Mar 10 Watch 4:37 How the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill will bolster the Affordable Care Act A key part of the COVID aid bill creates the most significant changes to the Affordable Care Act since it was passed more than 10 years ago, including larger subsidies to buy insurance, reducing deductibles and more money for Medicaid… Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 6:18 A Texas Democrat on the Lone Star State ending COVID restrictions As of Wednesday, Texans can work and gather without a statewide mandate for masks or social distancing, after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order earlier this month that declared the state "100 percent open." Judge Lina Hidalgo, a Democrat… Continue watching
Mar 10 U.S. reports surge of children at southwest border, a challenge for Biden By Ben Fox, Associated Press The number of kids crossing by themselves has risen 60 percent to more than 9,400, forcing the government to look for new places to hold them amid the pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Schumer says COVID-19 relief bill delivers on promises By Associated Press The milestone political victory would provide $1,400 checks for most Americans and direct billions of dollars to schools, state and local governments, and businesses. Continue reading
Mar 10 Libyan lawmakers confirm interim unity government By Rami Musa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Libyan lawmakers have confirmed a newly appointed interim government that's to lead the war-wrecked country through elections at the end of the year. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Biden meets with CEOs of Johnson & Johnson about COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The nation’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. could see significant steps toward a return to the pre-pandemic normal, even before the country reaches coronavirus herd immunity. Continue reading
Mar 10 Trans rights supporters on hunger strike in Spain over new law By Aritz Parra, Associated Press Transgender rights activists in Spain say they are going on hunger strike until the ruling left-wing coalition submits draft legislation to allow gender self-determination without a doctor’s diagnosis. Continue reading
Mar 10 What’s inside the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill passed by Congress By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion bill provides direct payments of up to $1,400 for most Americans, extends emergency unemployment benefits and boosts spending for COVID-19 vaccines and testing. Continue reading
Mar 10 West Virginia governor announces 168 unreported COVID-19 deaths By Cuneyt Dil, John Raby, Associated Press Justice says officials discovered that 70 facilities — mostly hospitals and nursing homes — did not report the deaths to the state's health department. Continue reading
Mar 10 Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats By Alan Fram, Associated Press The 628-page measure represents Democrats' effort to bridle the catastrophic pandemic and revive the enfeebled economy. Republicans say the measure is bloated, crammed with liberal policies and heedless of signs the dual crises are easing. Continue reading