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Ohio lawmakers looking to declare June 14 as ‘President Donald J. Trump Day’

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two Ohio representatives are looking to declare June 14 as “President Donald J. Trump Day.”On Friday WJW reported, Republican Reps. Jon Cross and Reggie Stoltzfus emailed their House colleagues asking for co-sponsors for their upcoming bill which intends to honor the former president, the Columbus Dispatch reports. “Let’s show the 3,154,834 Ohio voters who cast their ballot to re-elect Donald J. Trump that we as a legislature recognize the accomplishments of his administration,” the request said. It is also Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777. Several House Democrats reportedly believe June 14 is not an appropriate date to honor the former president.

President Trump showing “mild symptoms” after COVID-19 diagnosis

All rights reserved)WASHINGTON – President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. The president announced the diagnosis overnight on Twitter, saying in part “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. The president does have mild symptoms,” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters Friday morning. Several White House officials, campaign staffers and Trump family members have been in contact with Hicks in recent days. Safety protocols are in place for White House staff.

Let it flow: Trump Administration eases showerhead rules

WASHINGTON The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough. Since 1992, federal law has dictated that new showerheads shouldnt pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute (9.5 liters). As newer shower fixtures came out with multiple nozzles, the Obama administration defined the showerhead restrictions to apply to what comes out in total. The new proposal Wednesday would allow each nozzle to spray as much as 2.5 gallons, not just the overall showerhead. Appliance and plumbing energy and water conservation standards save consumers about $500 a year on energy bills, deLaski said.

FIFA to AP: Infantino should remain president during probe

LONDON Gianni Infantino can remain FIFA president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation, world football's governing body told The Associated Press on Saturday. A Swiss special prosecutor opened a criminal case into Infantino's conduct on Thursday over his meetings with the country's attorney general who has been leading a sprawling investigation into football corruption. There is nothing preventing the president from performing his duties, FIFA said in a statement to the AP. The FIFA president is subject to a criminal investigation by the Swiss judicial authorities," FIFA said, but he has not been charged nor is he guilty of anything. FIFA is convinced that at the end of the current investigations it will be confirmed that the FIFA president didnt do anything wrong by performing his fiduciary duties and meeting the attorney general of Switzerland, FIFA said.