75631454Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other China hawks in GOP are ignoring US intelligence agencies, and continuing to spread the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus came from a Chinese government lab.They're doing it for an audience of one — Donald Trump.China hawks have always fought to get Trump to take an even harder line on China, but he's often put his hopes of signing a trade deal with China first.By turning this anti-China conspiracy theory into a talking point on Trump's favorite TV shows and in his political circles, though, hawks could win Trump to their side. It's worked before.This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.In recent weeks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been making the rounds

President Donald Trump said he's studied history and "learned a lot from Richard Nixon," including not to "fire people." Trump claimed there are two main differences between his situation and Nixon's: the former president "may have been guilty" and he had tapes incriminating himself. Trump's decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey prompted the Justice Department to appoint another former FBI Director, Robert Mueller, as special counsel. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.During a Friday morning phone interview on Fox News' morning show, "Fox and Friends," President Donald Trump said he's studied history and "learned a lot from Richard Nixon," while reflecting on the federal investigation into his 2016 campaign's ties to Russia.The president said one of his key lessons

Top White House officials shelved expert guidance to reopening America from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the report being greenlit by the CDC director, the Associated Press reported.The first 17 pages of the report — which spanned more than 60 pages — was initially released by the AP on May 7, after the White House killed its release on April 30, the day federal social distancing guidelines were set to expire.Following the AP report on Thursday, the White House subsequently fast-tracked the approval for release of the guidance.White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Friday that the report was not released because CDC director Robert Redfield had not approved of it. However, internal emails obtained by the AP suggest a different timeline.Visit Business

Apollo Jackson confirms he hasn't found love since leaving Bachelor in Paradise, while dodging questions about whether he is set to become the next Bachelor.

Carrie Bickmore is known as a well-mannered and respectable TV and radio host, who has received a Gold Logie for her work on The Project.

Grant Denyer was forced to apologise after funnyman Tom Gleeson refused to leave The Project on Thursday night, in a bid to bolster his Gold Logie campaign. 

She's currently enjoying a well-earned holiday in Europe.

Cat Henesy and Romy Poulier have come under fire for their 'bullying' behaviour on The Bachelor.

She's currently on an Australian promotional tour with affordable footwear brand Windsor Smith.

She's known for her hard-hitting journalism on The Project.

Carrie Bickmore and partner Chris Walker have enjoyed a wonderful relationship for around six years.  

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She always manages to look effortlessly chic. And Rihanna didn't disappoint on Monday as she headed out in New York City in a casual ensemble with quirky touches.

The supermodel, 22, shared throwback backstage snaps from Rihanna's Savage X Fenty presentation on Instagram on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old mogul announced on Monday morning that she will be releasing her first ever 'visual autobiography' - simply titled Rihanna - through publisher Phaidon.

The 31-year-old mogul participated in a back-and-fourth Q&A with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour who asked her if she was planning on having a baby soon.

Rihanna continued to delight her admirers when she put in a surprise appearance at the Legado x Faberge x Rome de Bellegarde VIP party, hosted in Londonm.

Rihanna and Drake seem to have at least returned to the friendzone, based on reports from the Canadian rapper's birthday party on Monday night, at which the Barbadian songstress was a guest.

Never was there more literal a demonstration of a hit pop song title than this moment, brought to social media fans thanks to the incredible Rihanna.

The singer and actress, 31, used the enormous hardback book to protect her modesty after going completely naked in her latest Instagram post.

The Umbrella singer's hair was braided and she wore a black sweater at a medical facility the shots were snapped at.

The 31-year-old entrepreneur took to her Instagram on Thursday to share a sultry  leggy snap of herself to promote her Savage x Fenty range.

While posing boldly for cameras, he sparked up the roll-up cigarette and put on a typically trendy display just hours after walking the red carpet with Rihanna

The Bajan beauty was leather head to toe, matching everything from her heels to her trousers and even her handbag.

News about the Rihanna doc came just a week after a project about Billie Eilish was picked up by Apple TV+ for $25million as well. Director Peter Berg has been working on the project for several years.

The show marked the first time the rapper had performed in Sweden following his month long incarceration and subsequent assault conviction.

The naughty ones clearly had fun too this Christmas, as was evident on Rihanna's Savage X Fenty's account, where the singer modeled her line's new Holiday Savage X High Leg Bikin.

The 31-year-old shared a fresh-faced selfie on January 6, not bothering to cover up a blemish on her jawline. Her sassy comeback to a fan has been liked over 14,000 times.

On Friday, it was revealed that she split from billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel. And later that evening, Rihanna, 31, looked completely carefree as she hung out with rapper A$AP Rocky.

It appears Rihanna is on the rebound. The pop superstar is reportedly dating rapper A$AP Rocky following her recent split from Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel.

After rumors swirled that Rihanna rebounded from her long-term relationship with rapper A$AP Rocky, insiders told E! News that the pair aren't actually dating but just hanging out.

She has been making waves with her Savage X Fenty fashion line. And Rihanna set Instagram ablaze on Wednesday with her latest promotion for the brand, timed just before Valentine's Day.

Heiress, three, stepped out on the red carpet at the 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night with her parents rapper T.I. and Tameeka 'Tiny' Harris, she stole the show.

The glamour model, 34, showed her ex what he's missing as she shared sizzling snaps on Instagram earlier this month, after revealing she has a new boyfriend.

Scarlett Johansson, 34, was once again sporting her signature red tresses, as filming for the Black Widow solo movie began at Pinewood Studios.

The thigh-skimming monochrome number was gathered at the hip with a long panel falling to mid-calf on one side.

She was joined at the Los Angeles premiere of her Netflix film by Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Florence Puch, Zach Braff, Blanca Blanco and Noah Baumbach, who wrote and directed the movie.

The 35-year-old actress detailed her Thanksgiving holiday with the 37-year-old funnyman during her appearance on Live With Kelly And Ryan on Tuesday morning.

Robert Downey Jr is remaining tight-lipped over his rumored appearance in Marvel's Black Widow.

In Wednesday's episode of Reno Rumble, the Blue Tongue team had 72 hours to get ahead of the Redbacks who were leading with three extra points. 

Rami Malek is slated to appear as legendary rock singer Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Here's all you need to know about who he is, the upcoming film and more.

The star, 37, planted a smooch on his onscreen and offscreen lover, 25, who played Mary Austin, in the biopic, before addressing the crowd at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Comedian Tracy Morgan hit the red carpet at the SAG Awards on Sunday night, looking dapper before joking about his near-fatal car crash.

Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek was seen grinning as he took a stroll in Venice, Los Angeles on Monday, with his co-star and girlfriend Lucy Boyton.

The 34-year-old was all class in a black strapless gown for her red carpet turn at the event, at which her show won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble.

Kirby Howell-Baptiste and the cast of Barry recieved a SAG nomination for the second consecutive year for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

She started off playing dumb blonde Kelly Bundy in the iconic lowbrow TV show Married... With Children from 1987 to 1997. 

The duo appeared to be two of the first to hit the dance floor as they busted some moves together at the star-studded bash held at at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles.