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‘Play it down’: Trump admits to concealing the true threat of coronavirus in new Woodward book — Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump admitted he knew weeks before the first confirmed US coronavirus death that the virus was dangerous, airborne, highly contagious and “more deadly …
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Woodward book: Trump says he knew coronavirus was ‘deadly’ and worse than the flu while intentionally misleading Americans — President Trump's head popped up during his top-secret intelligence briefing in the Oval Office on Jan. 28 when the discussion turned to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China.
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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Woodward defends decision to withhold Trump's virus comments — NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Woodward, facing widespread criticism for only now revealing President Donald Trump's early concerns about the severity of the coronavirus, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he needed time to be sure …
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Jennifer Szalai / New York Times:
In Bob Woodward's ‘Rage,’ a Reporter and a President From Different Universes — What would it take at this point, amid the crush of books about the Trump White House — after the Mueller report and an impeachment trial and now the coronavirus pandemic — for a revelation about the president to be truly surprising?
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Politico:
Behind Woodward's September surprise: White House aides saw a train wreck coming, then jumped aboard — He offered lengthy meetings in the Oval Office and made phone calls at night from the White House — delivering Bob Woodward an unprecedented nine hours of access across 18 interviews.
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CNN:
‘Pretty cool. Right?’ Unfiltered moments from Trump's 18 interviews with Bob Woodward — Washington (CNN)Author and veteran journalist Bob Woodward conducted 18 interviews with President Donald Trump for his new book, “Rage.” The wide-ranging conversations are a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes.
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump Attacked Generals as Weak and Too Focused on Allies, Woodward's Book Says — The journalist Bob Woodward's “Rage,” which will be released next week, recounts tense conflicts between the president and his senior leaders. — President Trump denigrated senior American military officials …
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
Should Bob Woodward have reported Trump's virus revelations sooner? Here's how he defends his decision. — Two waves of outrage greeted the news on Wednesday of Bob Woodward's latest White House chronicle, a book entitled “Rage.” — The first was Trump's disclosure to Woodward that he knew …
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Eric Bradner / CNN:
Biden on Trump concealing coronavirus threat: 'It's almost criminal'
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Alana Wise / NPR:
Trump Admits Playing Down Coronavirus's Severity, According To New Woodward Book
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David Badash / Raw Story:
‘I want to project strength’: Trump admits downplaying coronavirus and defends his lying by calling it ‘leadership’
Morgan Phillips / Fox News:
McEnany defends Trump after Woodward book claims he said coronavirus ‘deadly,’ despite publicly downplaying it
Washington Post:
Trump acknowledges he intentionally downplayed deadly coronavirus, says effort was to reduce panic
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CNN:
‘Dangerous’ and ‘unfit’: Trump's former national security advisers say he has ‘no moral compass’ in new Woodward book
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New York Times:
Justice Tom Cotton? Justice Ted Cruz? Trump reveals his long list for the Supreme Court.
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
Woodward book: Former intel chief Dan Coats believed “Putin had something on Trump”
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Washington Post:
Senior DHS official alleges in whistleblower complaint that he was told to stop providing intelligence analysis on threat of Russian interference — A senior Department of Homeland Security official alleges that he was told to stop providing intelligence analysis on the threat of Russian interference …
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Zachary Cohen / CNN:
Whistleblower alleges top Trump appointees abused authority by telling officials to alter intelligence to match Trump claims — Washington (CNN)A whistleblower is alleging that top political appointees in the Department of Homeland Security repeatedly instructed career officials …
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Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: Pence to attend event hosted by QAnon backers — WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and top officials from President Donald Trump's campaign are slated to attend a Montana fundraiser next week hosted by a couple who have expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory …
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New York Times:
Live Updates: California Wildfire Explodes in Size; Hundreds of Homes Lost in Oregon — Strong winds were likely to continue to propel the extraordinary number of fires burning in California, Oregon and Washington State. — RIGHT NOW “We expect to see a great deal of loss …
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Charlie Warzel / New York Times:
I Need You to Care That Our Country Is on Fire — Would you feel more urgency about climate change if all you could see was smoke? — Opinion Writer at Large — If you've never experienced a fire season before, it's hard to explain the emotional, physical and sensory effects of having the world immolate before your eyes.
Alayna Treene / Axios:
Trump adds Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz to list of potential Supreme Court justices — President Trump unveiled Wednesday his revamped list of potential Supreme Court justices that includes 20 new names, including Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) .
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NBC News:
Trump spurns traditional debate prep with first faceoff less than 3 weeks away — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has not held a single mock debate session, and has no plans to stage a formal practice round, as he readies for his first faceoff with Joe Biden in less than three weeks …
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Steve Sebelius / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Trump weekend rallies in Nevada canceled — President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto — President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center …
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Michelle L. Price / Associated Press:
Trump plans for Nevada rallies conflict with virus limits
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Jana Winter / Yahoo News:
Exclusive: White House orders end to COVID-19 airport screenings for international travelers — WASHINGTON — The U.S. government on Monday will stop conducting enhanced screening of passengers on inbound international flights for — COVID-19, Yahoo News has learned.
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Sarah Owermohle / Politico:
Emails show HHS official trying to muzzle Fauci — A Trump administration appointee at the Department of Health and Human Services is trying to prevent Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, from speaking about the risks that coronavirus poses to children.
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Ellen Nakashima / Washington Post:
Former DNI Daniel Coats criticizes suspension of in-person briefings to Congress on election security — Daniel Coats, a former head of the intelligence community, warned Wednesday that the Trump administration's move to roll back in-person briefings to Congress on foreign threats …
Aila Slisco / Newsweek:
Trump Approval Rating Rises Despite Controversial Atlantic Article, Poll Shows — President Donald Trump's approval rating does not appear to have been impacted by controversy in the wake of a recent Atlantic article claiming he had repeatedly made disparaging remarks about U.S. military members.
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Paul Steinhauser / Fox News:
Biden holds 4-point edge over Trump in Wisconsin, poll reveals — 10 electoral votes are up for grabs in the Badger State — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden holds a single digit advantage over President Trump in a new public opinion survey in the crucial Midwestern general election battleground state of Wisconsin.
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Walter Olson / Wall Street Journal:
Never Trump, Now More Than Ever — Mr. Trump erodes public trust and embarrasses his office. Join me in not voting for him. — Four years ago I was a “Never Trump” voter. Now, I'm more set than ever in that view: No Trump, doubled. That's even though I far prefer his economic policies to those of the Democrats.
Washington Post:
Postal Service governors back Louis DeJoy, say they are ‘thrilled’ with his performance — The board met privately with the embattled postmaster general, who has drawn criticism for his cost-cutting agenda, mail slowdowns and questions about political fundraising
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Politico:
Senate paralyzed over coronavirus relief — With the coronavirus pandemic still battering the United States, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked his fellow senators on Wednesday whether they “want to do something? Or do you want to do nothing?” — The answer looks to be ... nothing.
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