US Election: a defining week in the race and in Trump's

US Election: a defining week in the race and in Trump's presidency

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Even by the standards of the Trump administration, the past week has been remarkable. The outbreak of Covid-19 in the White House and President Trump's actions since his diagnosis seem to be having a negative effect on his reelection chances, says Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch. Plus, a quick look at some of the competitive races for seats in the powerful US Senate.

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