Mar 26 Watch 4:48 Trump says he’s eager to sign economic relief bill into law President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force held another news briefing on Thursday evening, at which Trump reiterated his desire to sign the Senate’s new pandemic economic aid package into law. But Trump continues to differ from state governments and health officials… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 2:20 Amid pandemic and shelter in place, how much news should kids consume? Many families are finding it difficult to gauge how much news is too much when it comes to their children and teens. With TVs and other devices on around the clock, it’s tough to shield kids from a constant stream… Continue watching
Mar 26 Klobuchar’s husband back home after virus hospitalization By Amy Forliti, Associated Press Bessler initially thought he had a cold, but quarantined himself anyway. He got tested after he began coughing up blood. Continue reading
Mar 26 2 deaths tied to California cruise ship, with few tested By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Thursday that fewer than half the ship's 2,400 passengers were tested for the virus. Continue reading
Mar 26 In drastic move, Italy shuts most factories to halt virus By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Italy's decision is more in line with draconian measures taken by China than with declarations coming out of other democratic partners, who are at least a week or two behind Italy's rate of virus infections. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: House approves $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill The House approved the sweeping measure by a voice vote, as strong majorities of both parties lined up behind the most colossal economic relief bill in the nation's history. Continue reading
Mar 26 Brazil’s governors rise up against Bolsonaro’s outbreak stance By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press Bolsonaro contends that the clampdown already ordered by many governors will deeply wound Brazil's already beleaguered economy and spark social unrest. Continue reading
Mar 26 Judges, lawyers push to close immigration courts amid virus By Julie Watson, Amy Taxin, Associated Press The Trump administration is telling immigration judges, attorneys and migrants to keep preparing for hearings and coming to court. Lawyers and judges are calling for a total shutdown and say most hearings can be done by phone so immigrants aren't stuck… Continue reading
Mar 26 Groceries installing barriers amid outbreak By RODRIQUE NGOWI, Associated Press Grocery stores have seen their business soar as authorities urge people go out only for essentials. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing By Justin Stabley The White House task force is expected to give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading