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President Donald Trump looks out from the Truman Balcony upon his return to the White House from Walter Reed Medical Center, where he underwent treatment for COVID-19, in Washington on Oct. 5, 2020.

Trump says the military could distribute experimental virus treatment he hails for his recovery

President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited an experimental drug treatment with helping his recovery from COVID-19 and said the military would distribute the drug to hospitals nationwide.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Marine One, with President Donald Trump onboard, prepares to land on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 5, 2020, in Washington.

Trump downplays virus after returning to White House

The president's doctor, Navy Cmdr. Sean Conley, said Tuesday "he reports no symptoms," a day after offering Trump wouldn't be fully "out of the woods" for another week.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

The president said he will leave Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 6:30 p.m. Monday to continue his recovery at the White House.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Doctors say Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped twice recently, but president continues to improve at Walter Reed

The White House physician suggested Sunday that President Trump could be discharged from the hospital as early as Monday.

By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press and Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Masks are the uniform of the day for the rank-and-file — why aren’t the brass following suit?

A White House photo from a meeting last weekend shows the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting maskless with POTUS.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

What exactly is the Defense Production Act?

The Defense Production Act of 1950 was signed by President Harry S. Truman amid concerns about supplies and equipment during that war.

4 years ago