Apr 29 Trump to travel to Arizona next week, predicts campaign rallies 'in the not-too-distant future' By Associated Press President Trump says he is planning to travel to Arizona next week and is looking forward to resuming campaign rallies after spending more than a month mostly cooped up at the White House because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 Unemployment surge pushing state funds toward insolvency By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A surge in unemployment caused by the coronavirus shutdown has started to take a financial toll on state jobless funds. At least six states already have asked to borrow money from the federal government to pay unemployment claims because their… Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Florida's DeSantis announces lifting of some restrictions By Associated Press Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s restaurants and retail stores will be allowed to reopen Monday at 25% capacity, if the local government allows it. Continue reading
Apr 29 Many field hospitals are empty, but may be used if there's a second wave of infections By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Uncertainty in planning for the coronavirus pandemic has left the globe dotted with dozens of barely used or unused temporary field hospitals. Many makeshift facilities will now be kept on standby for a potential second wave of infections. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Trump says he won't extend federal social distancing guidelines By Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump says the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire on Thursday and states pivot to reopening. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Fed signals it will likely keep rates near zero for months By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Fed chair Jerome Powell suggested that given the depth of the U.S. economic catastrophe, with perhaps 30 million people having lost jobs in the past six weeks, it will “probably will take some time for us to get back to… Continue reading
Apr 29 Economists say quick rebound from recession is unlikely By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Hopes are beginning to arise that the U.S. economy might be poised to rebound by the second half of the year. Yet most economists say such expectations should be kept in check. Continue reading
Apr 29 Food crisis deepens as Puerto Rico school cafeterias shutter By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico is refusing to open school cafeterias amid coronavirus health concerns and has not tapped into millions of federal dollars for help. Continue reading
Apr 29 52 people who worked or voted in Wisconsin election have COVID-19 By Scott Bauer, Associated Press More than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during Wisconsin’s election earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. Continue reading
Apr 29 McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says he is "open" to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill. Continue reading