Fact check: Trump tries to erase the memory of him downplaying the coronavirus
The somber President Donald Trump of Monday’s press conference bore little resemblance to the Trump who had relentlessly played down the…
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From truckers to testing labs: How the federal government is cutting red tape in response to coronavirus
The federal government regulates and monitors practically every activity that takes place in the US economy, from where and when truck drivers drop…
Continue Reading Donald Trump would like everyone to say ‘thank you’ for his coronavirus actions
President Donald Trump wants to be appreciated. “We’ve done a fantastic job,” he said Tuesday of his administration’s…
Continue Reading ‘We’re stuck.’ Americans stranded in Peru seek help after country shuts borders
As nations around the world shut their borders in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, American travelers have found themselves stranded. In…
Continue Reading Trump says he is ‘starting the process’ of having the military assist with coronavirus response
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration was “starting the process” of having the US Army Corps of Engineers assist…
Continue Reading Obama thanks health professionals combating coronavirus outbreak: ‘They’re giving everything’
Former President Barack Obama thanked the health care workers fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic, spotlighting the story of one family impacted…
Continue Reading Russian oligarch gloats after US Justice Department drops election-meddling charges
Russian oligarch Yevegeny Prigozhin, who bankrolled the troll farm that meddled in the 2016 presidential election, took a victory lap on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is already disrupting the 2020 Census
As coronavirus shuts down large parts of the US economy and millions of Americans limit social interaction, the Census Bureau is preparing to send…
Continue Reading Mnuchin pitches GOP on $1 trillion response package that involves paying Americans directly
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday pitched Republican senators on a massive economic response package amid the coronavirus crisis with a…
Continue Reading US military to make labs available to test civilians for coronavirus and donate millions of medical masks to HHS amid pandemic
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Tuesday the department will make 14 certified coronavirus testing labs available to test civilians and donate…
Continue Reading Democrats call for Congress to work from home. McConnell says, ‘We’ll not be doing that.’
Members of Congress who are working to mitigate the spread of coronavirus around the country are as susceptible as anyone to catching the disease. So…
Continue Reading Treasury pushes tax payment deadline back 90 days due to coronavirus
Individuals and businesses will have an extra 90 days to pay the IRS if they owe additional income tax for 2019, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin…
Continue Reading ‘I lived through 9/11’: Andrew Cuomo is in the spotlight as he responds to New York’s coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in full crisis mode as he oversees New York state’s response to the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic that he has dubbed…
Continue Reading Devin Nunes’ outrageous explanation for his coronavirus comments
The ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus crisis is shining a bright light on our politicians. Some, like Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, are…
Continue Reading Former Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison for misusing campaign funds
Former Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Tuesday to 11 months in prison and three years of parole for corruption charges stemming from his…
Continue Reading The coronavirus clash of Donald Trump vs. Andrew Cuomo
Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, President Donald Trump sent a Twitter rocket at Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Cuomo wants ‘all…
Continue Reading Biden receives Secret Service protection
Former Vice President Joe Biden received Secret Service protection starting Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The development comes…
Continue Reading Trump administration lays out new health, economic steps to combat virus
President Donald Trump on Tuesday laid out new efforts his administration is undertaking as part of the federal response to the spread of novel…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is a test Trump can’t pass with ideology alone
The coronavirus’ relentless spread is exposing Donald Trump to a question no president wants to hear: Is he up to the job? For supporters and…
Continue Reading How to watch Tuesday’s primaries
Three states are voting on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch CNN’s coverage. Which states are voting? Arizona,…
Continue Reading There is NO way primaries should be held today
Voters in three states — Arizona, Florida and Illinois — are casting ballots in the 2020 presidential race today. Or, if anecdotal…
Continue Reading House pares back paid sick and family leave benefits in coronavirus bill
House lawmakers scaled back their efforts Monday night to offer millions of Americans paid sick and family leave, a weak link in the nation’s…
Continue Reading TSA says 5 million fewer people flew in past two weeks than this time last year
Nearly 1 million fewer passengers passed through airport security checkpoints nationwide on Friday, part of a steep drop-off in air travel over the…
Continue Reading Maryland postpones April primary to June due to coronavirus pandemic
Maryland will postpone its presidential primary from April 28 to June 2 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the state’s governor announced Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Ohio governor announces polls will be closed Tuesday over coronavirus
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced late Monday night that polls will be closed in the state on Tuesday as a result of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading ‘More challenging than 9/11’: Pandemic tests American criminal justice
The US criminal justice system is being tested as prosecutors, judges and lawyers try to find the balance between the constitutional rights of…
Continue Reading Mnuchin pitches Senate Republicans to approve $850 billion economic package
Senior Trump administration officials urgently pressed GOP senators to approve a House-passed bill to deal with the coronavirus pandemic — and…
Continue Reading Pentagon says any military support to coronavirus response involves ‘trade-offs’
The Pentagon said the military “is ready and willing to support” US civilian authorities but it set limits Monday on what it can do after…
Continue Reading How Joe Biden could build on his delegate advantage Tuesday night
Super Tuesdays in March have been quite kind to former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden will likely continue his winning streak in Tuesday’s…
Continue Reading Ohio secretary of state: ‘It was simply untenable’ to tell Ohioans go to the polls amid coronavirus
Ohio’s chief elections officer said the state’s decision to close the polls on Tuesday came after health experts’ guidance on…
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