Apr 26 White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy By Zeke Miller, Associated Press After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 26 Census delay could put off new voting districts, primaries By David A. Lieb, Mike Schneider, Associated Press The U.S. Census Bureau wants more time to wrap up the once-a-decade count because of the coronavirus, and that could delay the divisive process of drawing new legislative districts. Continue reading
Apr 26 UK PM Boris Johnson returns to face growing virus divisions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care. Continue reading
Apr 26 Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for virus testing By Robert Burns, Associated Press With limited supplies of coronavirus tests available, the Pentagon is focusing first on testing those performing duties deemed most vital to national security. Atop the list are the men and women who operate the nation's nuclear forces, some counterterrorism forces,… Continue reading
Apr 25 AP FACT CHECK: Trump's baseless theories on coronavirus By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press Lysol is for toilet bowls and countertops, not human consumption. The company that manufacturers it felt compelled to emphasize the danger of ingesting it after President Donald Trump’s musings about heat, light and disinfectant in the time of coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 25 NY opens antibody testing to health care workers and others on front lines By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press New York is starting to test healthcare workers for coronavirus antibodies and will do the same next week with transit and law enforcement workers as the state eases away from the worst days of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said… Continue reading
Apr 25 In Trump's shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Every day lawmakers shelter at home, their public role is being visibly diminished. While they are approving record sums of virus aid, they are ceding authority to oversee the effort and tackle next steps. Continue reading
Apr 24 Senior DHS official cited by Trump is subject of investigation By Ben Fox, Associated Press A senior Department of Homeland Security official who was thrust into the spotlight by President Donald Trump to describe the effects of temperature on COVID-19 is the subject of a misconduct investigation. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Taxpayers will pay restaurants to feed seniors in California, governor says By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday a qualifying senior could get up to $66 per day for three taxpayer-funded meals at local restaurants that meet certain criteria. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 11:16 Shields and Brooks on Trump's briefings, coronavirus aid Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Trump’s controversial medical commentary, the respective roles of federal and state governments in the crisis, American public opinion on… Continue watching