Apr 29 WATCH: Pelosi, Clyburn announce members of Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis By Candice Norwood The 12-member committee will be led by Majority Whip James Clyburn and will include up to seven Democratic lawmakers and five Republican lawmakers. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities ‘still disgustingly high’ in NY By Associated Press New York reported 330 new COVID-19 deaths, continuing a trend of daily fatalities decreasing slowly over the past three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Pompeo says U.S. will seek to extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran By Candice Norwood U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a news conference to discuss how his department is addressing the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 29 Joe Biden wins Ohio’s mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus By Associated Press Tuesday's primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: New York’s de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 U.S. economy shrank at 4.8 percent rate last quarter as virus struck By Associated Press The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years. Continue reading
Apr 29 Despite widespread economic hardship, most Americans not ready to reopen, poll says By Laura Santhanam A majority of Americans want life to return to normal when it is safe to do so, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Apr 28 ‘Truly the last safe haven’: Libraries serve vulnerable communities during the pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Like so many other services, libraries around the country have had to quickly adapt to the shutdowns and distancing measures put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but also to figure out how to reach the most… Continue reading
Apr 28 Tribes urge U.S. Treasury to disburse coronavirus relief funding By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press At least 18 tribes sued the federal government seeking to keep any portion of the $8 billion in funding allocated to tribes out of the hands of Alaska Native corporations. A judge in Washington issued a ruling late Monday to… Continue reading
Apr 28 Turkey sends medical equipment to help U.S. fight virus By Associated Press A top official said Turkey is sending 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of disinfectant, 1,500 goggles, 400 N95 masks and 500 face shields. Turkey has sent similar medical equipment aid to a total of 55 countries… Continue reading