Apr 03 Americans should cover faces when outside, CDC recommends By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Mike Schneider, Associated Press New federal guidelines Friday recommend that Americans wear face coverings when in public to help fight the spread of the new coronavirus. President Donald Trump immediately said he had no intention of following the advice himself, saying, “I'm choosing not… Continue reading
Apr 03 Most states have issued stay-at-home orders, but enforcement varies widely By Candice Norwood Their hesitation to strictly enforce the directives highlights the challenges of preserving civil liberties during an unprecedented health crisis. Continue reading
Apr 03 Wisconsin governor calls special session to move state to all-mail primary By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Democratic Governor Tony Evers called Friday for the Republican-controlled Legislature to meet in special session to move Wisconsin to an all-mail presidential primary. Continue reading
Apr 03 Supreme Court postpones April arguments because of coronavirus By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court says it will postpone arguments scheduled for April because of the coronavirus pandemic, but isn't ruling out hearing some arguments within months. Continue reading
Apr 03 Hungary’s Orban strikes back at EU criticism on extra powers By Associated Press Hungary's prime minister has struck back at his critics in the European Union by saying he has "no time" to deal with them during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 03 Cleanup of U.S. nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic is resulting in more challenges as the nation's only underground repository for nuclear waste finished ramping down operations Wednesday to keep workers safe. Continue reading
Apr 03 In pivot, Pelosi says next round of aid should build on past bipartisan relief bills By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The California Democrat had earlier pressed goals such as a large public works measure and restoring a deduction for state and local tax payments. Continue reading
Apr 03 In time of crisis, Trump-Pelosi relationship remains broken By Jonathan Lemire, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have not spoken in five months at a time when the nation is battling its worst health crisis in a century. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: White House gives updates on U.S. coronavirus response By Associated Press The president and the White House coronavirus task force are expected to hold a news briefing at 5 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump administration pledges crackdown on black-market medical gear By Associated Press The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear. He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice. Continue reading