Mar 24 Watch 5:48 How Senate bill would ease pandemic’s economic burden Wall Street soared Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining a record 2,100 points. The gains came as the Senate continued to debate the details of a possible economic recovery package for Americans suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 7:48 Sanders says coronavirus testing still ‘woefully inadequate’ The Senate and the White House continue to deliberate over another coronavirus economic relief bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he would support the measure's “unprecedented expansion” of unemployment compensation, how to get needed medical… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 13:17 2 views on balancing medical risk and economic pain The tragedies we see playing out in Italy and around the world are why most public health officials say it’s far too soon to plan when people can return to work. But President Trump says he wants to see much… Continue watching
Mar 24 WATCH: Kentucky Gov. Beshear gives novel coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Kentucky Gov. Beshear gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases. Continue reading
Mar 24 Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Despite the gains, investors were far from saying markets have hit bottom. Rallies nearly as big as this have punctuated the last few weeks, and none lasted more than a day. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing By Associated Press The White House task force will give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation at 5:30 p.m. ET. Watch it live here. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases. Continue reading
Mar 24 Trump wants U.S. reopened by Easter despite expert warnings By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction, the number of infections will overwhelm the healthcare system, leading to many more deaths. Continue reading
Mar 24 Stocks up over 5% amid building hopes for U.S. virus stimulus By Associated Press Stocks around the world rallied Tuesday amid expectations that Congress is nearing a deal to pump nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: Senate delays vote on coronavirus relief bill By Associated Press Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday. Continue reading