May 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing on coronavirus, jobless numbers By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a news briefing on Friday, during which she addressed the latest unemployment surge, as well as news that an aide to Vice President Mike Pence is infected with the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 07 AP analysis: Some states are opening up without meeting key virus benchmarks By Michelle R. Smith, Nicky Forster, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press An Associated Press analysis has found that 17 states do not appear to meet one of the key benchmarks set by the White House for loosening up — a 14-day downward trajectory in new cases or infection rates. Continue reading
May 06 Read the full whistleblower complaint claiming administration's response to COVID-19 prioritized politics over science By Candice Norwood In the complaint filed Tuesday, Dr. Rick Bright cites “his efforts to prioritize science and safety over political expediency” as reasons for his ousting. Continue reading
May 06 COVID-19 task force is not dismantling, just refocusing, Trump says By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press One day after saying that the COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it would continue indefinitely, but focus more on rebooting the economy. Continue reading
May 05 White House limits task force appearances on Capitol Hill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A White House memo to congressional committees says no member of the administration's coronavirus task force may agree to testify on Capitol Hill unless the appearance is expressly approved by the president's chief of staff. Continue reading
May 02 Back in session: Senate risks a return but House stays away By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press “We will continue to stand together for the American people — even as we stand 6 feet apart,” McConnell said ahead of the opening. Continue reading
May 01 White House blocking Fauci testimony, House panel spokesman says By Andrew Taylor, Darlene Superville, Associated Press A spokesman for a key House panel says the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 29 Trump to begin preparing for transition in case he loses in November By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Trump is still all-in on getting reelected, but he’s also set to take the first steps to formally prepare someone else to take over if he loses in November. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force held a news briefing. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Trump and Pence host Earth Day tree planting ceremony By Associated Press "In this time of trial, the beauty of springtime fills us with the peace and the hope of renewal," the president said. Continue reading