A pandemic is no time to go federal
America’s federalist system has always fostered political competition. By dividing power between the national government and the states, it…
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Lawmakers push change to 2017 tax law as pandemic hits their states’ budgets
Rep. Tom Suozzi, a New York Democrat, has railed about the negative effect a 2017 cap on the state and local tax deduction has had on his Long Island…
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims plane and train passengers are being tested for the coronavirus
President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that airplane and train passengers are being given “very strong tests” for the…
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Lions, tigers and house cats: You won’t catch coronavirus from felines, experts say
Lions, tigers and house cats, oh my. Seven tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo in New York developed dry coughs and other symptoms of coronavirus after…
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How the Trump campaign is adjusting in the time of coronavirus
This week, Trump campaign supporters can settle in around their computer or phone and choose from a wide-ranging menu of live stream options to stay…
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Trump doubles down on unproven drugs to treat and prevent coronavirus
President Donald Trump on Sunday again doubled down on an unproven therapy for the novel coronavirus: hydroxychloroquine. Without citing evidence, he…
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Washington governor slams Trump administration for comparing coronavirus’ grim outlook to Pearl Harbor
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee decried the surgeon general’s comments on Sunday comparing the anticipated swell in the coronavirus crisis to…
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Joe Biden says Democrats ‘should be thinking about’ holding a virtual summer convention
Former Vice President Joe Biden said the Democratic National Convention, which has already been pushed back from July to August, may have to go…
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Trump put American lives in China’s hands
American lives are in China’s hands. China: A country that the White House has called a “strategic competitor”; a country engaged…
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Trump says it was ‘inappropriate’ of ex-USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to write memo
President Donald Trump on Saturday said it was “inappropriate” for the former USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to widely send a letter…
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Trump warns tough week ahead as U.S. virus cases surpass 300,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was heading into what could be its “toughest” week in the fight…
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Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place
When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…
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Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place
When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…
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Trump fires watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump late Friday night fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told…
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When coronavirus hit her city, this mayor didn’t wait for Florida’s governor to sound the alarm
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is used to dealing with disasters like hurricanes that cripple her Florida city. But none have ever come close to the…
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Democratic National Convention pushed back to August
The Democratic National Convention has been pushed back to the week of August 17 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee tasked with…
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Trump’s fight against Obamacare continues despite coronavirus crisis
Even as the coronavirus pandemic rages, President Donald Trump and top Republicans are pressing forward with efforts to further undermine the…
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Barr expands early release for inmates at prisons hard hit by coronavirus
Attorney General William Barr has directed prison officials at a number of federal facilities besieged by growing coronavirus cases to immediately…
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Trump fires intelligence community watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment
President Donald Trump on Friday fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told Congress about the whistleblower…
Continue Reading ‘I’m scared to leave’: Freed inmates face new challenges in the age of coronavirus
John Mele is one of roughly 700 inmates who were released from county jails in New Jersey to address the growing novel coronavirus pandemic. But when…
Continue Reading Countless Americans cannot complete unemployment applications
Eight hours and 48 minutes. That’s how long Camilla Christiansen Poole waited on hold with the North Carolina Division of Employment Security,…
Continue Reading Why these 8 Republican governors are holding out on statewide stay-at-home orders
Just eight US governors have decided against issuing statewide directives urging their residents to stay at home as the outbreak of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Search suspended for two members of Kennedy family lost in Chesapeake Bay
The search for two members of the Kennedy family — Maeve Kennedy McKean and her son, Gideon — was suspended 26 hours after they were…
Continue Reading When coronavirus hit her city, this mayor didn’t wait for Florida’s governor to sound the alarm
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is used to dealing with disasters like hurricanes that cripple her Florida city. But none have ever come close to the…
Continue Reading ‘Normal’ will look completely different when this is all over
We are all stuck in the midst of this thing — whether on the front lines of fighting it or just in our houses waiting for it to pass. More and…
Continue Reading Fact-check: Trump says some states aren’t in jeopardy from the virus, denies saying it would go away by April
President Donald Trump made yet another series of inaccurate or misleading claims at a coronavirus briefing on Friday. He incorrectly asserted that…
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CDC now advising Americans wear non-medical face masks to fight virus spread
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced new federal guidelines Friday recommending that Americans wear face coverings when in public to…
Continue Reading Trump administration will reimburse hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients using stimulus funds
The Trump administration will use funds from the $2 trillion federal stimulus package to pay hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients,…
Continue Reading Wisconsin governor asks Legislature to delay primary election
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed an executive order calling the state Legislature to meet for a special session on Saturday in a…
Continue Reading State Department sends cable trying to streamline incoming requests for pandemic aid
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a cable to all diplomatic and consular posts Friday to clarify where American diplomats overseas should direct…
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