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
Apr 15 WATCH: Joe Biden holds virtual town hall By Candice Norwood Joe Biden held a virtual town hall with individuals working on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser extends stay-at-home order through May 15 By Candice Norwood Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on how the nation’s capital is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 15 5 questions about how the congressional relief bill could affect you and your family By Courtney Vinopal PBS NewsHour’s senior political reporter Dan Bush and correspondent Lisa Desjardins are here to take a closer look, and answer your questions, about what the bill could mean for you, and what’s at stake for the 2020 election. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Massachusetts governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood “Based on the conversations we’re having every day with our colleagues in the hospital community, we are in the surge,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon gives coronavirus update By Zoe Rohrich Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to hold a news conference at 6 pm ET. Continue reading