Politics Apr 26 White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.
Politics Apr 21 Cuomo presses Trump in meeting for more help on virus testing The New York governor said he told Trump that a rapid increase in testing was a crucial “benchmark” that his state and others need before they can safely reopen the economy and help communities return to a semblance of normalcy.
Nation Apr 18 In nod to normalcy, Pence celebrates Air Force Academy grads In a symbolic nod to normalcy, Vice President Mike Pence delivered a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduating class on Saturday, telling the cadets that by setting off on their mission to defend the nation they “inspire…
Politics Apr 17 WATCH: Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions during briefing A day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday. Watch his daily briefing here.
Politics Apr 16 WATCH: White House offers governors a road map for pandemic recovery The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations.
Health Apr 16 Trump says new guidelines aim to lift some restrictions President Donald Trump said he's prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go…
Economy Apr 15 Trump’s name to be printed on stimulus checks in unprecedented move President Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks that the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country.
Health Apr 14 WATCH: Trump announces he’ll direct WHO funding to be frozen during coronavirus briefing The president on Tuesday directed his administration to freeze funding to the World Health Organization, pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
Nation Apr 13 Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors Trump has pushed to reopen the economy, which has plummeted as businesses have shuttered, leaving millions of people out of work and struggling to obtain basic commodities.
Politics Apr 13 WATCH: Trump claims he has ‘total’ authority over reopening economy Governors made clear Monday they wouldn’t tolerate pressure to act before they deem it safe.