May 27 Report says businesses pessimistic about economy's pace of recovery By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Businesses across the country surveyed by the Federal Reserve don’t appear to share the Trump administration’s optimism about a rapid economic recovery starting this summer. Continue reading
May 27 States, cities challenge Trump mileage standards rollback By Associated Press Nearly two dozen states and several cities are challenging the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era mileage standards. They say science backed up the old regulations developed with the help of the nation's car makers. Continue reading
May 27 OSHA says 3 willful violations led to plant blasts in Texas By Associated Press U.S. officials have cited the owners of a Southeast Texas chemical plant where November blasts and fires caused widespread damage to the surrounding community. Continue reading
May 27 EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union has proposed a recovery fund worth 750 billion euros, or $825 billion, to help countries weather a painful recession triggered by the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 10:20 COVID-19 has made life much harder for family caregivers. Here are some of their stories The number of Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones has been rising in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic and the associated shutdowns have made these difficult roles that much harder, increasing isolation and limiting resources. We hear stories from… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 2:43 A shopkeeper's humble opinion on when to reopen for business U.S. cities and states are trying to balance economic activity and public health. The consequences of those decisions fall squarely on small businesses, with almost half of their owners saying the pandemic is having a large negative impact on business. Continue watching
May 26 France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to save the country's car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, including a big boost for electric vehicles. Continue reading
May 26 McConnell discusses prospects for another round of pandemic relief By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Senate's top leader says Congress needs to tend to unemployment insurance funds supporting millions thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Trump announces deal to reduce insulin prices for seniors By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare recipients will be able to get prescription plans that limit copays for insulin, a potential savings of hundreds of dollars, the White House announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues that could influence November's election. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Trump 'wants to see the convention take place,' McEnany says By Associated Press A day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina's Democratic governor that the Republican National Convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus fears, the White House on Tuesday doubled down on its position that the huge gathering… Continue reading