Mar 18 Inmates fearful of virus argue for release By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Among those making pleas for compassionate release or home detention is President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen and dozens of inmates at New York City's Rikers Island, part of a jail system that lost a worker to the virus… Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing By Tim Sullivan, David Rising, Associated Press President Donald Trump moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to deal with the coronavirus epidemic with word that Detroit's Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect… Continue reading
Mar 18 Sanders’ campaign says he’s reassessing, not dropping out By Will Weissert, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press A Sanders spokesman denied a report that the Vermont senator was suspending his campaign Wednesday afternoon, but that word came as Sanders pulled down digital advertising on Facebook and Google, triggering further confusion in a contest already upended by the… Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to increase masks, supplies to fight coronavirus By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump, appearing in the White House briefing room for the third day in a row, said he would sign the Defense Production Act "in case we need it" as the government bolsters resources for an expected surge in cases of… Continue reading
Mar 18 After closures at U.S.-Canada border, Trump says he’ll halt nonessential travel at southern border By Yamiche Alcindor White House officials said the northern border closings -- like the southern border plan being considered -- will not apply to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners who already have legal rights to be here. Continue reading
Mar 18 Senate considers $100 billion coronavirus bill, bigger federal measure in works By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession. Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump’s proposed coronavirus economic package could approach $1 trillion By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Trump's proposed economic package alone could approach $1 trillion, a rescue initiative not seen since the Great Recession. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: After 3 more wins, Biden reaches out to Sanders voters By Will Weissert, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Using a livestream to address supporters from his home state of Delaware, Biden seemed ready to move past the primary. He paid tribute to the Vermont senator for advancing key issues like affordable health care and combating climate change. Continue reading
Mar 18 4 takeaways as Biden pulls away in the delegate count By Daniel Bush Former Vice President Joe Biden’s strong performance on Tuesday extended a winning streak that started with a victory in South Carolina in late February. Since then, Biden has dominated Sen. Bernie Sanders with nearly every key Democratic voting bloc. Continue reading
Mar 18 Progressive candidate Newman ousts Democratic incumbent in Illinois primary By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights advocates who have targeted the eight-term congressman for years. Continue reading