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Donald Trump Jr, the president's eldest child, has tested positive for coronavirus. A spokesman said: "He's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines." The 42-year-old is the latest member of the president's family to become infected with a virus that has killed more than 250,000 Americans and infected nearly 12 million others. President-elect Joe Biden made the president's response to the virus a top issue in the recently concluded race for the White House, though Mr Trump has yet to acknowledge the outcome. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron have all recovered from their coronavirus infections in October. Advertisement The president spent three days in a military hospital where he was treated with experimental drugs; the first lady weathered her illness at the White House. Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, tested positive for the coronavirus in … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Donald Trump Jr self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus

Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the US Capitol on Thursday. A US Capitol Police statement did not name the organisation but called it "an identified militia group". It follows an advisory sent to members of Congress by the acting House sergeant-at-arms earlier this week, saying Capitol Police had "no indication that groups will travel to Washington DC to protest or commit acts of violence". "The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex," the agency said in a statement. "We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday March 4." Advertisement The statement said the agency was "taking the intelligence seriously" but provided no other specific details on the threat. It comes at the same time the acting police … [Read more...] about US police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia group to breach Capitol on Thursday

Harry Dunn's mother has made an emotional appeal to president-elect Joe Biden, pleading with him to review her son's case. Despite negotiations between the US and the UK, President Donald Trump has so far refused the extradition of Anne Sacoolas, a US citizen charged with causing Harry's death in the UK by dangerous driving. In a tearful video directly appealing to the incoming president , Harry's mother Charlotte Charles described the pain of living without her son, saying: "We've been living now without Harry for 16, 17 months... every day is excruciatingly painful still." Biden inauguration: Watch and follow events on Sky News from 1pm on Wednesday, with the ceremony starting at 4pm She continued: "I still haven't been able to piece together the last two, three hours of my son's life. Advertisement "I deserve more than that. And Harry certainly deserves his justice. He was 19 and doing nothing wrong apart from riding his motorbike. … [Read more...] about ‘Please, President Biden – help me’: Harry Dunn’s mother appeals for justice in tearful video

Rishi Sunak today presented yet another £65billion of Covid support in his annual Budget. The Chancellor extended most schemes until September and gave businesses another shot in the arm as they wait for a vaccine. But all that help comes at a cost, and we're not just talking about a hike in Corporation Tax. A stealth tax hike on working Brits will raise £8bn a year and schemes could run out in September while 2million are still furloughed. The Budget speech is always a triumphant affair, burying the awkward details to a few lines or none at all. To get a real feel for what's going on, you must read the hundreds of pages of documents slipped out when the Chancellor sits down. We're still trawling through the mammoth pile of Budget documents, including analysis from the Office for Budget Responsibility watchdog (OBR). But here are the biggest surprises in the small print that have leaped out at us so far. 1. NHS spending overall looks set to be cut Rishi Sunak said … [Read more...] about Budget 2021: 11 surprises hidden in the small print from ‘NHS cut’ to Brexit

His sweet smile and cheery waves as he gently paraded around his garden with his trusty walker showed the whole country the warmth – and strength of character – of Captain Sir Tom Moore. After his death this week at the age of 100, the hero who spurred the country on in its darkest moments as he raised tens of millions for our NHS has been hailed as the ultimate Pride of Britain. Carol Vorderman, who has hosted the awards since they began two decades ago, paid an emotional personal tribute to the Second World War veteran. “Captain Tom was the ultimate Pride of Britain winner,” she says. “He was the epitome of selfless grace.” The ex-Countdown presenter honoured Captain Tom, who raised £33million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, with a Pride of Britain award live on TV in April last year. Viewers were moved as he called it a “magical moment” yet she recalls Captain Tom was even nicer behind the scenes. Carol says: “We brought along children he had inspired … [Read more...] about Carol Vorderman calls for Captain Sir Tom Moore day to honour late hero