Apr 25 AP FACT CHECK: Trump's baseless theories on coronavirus By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press Lysol is for toilet bowls and countertops, not human consumption. The company that manufacturers it felt compelled to emphasize the danger of ingesting it after President Donald Trump’s musings about heat, light and disinfectant in the time of coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 25 NY opens antibody testing to health care workers and others on front lines By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press New York is starting to test healthcare workers for coronavirus antibodies and will do the same next week with transit and law enforcement workers as the state eases away from the worst days of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said… Continue reading
Apr 25 In Trump's shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Every day lawmakers shelter at home, their public role is being visibly diminished. While they are approving record sums of virus aid, they are ceding authority to oversee the effort and tackle next steps. Continue reading
Apr 24 Senior DHS official cited by Trump is subject of investigation By Ben Fox, Associated Press A senior Department of Homeland Security official who was thrust into the spotlight by President Donald Trump to describe the effects of temperature on COVID-19 is the subject of a misconduct investigation. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Taxpayers will pay restaurants to feed seniors in California, governor says By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday a qualifying senior could get up to $66 per day for three taxpayer-funded meals at local restaurants that meet certain criteria. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 11:16 Shields and Brooks on Trump's briefings, coronavirus aid Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Trump’s controversial medical commentary, the respective roles of federal and state governments in the crisis, American public opinion on… Continue watching
Apr 24 Trump says Postal Service must charge Amazon more to receive aid By Martin Crutsinger, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force held a news briefing. Continue reading
Apr 24 Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press Officials say the top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 24 'We've got to get going.' States under pressure to plan for the general election amid a pandemic By Daniel Bush The general election is more than half a year away, but states considering any changes in November need to start preparing now in order to have contingency plans ready in time for the fall. Continue reading