Apr 01 Democrats proposing commission to study U.S. pandemic response By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats are drafting legislation that would create a bipartisan commission to study the U.S. government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, modeled on one that examined the 9/11 attacks. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Illinois governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. 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
Apr 01 Watch 3:22 Despite social isolation, these Americans have found new ways to connect By Lisa Desjardins The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to change how they interact with each other and seek out new ways to connect and celebrate. Lisa Desjardins shares a few stories of Americans’ new normal. Continue watching
Apr 01 Parties weigh whether national conventions can go on as scheduled By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season. Continue reading
Apr 01 Federal inmates to be locked in cells for 14 days amid virus By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The compound, known as FCC Oakdale, has emerged as ground zero in the federal prison system's struggle to contain COVID-19 behind bars. Continue reading
Apr 01 UN climate summit postponed until 2021 because of COVID-19 By Jill Lawless, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The meeting in Glasgow would have been held five years after the 2015 Paris climate accord. Countries that signed the agreement were expected to provide an update on their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are blamed for global… Continue reading
Apr 01 UN says world economy may shrink by almost 1 percent in 2020 By Associated Press A new report from the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs on Wednesday warned that world output could contract even further if restrictions on economic activities extend to the third quarter of the year, and if fiscal responses fail… Continue reading
Apr 01 Nevadans ordered to stay at home By Associated Press The governor’s order doesn’t apply to the homeless or people making essential trips such as to get groceries, receive health care or receive goods or services from businesses that have been allowed to stay open, such as pharmacies, hardware stores… Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Trump acknowledges dwindling stockpile at coronavirus task force briefing By Associated Press President Donald Trump acknowledged that the federal stockpile is nearly depleted of personal protective equipment used by doctors and nurses to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. "It is,” Trump told reporters at a press briefing Wednesday, “because we're sending… Continue reading