PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

WASHINGTON D.C. – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was critical of several decisions made by the Trump administration this week while speaking to reporters. The democrat Senator spoke on several topics ranging from the coronavirus pandemic, Afghanistan troop removal to the transition of power and the election. However, Sen. Kaine says there is no plan on the national level. In a “purely political move,” Kaine criticized the President’s decision to remove troops in Afghanistan and beyond. They are not asking us to leave,” expressed Sen. Kaine.

A handful of pivotal states remained in play Thursday in the tightly contested U.S. presidential race. But there are outstanding ballots left to be counted in the coming days. North CarolinaThe situationWith ballots left to count, the race is too early to call. As long as those ballots are postmarked by Nov. 3, state election officials have until Nov. 12 to count them. And when it comes to mail ballots, Biden was outperforming Trump.

(2020 Getty Images)President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at iG Flight Services on Oct. 26, 2020 in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. (2020 Getty Images)Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at a voter mobilization center on Oct. 26, 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (2020 Getty Images)Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks to reporters while visiting a voter mobilization center on Oct. 26, 2020 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (2020 Getty Images)President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Waukesha County Airport on Oct. 24, 2020 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (2020 Getty Images)Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at a drive-in campaign rally at Dallas High School on Oct. 24, 2020 in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

With less than two weeks before one of the biggest Election Days in history, Republican incumbent nominee, President Donald Trump, and Democratic nominee and former vice president Joe Biden met at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for the second and final presidential debate. The debate, which appeared to be a little more constructive than the last, was moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News. What did you think of responses and ideas presented by Biden and Trump? Let us know your reaction by clicking on an emoji below each statement that was made.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A pink mega bus backing Amy Coney Barrett is heading to D.C. for next week’s Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. Organized by the conservative group Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the bus made a pitstop at Liberty University Friday. The difficult decision comes at a crucial time as the Supreme Court will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Barrett’s confirmation would give the high court a conservative majority and could repeal Obamacare, which could overturn healthcare coverage for nearly 20 million Americans. If appointed, Barrett would be President Trump’s third appointment to the nation’s highest court.

ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine voiced his concern Thursday after President Trump pulled the plug on a new COVID-19 relief deal. Democrats and the Trump administration struggled to agree on what provisions a fifth aid package would include and how much the proposal would cost. Democrats passed a $2.2 trillion relief bill last week, while Republicans offered a $1.6 trillion package. Kaine said Democrats were caught off guard by Trump’s declaration Tuesday, especially when the U.S. is down 10 million jobs due to the crisis. But it’s not ended the need, and it’s not ended the imperative that we find the next package,” said Kaine.

DANVILLE, Va. – A prayer vigil was held Friday afternoon for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after the overnight announcement that they both have tested positive for coronavirus. “We’re praying for the President and his wife, and we’re praying for this nation," said Ralph Rhyne, founder of God’s Final Call Warning Ministry. Rhyne’s organization also hosted a massive food giveaway following the prayer vigil. On Friday, the Pittsylvania-Danville & Southside Health Districts hosted a drive-thru coronavirus testing event. “I would hope that people would be interested whether the President was or not, but if that’s an encouragement, please do," stated Chris Garret, Local Health Emergency Coordinator, Pittsylvania-Danville & Southside Health Districts.

President Trump spoke at a coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, which was scheduled to start at 5:30 P.M.Trump announced Monday he would revive the briefings, with Tuesday’s being the first since April.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)President Trump spoke on Wednesday about violent crime in U.S. cities. Trump discussed the inauguration of “Operation Legend: Combating Violent Crime in American Cities.”Trump and Attorney General William Barr also announced that federal agents will surge into several American cities including Chicago to help combat rising crime.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)President Trump led a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on Tuesday evening starting at 5 p.m.Trump announced Monday he would revive the briefings, with Tuesday’s being the first since April.

President Trump is scheduled to start speaking at Mount Rushmore’s Independence Day celebration on Friday night at 10:10 p.m., according to the White House. The White House says Trump is the first president since George H. W. Bush in 1991 to attend the celebration. Hours before the event, protesters blocked a road leading to the monument. Authorities worked to move the demonstrators, mostly Native Americans protesting that South Dakota’s Black Hills were taken from the Lakota people against treaty agreements. Trump is expected to denounce the protesters he says are trying to “tear down” the nation’s history.

Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. WASHINGTON – President Trump participated in a recognition ceremony citing hard work, heroism and hope on Friday. Published: May 1, 2020, 3:56 pm Updated: May 1, 2020, 5:15 pmPublished: May 1, 2020, 3:56 pm Updated: May 1, 2020, 5:15 pmIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1554.

President Trump tweeted Monday night that he is planning to sign an executive order that will temporarily suspend immigration into the U.S. The president said he would be signing the order “in light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens...”In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020This is a developing story. Stay with 10 News for updates.

President Donald Trump urged supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, apparently encouraging protests against stay-at-home mandates aimed at stopping the coronavirus. At least two states under Republican leadership took their first steps toward easing restrictions. “LIBERATE MINNESOTA!” “LIBERATE MICHIGAN!” “LIBERATE VIRGINIA,” he said in a tweet-storm in which he also lashed out at New York Gov. Responding to pleas from governors for help from Washington in ramping up testing for the virus, Trump put the burden back on them: “The States have to step up their TESTING!" Trump claimed Friday that “very partisan voices” had spread “false and misleading information” about the nation's testing capacity.

WASHINGTON – President Trump addressed the nation at 9 p.m. on Wednesday to give an update on the coronavirus and the country’s efforts to fight the outbreak. The U.S. is restricting all travel from Europe to the U.S. for the next 30 days, except for travel from the United Kingdom. Trump said he will be taking “unprecedented” emergency action to provide financial relief for U.S. workers. WATCH THE FULL ADDRESS HERE:Trump met with financial leaders on Wednesday to discuss how to move forward and meet the needs of consumers affected by the coronavirus. “Ensuring financial relief for both consumers and small businesses is a core piece of the President’s agenda,” according to the White House.

ROANOKE, Va. – The U.S. Senate acquitted President Trump on the charges of abusing his power and obstructing Congress on Wednesday, as expected. Local lawmakers are reacting and releasing statements in response to the impeachment trial and President Trump’s acquittal:Ben Cline (R), U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 9th district“The Senate has finally ended an ordeal that never should have started. “President Trump was rightfully acquitted. Congressman representing Virginia’s 5th districtCongressman Denver Riggleman Releases Statement on the acquittal of @realDonaldTrump: pic.twitter.com/h28Lp2FVQX — Congressman Denver Riggleman (@RepRiggleman) February 5, 2020Mark Warner (D), U.S.

ROANOKE, Va. – President Trump gave the State of the Union address at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night. Watch it here:ORIGINAL STORYAccording to the White House, viewers can expect a “common-sense vision” for the country in which Trump “celebrates America’s unrivaled economic and military strength.”The address comes just hours before the verdict in Trump’s impeachment trial, in which the Senate is expected to acquit him along party lines. Trump will host several special guests for the State of the Union address.