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Trump's defense pick under spotlight amid fresh concerns

Trump's defense secretary pick under spotlight amid fresh concerns about his past

Acting Navy Secretary Resigns, USNS Comfort's Mission Is Changed

Defense officials say that the hospital ship USNS Comfort will now accept patients with Covid-19. And, the acting Navy secretary has resigned over his handling of a virus-stricken aircraft carrier.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says the Capitol physician is advising against the House coming back into session as planned on May 4.

House Cancels Plans To Return To Washington On May 4, While Senate Preps For Session

The House majority leader initially told House Democrats the chamber would convene next week. A bipartisan task force is looking at options for remote voting and committee work.

President Trump and Rochelle Richardson — better known as Silk in the social media duo Diamond and Silk — hold hands at a February event. Richardson is on the advisory board of Black Voices for Trump.

Trump Campaign Reworks Its Pitch To Black Voters After Pandemic Slams Economy

President Trump's campaign was trying to woo African American voters by promoting the earlier low black unemployment rate. But now the economy is in a tailspin.