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
Apr 02 Watch 6:46 Reporter Jonathan Karl on Trump’s relationship with the media President Trump has long had a complicated relationship with the news media. He tends to seek out reporters he deems friendly, while butting heads with those he accuses of treating him unfairly. As ABC News’ chief White House correspondent, Jonathan… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 4:17 Trump administration is expected to reverse direction on face masks The Trump administration is expected to change its position soon on whether Americans who are not health care workers should wear face masks while out in public. Up until now, the CDC has not recommended they do so. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Apr 02 Judge won’t delay Wisconsin election but extends voting By Todd Richmond, Associated Press A federal judge has decided not to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary but will give people more time to file absentee ballots. Continue reading
Apr 02 Could the coronavirus reshape America’s social safety net? By Daniel Bush Americans across the political spectrum have been forced to rethink the government’s role in protecting workers and supervising the economy, as more people confront a public health crisis that has exposed major gaps in the social safety net. Continue reading
Apr 02 U.S. eases blood donation limits for gay men due to shortage By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The U.S. is making it easier for gay men and other groups to give blood because of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 02 Pelosi creating House committee to oversee economic bailout By Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will establish a special House committee with subpoena power to oversee the government's spending of the more than $2.2 trillion approved to bolster the economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 02 Democrats to postpone convention until August By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective nominee Joe Biden said he didn't think it would be possible to hold it in mid-July because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: White House news briefing on U.S. coronavirus response By Associated Press The White House says it is prepared to launch a $350 billion lending program on Friday that is intended to help struggling small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus catastrophe. Continue reading
Apr 02 U.S. hostage families seek better government support, report says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Family members of Americans who are imprisoned abroad or held hostage by militant groups say in a new report that the U.S. government must do better in communicating with them. Continue reading