Apr 29 Trump to travel to Arizona next week, predicts campaign rallies ‘in the not-too-distant future’ By Associated Press President Trump says he is planning to travel to Arizona next week and is looking forward to resuming campaign rallies after spending more than a month mostly cooped up at the White House because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 Trump to begin preparing for transition in case he loses in November By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Trump is still all-in on getting reelected, but he’s also set to take the first steps to formally prepare someone else to take over if he loses in November. Continue reading
Apr 29 Seeking a presidential run, Amash says voters want political ‘alternative’ By David Eggert, Associated Press Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan says he's seeking the Libertarian nod for president because millions of Americans do not feel well represented by either major political party. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Trump says he won’t extend federal social distancing guidelines By Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump says the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire on Thursday and states pivot to reopening. Continue reading
Apr 29 Court says Kansas can’t require voters to show citizenship proof By Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a Kansas law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is unconstitutional. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Pelosi, Clyburn announce members of Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis By Candice Norwood The 12-member committee will be led by Majority Whip James Clyburn and will include up to seven Democratic lawmakers and five Republican lawmakers. Continue reading
Apr 29 52 people who worked or voted in Wisconsin election have COVID-19 By Scott Bauer, Associated Press More than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during Wisconsin’s election earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. Continue reading
Apr 29 McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says he is "open" to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities ‘still disgustingly high’ in NY By Associated Press New York reported 330 new COVID-19 deaths, continuing a trend of daily fatalities decreasing slowly over the past three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 29 Joe Biden wins Ohio’s mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus By Associated Press Tuesday's primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak. Continue reading