All stories by Lalit K Jha
Trump's conduct after COVID infection unconscionable: Biden
Rediff.com10 Oct 2020Addressing a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Biden said that the country deserved a president who understood what people were going through.
If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump
Rediff.com9 Oct 2020Biden has described Trumps' remarks about Harris as "despicable" and "beneath the office of the presidency".
Trump 'safe' to return to public life on Saturday: Doc
Rediff.com9 Oct 2020Since returning home, his physical exam has remained stable and devoid of any indications to suggest progression of illness, his doctor said.
Trump won't join virtual debate with Biden, calls it 'waste of time'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2020The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates said that the second presidential debate scheduled in Miami on October 15 will take the form of a town meeting, in which the candidates would participate from separate remote locations.
COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate
Rediff.com8 Oct 2020While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.
China will pay big price for spreading COVID-19 globally: Trump
Rediff.com8 Oct 2020The US is the worst-hit nation with 211,793 deaths and 7,549,429 infections.
Getting coronavirus 'a blessing in disguise': Trump
Rediff.com8 Oct 2020'I want everybody to be given the same treatment as your president because I feel great. I feel like perfect'
Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate
Rediff.com7 Oct 2020Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.
China's 'gross aggression' against neighbours a matter of concern: US
Rediff.com7 Oct 2020'They talk about their 2021 centenary goal, their 2035 goal, and their 2049 goal. They're accelerating. There's also been this unfortunately bashing of nationalism inside the People's Republic of China by the government'
Ahead of election, Trump imposes new curbs on H-1B visas
Rediff.com7 Oct 2020The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.
Biden against 2nd debate if Trump still suffers from COVID-19
Rediff.com7 Oct 2020The second debate is scheduled for October 15 in Miami and the final one on October 22 in Nashville, Tennessee.
2016 US poll: Trump orders declassification of documents
Rediff.com7 Oct 2020Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2020 communications director, in a statement said now it is known that Hillary Clinton hatched a plan to divert attention away from her use of a private email server by falsely tying then-candidate Donald Trump to Russia.
Trump returns to White House, removes mask for photo-op
Rediff.com6 Oct 2020In a mass email to his supporters after his arrival at the White House, Trump asked them not to be afraid of COVID-19. "I'm telling you: Don't be afraid of COVID. Don't let it dominate your life! This is the greatest country in the world and under the Trump Administration, we have developed some really great drugs and knowledge. WE WILL BEAT THIS, TOGETHER!" he said.
Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate
Rediff.com6 Oct 2020Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.
White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19
Rediff.com6 Oct 2020McEnany, 32, has become the highest-ranking White House official to be tested positive for COVID-19 after President Trump and the first lady tested positive for the deadly virus that has so far killed more than 200,000 Americans this year.
COVID-hit Trump makes surprise drive-by to greet supporters
Rediff.com5 Oct 2020The brief drive through Rockville Pike in Bethesda, a Maryland suburb of Washington DC, that separates the National Institute of Health and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, brought cheers to his supporters who have been praying for the 74-year-old president's health ahead of the presidential election next month.
Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon
Rediff.com4 Oct 2020White House physician Sean Conley has said the US president is "not yet out of the woods". "While not yet out of the woods, the team remains cautiously optimistic," Dr Conley said, adding that the plan for Sunday is to continue observation in between doses of Remdesivir, closely monitoring his clinical status while fully supporting his conduct of presidential duties.
2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House
Rediff.com3 Oct 2020Two United States Senators, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, his campaign manager and three White House journalists have tested positive for COVID-19, joining several officials working at the presidential palace to have contracted the infection.
Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'
Rediff.com3 Oct 2020"Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the president will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Friday, a day after he was tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump remains fatigued but in good spirits, says his doctor
Rediff.com3 Oct 2020"As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He is being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we will be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps," President's physician Sean Conley said in a memo released by the White House.