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Pompeo scolds Voice of America, says it should promote U.S. as greatest nation in the history of the world
Nick Wadhams, Bloomberg
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo chastises Voice of America, saying it should promote the United States as the greatest nation this civilization has ever known. He is photographed on Dec. 9, 2020, in Atlanta.Bloomberg photo by Elijah Nouvelage
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo pressed Voice of America to be less critical of the U.S., delivering a speech that appeared at odds with the news organization s mandate to maintain editorial independence from the government.
Georgia Senate races near finish with Trump a central player
Billy House and Eric Martin, Bloomberg
Dec. 28, 2020
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1of3President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Valdosta, Ga., on Dec. 5.Bloomberg photo by Elijah NouvelageShow MoreShow Less
2of3GOP supporters gather for a rally on Dec. 10, 2020, for Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. David Perdue in Augusta, Ga.Washington Post photo by Melina MaraShow MoreShow Less
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The two Georgia runoffs that will decide control of the U.S. Senate begin their final stretch, with President Donald Trump again putting himself in the middle of the campaign.
Trump ignited controversy last week by holding up pandemic relief and government funding. Although he signed the legislation Sunday night, a week after it cleared Congress, his late action will end up delaying the stimulus payments he criticized as too low and cutting a week s worth of expanded benefits for the jobless.