Apr 10 Why uncertainty about coronavirus breeds opportunity for misinformation By Courtney Vinopal Americans right now face a dual challenge: to protect themselves and others from the new illness COVID-19, which is highly contagious and potentially deadly, as well as from the dangers of misinformation about the virus. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 12:35 Shields and Brooks on COVID-19 suffering, Sanders' exit Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in political news, including how Americans are holding up amid the public health and economic pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic, where… Continue watching
Apr 10 As Trump rails against mail voting, some allies embrace it By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press As President Donald Trump rails against voting by mail, many members of his own political party are embracing it to keep their voters safe during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: Trump says he'll listen to health experts about when to 'open' the U.S. By Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press At the end of a week officials had warned would be this generation's Pearl Harbor, White House officials pointed to hopeful signs Friday that the spread of the coronavirus could be slowing. Continue reading
Apr 10 Joe Biden's next big decision: Choosing a running mate By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee expects to name a committee to vet potential running mates next week, according to three Democrats with knowledge of the situation. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: White House task force urges men with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested By Associated Press So far, Dr. Deborah Birx says, 56% of the people tested for COVID-19 are female, and 16% of them tested positive for the virus. But for the men, 23% tested positive. Continue reading
Apr 09 Biden vs. Trump: General election battle is now set By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Barring unforeseen disaster, Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump this fall. Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump to open more wildlife refuge land to hunting, fishing By Brady McCombs, Associated Press It's part of a proposal unveiled Wednesday that is aimed at giving Americans more recreational access on public lands. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: 'No need to use COVID to score political points,' WHO chief says after Trump criticism By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press In a heartfelt plea for unity, the World Health Organization's chief sought Wednesday to rise above sharp criticism and threats of funding cuts from U.S. President Donald Trump over the agency’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. 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