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Kudlow: Trump might use other funding to pay for federal unemployment

As another 1.2 million Americans file for unemployment amid the pandemic’s economic wreckage, Congress and the White House are still stalled on a deal for a new coronavirus relief package. President Trump’s top economic adviser, Lawrence Kudlow, joins Judy Woodruff…

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Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

More than 2,000 unaccompanied children have been expelled from the United States since March under an emergency declaration enacted by the Trump administration.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a ‘nightmare’

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits.

WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance

By Associated Press

At a news conference Thursday morning, Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., staked out a firm position to extend financial assistance to unemployed Americans.

U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The masks were part of a 252 million pound ($332 million) contract the government signed with investment firm Ayanda Capital in April. Papers filed in a court case reveal that the masks won't be distributed because they have ear loops…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for virus ahead of Trump visit

By Farnoush Amiri, Report for America, Dan Sewell, Associated Press

His office said the 73-year-old DeWine had no symptoms, but was returning to Columbus before Trump had landed.

WATCH: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Associated Press

Is it safe for schools to reopen during the pandemic? The House Oversight Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the challenges and risks of reopening schools amid the global outbreak.

Cuomo takes over governors group as virus batters states

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to lead the group representing the nation's governors, which has played a pivotal role in pushing the Trump administration about state needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Virus testing in the U.S. is dropping, even as deaths mount

By Matthew Perrone, Nicky Forster, Associated Press

U.S. testing for COVID-19 is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day. Officials attribute this trend largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test…

Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft defends comments about schools reopening

By Associated Press

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says comments he made that fathers would risk dying to send their children back to school are being misconstrued.