Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading
Apr 23 Government puts pressure on public companies to return loans By Associated Press Although the intent of the program is to help small businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak, some publicly traded companies did secure loans, setting off a backlash. Continue reading
Apr 23 Hungary wrongly holding asylum seekers in transit zones, says EU By Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press Hungary built transit zones with shipping containers in the wake of the 2015 migration crisis, when some 400,000 people passed through the country on their way to Western Europe. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: New York governor says antibody survey shows wide exposure to virus By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus April 23. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a news conference April 23 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Small businesses testify about COVID-19 response, recovery By Courtney Vinopal Small business owners testify before the House of Representatives April 24 about the government’s response and recovery efforts to COVID-19. Continue reading
Apr 23 Biden’s ties to Obama could hamper appeal to Latino voters By Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden's tenure as Barack Obama's vice president is complicating his efforts to deepen ties with Latinos who could be critical to winning the White House. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Congress delivers nearly $500 billion more in virus aid By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Congress has delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending, almost unanimously rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs. Continue reading