Jul 21 Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At stake is funds to re-open schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans as the virus crisis worsens. Continue reading
Jul 21 Esper says U.S. considering troop 'adjustments' in South Korea By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he has issued no order to reduce U.S. troop levels in South Korea but is considering “adjustments” in the American presence globally. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Biden unveils $775 billion plan for child and elder care By Will Weissert, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The proposal being unveiled Tuesday is part of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's larger plan to remake an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 21 Trump signs memorandum excluding those in U.S. illegally from reapportionment By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that seeks to bar people in the U.S. illegally from being counted in congressional reapportionment, a move that drew immediate criticism from Democratic officials. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Trump says he's 'getting used to' wearing mask By Associated Press The president's recent comments are a major change in tone for the president, who spent months resisting wearing a mask in public and once suggested they were a political statement against him. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Pence defends outbreak response, pushes against shutdowns By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence is defending the Trump administration's guidance to states on ramping their economies back up amid the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 21 Ex-Trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer has sued Attorney General William Barr and the Bureau of Prisons director, saying he's being unjustly held behind bars to stop him from finishing a book that criticizes Trump. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: White House backs use of federal agents in U.S. cities By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will hold a news briefing July 21. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Drug manufacturers testify on development of COVID-19 vaccines By Courtney Vinopal The House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 21 on the current state of research, development, and manufacturing of potential vaccines for COVID-19. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Doctors testify on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors By Courtney Vinopal The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing July 21 on racial health disparities among seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading