'LIBERATE!' Trump goads states to lift coronavirus restrictions

One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus.

As $2 trillion in virus aid starts to flow, oversight lags

There are only two people presently overseeing how coronavirus funds from the $2 trillion package are spent..

New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy

Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.

Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus

Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.

Former Senate staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault

A former aide to Joe Biden is accusing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexually assaulting her during the early 1990s when he was a senator.

Georgia primary postponed again due to COVID-19

Georgia’s presidential primary election has been delayed again due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas Politics: Social distancing, nursing homes and abortions
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Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha talks to Good Day about research from the University of Texas that looks at social distancing efforts. Plus, at least 320 people living in Texas nursing homes have tested positive for COVID-19 and a federal appeals court is allowing Texas to ban almost all abortions because of the pandemic. More: texastribune.org

Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns

Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.

Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls

President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.