Sanders says his campaign consults local public health officials before rallies
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that his campaign is consulting with local public health officials before his rallies as he chases the Democratic…
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Trump pushes payroll tax cut and assistance for hourly workers in coronavirus economic response
President Donald Trump said Monday he would press lawmakers to enact a payroll tax cut and ensure assistance is available to hourly workers amid a…
Continue Reading Immigration judges want to know how to handle coronavirus
The union representing immigration judges urged the Trump administration in a letter Monday to “immediately” implement steps to protect…
Continue Reading Senate GOP cool to new economic stimulus measures
Senate Republicans are cool to new economic stimulus proposals the Trump administration is planning to roll out as they await a briefing from top…
Continue Reading 5 congressmen — including Trump’s future chief of staff and lawmaker who shook President’s hand — to self-quarantine after CPAC
Three more members of Congress, including President Donald Trump’s future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after…
Continue Reading US military faces challenge to keep Pentagon functioning as coronavirus pandemic spreads
US military leadership has already taken a number of decisive actions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak — canceling military exercises…
Continue Reading Trump campaign ‘proceeding as normal’ during coronavirus pandemic
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the globe and the United States, President Donald Trump’s campaign is insisting the pandemic will not…
Continue Reading US Attorney Geoffrey Berman asserts independence from Justice Department
Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney in Manhattan, asserted his office’s independence from politics on Monday in his first public comments since…
Continue Reading Two US service members killed in Iraq
Two US service members were killed on Sunday in Iraq by enemy forces, the Pentagon said in a statement Monday morning. The individuals’ names…
Continue Reading Rep. Matt Gaetz wore a gas mask on House floor during vote on coronavirus response package
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz donned a gas mask on March 4 while he voted on a bill that would dedicate billions of dollars to combating…
Continue Reading CNN Poll: Most Americans confident government can stop nationwide epidemic, but see local cases on the horizon
A majority of Americans say they are at least somewhat confident the federal government can prevent a nationwide epidemic of novel coronavirus,…
Continue Reading Washington state ‘fortunate’ for vote by mail amid coronavirus outbreak, Seattle mayor says
Washington state is holding its primary election on Tuesday as it deals with one of the largest outbreaks of reported coronavirus cases in the US.…
Continue Reading US begins to withdraw some troops from Afghanistan
The US has begun withdrawing some troops from Afghanistan, part of the initial drawdown to 8,600, a spokesman for US Forces in Afghanistan announced…
Continue Reading Fact check: Donald Trump made 115 false claims in the last two weeks of February
President Donald Trump made 115 false claims over the last two weeks of February, during which he faced a growing crisis over the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump and his campaign promote dishonestly edited Biden video
President Donald Trump and his campaign promoted a dishonestly edited video on Saturday that wrongly made it seem as if Democratic presidential…
Continue Reading Michigan poll: Biden holds wide lead over Sanders ahead of Tuesday’s primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by a wide margin heading into the Tuesday contest in Michigan, according to a new…
Continue Reading The 25 most concerning lines from Donald Trump’s CDC visit
Late Friday, on the way to Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump stopped by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta to tour the…
Continue Reading Fissures widen between White House and health agencies over coronavirus
Fissures between the White House and national health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have begun to expand as the…
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New Mexico political conventions set primary lineups for Congress
POJOAQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former CIA operative Valerie Plame’s bid for a congressional seat in northern New Mexico fell flat at a statewide…
Continue Reading Cory Booker endorses Joe Biden
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker endorsed Joe Biden for president on Monday, the latest high-profile supporter to back the former vice president.…
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New poll shows Biden has double-digit lead over Sanders
WASHINGTON, DC — Former Vice President Joe Biden has a double-digit lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential…
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As Democratic establishment coalesces around Biden, Trump campaign argues he’s just like Sanders
President Donald Trump’s campaign held a background call with reporters Sunday evening where officials laid out their view of the Democratic…
Continue Reading Trump said he didn’t know people died of the flu. His grandfather did, according to a Trump biographer.
While holding a press conference on Friday in Atlanta about the current coronavirus outbreak, President Donald Trump said that he didn’t know…
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U.S. begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC — American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a…
Continue Reading Stephanie Grisham’s stunningly bad answer about President Trump and coronavirus
This a real exchange that happened Monday morning between “Fox & Friends” host Ainsley Earhardt and White House press secretary…
Continue Reading As coronavirus gains a foothold in the nation, it’s business as usual for Trump
It was business as usual for President Donald Trump, following the number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases ballooning in the US over the weekend. After…
Continue Reading The Working Families Party endorses Bernie Sanders following Elizabeth Warren’s departure
The Working Families Party endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday, less than a week after its first choice, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, dropped out the…
Continue Reading Trump dodges responsibility as coronavirus spreads and markets crash
President Donald Trump is dodging responsibility as the coronavirus outbreak morphs into a global pandemic swiftly spreading across America and stock…
Continue Reading Why Biden’s endorsement wave matters
Former Vice President Joe Biden is racking up endorsements. Since his resounding victory in the South Carolina primary, Biden has snagged over 40…
Continue Reading Steve Bullock formally announces Senate run
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock formally announced Monday that he will run for the US Senate, improving Democrats’ chances of winning a majority in…
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