Kellyanne Conway is leaving her job at the White House to focus on family; George Conway stepping away from Lincoln Project Former elected officials from the Republican party were among the speakers on the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Citing a need to focus on her children, Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway is leaving her position in the administration, she announced Sunday. Conway informed President Donald Trump of her decision on Sunday night, The Washington Post first reported. Conway said in a statement posted online that she is transitioning out of her role at the end of this month. Her husband, conservative attorney and frequent Trump administration critic George Conway, will also be stepping away from the Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans that launched an effort to defeat the president in the 2020 election.
Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien becomes latest GOP official to test positive for COVID-19 President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 and "will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately." USA TODAY Since this week’s back-to-back announcements that President Donald Trump and his adviser Hope Hicks have tested positive for coronavirus, at least 10 other people who were in close contact with them have shared similar results. At least six of them attended a White House event Saturday at which Trump announced his Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough mocks Sen. John Kennedy’s accent after call to reopen US economy Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough used a portion of Thursday’s show to mock Sen. John Kennedy’s Southern accent and accuse the Louisiana Republican of “playing dumb on TV,” adding the senator was "dumb as dishwater." During the segment, Scarborough dismissed Kennedy’s way of speaking as “corn-pone, made-up,” claiming the 68-year-old Mississippi native, who has served in Louisiana public life for more than two decades, “actually talks like Sherlock Holmes when he’s behind closed doors in his house – and he has an eyepatch and a top hat and smokes a pipe.” Scarborough was reacting to Kennedy’s Wednesday appearance on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” in which the senator defended President Trump’s efforts to try to reopen the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Arizona governor gives green light for pro sports to return, minus the fans Pro sports are welcome to return to Arizona as soon as this weekend. "Major league sports can resume limited reopening, without fans, this Saturday," Gov. Doug Ducey tweeted Tuesday while announcing the easing of some restrictions aimed to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Today, I’m announcing that pools, gyms and spas can reopen this Wednesday, May 13. Major league sports can resume limited reopening, without fans, this Saturday, May 16. 7/ pic.twitter.com/ltjzlVrTyN— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) May 12, 2020 Oregon shooting: Multiple people dead in Salem after shots were fired in hostage situation Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a possible hostage situation on Juneva Place SE around 12:30 p.m., according to a press release issued by the sheriff's office. Salem is about 45 miles southwest of Portland. A trained hostage negotiator was on scene and attempted to speak with the suspect over the phone but "shots were fired," the release said. "There were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect," the release said. The sheriff's office did not say how many people died in the incident. The Oregon State Police are leading the investigation into the shooting as they would with any deputy involved shooting for the sheriff's office, the release said.
Playing in 'The Yard': A first look at the new game mode in 'Madden 21' With "The Yard," the new game mode landing on "Madden NFL 21," developers are trying to take football to the backyard. You're not exactly drawing up plays in the dirt or on the palm of your hand, but having spent some time playing in "The Yard," it's a casual diversion for players who want a break from the rigors of traditional pro football. "The Yard" is among the new options included in the hugely popular annual video game release, which launches August 28 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Air purifiers: A deep dive into the best ones, why you should buy one Whether it's pollution or wildfire smoke, here are 5 things you can do now to improve the air quality inside your home. USA TODAY Thousands of people have asked me about portable air purifier recommendations in the past few weeks, but the most urgent inquiry came from one of my own lifelong friend, 49-year old Patrick Bryson. Bryson and his family live in Portland, Oregon, where nearby wildfires created some of the worst air quality in the world.
New York City nurse, 60, beaten, robbed of purse after surviving coronavirus Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. A New York City nurse who recently recovered from the coronavirus was attacked on her way to work by a group of vicious youths who badly beat her and ran off with her purse, police sources and the victim told The Post. Coronavirus live updates: Fauci warns of 'little spikes' becoming outbreaks Tim Stelloh 23m ago / 6:45 AM CEST California council member cited after scuffle with protesters at his home A California city councilman was cited with misdemeanor battery after a physical altercation with protesters who confronted him at his home Tuesday over coronavirus restrictions.
Propane Burner For Forge He who is not angry when there is just cause for anger is immoral. Why? Because anger looks to the good of justice. And if you can live amid injustice without anger, you are immoral as well as unjust. - St.