There will be ‘Revolution’ in U.S. if Biden becomes president, Trump warns

-Adewale Adetoyese United States president, Mr. Donald Trump has warned Americans against voting the Democratic presidential candidate, Mr. Joe Biden, stating that he (Biden) is a puppet figure, who, if elected in November, will ignite a “revolution”. “Biden won’t calm things down,” Trump said. They will take over. They will have won. If Biden gets in, they will have won. He’s a weak person. “He’s controlled like a puppet. So it’s not going to be calm … They will have taken over your cities. It’s a revolution. You understand that.…

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COVID-19: FDA AUTHORISES CONVALESCENT PLASMA AS EMERGENCY TREATMENT

The FDA has given emergency authorization to treat Covid-19 patients with convalescent plasma, which is made using blood from people who have recovered from coronavirus infections. The decision comes after President Donald Trump had been pressuring the agency to move faster. The FDA says convalescent plasma has been used to treat more than 70,000 Covid-19 patients and that the “known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks.” But while early studies have shown some promise, some health experts argue data from randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials…

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US: The Republican National Convention Kicks Off Tonight

The Republican National Convention gets underway tonight, and viewers can expect to see a lot of President Donald Trump. The President will show up on each night of the convention, not just on the last night as is traditional. Compared to the Democrats’ mostly pre-recorded, virtual convention, Trump has ordered up a more spontaneous show, with live speeches and at least some audience. Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, and Donald Trump Jr., the President’s oldest son, are among tonight’s speakers. This week’s convention also comes…

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DNC; Joe Biden Officially Accepts Nomination As He Delivers Speech At Convention

Joe Biden officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination and delivered a speech setting up what’s bound to be one of the most contentious presidential contests ever. In his address — the highlight of the four-day virtual DNC — Biden took aim at President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his foreign policy efforts before pivoting to a message of American unity. Former presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (both veterans, by the way) and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms also delivered well-received addresses. However, the night wasn’t without…

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United State Finalise Sale Of 66 Fighter Jets To Taiwan

The United State has finalised a sale of 66 new American-made F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, marking the largest arms sale to the self-governing island in years. China is allegedly not happy about this development. The Chinese state-run media published a critique of the deal and implied the US was aiding Taiwan in trying to become more independent from Beijing. The US however, says the deal will help Taiwan keep pace with Beijing’s military might. Tensions over the island have been building for a while. When US Health and Human…

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DNC 2020: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, George Floyd’s Family Members Among Other Speakers Make Headline

-Doyinsola Johnson The first night of the DNC featured a diverse array of speakers all looking to make the case for presumptive nominee Joe Biden while denouncing Donald Trump’s presidency on several fronts. The night’s headliner was former first lady Michelle Obama, who made a moral case against President Trump and called him “the wrong president for our country.” Michelle’s speech was not just a powerful condemnation of President Donald Trump’s record and handling of the pandemic, it was an appeal aimed at the heart and conscience of every American who has watched the…

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US Investigation: Russian Interference In 2016

We’re learning more about the aftermath of the wide-reaching Russia investigation that concluded last spring. According to the Washington Post, Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee told the Justice Department last July they believed several people close to President Donald Trump, including his son Donald Trump Jr., son-in-law Jared Kushner and former adviser Steve Bannon, may have misled them during testimony in the investigation. It’s not clear whether their suspicions led to any further inquiries, or any ongoing investigations. This news comes after Senate Committee chairmen announced…

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US ELECTION: Democrats & Others Kick Against Throttle Of The US Postal Service

Doyinsola Johnson Democrats and several state leaders are pushing back on what they see as the Trump administration’s attempt to throttle the US Postal Service to influence the upcoming presidential election. The House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi is calling on the House to return to Washington, likely next weekend, for an unheard of session during presidential convention season to address the concerns. Democrats also want the new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify and address charges that his controversial new policy changes are intended to deliberately slow mail-in voting. At least…

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Donald Trump Loses Young Brother

The President of the United State of America, Donald Trump, lost his younger brother, Robert. The White House made this announcement in a statement on Saturday. Robert, 71, died a day after the American president paid him an emotional visit on his hospital bed in New York. The statement reads as follows; “It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. “He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. “His…

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US Resumes Refugee Admissions After 5 Months Pause

Refugee admissions to the US are starting up again after a five-month pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. The administration’s decision to halt refugee admissions in March came after the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations refugee agency announced a temporary suspension of resettlement travel. The State Department says refugee admissions will come with “significant COVID health measures in place.” Meanwhile, 52 large companies including Apple, Facebook and Microsoft have signed a court filing criticizing the Trump administration’s recent restrictions on visas that let immigrants temporarily work in…

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