Jan 13, 2018

The State of our Union

Trump boards Air Force One. Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images

Four of the top six headlines on the N.Y. Times mobile site this morning:

"Senator Insists Trump Used ‘Vile,’ ‘Racist’ Language."
"Trump Rubs Raw Edges of Race in America."
"Porn Star Reportedly Paid to Stay Quiet About Trump."
"Trump’s Immigration Remarks Outrage Many, but Others Quietly Agree."

Shot: The five-column (out of six) lead of the print WashPost: "Global outrage over Trump comments persists."

L.A. Times front page: "A world of outrage greets Trump’s words."
"Trump's Style Puts Immigration Deal in Doubt" (Bloomberg)

Chaser ... Financial Times front page: "Trump unapologetic in face of storm over alleges 'vile and racist' comments." (Subscription)

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Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign

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Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Wednesday that he is suspending his presidential campaign.

The big picture: It's an end to the campaign of the leading progressive in the race — and the candidate who seemed to be the clear front-runner for the Democratic nomination just a few months ago. It also makes Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee four months before the party's convention in Milwaukee.

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Indians look to Taiwan amid China's coronavirus missteps

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Many Indians are angry at China and the World Health Organization for their perceived mishandling of the coronavirus. The efficiency and transparency of Taiwan's response to the epidemic, in contrast, has made it a topic of renewed sympathy and interest in India.

Why it matters: The coronavirus crisis is showcasing Taiwan's democratic system of governance on an international stage, the biggest soft power win for the country in years.

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Coronavirus dashboard

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Global: Total confirmed cases as of 10:30 a.m. ET: 1,447,466 — Total deaths: 83,471 — Total recoveries: 308,215 — Map.
U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 10:30 a.m. ET: 399,929 — Total deaths: 12,911 — Total recoveries: 22,539 — Map.
2020 latest: The results for Wisconsin's primary elections won't be released until April 13. Thousands of residents cast ballots in person.
Federal government latest: The U.S. has begun to see "glimmers of hope" despite its highest recorded number of deaths in 24 hours, Anthony Fauci said.
Public health latest: Surgeon General Jerome Adams highlighted the disproportionate impact the illness is having on African-American communities.
🚌 Public transit: Systems across the country are experiencing ridership collapse, squeezed funding streams and slow recovery from the pandemic.
What should I do? Pets, moving and personal health — Answers about the virus from Axios experts — What to know about social distancing — Q&A: Minimizing your coronavirus risk.
Other resources: CDC on how to avoid the virus, what to do if you get it.

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