Apr 27 As Pence heads to Minnesota, voters in key battleground state weigh Trump’s pandemic response By Meredith Lee The Minnesota trip marks the vice president’s fourth public appearance outside Washington since the World Health Organization officially declared the pandemic — his previous three trips were to other states key to Trump’s re-election: Colorado, Wisconsin and Virginia. Continue reading
Apr 27 Barr tells prosecutors to look for unconstitutional virus rules By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr has directed federal prosecutors across the country to "be on the lookout" for state and local coronavirus-related restrictions that could be unconstitutional. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 9:34 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s briefings, key Senate races NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the evolution of the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump’s shifting approval ratings and possible electoral implications… Continue watching
Apr 27 In shift, Bloomberg offers ex-campaign staff health coverage By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Bloomberg had initially enticed staffers to join his long-shot presidential campaign by offering generous benefits and pay and promising them employment through November, even if he didn't win the Democratic nomination. But after a poor showing on Super Tuesday, Bloomberg… Continue reading
Apr 27 With schools shuttered, districts struggle to feed students and communities By Candice Norwood School districts launched meal delivery services and grab-and-go locations that not only feed students, but in many cases adult community members, too, as unemployment numbers and the need for food rise. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The White House is preparing new guidelines on coronavirus testing and reopening businesses as it seeks to regain its footing after weeks of criticism and detours created in part by presidential sideshows. Continue reading
Apr 27 Amid pandemic, political campaigns forced to adapt By Jessica Yarvin Campaigns and candidates on both sides of the aisle are deploying new strategies to attract and engage voters, donors, and organizers virtually — whether it be big hats on Zoom, or interactive video game meetups. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state’s plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions and reopen some businesses. Continue reading
Apr 27 Over 4 million U.K. jobs furloughed under government plan By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The British government says more than 4 million jobs have been saved in the U.K. as a result of a government scheme aimed at making sure firms hold onto staff during the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading
Apr 27 New York nixes Democratic presidential primary due to virus By Associated Press In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading