Apr 07 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Associated Press President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force hold a news briefing. Continue reading
Apr 07 Sen. Rand Paul says he’s recovered from coronavirus, volunteering at hospital By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Republican lawmaker tested positive for the virus in March, becoming the first case of COVID-19 in the Senate. Continue reading
Apr 07 Trump sidelines watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight By Eric Tucker, Matthew Daly, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Glenn Fine, the acting Defense Department inspector general and a veteran watchdog, had been selected by peers last month for the oversight position. But Trump has instead nominated a replacement inspector general at the Pentagon and appointed an acting one… Continue reading
Apr 07 Wisconsin voting underway despite coronavirus risk By Scott Bauer, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Hundreds of voters in Wisconsin are waiting in line to cast ballots in the state's presidential primary election. They're ignoring a stay-at-home order over the coronavirus threat. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Joe Biden addresses union members amid coronavirus pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will address Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union members on the second day of the organization’s 44th constitutional convention, which is being held on Facebook and Zoom. Continue reading
Apr 07 Grisham out as press secretary, will head first lady’s staff By Associated Press White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving job without ever briefing press, to be first lady's chief of staff. Continue reading
Apr 07 Congress, White House pursue next coronavirus bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown. Continue reading
Apr 07 Congressman John Lewis backs Joe Biden for president By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Civil rights icon and Georgia Rep. John Lewis is backing Joe Biden for president, giving the prospective Democratic nominee perhaps his biggest symbolic endorsement among the many veteran black lawmakers who back his candidacy. Continue reading
Apr 06 Israeli leader announces lockdown over Passover holiday By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Speaking on Monday, Netanyahu did offer citizens some hope by saying he expects to ease widespread restrictions after the week-long festival. Continue reading
Apr 06 Top Wisconsin court blocks governor’s move to delay election By Scott Bauer, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Wisconsin election is being viewed as a national test case in a broader fight over voter access in the age of the coronavirus with major implications for the presidential primary contests ahead and, possibly, the November general election. … Continue reading