May 26 WATCH: HHS watchdog who found testing shortages testifies that Trump barbs haven’t deterred her By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Christi Grimm, who has served as acting inspector general since January, told a House panel that there was no “chilling effect” from President Donald Trump's criticism of her last month and his subsequent move to replace her. Continue reading
May 26 Worker shortage concerns loom in immigrant-heavy meatpacking By Stephen Groves and Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The meat industry has historically relied on immigrant labor to do some of the most dangerous jobs in America. Now the pandemic is fueling concerns about possible labor shortages to meet supply demands… Continue reading
May 26 Congress weighs choice: ‘Go big’ on virus aid or hit ‘pause’ By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or hit “pause,” as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 7:50 Native communities have been hit hard by COVID-19 — and fear for their survival By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn Native communities in the U.S. have suffered disproportionately from COVID-19, with higher rates of infection and death. The Navajo Nation has implemented a series of strict lockdown measures in an effort to protect its population, but health care facilities have… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 13:00 How beach destinations are balancing health and tourism as visitors return Memorial Day represents the kickoff to summer and the usually busy vacation travel season. As states lift pandemic restrictions and reopen their economies, how are beach towns and business owners adjusting to a new landscape reshaped by coronavirus? John Yang… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 1:43 Watch continues uninterrupted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Army soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” have kept watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier around the clock for more than 70 years. Even though Arlington National Cemetery, where the tomb is… Continue watching
May 25 California issues guidelines for church reopenings By Robert Jablon, Associated Press Churches can resume in-person services but worshippers will be limited to 100 people and they should wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books and skip the collection plate under state guidelines released Monday. Continue reading
May 25 States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies By David A. Lieb, Associated Press More than two months into the medical supplies buying binge, many states aren't sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying. Continue reading
May 25 U.S. faces Memorial Day like no other under virus restrictions By Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations and forced communities to honor the nation's military dead with smaller, more subdued ceremonies like car convoys instead of parades. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Trump says ‘America will rise from this crisis’ in Memorial Day speech By Associated Press “No obstacle, no challenge and no threat is a match for the sheer determination of the American people,” President Donald Trump said in a Memorial Day ceremony at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Continue reading