The coronavirus election
There is only one story in politics, in America and in the world right now: The march of coronavirus across the globe — and what governments…
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Biden backs free public university tuition in olive branch to progressives
Joe Biden is partially embracing progressives’ call for free public college tuition, backing a plan to make universities tuition-free for those…
Continue Reading Melania Trump tweets about coronavirus, but remains largely out of sight on the crisis
While President Donald Trump has spoken frequently about the coronavirus outbreak, first lady Melania Trump has kept a relatively low profile, which…
Continue Reading Health care and consumer industry groups concerned about supply shortages during coronavirus pandemic
Health care and consumer industry groups and even federal agencies have been sounding the alarm that the US may face major problems in keeping basic…
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What will happen when Earth reopens?
I live in downtown Los Angeles, a part of the city that is usually dominated with tourists and foot traffic. Restaurants are plentiful, office…
Continue Reading Pelosi urges social distancing and says third coronavirus response package is in the works
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday a third legislative package is in the works in response to the spread of coronavirus and urged lawmakers to…
Continue Reading READ: Letter from consumer industry group over concerns about supply shortages during coronavirus pandemic
On Sunday, the group representing food and retail companies like Clorox, Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo told the State Department and the US Trade…
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Top infectious disease expert doesn’t rule out supporting temporary national lockdown to combat coronavirus
The nation’s top infectious disease expert on Sunday did not rule out supporting a temporary national lockdown of the country’s…
Continue Reading What history says about crises, approval ratings and a President running for reelection
Poll of the week: A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS released this week finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating among voters stands…
Continue Reading What the US military could and couldn’t do in the fight against coronavirus
Many pundits and politicians have been asking why the US military isn’t doing more to help combat the spread of coronavirus in the United…
Continue Reading Trump says he is ‘strongly considering’ full pardon of Michael Flynn
President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that he is “strongly considering” a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn.…
Continue Reading Vice President Mike Pence won’t get tested for coronavirus at this time, official says
Vice President Mike Pence will not get tested for coronavirus after a White House physician said it wasn’t necessary at this time, a White…
Continue Reading Mnuchin downplays possibility of recession amid coronavirus outbreak
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday downplayed the likelihood of an economic recession as the economy takes a beating from the coronavirus…
Continue Reading America’s death toll from coronavirus will depend on nation’s response, top infectious disease expert warns
The nation’s top infectious disease expert on Sunday warned that hundreds of thousands could die nationwide if America doesn’t take…
Continue Reading Poll: Majority of Americans believe the worst is yet to come from the coronavirus outbreak
A new national poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal released Sunday finds that concern about coronavirus is widespread and, as seen in…
Continue Reading Why Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s not getting tested for coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said Sunday that he is not currently planning to get tested for coronavirus…
Continue Reading White House issues work travel restrictions for federal employees
The White House has notified federal departments and agencies that only “mission-critical” travel is recommended for federal employees at…
Continue Reading Biden expected to make overtures to Sanders’ supporters in first one-on-one debate
As Joe Biden is set to debate one-on-one against Bernie Sanders for the first time, the former vice president Sunday night will attempt to make…
Continue Reading How Trump’s presidency has played for Russia
The precise contours of Russia’s 2020 election interference remain shrouded in classified intelligence assessments. CNN’s Clarissa Ward…
Continue Reading 3 things to watch in the first one-on-one debate between Biden and Sanders
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders enter their first one-on-one debate Sunday night under unprecedented circumstances. The debate, which was originally…
Continue Reading Google will partner with US government to develop a nationwide coronavirus website, company says
Google now says it is working with the government on the creation of a national website containing information about coronavirus symptoms and testing…
Continue Reading Trump says UK and Ireland now included in European travel restrictions
The Trump administration on Saturday expanded travel restrictions from Europe to include the United Kingdom and Ireland as it works to slow the…
Continue Reading Biden endorses Warren’s bankruptcy plan, calling it ‘one of the things that I think Bernie and I will agree on’
Former Vice President Joe Biden says he now backs Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s bankruptcy plan, endorsing his former Democratic…
Continue Reading Georgia postpones presidential primary due to coronavirus
Georgia elections officials will postpone the March 24 presidential primary to May 19 because of the coronavirus, becoming the second state in the…
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Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. The White…
Continue Reading House passes coronavirus relief bill after Trump announces his support
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan legislative package in response to the spread of coronavirus in the early hours of Saturday morning…
Continue Reading US Customs and Border Protection seizes ‘suspected counterfeit COVID-19 test kits’
US Customs and Border Protection seized a package containing suspected counterfeit coronavirus test kits arriving from the United Kingdom at Los…
Continue Reading Ted Cruz to extend self-quarantine after second interaction with individual who tested positive for coronavirus
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced on Friday that he will extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second interaction”…
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Sen. Cruz extends his self-quarantine, criticizes Trump administration’s handling of virus testing
HOUSTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will now extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second…
Continue Reading 10 days that reshaped the Democratic presidential race
As the returns rolled in on Super Tuesday, Joe Biden’s aides were flabbergasted. Huddled at their headquarters in Philadelphia and snacking on…
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