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…
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‘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…
Continue Reading States move forward with Tuesday elections as coronavirus pandemic alters American life
Arizona, Florida and Illinois are moving forward with their presidential primaries on Tuesday, while other states postpone their elections over…
Continue Reading Millennials! Americans! Your country says it needs you
President Donald Trump and top US health officials called on every American Monday to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. It was a marked…
Continue Reading While Trump downplayed coronavirus, three GOP governors jumped into action
Donald Trump’s admission Monday afternoon that the coronavirus outbreak is “very bad” and the virus is “not under…
Continue Reading Health officials warn US government does not have enough stockpiled medical equipment to deal with coronavirus
Top health care officials said Monday that there is not enough stockpiled medical equipment like masks, gowns and gloves to fulfill the anticipated…
Continue Reading Attorney General Barr: Prioritize investigations of fraudsters exploiting coronavirus pandemic
Attorney General William Barr directed federal prosecutors on Monday to prioritize investigations of fraudsters and hackers exploiting the…
Continue Reading White House advises public to avoid groups of more than 10, asks people to stay away from bars and restaurants
The White House advised all Americans to avoid groups of more than 10 and urged older people to stay at home in a set of new guidelines designed to…
Continue Reading White House weighing $16 billion request for emergency coronavirus funding for veterans
Congress has been informed that the White House’s next emergency supplemental request to fight the coronavirus outbreak is expected to involve…
Continue Reading Joe Biden wins the Washington state primary, CNN projects
Former Vice President Joe Biden will win the Washington state Democratic presidential primary, CNN projected Monday. CNN’s delegate estimate in…
Continue Reading Judge allows US to drop two of 16 defendants in Russian troll farm case brought by Mueller
A federal judge allowed the Department of Justice to drop Concord Catering and Concord Management as defendants in troll farm case brought by former…
Continue Reading Senate strikes its own deal for short-term extension of surveillance powers
The Senate approved a short-term reauthorization of three expired national security surveillance provisions Monday after a deal was struck between…
Continue Reading New limits on UK, Ireland travel pose another test for Trump administration after weekend airport meltdown
At midnight Monday, the United States will implement a new slate of travel restrictions to combat coronavirus spread, limiting transit from the…
Continue Reading Vogue editor Anna Wintour announces her support for Joe Biden for president
Vogue editor-in-chief and noted Democratic bundler Anna Wintour announced she’s supporting former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020…
Continue Reading Washington, DC, orders restaurant and bar closures to limit coronavirus spread
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered all restaurants, bars, and clubs in the nation’s capital to effectively close by 10 p.m. ET Monday in an…
Continue Reading Joe Biden said he would pick a woman as his running mate. Here’s who could be on his list
If Joe Biden wins the Democratic nomination, his running mate will be a woman, he said Sunday, which quickly elevated a small collection of women…
Continue Reading White House press secretary works from home after exposure to Brazil delegation with coronavirus
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Monday that she’s working from home after coming into contact with members of a Brazilian…
Continue Reading Kentucky secretary of state says primary postponed
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said Monday the state’s primary election would be postponed. “Today, Governor (Andy) Beshear…
Continue Reading Romney proposes giving $1,000 to every American adult as coronavirus response measure
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Monday outlined a list of proposals to address the coronavirus outbreak, including giving all American adults…
Continue Reading Trump says he’s told his 13-year-old son the coronavirus situation is ‘bad’
President Donald Trump says he’s offered a grim assessment of the worsening novel coronavirus outbreak to his 13-year-old son.…
Continue Reading De Blasio goes to the gym as officials urge social distancing to limit coronavirus spread
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio went to a local gym Monday morning despite increasing calls from public health officials urging social distancing to…
Continue Reading After nudge from Macron, Trump and other G7 leaders agree on coronavirus coordination
Leaders of the world’s advanced economies agreed Monday to coordinate their response to a growing coronavirus pandemic even as fractures emerge…
Continue Reading Trump says he’s considering recommending quarantine for coronavirus ‘hotspots’
President Donald Trump said Monday that the White House is evaluating whether to encourage isolation measures, such as a quarantine or curfew, in…
Continue Reading Pentagon keeping ‘a bubble’ around leadership amid coronavirus outbreak
The Pentagon is attempting to create a “bubble” around its top two officials, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Deputy Defense Secretary…
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The CDC recommends organizers cancel or postpone events with 50 people or more for 8 weeks
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks…
Continue Reading Trump revives fight with New York governor amid coronavirus crisis
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his attacks on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the novel coronavirus, just as Cuomo announced…
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