Apr 15 Watch 8:13 Progress on COVID-19 testing, treatments critical to resuming American life Dr. Mark McClellan and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, both former commissioners of the FDA, have been planning how to reignite a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But the gradual reopening they lay out would happen only after several key… Continue watching
Apr 15 Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small business aid runs dry By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll. Continue reading
Apr 14 Cities, counties fear losing out on U.S. virus rescue funding By Brian Slodysko, Richard Lardner, Associated Press The $2.2 trillion federal rescue package could fail to deliver badly needed financial aid to thousands of smaller cities and counties where a majority of Americans live, according to documents and interviews with local officials. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 2:47 At White House briefing, Trump ‘defensive’ over administration’s pandemic response President Trump held a press briefing with the Coronavirus Task Force Monday evening at which he rejected news reports criticizing his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump showed an unusual “campaign style” video during the session, also denying rumors… Continue watching
Apr 03 In pivot, Pelosi says next round of aid should build on past bipartisan relief bills By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The California Democrat had earlier pressed goals such as a large public works measure and restoring a deduction for state and local tax payments. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 5:02 Trump puts focus on national security and data models amid coronavirus outbreak President Trump was in the White House briefing room again Wednesday evening for what has become a regular discussion of his administration’s response to COVID-19. He was joined by other political leaders and health officials -- and this time, by… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:58 As more people order delivery, workers fear virus exposure By Paul Solman More than 250 million Americans in 30 states have been asked or ordered to stay at home. Although some still buy essentials in person at stores, many are ordering online instead. As a result, warehouse and delivery workers and professional… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:23 Trump bristles amid questions about testing, states’ supply requests President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing Monday evening on the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yamiche Alcindor was there, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s latest update on virus testing as well as an exchange… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch 9:26 House passes largest economic relief package in history after voting drama The House of Representatives returned to D.C. Friday to approve the largest economic relief package in U.S. history. Bipartisan agreement over the bill reflected lawmakers’ recognition of urgent need amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, governors continued to plead for more… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 7:22 Summers: U.S. government should spend ‘whatever it takes’ to control virus Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has deep experience in economic policy. On Wednesday, he was among a bipartisan group of economic experts urging U.S. officials to prioritize resolving the pandemic’s medical emergency before trying to rectify its economic fallout. Summers… Continue watching