John Kerry has told Russia that his comments about Syria averting a US strike by surrendering chemical weapons were rhetorical and not supposed to be a proposal, however, Obama said the comments were 'potentially positive.'
Russia's surprise diplomatic offer has wrong-footed President Obama over his plans for missile strikes against Syria.
Syria has apparently agreed to hand over its chemical weapons after an off the cuff remark from John Kerry.
Tonight America called such a handover an important step.
ITV News International Editor Bill Neely reports from Syria on Russia's diplomatic sleight of hand:
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.