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Associated Press:
Official: Next 48 hours critical for Trump on virus fight — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care as he battles the coronavirus at a military hospital, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Saturday.
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Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
Maggie Haberman on the Fallout from Trump's Hospitalization — On Saturday, the day after President Trump was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with symptoms of covid-19, the country remained in a state of confusion about his medical status.
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Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Covering a cover-up in real time — What is the actual state of President Trump's health — now and over the past 24 hours? — Why it matters: It's one of the most high-stakes questions in the world, and I cannot answer it, despite having spent since 5 a.m. on Friday on my phone with sources inside and close to the White House.
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New York Times:
A White House Long in Denial Confronts Reality — The infections were a byproduct, former aides said, of the recklessness and top-down culture of fear that President Trump created at the White House and throughout his administration. — WASHINGTON — As America locked down this spring during …
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New York Magazine:
The White House Is Spreading Virus and Lies — The White House is at war with the virus, with itself, and with reality — though not necessarily in that order. — With President Trump hospitalized for COVID-19 at Walter Reed medical center, officials spent Saturday sowing doubt …
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CNN:
Attorney General Barr chooses not to quarantine despite possible exposure to Covid-19 — (CNN)Attorney General William Barr is choosing not to quarantine after recently coming in close contact with members of President Donald Trump's inner circle who have tested positive for Covid-19 …
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New York Times:
Covid-19 Live Updates: Trump Is Hospitalized as More Aides Test Positive — The president is at the Walter Reed military hospital for what is expected to be a stay of a few days. His campaign manager is among the latest senior aides also found to be infected.
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Reuters:
White House chief of staff says Trump is doing very well — (Reuters) - White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said on Saturday that President Donald Trump is doing “very well” and that doctors are pleased with his vital signs. — “The president is doing very well.
Axios:
The GOP's great depression — It's the storyline of a Republican nightmare: A mask-disdaining President Trump gets the coronavirus on the eve of the election, against a political backdrop that looks dire for Republicans. — Driving the news: Some top GOP operatives, privy to data from swing states …
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Politico:
White House triggers questions and confusion about Trump's coronavirus case — A spate of White House statements about President Donald Trump's health spurred a wave of confusion and criticism about his path ahead, when he was first diagnosed and the true severity of his symptoms.
CNN:
Advisers made last-minute push to get reluctant Trump to Walter Reed
Advisers made last-minute push to get reluctant Trump to Walter Reed
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New York Times:
Trump's Symptoms Described as ‘Very Concerning’ Even as Doctors Offer Rosier Picture
Trump's Symptoms Described as ‘Very Concerning’ Even as Doctors Offer Rosier Picture
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Washington Post:
White House provides confusing and incomplete answers about Trump's health as president says he is ‘feeling well’
White House provides confusing and incomplete answers about Trump's health as president says he is ‘feeling well’
Emma Newburger / CNBC:
Chris Christie tests positive for coronavirus
Chris Christie tests positive for coronavirus
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ABC News:
Trump COVID-19 live updates: President was on oxygen on Friday, sources say
Trump COVID-19 live updates: President was on oxygen on Friday, sources say
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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Reality Bursts the Trumpworld Bubble
Reality Bursts the Trumpworld Bubble
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Associated Press:
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’
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Apoorva Mandavilli / New York Times:
The White House relied on a rapid test, but used it in a way it was not intended.
The White House relied on a rapid test, but used it in a way it was not intended.
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McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
Pence in the Wings — Above the fireplace in the vice-presidential residence hangs a plaque …
Pence in the Wings — Above the fireplace in the vice-presidential residence hangs a plaque …
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump campaign manager tests positive for Covid-19
Trump campaign manager tests positive for Covid-19
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Associated Press:
Eric Trump set to speak with N.Y. investigators Monday about family business
Eric Trump set to speak with N.Y. investigators Monday about family business
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Sam Gringlas / NPR:
White House Official Calls Next 48 Hours ‘Critical’ For Trump's Care
White House Official Calls Next 48 Hours ‘Critical’ For Trump's Care
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Adam Shaw / Fox News:
White House physician to give update on Trump's condition after COVID diagnosis
White House physician to give update on Trump's condition after COVID diagnosis
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Briana Reilly / madison.com:
After testing positive for COVID-19, Ron Johnson says he's still against mask mandates — After testing positive for COVID-19, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said his view on mask mandates hasn't changed, as Wisconsin Republican leaders have voiced their support for striking down the state's order requiring face coverings be worn.
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Jake Sherman / Politico:
The virus slams into a broken Washington — Let's not mince words: Washington has been plunged into a crisis of historic proportions, frozen by a disease it is both unwilling and unable to control. — Washington crises typically conform to a predictable rhythm: They simmer, boil and come to their expected conclusion.
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Brianne Pfannenstiel / Des Moines Register:
Sen. Chuck Grassley won't seek coronavirus test after attending meeting with infected senator — | Des Moines Register Show Caption Hide Caption … U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will not be tested for the coronavirus, despite attending a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting with a fellow senator …
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Justin Rohrlich / The Daily Beast:
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Went to Oktoberfest Party After Testing Positive for COVID-19 — He insists he stayed 12 feet away from guests and only took his mask off when it was time to address the crowd. — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
Claudia Grisales / NPR:
McConnell Seeks Agreement To Delay Senate's Return Amid Positive Coronavirus Tests
McConnell Seeks Agreement To Delay Senate's Return Amid Positive Coronavirus Tests
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CNN:
Senate GOP's third positive Covid-19 case threatens quick Barrett confirmation
Senate GOP's third positive Covid-19 case threatens quick Barrett confirmation
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Bill Glauber / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
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Jonathan H. Adler / Reason:
Will the Senate Have a Quorum to Confirm Judge Barrett? (Updated)
Will the Senate Have a Quorum to Confirm Judge Barrett? (Updated)
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Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
Looking for a single responsible Republican in the Senate
Axios:
Senate postpones floor activity, but not Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings
Senate postpones floor activity, but not Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings
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Chad Pergram / Fox News:
How Friday was an inflection point for the country and fight against coronavirus
How Friday was an inflection point for the country and fight against coronavirus
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Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Poll Finds Voters in Two Crucial States Repelled by Trump's Debate Behavior — NEW YORK TIMES/ — SIENA COLLEGE POLL — Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in Florida and Pennsylvania. Both states are crucial to Mr. Trump's re-election chances. — 2016 Election Result NYT/Siena — Pennsylvania
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Miranda Devine / New York Post:
'I'm going to beat this,' Trump tells Rudy Giuliani of COVID-19 during phone call — President Donald Trump phoned Rudy Giuliani from his hospital bed Saturday afternoon to declare he feels so healthy, “I could get out of here right now.” — The former Big Apple mayor said his friend …
Politico:
Sexts and coronavirus: Must-win Senate race upended down the stretch — It was a crazy 24 hours in North Carolina's Senate race: Just a few hours after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis reported a positive coronavirus diagnosis on Friday evening, his Democratic opponent Cal Cunningham admitted …
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Tory Newmyer / Washington Post:
N.C. Democratic challenger apologizes for intimate texts to a woman who is not his wife
N.C. Democratic challenger apologizes for intimate texts to a woman who is not his wife
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