Coronavirus changes everything
Coronavirus — and the battle to contain it — continues to dominate, well, everything. To that end, this weekly look at the big stories in…
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Coronavirus rages as Washington struggles to catch up
Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s…
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5 things to know for March 23: Coronavirus, Olympics, Colombia, 2020 vote, weather
Cabin fever is starting to set in. Can you go outside? On a walk? On a hike? Experts say yes (if local laws allow), but with very specific…
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Senate Dems block economic stimulus package citing ‘serious issues’ with bill; another vote likely Monday
WASHINGTON, DC — Hours after U.S. Senate Democrats blocked movement on a massive stimulus package Sunday evening, injecting fresh uncertainty…
Continue Reading Democratic group launches $6 million campaign attacking Trump on coronavirus response
The Democratic Party’s leading super PAC this week is launching ads in a $6 million campaign that slams President Donald Trump for his response…
Continue Reading Democratic senators move to force Trump’s hand to ramp up medical equipment production
President Donald Trump might have formally invoked a 1950 law giving him the ability to force factories to produce key equipment needed in the fight…
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President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…
Continue Reading Congressman with coronavirus says he’s feeling better after hospitalization
Rep. Ben McAdams, one of two House members confirmed to have the novel coronavirus, said in a statement Sunday night that he’s feeling better…
Continue Reading Pence describes his coronavirus test as ‘kind of invasive’
Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday described his novel coronavirus test as a “kind of invasive” and a “not comfortable”…
Continue Reading Fauci says ‘there isn’t, fundamentally, a difference’ between his view and Trump’s on coronavirus
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that “there isn’t, fundamentally, a difference” between his view and…
Continue Reading DC’s iconic cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom. Melania Trump suggests people watch online
The iconic cherry blossoms that draw scores of admirers to Washington, DC, each spring reached peak bloom this weekend, but with officials urging…
Continue Reading Trump confirms he sent letter to North Korea about cooperation on coronavirus
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un about cooperation on the novel coronavirus and…
Continue Reading Trump made 33 false claims about the coronavirus crisis in the first two weeks of March
President Donald Trump began March with a barrage of false claims about the coronavirus pandemic — understating the extent of the crisis,…
Continue Reading White House Correspondents’ Dinner postponed amid coronavirus outbreak
The White House Correspondents’ Association announced Sunday that they will postpone the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid…
Continue Reading Cuomo pleads for Trump to nationalize coronavirus response as governors describe fight for medical supplies
The governor of the state hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic is calling on the federal government to nationalize the effort to acquire medical…
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‘I’m gonna go to work’: How Andrew Cuomo and his press conferences contrast with President Trump
For New Yorkers stuck inside their homes — and heads — as the state and country confront the rapid spread of coronavirus, Andrew…
Continue Reading ‘I’m gonna go to work’: How Andrew Cuomo and his press conferences contrast with President Trump
For New Yorkers stuck inside their homes — and heads — as the state and country confront the rapid spread of coronavirus, Andrew…
Continue Reading Biden picks up endorsement from American Federation of Teachers
Joe Biden picked up an endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers, the latest union group to support the former vice president in his bid…
Continue Reading Kentucky’s Rand Paul becomes 1st U.S. senator to test positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said he has tested positive for Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the…
Continue Reading Illinois governor says ‘it’s a wild west’ for medical supplies because of Trump’s response to states’ requests
Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker said Sunday that states have resorted to competing against one another for desperately needed medical supplies that are…
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FEMA head can’t say how many masks are going to hospitals; doctors say they don’t have enough supplies
WASHINGTON, DC — The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency could not say in interviews Sunday how many medical masks the federal…
Continue Reading Ocasio-Cortez says President not using his Defense Production Act powers will cost lives
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday criticized President Donald Trump for not using his powers under the Defense Production Act as she…
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FEMA head can’t give even rough number of masks going to hospitals as doctors say they don’t have enough supplies
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency could not say in an interview Sunday how many medical masks the federal government has acquired…
Continue Reading Treasury secretary projects optimism on stimulus bill for coronavirus relief
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday that lawmakers have a “fundamental understanding” that a deal has been reached to pass a…
Continue Reading These House Democrats oppose abortion rights; not all of them may keep their seats after 2020
Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski’s primary loss earlier this week may soon mean there’s less than a handful of Democrats left in the House who…
Continue Reading More than 200 colleges delay deposit deadlines as families face unprecedented economic uncertainty
Usually, colleges require students to send in a deposit by May 1 in order to hold a spot in the incoming freshman class. But some schools are…
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Trump says Congress close to deal on potential $2 trillion virus relief package
UPDATE: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced late Saturday that all sides were “very close” to a bipartisan resolution.…
Continue Reading Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence test negative for coronavirus, White House says
Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence have both tested negative for coronavirus, his spokeswoman announced Saturday evening.…
Continue Reading California congressman in critical condition with pneumonia
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, a California Democrat, is hospitalized in critical condition for pneumonia after falling during a run, according to his office.…
Continue Reading Sanders outspent Biden by a lot and other key takeaways from the 2020 presidential campaign filings
Michael Bloomberg invested almost $1 billion into his short-lived presidential campaign. A single Silicon Valley donor fueled a super PAC that tried…
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