Apr 21 Trump says he'll 'suspend immigration,' offers no details By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that he will sign an executive order "to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States" because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 Talks drag on $450 billion virus aid for small businesses, hospitals By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Trump administration and Congress are struggling to seal an agreement on more than $450 billion to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus, but the Trump administration and key lawmakers insisted a final pact is within reach. Continue reading
Apr 20 W.Va. governor calls for easing restrictions By Associated Press The Republican governor said he will allow hospitals to begin performing elective procedures if the facilities meet an unspecified set of criteria, saying it would be the first step to restarting the economy. Continue reading
Apr 20 Texas can ban medication abortions during virus efforts, appeals court rules By Associated Press A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state's emergency effort to fight the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 6:58 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on U.S. pandemic response polling NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including protests against government COVID-19 restrictions, polling on how Americans more broadly feel about reopening the economy amid a public… Continue watching
Apr 20 Florida slowest state in U.S. to process unemployment claims By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Nearly 7 of every 8 Floridians who managed to file claims during the three weeks from mid-March until early April were waiting to have them processed. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: NYC cancels June events, including 3 major parades By Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York City is barring its famous summer street celebrations for the month of June, and the state is exploring new ways to expand coronavirus testing. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Newsom holds a news conference to give an update on the state’s efforts to combat novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Michigan governor condemns residents protesting COVID-19 restrictions By Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Trump suggests governors don't 'understand' U.S. virus testing capacity By Associated Press Many of the nation’s governors have expressed concerns about returning to a more normal course of business without greatly expanding testing. Continue reading