Tim Scott

Biden calls out ‘political extremism’ at prayer breakfast

9:17 pm February 4, 2021

Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday called for a confrontation of the “political extremism” that inspired the US Capitol riot and appealed for collective strength during such turbulent times in remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, a Washington tradition that calls on political combatants to set aside their differences for one morning. The breakfast has sparked controversy in the […]

Republican party re-nominates Trump as presidential candidate and Pence as his running mate

11:11 pm August 24, 2020

Washington: The Republican National Convention on Monday formally re-nominated President Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate for the November 3 election. Trump, 74, who faces a formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, 77, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from the South Lawn of the White House on August 27. The once in four-year GOP (Grand Old […]

Trump tweets video with ‘white power’ chant, then deletes it

11:36 pm June 28, 2020

Washington DC: President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted approvingly of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power,” a racist slogan associated with white supremacists. He later deleted the tweet and the White House said the president had not heard “the one statement” on the video. The video appeared to have been taken at The Villages, […]

Trump slams media for 'blocking' alleged graft cases against Biden

Trump to sign order on police changes as Democrats urge more

11:21 pm June 16, 2020

Washington: Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump was ready to sign an executive order Tuesday aimed at encouraging better police practices and establishing a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use of force. The Rose Garden announcement comes as Senate Republicans are preparing their own […]