Apr 01 U.S. to end COVID asylum limits at Mexico border By Colleen Long, Associated Press The use of public health powers has been widely criticized by Democrats and immigration advocates as an excuse for the United States to shirk its obligations to provide haven to people fleeing persecution. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Ukraine talks, marijuana bill By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the White House "is not in a position to comment" on Kremlin accusations that Ukraine attacked a Russian fuel depot. Continue reading
Mar 31 Lawmakers near deal on trimmed $10 billion COVID bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press The price tag was a reduction from an earlier $15.6 billion compromise that fell apart weeks ago after House Democrats rejected cuts in pandemic aid to states to help pay for it. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: White House is ‘hopeful’ Congress is close approving $10 billion COVID bill By Associated Press Lawmakers moved to the brink Thursday of shaking hands on a scaled-back bipartisan compromise providing a fresh $10 billion to combat COVID-19, a deal that could set up final congressional approval next week. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 7:53 Inconsistent data masks the pandemic’s toll on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders By Stephanie Sy, Maea Lenei Buhre, Leah Nagy As COVID-19 swept across the United States it became clear that the virus disproportionately affected certain racial and ethnic groups. But the outsized impact of the pandemic on one community -- Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders -- has been largely… Continue watching
Mar 30 WATCH: Biden receives 2nd COVID booster, pushes Congress on virus funds By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden called on Congress to pass billions of dollars in additional funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, as he received a second booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Continue reading
Mar 29 Americans are easing up on masks and other COVID safeguards according to AP-NORC poll By Russ Bynum, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Americans are letting their guard down as new COVID-19 infections plummet to their lowest level since July. But experts warn a new wave of cases is coming. Continue reading
Mar 24 Federal judge sides with 12 disabled kids seeking masks in schools By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press A federal judge says 12 Virginia schoolchildren who are particularly vulnerable to getting sick from COVID-19 can seek a "reasonable accommodation" such as requiring their classmates to wear masks. Continue reading
Mar 23 Are COVID vaccines for little kids coming soon? Here’s what to know By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Early study results released Wednesday by Moderna suggest the two small doses work in tots younger than 6. Continue reading
Mar 23 Moderna says low-dose COVID shots for kids under 6 are safe and effective By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The pharmaceutical company said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6. Continue reading