Nation Apr 09 WATCH: Louisiana’s Edwards says he’s weighing keeping schools closed Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s likely to keep Louisiana’s K-12 public schools shuttered for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus, in response to calls from state education leaders not to reopen them because of public…
Politics Apr 08 Former felons in Florida still fighting for voting rights Under Florida’s 2019 law, at least 774,000 former felons are still ineligible to vote in the state due to outstanding debts, according to a report.
Politics Apr 03 Most states have issued stay-at-home orders, but enforcement varies widely Their hesitation to strictly enforce the directives highlights the challenges of preserving civil liberties during an unprecedented health crisis.
Nation Apr 02 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives coronavirus update Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Nation Apr 01 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today.
Nation Apr 01 WATCH: Louisiana governor gives novel coronavirus update Edwards is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. ET today.
Nation Apr 01 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update Phil Murphy is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. ET today.
Politics Mar 26 WATCH: Pelosi holds weekly news conference amid virus outbreak "I anticipate and feel certain that we will have a strong bipartisan vote," Pelosi told reporters Thursday.
Politics Mar 17 How postponing primaries for COVID-19 could complicate the 2020 race A growing number of states are moving their primaries, raising questions about how the 2020 presidential race will proceed in a time of public crisis.
Politics Mar 10 ‘This is how you change politics’: How black activism is shaping 2020 Black organizers continue to play a significant role in informing and driving policy within the Democratic Party.