Apr 09 The fight over the next coronavirus aid package, explained By Lisa Desjardins Less than two weeks after passing the largest recovery act in U.S. history, leaders in Washington have quickly agreed that the $2.2 trillion measure was not enough. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on the city’s response to the novel coronavirus on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Cuomo says NYC hospitals have stood up to virus onslaught so far By Associated Press “Today we can say that we have lost many of our brothers and sisters, but we haven’t lost anyone because they couldn’t get the right and best health care that they could," New York's governor said Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 09 Biden vs. Trump: General election battle is now set By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Barring unforeseen disaster, Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump this fall. Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump to open more wildlife refuge land to hunting, fishing By Brady McCombs, Associated Press It's part of a proposal unveiled Wednesday that is aimed at giving Americans more recreational access on public lands. Continue reading
Apr 08 Former felons in Florida still fighting for voting rights By Candice Norwood Under Florida’s 2019 law, at least 774,000 former felons are still ineligible to vote in the state due to outstanding debts, according to a report. Continue reading
Apr 08 Outcry over racial data grows as virus slams black Americans By Kat Stafford, Meghan Hoyer, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press As the coronavirus tightens its grip across the country, it is cutting a particularly devastating swath through an already vulnerable population — black Americans. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 10:02 Sherrod Brown on the influence of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday after enduring a series of disappointing results in state primary elections. But many of the positions on which Sanders campaigned still resonate with the liberal… Continue watching
Apr 08 Linda Tripp, whistleblower in Clinton scandal, dies at 70 By Associated Press Tripp's secretly recorded conversations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky led to the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Continue reading
Apr 08 Congress headed toward showdown over virus aid By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The next potential coronavirus aid package is taking shape as President Donald Trump seeks $250 billion for small businesses and Democrats propose adding another $250 billion for small communities, protective gear and food stamps. The question now is whether Congress… Continue reading