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Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign's final weeks
Read full article: Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in the campaign's final weeksHurricane Helene, the growing conflict in the Mideast and a dockworkers strike are looming over the final weeks of the American presidential campaign.
WATCH: President Biden delivers speech for the first time since ending re-election bid
Read full article: WATCH: President Biden delivers speech for the first time since ending re-election bidBiden addressed the nation for the first time since he announced that he would be ending his re-election campaign Wednesday night.
Virginia Tech political expert discusses Sen. Tim Scott 2024 bid
Read full article: Virginia Tech political expert discusses Sen. Tim Scott 2024 bid“I think it’s a very long shot and that it really be a battle between the two big names that are already being touted of course...DeSantis and Trump," Dr. Brandy Faulner said.
Cambodian opposition leader gets 27 years on treason charge
Read full article: Cambodian opposition leader gets 27 years on treason chargeA court in Cambodia has convicted opposition leader Kem Sokha of treason and sentenced him to 27 years of house arrest, the latest blow in a campaign by the government to silence its critics or drive them out of the country.
Radford University President shares future goals during inauguration ceremony
Read full article: Radford University President shares future goals during inauguration ceremonyA plan for student success: Radford University’s new president outlined his goals for the future during Friday’s inauguration ceremony.
Biden’s job approval falls to lowest level of his presidency amid war and inflation fears
Read full article: Biden’s job approval falls to lowest level of his presidency amid war and inflation fearsAmid Europe’s largest land war since World War II, 7 in 10 Americans expressed low confidence in President Joe Biden’s ability to deal with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a new NBC News poll, and 8 in 10 voiced worry that the war will increase gas prices and possibly involve nuclear weapons.
Biden blames oil prices on Ukraine war, credits Democrats for improving economy
Read full article: Biden blames oil prices on Ukraine war, credits Democrats for improving economyPresident Joe Biden told House Democrats gathered here on Friday that 2022 “may be the most important off-year election in modern history,” gave his party credit for an improving economy and rejected blame for rising gas prices.
WATCH LIVE: President Biden discusses rebuilding US supply chains
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Biden discusses rebuilding US supply chainsThe President delivers remarks on his Administration’s work to increase the supply of semiconductors, make more in America, and rebuild our supply chains here at home; the Secretary of Commerce also delivers remarks.
WATCH LIVE: President Joe Biden on his administrations plans to fight COVID-19 and Omicron variant
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Joe Biden on his administrations plans to fight COVID-19 and Omicron variantHe’s scheduled to speak at 1:40 p.m. during a visit to the National Institutes of Health in Maryland.
WATCH: President Biden held his first formal news conference
Read full article: WATCH: President Biden held his first formal news conferencePresident Joe Biden speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
WATCH: Pres. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law
Read full article: WATCH: Pres. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into lawCopyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. The president signed the American Rescue Plan into law in the Oval Office. WATCH: Pres. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into lawIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
WATCH LIVE: President Biden delivers remarks on International Women’s Day
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Biden delivers remarks on International Women’s DayThe President, The Vice President and the Secretary of Defense deliver remarks on International Women’s Day; the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, and two Combatant Commander nominees also attend.
Ohio lawmakers looking to declare June 14 as ‘President Donald J. Trump Day’
Read full article: Ohio lawmakers looking to declare June 14 as ‘President Donald J. Trump Day’President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two Ohio representatives are looking to declare June 14 as “President Donald J. Trump Day.”On Friday WJW reported, Republican Reps. Jon Cross and Reggie Stoltzfus emailed their House colleagues asking for co-sponsors for their upcoming bill which intends to honor the former president, the Columbus Dispatch reports. “Let’s show the 3,154,834 Ohio voters who cast their ballot to re-elect Donald J. Trump that we as a legislature recognize the accomplishments of his administration,” the request said. It is also Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777. Several House Democrats reportedly believe June 14 is not an appropriate date to honor the former president.
President Trump showing “mild symptoms” after COVID-19 diagnosis
Read full article: President Trump showing “mild symptoms” after COVID-19 diagnosisAll rights reserved)WASHINGTON – President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. The president announced the diagnosis overnight on Twitter, saying in part “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. The president does have mild symptoms,” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters Friday morning. Several White House officials, campaign staffers and Trump family members have been in contact with Hicks in recent days. Safety protocols are in place for White House staff.
Virginia Tech president to host town hall on coronavirus response
Read full article: Virginia Tech president to host town hall on coronavirus responseBLACKSBURG, Va. Virginia Techs president, Tim Sands, is set to have a town hall talking about the community-wide response to coronavirus. The event is set to start at 11 a.m. and go to noon. Sands will be joined by Blacksburg mayor Leslie Hager-Smith and New River Health District director Dr. Noelle Bissell. Watch below:
Let it flow: Trump Administration eases showerhead rules
Read full article: Let it flow: Trump Administration eases showerhead rulesWASHINGTON The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough. Since 1992, federal law has dictated that new showerheads shouldnt pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute (9.5 liters). As newer shower fixtures came out with multiple nozzles, the Obama administration defined the showerhead restrictions to apply to what comes out in total. The new proposal Wednesday would allow each nozzle to spray as much as 2.5 gallons, not just the overall showerhead. Appliance and plumbing energy and water conservation standards save consumers about $500 a year on energy bills, deLaski said.
FIFA to AP: Infantino should remain president during probe
Read full article: FIFA to AP: Infantino should remain president during probeLONDON Gianni Infantino can remain FIFA president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation, world football's governing body told The Associated Press on Saturday. A Swiss special prosecutor opened a criminal case into Infantino's conduct on Thursday over his meetings with the country's attorney general who has been leading a sprawling investigation into football corruption. There is nothing preventing the president from performing his duties, FIFA said in a statement to the AP. The FIFA president is subject to a criminal investigation by the Swiss judicial authorities," FIFA said, but he has not been charged nor is he guilty of anything. FIFA is convinced that at the end of the current investigations it will be confirmed that the FIFA president didnt do anything wrong by performing his fiduciary duties and meeting the attorney general of Switzerland, FIFA said.
WATCH: President Donald Trump to give update on the Federal Response
Read full article: WATCH: President Donald Trump to give update on the Federal ResponseWASHINGTON The president tweeted Monday evening that he will be providing an update on the Federal Response.NBC News is reporting that Trump is considering a move to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy U.S. troops within the country. It would be the first time the act to deploy U.S. troops was invoked since the 1992 Rodney King protests.