Apr 14 New Trump team to explore path to reopening U.S. economy By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The council, which is not expected to include health officials, could bring to the forefront the push-pull tensions within the White House between economists and public health officials over how quickly to reopen the economy vs. proceeding cautiously to ensure… Continue reading
Apr 13 IMF cancels debt payments for 6 months for 25 poor nations By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund has approved $500 million to cancel six months of debt payments for 25 of the world's most impoverished countries so they can help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden defeats Sanders in Wisconsin primary By Scott Bauer, Todd Richmond, Associated Press Returns weren’t allowed to be reported until Monday due to a quirk in the court battle over the election. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 2:47 At White House briefing, Trump ‘defensive’ over administration’s pandemic response President Trump held a press briefing with the Coronavirus Task Force Monday evening at which he rejected news reports criticizing his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump showed an unusual “campaign style” video during the session, also denying rumors… Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch 8:16 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sanders’ endorsement, Trump’s crisis response NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Sen. Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, how Sanders’ politics… Continue watching
Apr 13 Netanyahu rival calls for coalition deal ahead of deadline By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Driven by the urgency of the coronavirus crisis, the rivals agreed last month to enter what appeared to be fruitful talks on a power-sharing agreement between the ruling Likud Party and Gantz’s Blue White. Continue reading
Apr 13 Newsom says California will release plan on lifting virus constraints By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan on Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure” in an apparent message to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultimate decision-maker of… Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump officials want delay in census due to virus, lawmaker says By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Field operations for the 2020 census have been suspended since mid-March and were set to resume this week. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Sanders endorses Biden for president during virtual COVID-19 event By Associated Press The backing is a crucial development for Joe Biden, who must bridge the Democratic Party's ideological divide to unify voters against President Donald Trump in the fall. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp holds a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading