MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, US Senator J.D. Vance, addresses the Republican National Convention on Wednesday (July 17) in a speech that could illustrate how Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement may dominate the party for years to come.

Trump's Democratic opponent in the Nov 5 election, President Joe Biden, tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said on Wednesday. Biden, 81, who was on a campaign visit to Las Vegas, is returning to Delaware and will work from home while isolating.

The illness was the latest twist in a campaign that was dramatically altered four days ago when Trump narrowly survived an attempt on his life at a political rally in Pennsylvania.

Biden's diagnosis is especially ill-timed. The president has sought in campaign appearances to counterbalance a halting June 27 debate performance against Trump.

Even before the Covid announcement, a 20th congressional Democrat, US Representative Adam Schiff, urged Biden on Wednesday to step aside, telling the Los Angeles Times he had concerns about whether Biden could defeat Trump.

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