Apr 08 Congress headed toward showdown over virus aid By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The next potential coronavirus aid package is taking shape as President Donald Trump seeks $250 billion for small businesses and Democrats propose adding another $250 billion for small communities, protective gear and food stamps. The question now is whether Congress… Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: New CDC guidelines loosen rules on essential workers who've been exposed to the virus By Zeke Miller, Deb Riechmann, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The new guidelines are being issued as the nation mourns more than 14,000 deaths from the virus and grapples with a devastated economy and medical crises from coast to coast. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 presidential campaign By Will Weissert, Associated Press Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 8:45 2 views on Wisconsin's decision to hold in-person voting Tuesday The coronavirus pandemic has delayed many presidential primaries, but Wisconsin is going forward with its own on Tuesday. It's the first state to hold a major election with in-person voting amid a stay-at-home order -- and much legal jostling preceded… Continue watching
Apr 07 Acting Navy secretary resigns amid coronavirus uproar By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press Modly had created a combustible controversy by firing the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt last week, saying Capt. Brett E. Crozier had shown "extremely poor judgment" in distributing a letter calling for urgent help… Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Trump holds meeting on small business relief, seeks $250 billion more for payrolls By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As Congress races to craft the next coronavirus rescue package, President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives update on coronavirus response By Courtney Vinopal Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave an update on the city's response to the novel coronavirus on April 7. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Associated Press President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force hold a news briefing. Continue reading
Apr 07 Sen. Rand Paul says he's recovered from coronavirus, volunteering at hospital By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Republican lawmaker tested positive for the virus in March, becoming the first case of COVID-19 in the Senate. Continue reading
Apr 07 Trump sidelines watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight By Eric Tucker, Matthew Daly, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Glenn Fine, the acting Defense Department inspector general and a veteran watchdog, had been selected by peers last month for the oversight position. But Trump has instead nominated a replacement inspector general at the Pentagon and appointed an acting one… Continue reading