Politics

Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing

By Tim Sullivan, David Rising, Associated Press

President Donald Trump moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to deal with the coronavirus epidemic with word that Detroit's Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect…

Sanders' campaign says he's reassessing, not dropping out

By Will Weissert, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

A Sanders spokesman denied a report that the Vermont senator was suspending his campaign Wednesday afternoon, but that word came as Sanders pulled down digital advertising on Facebook and Google, triggering further confusion in a contest already upended by the…

WATCH: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to increase masks, supplies to fight coronavirus

By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump, appearing in the White House briefing room for the third day in a row, said he would sign the Defense Production Act "in case we need it" as the government bolsters resources for an expected surge in cases of…

After closures at U.S.-Canada border, Trump says he'll halt nonessential travel at southern border

By Yamiche Alcindor

White House officials said the northern border closings -- like the southern border plan being considered -- will not apply to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners who already have legal rights to be here.

Senate considers $100 billion coronavirus bill, bigger federal measure in works

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.

Trump's proposed coronavirus economic package could approach $1 trillion

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Trump's proposed economic package alone could approach $1 trillion, a rescue initiative not seen since the Great Recession.

WATCH: After 3 more wins, Biden reaches out to Sanders voters

By Will Weissert, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Using a livestream to address supporters from his home state of Delaware, Biden seemed ready to move past the primary. He paid tribute to the Vermont senator for advancing key issues like affordable health care and combating climate change.

4 takeaways as Biden pulls away in the delegate count

By Daniel Bush

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s strong performance on Tuesday extended a winning streak that started with a victory in South Carolina in late February. Since then, Biden has dominated Sen. Bernie Sanders with nearly every key Democratic voting bloc.

Progressive candidate Newman ousts Democratic incumbent in Illinois primary

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights advocates who have targeted the eight-term congressman for years.