend the lockdown.</p>

<p>The effectiveness of measures to contain the virus is being used as a rationale for revoking these measures.</p>

<p><strong>Do you know what this is according to the US President?</strong></p>

<p>A mutiny.&nbsp;Trump took to Twitter and said: "Tell the democrat governors that mutiny on the bounty was one of my all-time favourite movies. A good old fashioned mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch."</p>

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<p>On the contrary, the country has recorded its highest ever spike in the death toll with more than 2,600 people deaths in the last 24 hours.</p>

<p>The US government gave a $3.7 million grant --- to the Wuhan lab accused of allegedly leaking this virus.</p>

<p>The Chinese lab at the centre of coronavirus scrutiny was using American money to research bats and pangolins.</p>

<p>There are countless reports to back this.The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency awarded this grant to the lab.</p>

<p>Matt Gaetz, Trump's fellow Republican and a Congressman from Florida himself has confessed to it.</p>

<p>He said that for years, American taxpayers were unknowingly funding experiments at this lab that may have caused this pandemic.</p>

<p><strong>Did Donald Trump know about this?</strong></p>

<p>That is a question to be asked.&nbsp;Trump's coronavirus "game-changer", hydroxychloroquine has been called "dangerous"&nbsp;by the CIA.</p>

<p>The Central Intelligence Agency is by far the most powerful intelligence body in the world. It has warned its employees against using hydroxychloroquine. The warning was reportedly published on a website for the CIA staff.</p>

<p>"At this point, the drug is not recommended to be used by patients."</p>

<p>"It is part of ongoing investigational studies."</p>

<p>"There are potentially significant side effects, including sudden cardiac death."</p>

<p>US Senators could be using crucial coronavirus briefings to make stock decisions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senator Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler -- both Republicans ---- have been accused of trading stocks after receiving private briefings about the virus.</p>

<p><strong>How is it problematic?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Because Senators are powerful people. They receive and have access to information not everybody has. They cannot and must not use this information for an unfair advantage at the stock market...</p>

<p>The US Justice Department has launched an investigation --- so has the FBI.</p>

<p>World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), America's biggest professional wrestling company. It hails nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Its chairman, Vince McMahon is said to be an old friend of the US president. He has been listed as an advisor to restart the US economy.</p>

<p>On April 9, the wrestling company has been declared an 'essential service' amid the coronavirus lockdown and within 24 hours of it being declared essential by Florida governor Ron Desantis.</p>

<p>The wife of the chairman of this company. Linda McMahon made a political donation of 20 million dollars to help re-elect Donald Trump.</p>

<p>WWE live-shows are still on despite one of its performers catching the virus.</p>

<p>This has been Donald Trump's approach to the coronavirus crisis and his defenders may disagree.</p>


The United States is first, it has surpassed all other nations but not in a good way. The Trump administration is successfully failing in the coronavirus battle.

The United States is first, it has surpassed all other nations but not in a good way. The Trump administration is successfully failing in the coronavirus battle. America is first in the death toll with more than 30,000 lives lost. It is first in the number of active cases with 639,000 and counting. It is first in cascading job losses with 20 million people have sought unemployment benefits as of last week. A "Trump-made disaster". The pandemic in the United States has been a deliberate disaster from the very beginning. Protesters from Lansing, Michigan with most of them being Trump supporters are marching in thousands, placards that praise Donald Trump. Masks and gloves have been replaced by flags and rifles. Do you know what these people are protesting against? Social distancing, reducing interactions and the Michigan governor who has decided to extend the lockdown. The effectiveness of measures to contain the virus is being used as a rationale for revoking these measures. Do you know what this is according to the US President? A mutiny. Trump took to Twitter and said: "Tell the democrat governors that mutiny on the bounty was one of my all-time favourite movies. A good old fashioned mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch." Tell the Democrat Governors that “Mutiny On The Bounty” was one of my all time favorite movies. A good old fashioned mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch, especially when the mutineers need so much from the Captain. Too easy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 14, 2020 × On the contrary, the country has recorded its highest ever spike in the death toll with more than 2,600 people deaths in the last 24 hours. The US government gave a $3.7 million grant --- to the Wuhan lab accused of allegedly leaking this virus. The Chinese lab at the centre of coronavirus scrutiny was using American money to research bats and pangolins. There are countless reports to back this.The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency awarded this grant to the lab. Matt Gaetz, Trump's fellow Republican and a Congressman from Florida himself has confessed to it. He said that for years, American taxpayers were unknowingly funding experiments at this lab that may have caused this pandemic. Did Donald Trump know about this? That is a question to be asked. Trump's coronavirus "game-changer", hydroxychloroquine has been called "dangerous" by the CIA. The Central Intelligence Agency is by far the most powerful intelligence body in the world. It has warned its employees against using hydroxychloroquine. The warning was reportedly published on a website for the CIA staff. "At this point, the drug is not recommended to be used by patients." "It is part of ongoing investigational studies." "There are potentially significant side effects, including sudden cardiac death." US Senators could be using crucial coronavirus briefings to make stock decisions. Senator Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler -- both Republicans ---- have been accused of trading stocks after receiving private briefings about the virus. How is it problematic? Because Senators are powerful people. They receive and have access to information not everybody has. They cannot and must not use this information for an unfair advantage at the stock market... The US Justice Department has launched an investigation --- so has the FBI. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), America's biggest professional wrestling company. It hails nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Its chairman, Vince McMahon is said to be an old friend of the US president. He has been listed as an advisor to restart the US economy. On April 9, the wrestling company has been declared an 'essential service' amid the coronavirus lockdown and within 24 hours of it being declared essential by Florida governor Ron Desantis. The wife of the chairman of this company. Linda McMahon made a political donation of 20 million dollars to help re-elect Donald Trump. WWE live-shows are still on despite one of its performers catching the virus. This has been Donald Trump's approach to the coronavirus crisis and his defenders may disagree.

Trump administration fails to cope as COVID-19 pandemic takes heavy toll

<p>President Donald Trump declared the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis in the United States on Tuesday and called for a quick end to social distancing, even as New York's governor compared the growing pandemic to a "bullet train."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cure-cant-be-worse-than-problem-announces-trump-as-he-vows-to-reopen-us-economy-amid-covid-19-crisis-288294" hreflang="en">'Cure can't be worse than problem', announces Trump as he vows to reopen US economy amid COVID-19 crisis</a></p>

<p>Trump, who is keen to get his reelection campaign back on track, said that social distancing has caused too much pain to the US economy, prompting Congress to debate a historic rescue package.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-state-accounts-for-over-5-of-global-coronavirus-cases-numbers-expected-to-increase-288271" hreflang="en">New York state accounts for over 5% of global coronavirus cases, numbers expected to increase</a></p>

<p>"Our country -- it's not built to shut down," he said on Fox News. "You can destroy a country this way by closing it down."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/could-united-states-become-the-next-epicentre-of-covid-19-288258" hreflang="en">Could United States become the next epicentre of COVID-19?</a></p>

<p>"I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," said Trump, declaring he could see "light at the end of the tunnel."</p>

<p>The president said he looked forward to "packed" churches on Easter, which is on April 12 -- less than three weeks away.</p>

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<p>Social distancing and quarantine measures have been instituted across much of the United States, with stay-at-home orders for more than a third of the population, bringing the&nbsp;world's biggest economy to an abrupt halt.</p>

<p>An Ipsos/Axios poll released Tuesday found that 74 percent of Americans have stopped attending large gatherings, while 48 percent have canceled travel plans, leaving airports deserted.</p>

<p>Another significant casualty of the shutdown has been the presidential campaign, with Trump having to halt a relentless series of big rallies around the country.</p>

<p>Health experts have advised the measures as the foundation for preventing the easily transmitted, potentially fatal illness from multiplying uncontrollably.</p>

<p>The administration on March 16 declared "15 Days to Slow the Spread," a period which expires early next week.</p>

<p>But Trump made clear Tuesday that he thinks the response to coronavirus deaths has been blown out of proportion, saying "we lose much more than that to automobile accidents. We didn't call up the automobile companies to say, 'Stop making cars.'"</p>

<p>Later, Trump appeared to retreat from his Easter goal at a press conference alongside the renowned government infectious diseases specialist Anthony Fauci.</p>

<p>"We'll only do it if it's good," Trump said, adding that the reopening could be limited to a "portion" of the nation. He mentioned areas like farm country, Texas and the west, often sparsely populated.</p>

<p>His own press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, quarantined since coming into contact with Brazilian officials almost two weeks ago, has tested negative, the White House said Tuesday.</p>

<p>The plunge in activity and warnings of recession or even depression are a brutal reversal for what was until a few weeks ago a humming economy, with record low unemployment.</p>

<p>Congressional leaders said Tuesday they were getting closer all the time to delivering a major boost by passing a nearly $2 trillion rescue package for businesses, ordinary Americans and hospitals reeling from the shutdown.</p>

<p>Republicans and Democrats have been wrangling over the bill for several days but news that they were nearing a deal sent battered stock prices on Wall Street soaring.</p>

<p>This would be the biggest emergency injection of money into the economy in history, dwarfing even the bailouts of 2008, when a worldwide financial crisis sent the US economy into a tailspin.</p>

<p>More than 700 people have died from the new coronavirus in the United States, while the number of confirmed cases is near 54,000, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday.</p>

<p>The US has the third-highest number of confirmed cases globally, behind China and Italy.</p>

<p>And despite Trump's relentless optimism, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned of "astronomical numbers" in the state and the nation's biggest city.</p>

<p>"We are not slowing it. And it is accelerating on its own," he said, comparing the spread of the disease to "a bullet train."</p>

<p>With his reelection campaign temporarily knocked off track, Trump is now seeking to turn the coronavirus calamity into a dramatic comeback story that will deliver him a second term in November.</p>

<p>One of his main claims to a second term, prior to the coronavirus outbreak, was the strong economy.</p>

<p>"We can't lose a Boeing, we can't lose some of these companies," he said on the Fox News broadcast from the White House. "If we lose those companies we're talking about hundreds of thousands of jobs, millions of jobs."</p>

<p>However, his push for a quick reopening of the economy carries the risk that some will see it as putting wealth over the survival of the sick, especially the vulnerable elderly.</p>

<p>Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said as much, urging those over 70 "not to sacrifice the country."</p>

<p>Cuomo, whose daily news conferences have made him a major national voice during the crisis, shot back at those calling for rapid economic reopening, saying "my mother is not expendable."&nbsp;</p>


President Donald Trump declared the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis in the United States on Tuesday and called for a quick end to social distancing, even as New York's governor compared the growing pandemic to a "bullet train.

President Donald Trump declared the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis in the United States on Tuesday and called for a quick end to social distancing, even as New York's governor compared the growing pandemic to a "bullet train." Also read: 'Cure can't be worse than problem', announces Trump as he vows to reopen US economy amid COVID-19 crisis Trump, who is keen to get his reelection campaign back on track, said that social distancing has caused too much pain to the US economy, prompting Congress to debate a historic rescue package. Also read: New York state accounts for over 5% of global coronavirus cases, numbers expected to increase "Our country -- it's not built to shut down," he said on Fox News. "You can destroy a country this way by closing it down." Also read: Could United States become the next epicentre of COVID-19? "I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," said Trump, declaring he could see "light at the end of the tunnel." The president said he looked forward to "packed" churches on Easter, which is on April 12 -- less than three weeks away. × Social distancing and quarantine measures have been instituted across much of the United States, with stay-at-home orders for more than a third of the population, bringing the world's biggest economy to an abrupt halt. An Ipsos/Axios poll released Tuesday found that 74 percent of Americans have stopped attending large gatherings, while 48 percent have canceled travel plans, leaving airports deserted. Another significant casualty of the shutdown has been the presidential campaign, with Trump having to halt a relentless series of big rallies around the country. Health experts have advised the measures as the foundation for preventing the easily transmitted, potentially fatal illness from multiplying uncontrollably. The administration on March 16 declared "15 Days to Slow the Spread," a period which expires early next week. But Trump made clear Tuesday that he thinks the response to coronavirus deaths has been blown out of proportion, saying "we lose much more than that to automobile accidents. We didn't call up the automobile companies to say, 'Stop making cars.'" Later, Trump appeared to retreat from his Easter goal at a press conference alongside the renowned government infectious diseases specialist Anthony Fauci. "We'll only do it if it's good," Trump said, adding that the reopening could be limited to a "portion" of the nation. He mentioned areas like farm country, Texas and the west, often sparsely populated. His own press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, quarantined since coming into contact with Brazilian officials almost two weeks ago, has tested negative, the White House said Tuesday. The plunge in activity and warnings of recession or even depression are a brutal reversal for what was until a few weeks ago a humming economy, with record low unemployment. Congressional leaders said Tuesday they were getting closer all the time to delivering a major boost by passing a nearly $2 trillion rescue package for businesses, ordinary Americans and hospitals reeling from the shutdown. Republicans and Democrats have been wrangling over the bill for several days but news that they were nearing a deal sent battered stock prices on Wall Street soaring. This would be the biggest emergency injection of money into the economy in history, dwarfing even the bailouts of 2008, when a worldwide financial crisis sent the US economy into a tailspin. More than 700 people have died from the new coronavirus in the United States, while the number of confirmed cases is near 54,000, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed Tuesday. The US has the third-highest number of confirmed cases globally, behind China and Italy. And despite Trump's relentless optimism, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned of "astronomical numbers" in the state and the nation's biggest city. "We are not slowing it. And it is accelerating on its own," he said, comparing the spread of the disease to "a bullet train." With his reelection campaign temporarily knocked off track, Trump is now seeking to turn the coronavirus calamity into a dramatic comeback story that will deliver him a second term in November. One of his main claims to a second term, prior to the coronavirus outbreak, was the strong economy. "We can't lose a Boeing, we can't lose some of these companies," he said on the Fox News broadcast from the White House. "If we lose those companies we're talking about hundreds of thousands of jobs, millions of jobs." However, his push for a quick reopening of the economy carries the risk that some will see it as putting wealth over the survival of the sick, especially the vulnerable elderly. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said as much, urging those over 70 "not to sacrifice the country." Cuomo, whose daily news conferences have made him a major national voice during the crisis, shot back at those calling for rapid economic reopening, saying "my mother is not expendable."

Trump declares coronavirus fight close to end, but cases rise

<p>Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday as US stocks plummeted, feeding growing national anxiety.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-us-congressmen-exposed-to-coronavirus-before-meeting-trump-285349" hreflang="en">Two US congressmen exposed to coronavirus before meeting Trump</a></p>

<p>Trump, who flew back to Washington after a weekend golfing at his Florida resort and having dinner with Brazil's right-wing president, has spent weeks dismissing the seriousness of the threat.</p>

<p>But after an emergency meeting with administration staff, he told journalists that he would propose "very substantial" economic measures to Congress on Tuesday. These will include tax relief and aid for workers in the gig economy who worry about calling in sick.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whole-of-italy-under-coronavirus-lockdown-public-gatherings-banned-285372" hreflang="en">Whole of Italy under coronavirus lockdown, public gatherings banned</a></p>

<p>Trump said he would hold a press conference to discuss the measures on Tuesday, adding the coronavirus -- which has killed 26 people in the US -- has "blindsided the&nbsp;world."</p>

<p>The run on stock market prices robbed Trump of one of his main talking points ahead of the November presidential election. The Dow Jones closed 7.8 per cent lower in the worst session since 2008.</p>

<p>And with pictures of a virus-hit cruise ship constantly on live television, Trump's tweet Monday that "life &amp; the economy go on" seemed increasingly out of touch.</p>

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<p>Alarm mounted further after at least two Republican lawmakers who recently met with the president announced they were going into self-quarantine, fearing that they were exposed to the virus at a conservative conference just outside Washington.</p>

<p>One of them, Representative Matt Gaetz, had travelled with Trump on Air Force One on Monday.</p>

<p>Another, Representative Doug Collins, was with Trump Friday during a coronavirus briefing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.</p>

<p>Trump's incoming chief of staff, Mark Meadows, also went into self-quarantine Monday after learning he may also have been exposed at the same conference.</p>

<p>Although he is not exhibiting symptoms, and a precautionary test came back negative, "he'll be self-quarantined till the 14 day period passes Wednesday," his spokesman said on Twitter.</p>

<p>The spreading virus also raises&nbsp;questions over whether Trump will be able to continue holding the large rallies at the heart of his reelection campaign.</p>

<p>Trump has not been tested for the virus, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Monday evening.</p>

<p>"He has neither had prolonged close contact with any known confirmed COVID-19 patients, nor does he have any symptoms," she said in a statement.</p>

<p>Stories of new cases flooded in across the country -- from a Washington DC church rector to the head of New York's ports authority, while some stores ran out of hand sanitizer and masks.</p>

<p>On the West Coast -- where most of the US deaths have occurred -- the Grand Princess cruise ship docked at California's port of Oakland, for more than 2,400 passengers to be taken into treatment or placed in quarantine, in a delicate, days-long operation.</p>

<p>Grisham said there was no need for worry, denying reports that staff had been instructed to limit face-to-face meetings.</p>

<p>"While we have asked all Americans to exercise common-sense hygiene measures, we are conducting business as usual. I want to remind the media once again to be responsible with all reporting," Grisham said.</p>

<p>Trump himself appeared to be less than strict about sanitary guidelines, shaking hands with well-wishers while in Florida on Monday.</p>

<p>Since the epidemic began, Trump has veered between defending his government from accusations of incompetence to accusing Democrats and the media of exaggerating the outbreak in an attempt to hurt his standing.</p>

<p>The crisis has seen him struggle to retain control over his messaging that he will ride the booming economy to certain victory in November.</p>

<p>On Sunday, he retweeted a meme showing himself playing the violin and the caption: "My next piece is called nothing can stop what's coming."</p>

<p>Trump apparently meant the meme in jest and said himself he didn't know "what this means."</p>

<p>Critics quickly branded it the portrait of a modern Nero -- the mad emperor famous for fiddling while Rome burned.</p>

<p>Trump's "reckless statements are confusing people in this country and all over the&nbsp;world," Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders said on the campaign trail in Michigan.</p>

<p>Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters at the White House press conference that there was no need for broader alarm, insisting that "the US has the most resilient economy in the&nbsp;world."</p>

<p>"We couldn't be more pleased that the president's economic programs of tax cuts, regulatory relief and trade have put the economy in a very good position," he said.</p>

<p>Trump has invited heads of major US financial institutions to a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the virus response, banking sources told AFP.</p>


Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday as US stocks plummeted, feeding growing national anxiety.

Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday as US stocks plummeted, feeding growing national anxiety. Also read: Two US congressmen exposed to coronavirus before meeting Trump Trump, who flew back to Washington after a weekend golfing at his Florida resort and having dinner with Brazil's right-wing president, has spent weeks dismissing the seriousness of the threat. But after an emergency meeting with administration staff, he told journalists that he would propose "very substantial" economic measures to Congress on Tuesday. These will include tax relief and aid for workers in the gig economy who worry about calling in sick. Also read: Whole of Italy under coronavirus lockdown, public gatherings banned Trump said he would hold a press conference to discuss the measures on Tuesday, adding the coronavirus -- which has killed 26 people in the US -- has "blindsided the world." The run on stock market prices robbed Trump of one of his main talking points ahead of the November presidential election. The Dow Jones closed 7.8 per cent lower in the worst session since 2008. And with pictures of a virus-hit cruise ship constantly on live television, Trump's tweet Monday that "life & the economy go on" seemed increasingly out of touch. So last year 37,000 Americans died from the common Flu. It averages between 27,000 and 70,000 per year. Nothing is shut down, life & the economy go on. At this moment there are 546 confirmed cases of CoronaVirus, with 22 deaths. Think about that! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 9, 2020 × Alarm mounted further after at least two Republican lawmakers who recently met with the president announced they were going into self-quarantine, fearing that they were exposed to the virus at a conservative conference just outside Washington. One of them, Representative Matt Gaetz, had travelled with Trump on Air Force One on Monday. Another, Representative Doug Collins, was with Trump Friday during a coronavirus briefing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters. Trump's incoming chief of staff, Mark Meadows, also went into self-quarantine Monday after learning he may also have been exposed at the same conference. Although he is not exhibiting symptoms, and a precautionary test came back negative, "he'll be self-quarantined till the 14 day period passes Wednesday," his spokesman said on Twitter. The spreading virus also raises questions over whether Trump will be able to continue holding the large rallies at the heart of his reelection campaign. Trump has not been tested for the virus, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Monday evening. "He has neither had prolonged close contact with any known confirmed COVID-19 patients, nor does he have any symptoms," she said in a statement. Stories of new cases flooded in across the country -- from a Washington DC church rector to the head of New York's ports authority, while some stores ran out of hand sanitizer and masks. On the West Coast -- where most of the US deaths have occurred -- the Grand Princess cruise ship docked at California's port of Oakland, for more than 2,400 passengers to be taken into treatment or placed in quarantine, in a delicate, days-long operation. Grisham said there was no need for worry, denying reports that staff had been instructed to limit face-to-face meetings. "While we have asked all Americans to exercise common-sense hygiene measures, we are conducting business as usual. I want to remind the media once again to be responsible with all reporting," Grisham said. Trump himself appeared to be less than strict about sanitary guidelines, shaking hands with well-wishers while in Florida on Monday. Since the epidemic began, Trump has veered between defending his government from accusations of incompetence to accusing Democrats and the media of exaggerating the outbreak in an attempt to hurt his standing. The crisis has seen him struggle to retain control over his messaging that he will ride the booming economy to certain victory in November. On Sunday, he retweeted a meme showing himself playing the violin and the caption: "My next piece is called nothing can stop what's coming." Trump apparently meant the meme in jest and said himself he didn't know "what this means." Critics quickly branded it the portrait of a modern Nero -- the mad emperor famous for fiddling while Rome burned. Trump's "reckless statements are confusing people in this country and all over the world," Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders said on the campaign trail in Michigan. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters at the White House press conference that there was no need for broader alarm, insisting that "the US has the most resilient economy in the world." "We couldn't be more pleased that the president's economic programs of tax cuts, regulatory relief and trade have put the economy in a very good position," he said. Trump has invited heads of major US financial institutions to a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the virus response, banking sources told AFP.

Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US

<p>Twitter Inc on Sunday used its new "manipulated media" label for the first time on a video clip of US&nbsp;Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that was retweeted by President Donald Trump.</p>

<p>The video, which was posted on Saturday by White House social media director Dan Scavino, showed Biden stumbling on a speech in Kansas City, Missouri, in which he said the words "Excuse me. We can only re-elect Donald Trump."</p>

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<p>Biden's full sentence, which was cut off by the clip, was "Excuse me. We can only re-elect Donald Trump if in fact we get engaged in this circular firing squad here. It's gotta be a positive campaign so join us."</p>

<p>Twitter implemented its new policy, which labels tweets with manipulated or synthetic media such as deepfakes or more manually edited videos, on March 5.</p>

<p>However, Twitter's new label was not showing for all users.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-trump-campaign-bars-bloomberg-news-alleging-bias-265823">US elections 2020: Trump campaign bars Bloomberg News, alleging 'bias'</a></strong></p>

<p>The tag was applied on Sunday afternoon, but Twitter said it was not showing when people searched for the tweet or clicked into it, only when it was seen in timelines. A Twitter spokesman said the company was working on a fix.</p>

<p>"The video was NOT manipulated," said Scavino in a later tweet.</p>

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<p>Social media companies are under pressure to police misleading or false information on their platforms ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, in which Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders are vying to be the Democratic nominee to oust Republican President Trump.</p>

<p>The video, which had about 5.8 million views on Twitter at the time of writing, was also posted on Scavino's Facebook page, where it had about 1 million views.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-trump-campaign-bars-bloomberg-news-alleging-bias-265823">&nbsp;</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-trump-campaign-bars-bloomberg-news-alleging-bias-265823"><strong>US elections 2020: Trump campaign bars Bloomberg News, alleging 'bias'</strong></a></p>

<p>The Biden campaign slammed Facebook Inc. for showing the video on its platforms without labels.</p>

<p>"Facebook won't say it, but it is apparent to all who have examined their conduct and policies: they care first and foremost about money and, to that end, are willing to serve as one of the world's most effective mediums for the spread of vile lies," said Greg Schultz, Biden's campaign manager.</p>

<p>Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>


Twitter Inc on Sunday used its new "manipulated media" label for the first time on a video clip of US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that was retweeted by President Donald Trump.

Twitter Inc on Sunday used its new "manipulated media" label for the first time on a video clip of US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that was retweeted by President Donald Trump. The video, which was posted on Saturday by White House social media director Dan Scavino, showed Biden stumbling on a speech in Kansas City, Missouri, in which he said the words "Excuse me. We can only re-elect Donald Trump." Sleepy Joe💤in St. Louis, Missouri today: “We can only re-elect @realDonaldTrump.”#KAG2020LandslideVictory🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/FT4q2MWfcD — Dan Scavino (@DanScavino) March 8, 2020 × Also Read: Presidential elections will determine how US foreign policy is redefined Biden's full sentence, which was cut off by the clip, was "Excuse me. We can only re-elect Donald Trump if in fact we get engaged in this circular firing squad here. It's gotta be a positive campaign so join us." Twitter implemented its new policy, which labels tweets with manipulated or synthetic media such as deepfakes or more manually edited videos, on March 5. However, Twitter's new label was not showing for all users. Also Read: US elections 2020: Trump campaign bars Bloomberg News, alleging 'bias' The tag was applied on Sunday afternoon, but Twitter said it was not showing when people searched for the tweet or clicked into it, only when it was seen in timelines. A Twitter spokesman said the company was working on a fix. "The video was NOT manipulated," said Scavino in a later tweet. The video was NOT manipulated. https://t.co/p9QrNPYOvf — Dan Scavino (@DanScavino) March 9, 2020 × Social media companies are under pressure to police misleading or false information on their platforms ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, in which Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders are vying to be the Democratic nominee to oust Republican President Trump. The video, which had about 5.8 million views on Twitter at the time of writing, was also posted on Scavino's Facebook page, where it had about 1 million views. Also Read: US elections 2020: Trump campaign bars Bloomberg News, alleging 'bias' The Biden campaign slammed Facebook Inc. for showing the video on its platforms without labels. "Facebook won't say it, but it is apparent to all who have examined their conduct and policies: they care first and foremost about money and, to that end, are willing to serve as one of the world's most effective mediums for the spread of vile lies," said Greg Schultz, Biden's campaign manager. Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Twitter claims the video being retweeted by Donald Trump as manipulated media

<p>Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, 70, ended her bid for US presidential nomination by pulling out the race on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/michael-bloomberg-drops-out-of-us-presidential-race-endorses-joe-biden-284328">Also Read: Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden</a></p>

<p>I'm suspending our campaign for president," Elizabeth Warren told her campaign staff, adding, "I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight -- our fight -- is not over."</p>

<p>"And our place in this fight has not ended," she added.</p>

<p>The Massachusetts Senator's withdrawal means the Democratic presidential race to challenge Donald Trump in the 2020 US elections is now effectively a two-man race between moderate former Vice President Joe Biden and liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.</p>

<p>Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden was quick to declare Warren a "fierce fighter".</p>

<p>"Senator Warren is the fiercest of fighters for middle-class families," Biden said in a tweet.</p>

<p>"Her work in Washington, in Massachusetts, and on the campaign trail has made a real difference in people's lives. We needed her voice in this race, and we need her continued work in the Senate," Biden added.</p>

<p>Warren, however, hasn't endorsed Biden yet. Her withdrawal came after she failed to win a single state on Super Tuesday.</p>

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<p>President Trump was quick to criticise Warren, declaring: "Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, who was going nowhere except into Mini Mike’s head, just dropped out of the Democrat Primary, three days too late. She cost crazy Bernie, at least, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. Probably cost him the nomination! Came in third in Mass."</p>


Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, 70, ended her bid for US presidential nomination by pulling out the race on Thursday. Also Read: Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden I'm suspending our campaign for president," Elizabeth Warren told her campaign staff, adding, "I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight -- our fight -- is not over.

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, 70, ended her bid for US presidential nomination by pulling out the race on Thursday. Also Read: Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden I'm suspending our campaign for president," Elizabeth Warren told her campaign staff, adding, "I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight -- our fight -- is not over." "And our place in this fight has not ended," she added. The Massachusetts Senator's withdrawal means the Democratic presidential race to challenge Donald Trump in the 2020 US elections is now effectively a two-man race between moderate former Vice President Joe Biden and liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden was quick to declare Warren a "fierce fighter". "Senator Warren is the fiercest of fighters for middle-class families," Biden said in a tweet. "Her work in Washington, in Massachusetts, and on the campaign trail has made a real difference in people's lives. We needed her voice in this race, and we need her continued work in the Senate," Biden added. Warren, however, hasn't endorsed Biden yet. Her withdrawal came after she failed to win a single state on Super Tuesday. Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, who was going nowhere except into Mini Mike’s head, just dropped out of the Democrat Primary...THREE DAYS TOO LATE. She cost Crazy Bernie, at least, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. Probably cost him the nomination! Came in third in Mass. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 5, 2020 × President Trump was quick to criticise Warren, declaring: "Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, who was going nowhere except into Mini Mike’s head, just dropped out of the Democrat Primary, three days too late. She cost crazy Bernie, at least, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. Probably cost him the nomination! Came in third in Mass."

After Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren ends US presidential campaign

<p>Amid reports that the Taliban had resumed violence in Afghanistan just days after the US and Taliban signed a historic agreement in Qatar, President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) confirmed that he had spoken with the Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar over the phone.</p>

<p>"I did. I spoke to the leader of the Taliban today. We had a good conversation. We've agreed there's no violence. We don't want violence. We'll see what happens. They're dealing with Afghanistan, but we'll see what happens," Trump said as he departed the White House.</p>

<p>According to USA Today, the Taliban disclosed Trump's phone call with its leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's chief negotiator and one of its founding members, before the White House did.</p>

<p>This comes three days after the United States and Taliban signed a historic agreement to bring peace to Afghanistan by the withdrawal of US forces.</p>


Amid reports that the Taliban had resumed violence in Afghanistan just days after the US and Taliban signed a historic agreement in Qatar, President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) confirmed that he had spoken with the Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar over the phone.

Amid reports that the Taliban had resumed violence in Afghanistan just days after the US and Taliban signed a historic agreement in Qatar, President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) confirmed that he had spoken with the Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar over the phone. "I did. I spoke to the leader of the Taliban today. We had a good conversation. We've agreed there's no violence. We don't want violence. We'll see what happens. They're dealing with Afghanistan, but we'll see what happens," Trump said as he departed the White House. According to USA Today, the Taliban disclosed Trump's phone call with its leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's chief negotiator and one of its founding members, before the White House did. This comes three days after the United States and Taliban signed a historic agreement to bring peace to Afghanistan by the withdrawal of US forces.

'We had a good conversation': Donald Trump confirms speaking to Taliban leader

From Trump's to Princess Diana, iconic visit to the Taj Mahal

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/taj-mahal-a-testament-to-rich-and-diverse-beauty-of-indian-culture-donald-trump-282461">US President Donald Trump</a> on Tuesday said that the coronavirus is "very much under control" in the United States. "The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries," Trump, who is on a state visit to India, posted on Twitter.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-feels-love-how-international-media-reported-on-us-presidents-india-visit-282483" hreflang="en">'Trump feels love': How int'l media reported on US President's India visit</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Trump praised the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for their massive and "smart" efforts in preventing the novel coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, from becoming a global menace."CDC and World Health have been working hard and very smart.</p>

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<p>Stock Market starting to look very good to me!" Trump said.This tweet comes at the backdrop of Monday`s 1,000 points point fall of US stocks as novel coronavirus cases were documented by health officials.Stocks closed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average index down by 1,031.61, the S&amp;P 500 index down by 111.86 and the Nasdaq Composite index down by 355.31 points.Meanwhile, The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday there were 53 confirmed cases of the virus in the US.</p>


US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the coronavirus is "very much under control" in the United States. "The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the coronavirus is "very much under control" in the United States. "The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries," Trump, who is on a state visit to India, posted on Twitter. Also read: 'Trump feels love': How int'l media reported on US President's India visit Trump praised the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for their massive and "smart" efforts in preventing the novel coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, from becoming a global menace."CDC and World Health have been working hard and very smart. The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries. CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart. Stock Market starting to look very good to me! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2020 × × Stock Market starting to look very good to me!" Trump said.This tweet comes at the backdrop of Monday`s 1,000 points point fall of US stocks as novel coronavirus cases were documented by health officials.Stocks closed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average index down by 1,031.61, the S&P 500 index down by 111.86 and the Nasdaq Composite index down by 355.31 points.Meanwhile, The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday there were 53 confirmed cases of the virus in the US.

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he wants 'countries to be healthy and happy' while referring to the coronavirus. He was speaking at CEO meet in New Delhi.</p>

<p>Earlier on Tuesday, he tweeted that the coronavirus is "very much under control" in the United States.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-south-korea-iran-worst-hit-from-covid-19-who-warns-of-pandemic-282538">China, South Korea, Iran worst-hit from COVID-19, WHO warns of pandemic</a></strong></p>

<p>"The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries," Trump, who is on a state visit to India, posted on Twitter.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Trump-Modi meet: Donald Trump confirms $3 billion helicopter deal</strong></p>

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<p>While addressing business leaders in New Delhi he said that China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control.</p>

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he wants 'countries to be healthy and happy' while referring to the coronavirus. He was speaking at CEO meet in New Delhi. Earlier on Tuesday, he tweeted that the coronavirus is "very much under control" in the United States. Also read: China, South Korea, Iran worst-hit from COVID-19, WHO warns of pandemic "The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries," Trump, who is on a state visit to India, posted on Twitter. Watch: Trump-Modi meet: Donald Trump confirms $3 billion helicopter deal While addressing business leaders in New Delhi he said that China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control. #WATCH live from Delhi: US President Donald Trump addresses media https://t.co/1ctunru0fX — ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020 ×

We want countries to be happy and healthy, says Trump on coronavirus outbreak

<p>A total of 108 senior police officers, including 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 75 Assistant Commissioners of Police besides thousands of junior officers and jawans are part of the security arrangements during US President Donald Trump`s visit to the city on February 24.</p>

<p>"As many as 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 75 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 300 Police Inspectors, 1,000 Sub-Inspectors, 12,000 jawans and 2,000 women police personnel have been deployed across the city for the upcoming visit of US President Trump," Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Ashish Bhatia said.</p>

<p>"Three companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) and seven Quick Response Teams (QRT) have also been deployed. Certain morcha squads have also been deputed on various spots with the convoy. 15 Bomb Detection Squads with dogs are also posted. The Special Protection Group (SPG), Air Force and the US Secret Service are providing additional security cover," he added.</p>

<p>The Commissioner further informed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been requested for the anti-drone system.</p>

<p>"We have requested the DRDO to provide anti-drone system. The public at large is directed not to use drones for any purpose," he said.</p>

<p>He further said that Sabarmati Ashram has been added to the visit plan, hence traffic diversions and arrangements have been increased in that area too.</p>

<p>He also said that there will be exemptions to the route diversions granted to certain persons according to necessity.</p>

<p>"There will be exemptions to the route diversions depending on the necessity like ambulance, fire-fighters," he said.</p>

<p>"We did some combing operations last night and some people have been detained. But I will not be able to disclose the number of detainees now," he added.</p>

<p>US President Donald Trump will be on a two-day official visit to India on February 24-25. He is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi.&nbsp;<br />
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A total of 108 senior police officers, including 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 75 Assistant Commissioners of Police besides thousands of junior officers and jawans are part of the security arrangements during US President Donald Trump`s visit to the city on February 24.

A total of 108 senior police officers, including 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 75 Assistant Commissioners of Police besides thousands of junior officers and jawans are part of the security arrangements during US President Donald Trump`s visit to the city on February 24. "As many as 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 75 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 300 Police Inspectors, 1,000 Sub-Inspectors, 12,000 jawans and 2,000 women police personnel have been deployed across the city for the upcoming visit of US President Trump," Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Ashish Bhatia said. "Three companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) and seven Quick Response Teams (QRT) have also been deployed. Certain morcha squads have also been deputed on various spots with the convoy. 15 Bomb Detection Squads with dogs are also posted. The Special Protection Group (SPG), Air Force and the US Secret Service are providing additional security cover," he added. The Commissioner further informed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been requested for the anti-drone system. "We have requested the DRDO to provide anti-drone system. The public at large is directed not to use drones for any purpose," he said. He further said that Sabarmati Ashram has been added to the visit plan, hence traffic diversions and arrangements have been increased in that area too. He also said that there will be exemptions to the route diversions granted to certain persons according to necessity. "There will be exemptions to the route diversions depending on the necessity like ambulance, fire-fighters," he said. "We did some combing operations last night and some people have been detained. But I will not be able to disclose the number of detainees now," he added. US President Donald Trump will be on a two-day official visit to India on February 24-25. He is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi.

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Motera Stadium decked up for Trump!

<p>Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday that he and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would have loved to receive US First Lady Melania Trump at a Delhi government school she's scheduled to visit but he respected the concerns raised by US Embassy over it.</p>

<p>Sisodia, who is also Delhi's education minister, said it is a matter of pride for his government that the US first lady will visit a government-run school.</p>

<p>Melania, wife of US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to visit the school on Tuesday to watch "happiness classes" and interact with the students.</p>

<p>"Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and I would have loved to personally receive the First Lady in the Delhi Govt school and brief her about the concept of Happiness Classes and the positive impact that it has had on students, during her visit to the classrooms," Sisodia said in an official statement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cm-kejriwal-his-deputy-sisodia-dropped-from-melanias-school-event-282163">CM Kejriwal, his deputy Sisodia dropped from Melania's school event</a></strong></p>

<p>"However, certain concerns were expressed by US embassy regarding CM and Deputy CM accompanying the first lady during the school visit. We respect the same. We welcome First Lady wholeheartedly and will do our best to facilitate the tour," he added.</p>

<p>According to the original schedule, Kejriwal and Sisodia were to welcome Melania at the school and brief her about the rationale behind the introduction of happiness classes as well as the Delhi government's overall reform initiatives in the education sector, officials in the city had said on Saturday.</p>

<p>Sources in the Delhi government said the US embassy communicated to the city administration on Saturday morning that the names of Kejriwal and Sisodia do not figure in the list of invitees for the event.</p>

<p>"It is a matter of great pride for Delhi Government, Delhi government teachers and students that First Lady Melania Trump is visiting a Delhi Govt school. It is a big appreciation for us that the work of AAP government in the education sector, especially Happiness Classes, is being recognised in the world," Sisodia said.&nbsp;</p>


Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday that he and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would have loved to receive US First Lady Melania Trump at a Delhi government school she's scheduled to visit but he respected the concerns raised by US Embassy over it.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday that he and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would have loved to receive US First Lady Melania Trump at a Delhi government school she's scheduled to visit but he respected the concerns raised by US Embassy over it. Sisodia, who is also Delhi's education minister, said it is a matter of pride for his government that the US first lady will visit a government-run school. Melania, wife of US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to visit the school on Tuesday to watch "happiness classes" and interact with the students. "Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and I would have loved to personally receive the First Lady in the Delhi Govt school and brief her about the concept of Happiness Classes and the positive impact that it has had on students, during her visit to the classrooms," Sisodia said in an official statement. Also read: CM Kejriwal, his deputy Sisodia dropped from Melania's school event "However, certain concerns were expressed by US embassy regarding CM and Deputy CM accompanying the first lady during the school visit. We respect the same. We welcome First Lady wholeheartedly and will do our best to facilitate the tour," he added. According to the original schedule, Kejriwal and Sisodia were to welcome Melania at the school and brief her about the rationale behind the introduction of happiness classes as well as the Delhi government's overall reform initiatives in the education sector, officials in the city had said on Saturday. Sources in the Delhi government said the US embassy communicated to the city administration on Saturday morning that the names of Kejriwal and Sisodia do not figure in the list of invitees for the event. "It is a matter of great pride for Delhi Government, Delhi government teachers and students that First Lady Melania Trump is visiting a Delhi Govt school. It is a big appreciation for us that the work of AAP government in the education sector, especially Happiness Classes, is being recognised in the world," Sisodia said.

Sisodia says he, Kejriwal would have loved to receive Melania but respect US Embassy's concerns

<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday emplaned for his two-day visit to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Trump tweeted out saying, "Departing for India with Melania!" and posted a video along.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad on Monday noon after which he will pay a visit to Sabarmati Ashram and will then head straight to the Motera stadium for the 'Namaste Trump' event.</p>

<p>This will be the US &nbsp;President's maiden visit to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's visit is divided into three sections. His trip will start from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat and will head to Agra, Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/namaste-trump-india-gears-up-for-us-president-donald-trumps-visit-282185">Namaste Trump - India gears up for US President Donald Trump's visit</a></strong></p>

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<p>Trump's second day of the trip will focus on diplomatic engagements in the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Trump tweeted out saying "Look so forward to being with my great friends in INDIA!"</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="wionews.com/india-news/with-ornate-private-spa-and-food-testing-lab-itc-hotels-uber-luxurious-suite-to-host-trump-in-delhi-282214">With ornate private spa and food testing lab, ITC hotel's uber luxurious suite to host Trump in Delhi</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed the US President and tweeted out saying that "India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump"</p>

<p>"It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad!" his tweet read.&nbsp;</p>


US President Donald Trump on Saturday emplaned for his two-day visit to India. Taking to Twitter, Trump tweeted out saying, "Departing for India with Melania!" and posted a video along.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday emplaned for his two-day visit to India. Taking to Twitter, Trump tweeted out saying, "Departing for India with Melania!" and posted a video along. Departing for India with Melania! pic.twitter.com/sZhb3E1AoB — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2020 × Trump is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad on Monday noon after which he will pay a visit to Sabarmati Ashram and will then head straight to the Motera stadium for the 'Namaste Trump' event. This will be the US President's maiden visit to India. Trump's visit is divided into three sections. His trip will start from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat and will head to Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Also read: Namaste Trump - India gears up for US President Donald Trump's visit × Trump's second day of the trip will focus on diplomatic engagements in the national capital. Earlier in the day, Trump tweeted out saying "Look so forward to being with my great friends in INDIA!" Also read: With ornate private spa and food testing lab, ITC hotel's uber luxurious suite to host Trump in Delhi India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad! https://t.co/fAVx9OUu1j — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2020 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed the US President and tweeted out saying that "India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump" "It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad!" his tweet read.

Departing for India with Melania! Trump tweets as he emplanes for Ahmedabad

<p>India is making grand arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit. Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi are being spruced up.</p>

<p>One of the so-called beautification projects has landed in the lap of controversy. Indian authorities have built a wall to hide a stretch of a slum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shantytown falls on Trump's route from the Ahmedabad airport to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium.</p>

<p>The US President is landing in Ahmedabad in a couple of days. The streets of the city are being cleaned, the bridges are getting a fresh coat of paint and the city's greenery is being upped.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-visit-us-first-lady-likely-to-visit-delhi-govt-school-interact-with-students-281847">Trump visit: US first lady likely to visit Delhi govt school, interact with students</a></strong></p>

<p>There are flower-pots, lights are being installed and to ace the beautification game, the not-so-beautiful slums are being covered.</p>

<p>According to reports, a 400-meter-long wall has come up in Ahmedabad. It is along the route of the Trump-Modi roadshow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Critics say that the wall is being built to block a shantytown from Trump's sight.</p>

<p>What the Indian authorities don't want the US president to see is the living condition of 2,000-odd poor locals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And just like Trump's Mexico wall, the Ahmedabad wall too has divided the entire nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/focus-on-reviewing-bilateral-ties-strengthening-global-partnership-mea-on-trumps-visit-281789">Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit</a></strong></p>

<p>While some ask what's wrong in beautification? Others say there's a stark difference between beautification and cover-up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those living in the slums say that the authorities have gotten their priorities wrong.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Keshi Saraniya, shantytown resident says, "since they are spending so much money on this wall, why not use that to improve our community and provide better facilities for us".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another resident here demands "proper arrangements" for their living.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/heres-why-no-trade-deal-should-be-expected-during-donald-trumps-india-visit-281652">Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit</a></strong></p>

<p>The papering-up of shanties isn't really the wisest thing to do. Back in 2010, when India was hosting the commonwealth games, the Indian authorities wanted the world to see a rapidly developing nation.</p>

<p>All slums then were covered with bamboo curtains. The move boomeranged. The international press cameras focused more on what was behind the blinds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time as well, people are talking about the Ahmedabad wall. The government is being accused of hiding poverty.</p>

<p>What the administration wanted to curtain has now made its way to the spotlight.&nbsp;<br />
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India is making grand arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit. Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi are being spruced up. One of the so-called beautification projects has landed in the lap of controversy.

India is making grand arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit. Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi are being spruced up. One of the so-called beautification projects has landed in the lap of controversy. Indian authorities have built a wall to hide a stretch of a slum. The shantytown falls on Trump's route from the Ahmedabad airport to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium. The US President is landing in Ahmedabad in a couple of days. The streets of the city are being cleaned, the bridges are getting a fresh coat of paint and the city's greenery is being upped. Also read: Trump visit: US first lady likely to visit Delhi govt school, interact with students There are flower-pots, lights are being installed and to ace the beautification game, the not-so-beautiful slums are being covered. According to reports, a 400-meter-long wall has come up in Ahmedabad. It is along the route of the Trump-Modi roadshow. Critics say that the wall is being built to block a shantytown from Trump's sight. What the Indian authorities don't want the US president to see is the living condition of 2,000-odd poor locals. And just like Trump's Mexico wall, the Ahmedabad wall too has divided the entire nation. Also read: Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit While some ask what's wrong in beautification? Others say there's a stark difference between beautification and cover-up. Those living in the slums say that the authorities have gotten their priorities wrong. × Keshi Saraniya, shantytown resident says, "since they are spending so much money on this wall, why not use that to improve our community and provide better facilities for us". Another resident here demands "proper arrangements" for their living. Also read: Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit The papering-up of shanties isn't really the wisest thing to do. Back in 2010, when India was hosting the commonwealth games, the Indian authorities wanted the world to see a rapidly developing nation. All slums then were covered with bamboo curtains. The move boomeranged. The international press cameras focused more on what was behind the blinds. This time as well, people are talking about the Ahmedabad wall. The government is being accused of hiding poverty. What the administration wanted to curtain has now made its way to the spotlight.

Trump in India: Hiding the poor and shantytown of Ahmedabad for US president's visit

<p>US President Donald Trump will have at his disposal a robust communication system that will enable him to work in all situations including an emergency during his visit to India next week.</p>

<p>According to sources, the US Security Department had earlier this month requested clearances for about Rs 300 crore communication equipment from Indian government agencies.</p>

<p>Sources also said that the Customs Department, which comes under the Ministry of Finance along with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), will ensure that all equipment, which are brought to India for Trump`s two-day visit will be taken back after the trip is over.</p>

<p>According to well-placed sources, whenever the US President travels, he is accompanied by a communication system worth $ 40 million, which is almost impossible to crack and enabling US Security Forces to keep the communication of its President safe.</p>

<p>Apart from the communication system, there are other expensive equipment, which will also be part of the US President`s entourage.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-namaste-trump-event-to-visit-to-agra-banquet-lunch-by-pm-modi-and-more-trumps-jam-packed-india-schedule-281872">From Namaste Trump event to visit to Agra - Trump's jam-packed India schedule</a></strong></p>

<p>The equipment includes high-end cameras, audio-visual input, and output devices, equipment for satellite communications jammers among others.</p>

<p>Sources claimed that clearances from the concerned departments have already been given and US authorities will have to take them back by next month before the date given by Indian authorities.</p>

<p>"Whenever there is a visit of VVIP, especially Prime Minister or President of nations like Russia, UK, United States, etc, their security department gives us full details of equipment they want to carry also with the cost of each equipment," a top government official explained.</p>

<p>"It is mandatory for any country to provide details of such equipment before the visit begins. After analysing the list, departments mainly customs give clearances to allow these equipments. BCAS works like a nodal agency which deals with multiple Indian agencies to clear all stuff," added the official.</p>

<p>The US agencies are also more vigilant after news reports emerged of a data breach in the system of the agency, which looks after the communication needs of the US President. The US President will be on a two-day visit to India on February 24-25.&nbsp;</p>


US President Donald Trump will have at his disposal a robust communication system that will enable him to work in all situations including an emergency during his visit to India next week.

US President Donald Trump will have at his disposal a robust communication system that will enable him to work in all situations including an emergency during his visit to India next week. According to sources, the US Security Department had earlier this month requested clearances for about Rs 300 crore communication equipment from Indian government agencies. Sources also said that the Customs Department, which comes under the Ministry of Finance along with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), will ensure that all equipment, which are brought to India for Trump`s two-day visit will be taken back after the trip is over. According to well-placed sources, whenever the US President travels, he is accompanied by a communication system worth $ 40 million, which is almost impossible to crack and enabling US Security Forces to keep the communication of its President safe. Apart from the communication system, there are other expensive equipment, which will also be part of the US President`s entourage. Also read: From Namaste Trump event to visit to Agra - Trump's jam-packed India schedule The equipment includes high-end cameras, audio-visual input, and output devices, equipment for satellite communications jammers among others. Sources claimed that clearances from the concerned departments have already been given and US authorities will have to take them back by next month before the date given by Indian authorities. "Whenever there is a visit of VVIP, especially Prime Minister or President of nations like Russia, UK, United States, etc, their security department gives us full details of equipment they want to carry also with the cost of each equipment," a top government official explained. "It is mandatory for any country to provide details of such equipment before the visit begins. After analysing the list, departments mainly customs give clearances to allow these equipments. BCAS works like a nodal agency which deals with multiple Indian agencies to clear all stuff," added the official. The US agencies are also more vigilant after news reports emerged of a data breach in the system of the agency, which looks after the communication needs of the US President. The US President will be on a two-day visit to India on February 24-25.

US communication equipment worth over $40 mn to be at Trump's disposal during India visit

<p>US President Donald Trump will head to India for a two-day visit with a high-level delegation that will include his senior advisors - daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner.</p>

<p>Sources say US National Security Advisor Robert O' Brien, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette and Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin will also be part of the delegation. However, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer who skipped his meeting with the Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goel last week will not be visiting.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-in-india-hiding-the-poor-and-shantytown-of-ahmedabad-for-us-presidents-visit-281876">Trump in India - Hiding the poor and shantytown of Ahmedabad for US president's visit</a></strong></p>

<p>Although neither side expects a trade deal to be signed, 5 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) will be signed during the US president's visit. Nuclear cooperation, homeland security, intellectual property, trade facilitation, space and science technology are likely to be on the agenda.</p>

<p>The government yesterday said that the relationship had to be seen not just in the context of immediate deliverables from this visit. Adding, ''Over the years, the canvas of our relationship has expanded to include several new areas. We enjoy a broad level of support from the executive branch as well as bipartisan support by the Congress.''</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-namaste-trump-event-to-visit-to-agra-banquet-lunch-by-pm-modi-and-more-trumps-jam-packed-india-schedule-281872">From Namaste Trump event to visit to Agra - Trump's jam-packed India schedule</a></strong></p>

<p>The two sides have expanded their defence ties signing agreements like Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement or COMCASA as well as initiating a joint tri-services HADR exercise named Tiger Triumph as an Annual exercise. The US is India’s largest trading partner in goods and service. We have bought 18 billion dollars worth of defence equipment from the US.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/focus-on-reviewing-bilateral-ties-strengthening-global-partnership-mea-on-trumps-visit-281789">Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit</a></strong></p>

<p>Reports say, ahead of the visit, the cabinet committee on security(CCS) has approved a deal to procure a batch of 24 Lockheed Martin MH60 Romeo helicopters - this will boost India's naval capacity.</p>

<p>This is the eighth meeting between the two leaders since 2017 and the fifth this year alone. Donald Trump, like President Obama, is making a standalone visit to India, skipping neighbour Pakistan.<br />
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US President Donald Trump will head to India for a two-day visit with a high-level delegation that will include his senior advisors - daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

US President Donald Trump will head to India for a two-day visit with a high-level delegation that will include his senior advisors - daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Sources say US National Security Advisor Robert O' Brien, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette and Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin will also be part of the delegation. However, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer who skipped his meeting with the Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goel last week will not be visiting. Also read: Trump in India - Hiding the poor and shantytown of Ahmedabad for US president's visit Although neither side expects a trade deal to be signed, 5 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) will be signed during the US president's visit. Nuclear cooperation, homeland security, intellectual property, trade facilitation, space and science technology are likely to be on the agenda. The government yesterday said that the relationship had to be seen not just in the context of immediate deliverables from this visit. Adding, ''Over the years, the canvas of our relationship has expanded to include several new areas. We enjoy a broad level of support from the executive branch as well as bipartisan support by the Congress.'' Also read: From Namaste Trump event to visit to Agra - Trump's jam-packed India schedule The two sides have expanded their defence ties signing agreements like Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement or COMCASA as well as initiating a joint tri-services HADR exercise named Tiger Triumph as an Annual exercise. The US is India’s largest trading partner in goods and service. We have bought 18 billion dollars worth of defence equipment from the US. Also read: Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit Reports say, ahead of the visit, the cabinet committee on security(CCS) has approved a deal to procure a batch of 24 Lockheed Martin MH60 Romeo helicopters - this will boost India's naval capacity. This is the eighth meeting between the two leaders since 2017 and the fifth this year alone. Donald Trump, like President Obama, is making a standalone visit to India, skipping neighbour Pakistan.

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