Mar 27 Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Trump says negotiations with General Motors had been productive, "but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course."… Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Trump warns governors to be ‘appreciative’ By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press After days of pleading by the nation's governors, Trump on Friday signed an order aimed at compelling General Motors to prioritize the production of ventilators under the Defense Production Act. Continue reading
Mar 27 Hawaii telescope protesters leave camp due to virus concerns By Associated Press Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope project on Hawaii's Big Island have pulled out of their camp due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 27 Water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak By Kat Stafford, Associated Press Water advocates and elected officials argue that it’s impossible for families to follow the hygienic coronavirus standards outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization when they don’t have water in their homes. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Illinois governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Pennsylvania governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 27 Trump signs $2.2 trillion stimulus after swift congressional votes By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Laurie Kellman, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American… Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Philadelphia mayor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Kenney is expected to speak at 1 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Indiana governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Holcomb is expected to speak at 2:30 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Northam is expected to speak at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading