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…
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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…
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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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Rand Paul’s reckless, feckless actions on coronavirus
Don’t be like Rand Paul. That’s the unbelievable lesson learned this weekend as the Kentucky Republican senator, who is also a doctor,…
Continue Reading Rand Paul defends decision to not self-quarantine while awaiting coronavirus test results
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky on Monday defended his decision to not self-quarantine while he awaited the results of his coronavirus test, a…
Continue Reading Two political handicappers say the Electoral College map now leans toward Democrats
In the past five days, two of the most prominent non-partisan political analysts in the country have released new projections that show presumptive…
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Workers should come first in emergency coronavirus legislation
We are all coming to terms with the economic consequences of the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in because of the coronavirus. Who…
Continue Reading Watch LIVE: Dems block U.S. Senate vote on virus economic relief bill
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate floor erupted with partisan anger Monday as Democrats blocked a key vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic…
Continue Reading Maryland’s GOP governor closes non-essential businesses amid coronavirus pandemic
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday he has signed an executive order closing non-essential businesses in the state to help mitigate the spread of…
Continue Reading The Florida governor just got called out over his handling of coronavirus
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been in the news a lot of late. But not in a good way. As images of spring breakers frolicking on Florida’s sunny…
Continue Reading Rand Paul is first senator to test positive for coronavirus
Kentucky Republican Rand Paul is the first US senator to test positive for coronavirus, throwing an even greater sense of urgency into Senate…
Continue Reading READ: Sen. Rand Paul’s statement on testing positive for Covid-19
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul released a statement Monday following his diagnosis over the weekend when he became the first US senator to test…
Continue Reading Appeals court won’t revisit ruling saying Trump can’t block Twitter users
A federal appeals court is standing by its ruling that President Donald Trump can’t block Twitter users from viewing his social media account.…
Continue Reading Justice Department defends ’emergency powers’ request during coronavirus outbreak
The Justice Department on Sunday defended its request to Congress for certain “emergency powers” amid the coronavirus pandemic after…
Continue Reading Supreme Court says states can bar insanity defenses
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a Kansas man who argued his constitutional rights were violated when the state refused to allow him to…
Continue Reading Fauci on Trump: ‘I can’t jump in front of the microphone and push him down’
The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, described the challenges of working with the Trump administration during the…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders wins Democrats Abroad primary
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Democrats Abroad primary and secured nine delegates, Democrats Abroad announced on Monday. Democrats Abroad is…
Continue Reading Amy Klobuchar announces her husband has coronavirus
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota announced on Monday that her husband has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “I have news…
Continue Reading Trump privately says he’s facing pressure over refusal to use Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump has told people around him that he’s under pressure to utilize the authorities given to him under the Defense Production…
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Trump privately says he’s facing pressure over refusal to use Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump has told people around him that he’s under pressure to utilize the authorities given to him under the Defense Production…
Continue Reading Trump outlines National Guard activations for New York, California and Washington
President Donald Trump outlined Sunday the federal government’s plan to fund US National Guard units which were activated by governors in three…
Continue Reading Coronavirus changes everything
Coronavirus — and the battle to contain it — continues to dominate, well, everything. To that end, this weekly look at the big stories in…
Continue Reading Coronavirus rages as Washington struggles to catch up
Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s…
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5 things to know for March 23: Coronavirus, Olympics, Colombia, 2020 vote, weather
Cabin fever is starting to set in. Can you go outside? On a walk? On a hike? Experts say yes (if local laws allow), but with very specific…
Continue Reading Senate Dems block economic stimulus package citing ‘serious issues’ with bill; another vote likely Monday
WASHINGTON, DC — Hours after U.S. Senate Democrats blocked movement on a massive stimulus package Sunday evening, injecting fresh uncertainty…
Continue Reading Democratic group launches $6 million campaign attacking Trump on coronavirus response
The Democratic Party’s leading super PAC this week is launching ads in a $6 million campaign that slams President Donald Trump for his response…
Continue Reading Democratic senators move to force Trump’s hand to ramp up medical equipment production
President Donald Trump might have formally invoked a 1950 law giving him the ability to force factories to produce key equipment needed in the fight…
Continue Reading President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…
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