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…
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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…
Continue Reading White House starts temperature checks for those who come into contact with Trump, Pence
The White House said Saturday it will start conducting temperature checks for individuals who come into close contact with President Donald Trump and…
Continue Reading RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is self-quarantining while awaiting coronavirus test results
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was tested for coronavirus Friday night after experiencing a fever and flu-like symptoms and…
Continue Reading ‘All of it presents a challenge’: Down ballot candidates grapple with impact of coronavirus
Candidates running in down ballot races, many of whom have never run for office before, knew it wouldn’t be easy. They never considered that a…
Continue Reading Florida braces for presidential primary amid a health pandemic
With only days until its presidential primary, Florida — known for its large senior citizen population — is bracing for an election day…
Continue Reading Federal judge blocks Trump rule that could have cut food stamps for nearly 700,000 people amid coronavirus
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration federal rule from going into effect next month that could have seen nearly 700,000…
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Trump takes coronavirus test
President Donald Trump announced Saturday at a press briefing at the White House that he has been tested for coronavirus. He said he was tested…
Continue Reading Physician to the President: Trump doesn’t need to be quarantined after interactions with 2 people who tested positive for coronavirus
The White House physician said in a memo released late Friday night that President Donald Trump remains without symptoms for coronavirus and…
Continue Reading Trump boosts telehealth services in the fight against coronavirus
President Donald Trump offered Americans a fresh weapon to fight the novel coronavirus in his Rose Garden emergency declaration on Friday:…
Continue Reading Analysis: Local governments take charge on coronavirus while Trump congratulates himself
It is impossible to document all the ways COVID-19 has shut down American life. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency. Trump…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders wins Northern Mariana Islands caucuses
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Northern Mariana Islands Democratic caucuses Saturday. Sanders won with 84 votes, while former Vice President Joe…
Continue Reading How coronavirus could change the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has closed its doors to the public until “further notice” as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic ripples across the…
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