Mar 17 China to expel American reporters after U.S. curbs its media By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China announced that it will revoke the media credentials of all American journalists at three major U.S. news organizations, in effect expelling them from the country. Continue reading
Mar 17 Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in the Great Recession By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Federal Reserve has put in motion two emergency lending programs that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 17 Ohio Democratic Party sues over delay of primary election By Julie Carr Smyth, Dan Sewell, Associated Press The Ohio Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit over Secretary of State Frank LaRose's decision to set a new state primary election date. But politicians on both sides of the aisle are expressing frustration after the primary was postponed because… Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Primary election coverage for Florida, Illinois and Arizona The new coronavirus hampered some balloting in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday, and has cast a shadow over the Democratic primary race. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Airbnb, hotels seek U.S. government aid as demand flattens By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta told the president Hilton has had to close some hotels for the first time in 100 years. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 10:11 Reports from states holding 2020 Democratic primaries amid pandemic Voters cast primary ballots Tuesday in the midst of a global pandemic. Despite concerns over crowded polling stations, Arizona, Florida and Illinois pressed on with their elections, while Ohio delayed its own. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix and Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 4:27 Amy Walter on clarity and confusion in 2020 Democratic primaries On Tuesday, three states forged ahead with holding their Democratic primaries despite the extraordinary circumstances the novel coronavirus pandemic has introduced. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest reports from Arizona, Florida and… Continue watching
Mar 17 How postponing primaries for COVID-19 could complicate the 2020 race By Candice Norwood A growing number of states are moving their primaries, raising questions about how the 2020 presidential race will proceed in a time of public crisis. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 17 EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb pandemic By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The leaders of European Union nations have agreed to institute a travel ban that prohibits most foreigners from entering the bloc for 30 days to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading