May 16 Trump's emergency powers worry some senators, legal experts By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Dozens of statutory authorities become available to any president when national emergencies are declared. They are rarely used, but Trump last month stunned legal experts and others when he claimed — mistakenly — that he has “total” authority over governors… Continue reading
May 14 Key moments from HHS whistleblower Rick Bright's testimony on coronavirus response By Candice Norwood Dr. Rick Bright testified on Thursday that the Trump administration is mishandling the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 5:35 What vaccine expert Rick Bright said about the government's pandemic response The global death toll in the coronavirus pandemic has reached 300,000, with 85,000 fatalities in the U.S. alone. The new numbers were posted as federal vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright, in congressional testimony, levied grave criticism of the White House's… Continue watching
May 13 Flynn case boosts Trump's bid to undo Russia probe narrative By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says he’d welcome Michael Flynn back to the administration, calling him a “patriot,” as President Donald Trump pronounces him exonerated. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: White House press secretary holds briefing on coronavirus updates By Justin Stabley and Associated Press The White House will hold a news briefing on May 12. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 10:57 Trump touts testing efforts as virus spreads to White House The COVID-19 pandemic has killed over 80,000 people and infected more than 1.3 million in the U.S. -- including some in the White House, where several officials are isolating after possible exposure. But the movement to lift restrictions is gaining… Continue watching
May 11 West Wing visitors and staff now required to wear masks By Associated Press A memo sent to all staff outlined the new directive Monday after two staffers last week tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Trump encourages U.S. to 'reopen,' while administration faces virus cases at White House By Zeke Miller, Kevin Freking, Associated Press In a potent new symbol of the risk, Trump addressed a Rose Garden audience filled with mask-wearing administration officials. That was after two known cases of COVID-19 among staffers in one of the most-protected complexes in America sent three of… Continue reading
May 10 Pence spends weekend at home after exposure to infected aide By Kevin Freking, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but he planned to return to the White House on Monday. Continue reading
May 09 White House virus task force members face quarantine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is… Continue reading