Politics

WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The White House is preparing new guidelines on coronavirus testing and reopening businesses as it seeks to regain its footing after weeks of criticism and detours created in part by presidential sideshows.

Amid pandemic, political campaigns forced to adapt

By Jessica Yarvin

Campaigns and candidates on both sides of the aisle are deploying new strategies to attract and engage voters, donors, and organizers virtually — whether it be big hats on Zoom, or interactive video game meetups.

WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state’s plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions and reopen some businesses.

Over 4 million U.K. jobs furloughed under government plan

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The British government says more than 4 million jobs have been saved in the U.K. as a result of a government scheme aimed at making sure firms hold onto staff during the coronavirus lockdown.

New York nixes Democratic presidential primary due to virus

By Associated Press

In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

For South Korea and the U.S., Kim’s absence would mean the departure of a man they’ve dealt with over the past two years to try to achieve North Korea’s denuclearization.

WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic as the state considers easing its stay-at-home order.

WATCH: NYC mayor says clinics set to start 'self-swab' coronavirus tests

By Associated Press

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the “self-swab” tests would allow for more and easier testing and make it safer for test-seekers and health care workers alike.

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.

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.