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- Post-ABC poll shows Trump and Biden in a competitive race for the White HouseGains by the president have shrunk a lead Biden enjoyed a month ago and his voters are more enthusiastic than Biden’s
- Post-ABC poll shows Trump and Biden in a competitive race for the White HouseGains by the president have shrunk a lead Biden enjoyed a month ago and his voters are more enthusiastic than Biden’s
- As U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 2,000, CDC issues travel advisory for hard-hit New York tri-state regionTrump said governors in other states had asked him to consider restricting travel out of the New York City metro area.
- As Trump invokes presidential powers to fight the coronavirus, he sows confusion along the wayAs the virus spreads across the country, there are growing questions about how far the president’s authorities extend and how much he plans to use them.
- Coronavirus town hall marks Trump’s 75th Fox interview as presidentSince the start of his presidency, there have been only six months when Trump did not conduct an interview with Fox.
- Trump ties coronavirus decisions to personal grievancesTrump admitted he told Vice President Pence not to call governors who had been critical of him and that GM's closure of a plant factored into his decision to force it to make ventilators.
- Who are the lawmakers who have coronavirus, or have self-quarantined for it?As Congress debates a $2 trillion aid package, more and more lawmakers are falling ill.
- The Great American Migration of 2020: On the move to escape the coronavirusTo avoid coronavirus, Americans have been heading to second homes, rural cabins and family homesteads.
- Coronavirus town hall marks Trump’s 75th Fox interview as presidentSince the start of his presidency, there have been only six months when Trump did not conduct an interview with Fox.
- ‘Sanctuary’ laws latest immigration battle to draw Supreme Court’s attentionOne justice (retired) has already weighed in, ruling against the Trump administration’s attempt to punish uncooperative local authorities.
- Former U.S. senator Tom Coburn has died at 72The Oklahoma Republican, an obstetrician, frustrated both parties by using procedural tactics to delay or derail legislation that he believed contributed to the billowing federal deficit. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
- Inside Trump’s risky push to reopen the country amid the coronavirus crisisThe president’s desire pits him against multiple governors, Democratic and Republican, who are striving to mitigate the coronavirus’s impact in their communities and marshal medical supplies for their hospitals.
- Trump ties coronavirus decisions to personal grievancesTrump admitted he told Vice President Pence not to call governors who had been critical of him and that GM's closure of a plant factored into his decision to force it to make ventilators.
- Midland, Tex., was already reeling from a collapsing oil market. Then came coronavirus.The city’s mayor, Patrick Payton, is struggling to inspire in a moment of overlapping crises.
- The left makes a grudging peace with massive rescue packageThe modern liberal movement was reborn out of anger over the 2008 bailout. This time, liberals find little choice but to swallow Congress’s massive rescue plan.
- Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus bill into law as companies and households brace for more economic painThe new law amounts to the largest emergency spending measure in U.S. history.
- These ‘mission critical’ federal employees and contractors are still reporting to the office. They’re terrified they’ll get sick.As the coronavirus spreads, the federal bureaucracy has been slow to act to protect the health of many in its workforce, according to employees, managers and contractors.
- Trump seeks to ramp up production of medical equipment after harsh criticism of his slow responsePresident Trump said he expects governors to express appreciation for his administration’s job performance.
- Inside the talks on the largest U.S. bailout: frantic negotiations, partisan tensions and a Trump tweetAmid fear about the coronavirus in the Capitol, the administration and congressional negotiators faced multiple obstacles before reaching a deal on $2.2 trillion in emergency aid.
- Trump orders GM to manufacture ventilators under the Defense Production ActThe president signed a memorandum requiring the company to “accept, perform and prioritize” federal government contracts for production of the much-needed medical equipment.
- Finger counting and visitor-gallery seating: House leaders go to extraordinary lengths to outflank lawmaker and pass rescue billPelosi and McCarthy joined forces Friday to ensure a House quorum was present to reject Rep. Massie’s request for a recorded vote and cast a voice vote the $2 trillion aid package.
- Global evacuation crisis tests the State Department — and the patience of CongressEffort to bring home stranded Americans has created a rare unity of purpose among Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
- Even in states hit harder by the coronavirus, views of the outbreak correlate to partisanshipIn some cases, though, partisans in harder-hit states express more concern and criticism.
- Who are the lawmakers who have coronavirus, or have self-quarantined for it?As Congress debates a $2 trillion aid package, more and more lawmakers are falling ill.
Gains by the president have shrunk a lead Biden enjoyed a month ago and his voters are more enthusiastic than Biden’s
Gains by the president have shrunk a lead Biden enjoyed a month ago and his voters are more enthusiastic than Biden’s
Trump said governors in other states had asked him to consider restricting travel out of the New York City metro area.
As the virus spreads across the country, there are growing questions about how far the president’s authorities extend and how much he plans to use them.
Since the start of his presidency, there have been only six months when Trump did not conduct an interview with Fox.
Trump admitted he told Vice President Pence not to call governors who had been critical of him and that GM's closure of a plant factored into his decision to force it to make ventilators.
As Congress debates a $2 trillion aid package, more and more lawmakers are falling ill.
To avoid coronavirus, Americans have been heading to second homes, rural cabins and family homesteads.
Since the start of his presidency, there have been only six months when Trump did not conduct an interview with Fox.
One justice (retired) has already weighed in, ruling against the Trump administration’s attempt to punish uncooperative local authorities.
The Oklahoma Republican, an obstetrician, frustrated both parties by using procedural tactics to delay or derail legislation that he believed contributed to the billowing federal deficit. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
The president’s desire pits him against multiple governors, Democratic and Republican, who are striving to mitigate the coronavirus’s impact in their communities and marshal medical supplies for their hospitals.
Trump admitted he told Vice President Pence not to call governors who had been critical of him and that GM's closure of a plant factored into his decision to force it to make ventilators.
The city’s mayor, Patrick Payton, is struggling to inspire in a moment of overlapping crises.
The modern liberal movement was reborn out of anger over the 2008 bailout. This time, liberals find little choice but to swallow Congress’s massive rescue plan.
The new law amounts to the largest emergency spending measure in U.S. history.
As the coronavirus spreads, the federal bureaucracy has been slow to act to protect the health of many in its workforce, according to employees, managers and contractors.
President Trump said he expects governors to express appreciation for his administration’s job performance.
Amid fear about the coronavirus in the Capitol, the administration and congressional negotiators faced multiple obstacles before reaching a deal on $2.2 trillion in emergency aid.
The president signed a memorandum requiring the company to “accept, perform and prioritize” federal government contracts for production of the much-needed medical equipment.
Pelosi and McCarthy joined forces Friday to ensure a House quorum was present to reject Rep. Massie’s request for a recorded vote and cast a voice vote the $2 trillion aid package.
Effort to bring home stranded Americans has created a rare unity of purpose among Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
In some cases, though, partisans in harder-hit states express more concern and criticism.
As Congress debates a $2 trillion aid package, more and more lawmakers are falling ill.
Roll Call©
- New York delays presidential primary, special election to JuneNew York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Saturday that the state’s presidential primary and a special election in the 27th District will be postponed from April 28 to June 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The elections will now coincide with the state’s primaries for congressional and state legislative races. The special election in the […]
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- Former Sen. Tom Coburn has died at age 72Former Sen. Tom Coburn, a Republican maverick from Oklahoma known for spotlighting government waste and fighting the national debt, died Saturday at the age of 72. The obstetrician-turned-politician cut short his Senate career after a recurrence of prostate cancer. He retired after the 2014 elections with two years remaining in his second term. Coburn would […]
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- Planes, pains and automobiles: How half the House made it to the stimulus voteRed-eye flights. Eight-hour-plus drives. Whatever it took, more than 216 House members traveled to Washington to ensure there would be a quorum for Friday’s vote on a $2.3 trillion stimulus package to combat the coronavirus and its impacts on the economy. Most of the members made last-minute arrangements to get to the Capitol after leadership […]
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- Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/27Tonight: We take you inside the Capitol, where lawmakers cleared for the president’s signature a historic stimulus package of more than $2.2 trillion for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not without drama and tension. We also bring you up to date on the latest health policy news. Show Notes: Trump signs massive $2.3 trillion […]
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- Indefinite recess: Hoyer says virus may dictate House return dateThere was no indication Friday of when the House would next convene for legislative business. The chamber closed up shop for an undetermined period after passing a $2.3 trillion dollar aid package to lessen the economic blow of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t know the answer to the question of when we’re going to […]
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- The pandemic is squeezing care for this congressman’s injured sonRep. Markwayne Mullin’s son is “stable” and expected to be released from the hospital later Friday, Meredith Blanford, a spokeswoman for the congressman, said in an email. Jim Mullin was airlifted to a Tulsa hospital after being seriously injured in a UTV accident, his father announced on Instagram. His “brothers literally had to pull him […]
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- ‘Pass the damn bill’ — Congressional Hits and Misses“Enough already, pass the damn bill,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said this week as the Senate scrambled to pass a historic coronavirus relief package, but he may as well have been talking about the House’s efforts Friday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump got sarcastic and former Vice President Joe Biden celebrated baseball’s un-Opening Day. [ Also watch […]
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- Trump invokes Defense Production ActPresident Donald Trump on Friday formally invoked the Defense Production Act in order to force General Motors to produce ventilators. The company on March 20 announced an agreement with Ventec Life Systems to produce ventilators, but Trump made it clear in two separate tweets Friday that he was dissatisfied with the speed, and The New […]
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- Fifth lawmaker tests positive for coronavirusReps. Joe Cunningham and Mike Kelly announced Friday that they had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “While I otherwise feel fine, since March 17th I have been unable to smell or taste, which I learned this week is a potential symptom of COVID-19,” Cunningham said in a statement. Loading… The two representatives join a […]
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- Photos of the week ending March 27, 2020Life inside the Capitol and around the Washington area has fundamentally changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our photojournalists bring you a glimpse of our new normal.
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New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Saturday that the state’s presidential primary and a special election in the 27th District will be postponed from April 28 to June 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The elections will now coincide with the state’s primaries for congressional and state legislative races. The special election in the […]
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Former Sen. Tom Coburn, a Republican maverick from Oklahoma known for spotlighting government waste and fighting the national debt, died Saturday at the age of 72. The obstetrician-turned-politician cut short his Senate career after a recurrence of prostate cancer. He retired after the 2014 elections with two years remaining in his second term. Coburn would […]
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Red-eye flights. Eight-hour-plus drives. Whatever it took, more than 216 House members traveled to Washington to ensure there would be a quorum for Friday’s vote on a $2.3 trillion stimulus package to combat the coronavirus and its impacts on the economy. Most of the members made last-minute arrangements to get to the Capitol after leadership […]
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Tonight: We take you inside the Capitol, where lawmakers cleared for the president’s signature a historic stimulus package of more than $2.2 trillion for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It was not without drama and tension. We also bring you up to date on the latest health policy news. Show Notes: Trump signs massive $2.3 trillion […]
The post Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/27 appeared first on Roll Call.
There was no indication Friday of when the House would next convene for legislative business. The chamber closed up shop for an undetermined period after passing a $2.3 trillion dollar aid package to lessen the economic blow of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t know the answer to the question of when we’re going to […]
The post Indefinite recess: Hoyer says virus may dictate House return date appeared first on Roll Call.
Rep. Markwayne Mullin’s son is “stable” and expected to be released from the hospital later Friday, Meredith Blanford, a spokeswoman for the congressman, said in an email. Jim Mullin was airlifted to a Tulsa hospital after being seriously injured in a UTV accident, his father announced on Instagram. His “brothers literally had to pull him […]
The post The pandemic is squeezing care for this congressman’s injured son appeared first on Roll Call.
“Enough already, pass the damn bill,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said this week as the Senate scrambled to pass a historic coronavirus relief package, but he may as well have been talking about the House’s efforts Friday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump got sarcastic and former Vice President Joe Biden celebrated baseball’s un-Opening Day. [ Also watch […]
The post ‘Pass the damn bill’ — Congressional Hits and Misses appeared first on Roll Call.
President Donald Trump on Friday formally invoked the Defense Production Act in order to force General Motors to produce ventilators. The company on March 20 announced an agreement with Ventec Life Systems to produce ventilators, but Trump made it clear in two separate tweets Friday that he was dissatisfied with the speed, and The New […]
The post Trump invokes Defense Production Act appeared first on Roll Call.
Reps. Joe Cunningham and Mike Kelly announced Friday that they had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “While I otherwise feel fine, since March 17th I have been unable to smell or taste, which I learned this week is a potential symptom of COVID-19,” Cunningham said in a statement. Loading… The two representatives join a […]
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Life inside the Capitol and around the Washington area has fundamentally changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our photojournalists bring you a glimpse of our new normal.
The post Photos of the week ending March 27, 2020 appeared first on Roll Call.
McClatchy©
- Florida horticulturists have plants robust and ready. The market is wiltingThe unfolding national coronavirus saga has South Florida’s horticulture industry scrambling to ship tropical plants ahead of cascading statewide closures of businesses nationwide, threatening to leave them stuck with product … Click to Continue »
- Miami-Dade demanded pawn shops close. Florida, calling them ‘essential,’ lets them reopen.Pawn shops and select jewelry stores reopened Monday, freshly deemed “essential” companies since they are providers of unconventional financial services to a population that is often underserved by lenders. The … Click to Continue »
- ‘Beyond devastating’: Ban on visiting loved ones in ALFs, group homes is a crushing blowAbout 10 days ago, Marilyn Ashbridge’s mother had surgery at her Pembroke Park assisted living facility. The doctor ordered that a bandage on the wound remain in place for a … Click to Continue »
- Pelosi praises bipartisanship work in coronavirus bill passageHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi mostly praised the bipartisan work before lawmakers approved the $2.2 trillion rescue package for the U.S. economy and health system on March 27. She did take a moment to call out senators who objected to one benefit. … Click to Continue »
- Restaurants denied ‘act of God’ insurance for coronavirus, turn to Trump and CongressNote: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
- Farmers worry they’re left out of coronavirus relief. California lawmaker wants to fix itA California congressman is calling for the White House Coronavirus Task Force to represent more agriculture interests, as worries increase about a shortage of workers and how that could impact … Click to Continue »
- Tom McClintock votes for $2.2 trillion stimulus package ‘despite all its flaws’Rep. Tom McClintock has big qualms about the $2.2 trillion economic plan that passed the House Friday, warning it’s inefficient, flawed and could badly “destabilize the fiscal structure of our … Click to Continue »
- Democratic super PAC plans massive post-convention digital ad blitzA leading Democratic super PAC is reserving $17 million worth of digital ads in key battleground states to start after the Democratic National Convention in July and run through Election … Click to Continue »
- Georgia senator’s stock sales could cause trouble for Republicans in special electionU.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler was initially the favorite to win a special election in Georgia for the seat she was appointed to in December, having consolidated the support of powerful … Click to Continue »
- Coronavirus: Your California questions about cash payments, jobless benefits answeredYes, the money from Washington will start flowing. But probably not until April, and in some cases even later. First, the legislation needs to be passed by the House and … Click to Continue »
- The end of door-to-door? Florida groups scramble to register voters amid COVID-19If this were a normal election year, voter registration organizations in Florida would be deploying an army of field volunteers and organizers to supermarkets and churches now. They’d be touting … Click to Continue »
- States shouldn’t fight over coronavirus equipment, Gavin Newsom says. Should Trump take charge?On a Thursday call between all 50 governors and the White House, governors from across the country discussed how states needed to work together with President Donald Trump to acquire … Click to Continue »
- Unemployment claims surge in California as coronavirus outbreak stalls US economyNew unemployment claims surged dramatically in California and the nation last week as the coronavirus outbreak continued to send the economy into a tailspin. California saw 186,809 new claims last … Click to Continue »
- ‘Like a real-life experiment.’ Coronavirus forces Florida governor to face the unknownConstruction crews are erecting makeshift hospitals. Unemployment claims have spiked exponentially. The number of novel coronavirus cases are climbing across Florida. And the man in charge, first-term Republican Gov. Ron … Click to Continue »
- Here’s how the federal deal on coronavirus affects Californians$3,400 for a family of four. Up to $1,050 a week for someone who’s lost their job. And federal money for small businesses so they can keep employees on the … Click to Continue »
- California isn’t ready to increase unemployment benefits in coronavirus crisis, analyst warnsIf California wants to increase unemployment insurance benefits to help workers cope with the economic fallout from the new coronavirus, the higher payments could be delayed up to a year … Click to Continue »
- Biden joins Democrats urging Florida’s governor to shut down state amid coronavirusFormer Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday became the latest Democrat to criticize Florida’s attempts to halt the spread of novel coronavirus, suggesting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has sidelined health … Click to Continue »
- New antibody test for coronavirus workers sent to Washington, Florida, CaliforniaNote: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
- Latinas want to see one of their own as Biden’s VP. But they may be at a disadvantage.As Joe Biden begins to formalize a list of potential running mates, it’s clear that several African American women will sit prominently at the top. Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams … Click to Continue »
- Burr faces lawsuit as fallout continues over his sale of up to $1.7 million in stockFallout continued this week over revelations that U.S. Sen. Richard Burr dumped up to $1.7 million in stock after private briefings about the coronavirus, including a personal lawsuit against him. … Click to Continue »
- Washington state lawmakers plead with FEMA for more medical personnel and equipmentProvide us with sufficient medical personnel and equipment as part of the plan to provide field hospitals and clinics in Washington state, the state’s congressional delegation urged Peter Gaynor, Federal … Click to Continue »
- How will SC vote if coronavirus persists? Absentee ballots could crush local officesState and local officials say they are having to rethink how South Carolina will conduct elections this year as South Carolinians across the state continue to self-quarantine and avoid large … Click to Continue »
- Price gouging punishable by fines up to $100 million under bill pushed by NC’s TillisSen. Thom Tillis has introduced federal legislation that would punish people and businesses who engage in price gouging during the coronavirus crisis. North Carolina already has a price-gouging law and … Click to Continue »
- House Democratic leaders dash hopes of remote voting during coronavirus crisisNote: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
- California congresswoman sold stock in travel companiesRep. Susan Davis of California and her husband sold stocks related to travel and tourism less than two weeks after members of the House of Representatives received a closed-door briefing … Click to Continue »
- Puerto Rico postpones Democratic presidential primary as COVID-19 upends politicsPuerto Rico is joining the growing number of U.S. states postponing their Democratic presidential primary, as the novel coronavirus has upended events around the world. Over the weekend, Gov. Wanda … Click to Continue »
- After abrupt layoffs, Bloomberg campaign workers file suit, claim broken promiseStaffers in North Carolina and across the country who helped Democrat Michael Bloomberg mobilize a nationwide campaign in just 16 weeks are suing the campaign for breach of contract after … Click to Continue »
- Coronavirus pneumonia drug possible ‘by summer’ after FDA fast-tracks clinical trialNote: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
- Wait for first California jobless benefits could be ‘much longer’ than 21 days amid coronavirusAn unemployed worker in California will likely find their first benefit payment will take “much longer” than the typical 21 days, according to a report from the state Legislative Analyst’s … Click to Continue »
- Give Gavin Newsom what he wants for coronavirus, California Democrats tell PelosiGov. Gavin Newsom has a long list of requests for Congress and the Trump administration to help with the coronavirus crisis in California, and dozens of congressional Democrats want to … Click to Continue »
The unfolding national coronavirus saga has South Florida’s horticulture industry scrambling to ship tropical plants ahead of cascading statewide closures of businesses nationwide, threatening to leave them stuck with product … Click to Continue »
Pawn shops and select jewelry stores reopened Monday, freshly deemed “essential” companies since they are providers of unconventional financial services to a population that is often underserved by lenders. The … Click to Continue »
About 10 days ago, Marilyn Ashbridge’s mother had surgery at her Pembroke Park assisted living facility. The doctor ordered that a bandage on the wound remain in place for a … Click to Continue »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mostly praised the bipartisan work before lawmakers approved the $2.2 trillion rescue package for the U.S. economy and health system on March 27. She did take a moment to call out senators who objected to one benefit. … Click to Continue »
Note: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
A California congressman is calling for the White House Coronavirus Task Force to represent more agriculture interests, as worries increase about a shortage of workers and how that could impact … Click to Continue »
Rep. Tom McClintock has big qualms about the $2.2 trillion economic plan that passed the House Friday, warning it’s inefficient, flawed and could badly “destabilize the fiscal structure of our … Click to Continue »
A leading Democratic super PAC is reserving $17 million worth of digital ads in key battleground states to start after the Democratic National Convention in July and run through Election … Click to Continue »
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler was initially the favorite to win a special election in Georgia for the seat she was appointed to in December, having consolidated the support of powerful … Click to Continue »
Yes, the money from Washington will start flowing. But probably not until April, and in some cases even later. First, the legislation needs to be passed by the House and … Click to Continue »
If this were a normal election year, voter registration organizations in Florida would be deploying an army of field volunteers and organizers to supermarkets and churches now. They’d be touting … Click to Continue »
On a Thursday call between all 50 governors and the White House, governors from across the country discussed how states needed to work together with President Donald Trump to acquire … Click to Continue »
New unemployment claims surged dramatically in California and the nation last week as the coronavirus outbreak continued to send the economy into a tailspin. California saw 186,809 new claims last … Click to Continue »
Construction crews are erecting makeshift hospitals. Unemployment claims have spiked exponentially. The number of novel coronavirus cases are climbing across Florida. And the man in charge, first-term Republican Gov. Ron … Click to Continue »
$3,400 for a family of four. Up to $1,050 a week for someone who’s lost their job. And federal money for small businesses so they can keep employees on the … Click to Continue »
If California wants to increase unemployment insurance benefits to help workers cope with the economic fallout from the new coronavirus, the higher payments could be delayed up to a year … Click to Continue »
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday became the latest Democrat to criticize Florida’s attempts to halt the spread of novel coronavirus, suggesting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has sidelined health … Click to Continue »
Note: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
As Joe Biden begins to formalize a list of potential running mates, it’s clear that several African American women will sit prominently at the top. Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams … Click to Continue »
Fallout continued this week over revelations that U.S. Sen. Richard Burr dumped up to $1.7 million in stock after private briefings about the coronavirus, including a personal lawsuit against him. … Click to Continue »
Provide us with sufficient medical personnel and equipment as part of the plan to provide field hospitals and clinics in Washington state, the state’s congressional delegation urged Peter Gaynor, Federal … Click to Continue »
State and local officials say they are having to rethink how South Carolina will conduct elections this year as South Carolinians across the state continue to self-quarantine and avoid large … Click to Continue »
Sen. Thom Tillis has introduced federal legislation that would punish people and businesses who engage in price gouging during the coronavirus crisis. North Carolina already has a price-gouging law and … Click to Continue »
Note: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
Rep. Susan Davis of California and her husband sold stocks related to travel and tourism less than two weeks after members of the House of Representatives received a closed-door briefing … Click to Continue »
Puerto Rico is joining the growing number of U.S. states postponing their Democratic presidential primary, as the novel coronavirus has upended events around the world. Over the weekend, Gov. Wanda … Click to Continue »
Staffers in North Carolina and across the country who helped Democrat Michael Bloomberg mobilize a nationwide campaign in just 16 weeks are suing the campaign for breach of contract after … Click to Continue »
Note: The McClatchy Washington Bureau and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider … Click to Continue »
An unemployed worker in California will likely find their first benefit payment will take “much longer” than the typical 21 days, according to a report from the state Legislative Analyst’s … Click to Continue »
Gov. Gavin Newsom has a long list of requests for Congress and the Trump administration to help with the coronavirus crisis in California, and dozens of congressional Democrats want to … Click to Continue »
