Novel coronavirus

WATCH: Virginia's Northam orders use of masks in public indoor spaces

By Justin Stabley and Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said at a news conference Tuesday that he’s ordering masks be worn starting Friday inside all retail stores, while using public transportation, and in any other indoor places where people congregate.

France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry

By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to save the country's car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, including a big boost for electric vehicles.

McConnell discusses prospects for another round of pandemic relief

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

The Senate's top leader says Congress needs to tend to unemployment insurance funds supporting millions thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic.

Pence press secretary returns to work after coronavirus recovery

By Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence’s chief spokeswoman says she's recovered from the coronavirus and is back at work.

Georgia governor offers state as alternative GOP convention host

By Zeke Miller, Ben Nadler, Associated Press

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lobbying for the Republican National Convention to be moved to his state from North Carolina despite coronavirus fears.

WATCH: Trump announces deal to reduce insulin prices for seniors

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Medicare recipients will be able to get prescription plans that limit copays for insulin, a potential savings of hundreds of dollars, the White House announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues that could influence November's election.

WATCH: Trump 'wants to see the convention take place,' McEnany says

By Associated Press

A day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina's Democratic governor that the Republican National Convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus fears, the White House on Tuesday doubled down on its position that the huge gathering…

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says several counties north of NYC have met criteria to reopen

By Associated Press

Several counties north of New York City entered the first phase of the state's four-part reopening process Tuesday after Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the region had met criteria for reopening including declining deaths and hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus.

WATCH: Mayor de Blasio on how NYC is preparing for phase one of reopening

By Courtney Vinopal

Mayor Bill de Blasio said on May 26 that New York City was preparing for the first phase of reopening its economy amid recovery from the novel coronavirus outbreak.

WATCH: HHS watchdog who found testing shortages testifies that Trump barbs haven't deterred her

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Christi Grimm, who has served as acting inspector general since January, told a House panel that there was no “chilling effect” from President Donald Trump's criticism of her last month and his subsequent move to replace her.