Apr 16 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces extension of stay-at-home order By Associated Press New York state will extend its stay-at-home restrictions at least through May 15 amid signs the initial wave of the coronavirus outbreak is slowing down. Continue reading
Apr 16 Trump says new guidelines aim to lift some restrictions By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he's prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go… Continue reading
Apr 15 Trump frustrated with Congress over appointments By Associated Press He complained that some of his nominees have waited years for approval, though previous presidents have leveled similar complaints. Continue reading
Apr 15 Louisiana GOP lawmakers block plan to expand early voting By Associated Press Republican state senators blocked an emergency plan to expand early voting and mail-in balloting options for Louisiana’s July presidential primary, raising objections to wider use of vote-by-mail options for people worried about the risk of exposure to the coronavirus in… Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 4:10 Trump says he's confident U.S. is past the peak of COVID-19 At the White House's Wednesday Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump announced that guidelines for reopening parts of the country would be released on Thursday. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s intended timeline and why he’s receiving criticism… Continue watching
Apr 15 Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small business aid runs dry By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll. Continue reading
Apr 15 CEOs raise concerns, urge caution as Trump looks to reopen economy By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press They, too, want to get the economy going but they have worries about whether there are enough coronavirus tests available to ensure workers can safely return to the job. Continue reading
Apr 15 Millions of Americans are receiving relief payments this week, but who is being left out? By Candice Norwood The majority of Americans are eligible to receive one-time cash payments. But for some, accessing those funds is a confusing and complicated process. Continue reading
Apr 15 Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho's transgender sports ban By Keith Ridler, Associated Press Two civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's new law banning transgender women from competing in women's sports, the first such law in the nation. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Trump says data 'encouraging' for releasing guidelines on reopening the country By Associated Press The president said those guidelines will be unveiled Thursday at the White House. Continue reading