White House officials looking for way to ‘open’ economy without health catastrophe
After President Donald Trump made clear during Monday night’s press briefing that he plans to lift his self-isolating guidelines soon, aides…
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2020 Presidential Candidates Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the 2020 presidential candidates and key dates in their campaigns as well as election results. Republican Candidates Donald…
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Trump is holding his own in coronavirus polling
If you’re one of the 12% of adults who get their political news off of Twitter, you might think that the coronavirus pandemic is the end of…
Continue Reading Why Trump wants to be seen as a ‘wartime’ President
Is the coronavirus pandemic more like Pearl Harbor or Hurricane Katrina? The answer could determine how the unprecedented challenge ripples through…
Continue Reading After four days of marathon negotiating, still no stimulus deal in the Senate
Pressure has been intensifying for days on the Senate to pass a massive stimulus package to respond to the economic fallout of the coronavirus, but…
Continue Reading White House using legal lessons learned in travel ban fights in coronavirus travel restrictions
The White House counsel’s office has been using the lessons learned from court battles over President Donald Trump’s various travel bans…
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Trump uses daily coronavirus briefings to replace campaign rallies
President Donald Trump complained that he is treated unfairly. He touted his tax cuts. He told his usual lie about how he is the one who got the…
Continue Reading Trump uses daily coronavirus briefings to replace campaign rallies
President Donald Trump complained that he is treated unfairly. He touted his tax cuts. He told his usual lie about how he is the one who got the…
Continue Reading Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the…
Continue Reading Florida governor mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order mandating a 14-day self-quarantine or isolation period for travelers coming to Florida from…
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: ‘I’m all in’ on risking my health to lift social distancing guidelines for economic boost
Tx Lt Gov Dan Patrick says grandparents would be willing to die to save the economy for their grandchildren pic.twitter.com/wC3Ngvtsbj— Andrew…
Continue Reading Republican congressman thinks Burr is getting a better deal than ex-lawmaker who resigned: ‘This is not fair’
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz said on Monday that Sen. Richard Burr has received unfairly favorable treatment in retaining his powerful position…
Continue Reading First lady Melania Trump tests negative for coronavirus, White House says
First lady Melania Trump tested negative for coronavirus, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told CNN Monday. “Mrs. Trump got tested…
Continue Reading Trump administration postpones immigration hearings for migrants waiting in Mexico
The Trump administration is postponing all hearings related to the administration’s controversial policy of returning migrants to Mexico until…
Continue Reading Democrats block coronavirus response in fear of 2008 redux
For the second time in two days, Democrats voted against advancing the colossal bill to mitigate the global health and economic crises caused by the…
Continue Reading Democratic senator says he broke with party on coronavirus bill because ‘the clock is ticking’
Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama said that he voted to advance Senate Republicans’ controversial coronavirus package — the lone Democrat to do…
Continue Reading Trump says spread of coronavirus not the fault of the Asian American community
President Donald Trump said Monday that the spread of the novel coronavirus in the US is not the fault of Asian-Americans, a group that has been the…
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Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Rhode Island postpones primaries and Alaska Democrats cancel in-person voting due to coronavirus
Rhode Island and Alaska on Monday became the latest states to make changes to their presidential primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rhode…
Continue Reading 13,000 stranded Americans struggle to find way home as pandemic surges
As the State Department arranges flights to bring back Americans stuck abroad by border closures and flight cancellations due to the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Dollars vs. deaths is the sickening choice created by coronavirus
How many lives is the world economy worth? That’s not a trite oversimplification. It is an open question being raised by President Donald…
Continue Reading Pompeo announces review of cooperation with Afghanistan and cut in aid amid leadership impasse
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the US government “will initiate a review of the scope of our cooperation with…
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NYC hospitals could run out of needed supplies by next week, mayor says
New York City hospitals will only be able to get through this week before they start getting “to a point where people can’t be…
Continue Reading States are desperate for supplies and out of patience as coronavirus needs increase
State leaders are scrambling to make up major gaps in critical medical equipment they need to combat coronavirus as the outbreak spreads rapidly…
Continue Reading The scariest thing Anthony Fauci said about Trump
In a matter of just weeks, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci has become something of a comfort blanket for…
Continue Reading Esper says military ‘can’t meet everybody’s needs’ as coronavirus outbreak escalates
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Monday that he has received requests for assistance from multiple governors and stated the military…
Continue Reading Latest on Congress coronavirus discussions: A funding stare down with potentially catastrophic consequences
The emergency aid package Congress is negotiating to stem the effects of the coronavirus on the American people and the economy has grown to $2…
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Latest on Congress coronavirus discussions: A funding stare down with potentially catastrophic consequences
The emergency aid package Congress is negotiating to stem the effects of the coronavirus on the American people and the economy has grown to $2…
Continue Reading Government watchdog launches review into HHS’ coronavirus response
A government watchdog is assessing the Department of Health and Human Services’ response to the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing nursing home…
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Trump’s painful dilemma
President Donald Trump and his team face a painful dilemma: If they take the draconian measures necessary to halt the coronavirus pandemic the…
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