US ‘wasted’ months before preparing for pandemic: AP investigation
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint
Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee Friday of his decision to fire Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee Friday of his decision to fire Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
Democrats ask Gov. Abbott to allow voting-by-mail for all Texans in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
The entire Texas Democratic delegation sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Secretary of State on Thursday asking for voting by mail in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The entire Texas Democratic delegation sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Secretary of State on Thursday asking for voting by mail in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Judge won't delay Wisconsin primary election amid COVID-19 pandemic but extends absentee voting
The deadline for voters to get absentee ballots to local clerks had been 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but the order shifted that to 4 p.m. on April 13.
The deadline for voters to get absentee ballots to local clerks had been 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but the order shifted that to 4 p.m. on April 13.
How will we vote? Outbreak revives debate on mail-in ballots
Elections experts say it would be very difficult for many states to shift dramatically to mail voting.
Elections experts say it would be very difficult for many states to shift dramatically to mail voting.
Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll
Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred looks at pros and cons of economic relief bill
Colin Allred is one of the House members expecting to quickly approve the history-making economic relief bill. He joins Good Day life from his home to discuss the bill and its pros and cons.
Colin Allred is one of the House members expecting to quickly approve the history-making economic relief bill. He joins Good Day life from his home to discuss the bill and its pros and cons.
Dow surges 2,000 points, its biggest-ever point gain, as Congress moves closer to passing coronavirus aid package
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
Trump says federal officials developing new guidelines for coronavirus risk by county
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.
Congressman Burgess reacts to coronavirus stimulus package
Republican Congressman Michael Burgess is a physician with a very unique viewpoint of the economic, health and political aspects. He joins Good Day live from Washington D.C. to discuss the late-night deal on a stimulus package.
Republican Congressman Michael Burgess is a physician with a very unique viewpoint of the economic, health and political aspects. He joins Good Day live from Washington D.C. to discuss the late-night deal on a stimulus package.
White House, Senate reach late-night deal on massive $2T coronavirus stimulus package
The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal shortly after midnight Wednesday on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, capping off days of heated negotiations that had nearly been derailed by last-minute demands from House Democrats.
The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal shortly after midnight Wednesday on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, capping off days of heated negotiations that had nearly been derailed by last-minute demands from House Democrats.
Pence says White House not considering a nationwide coronavirus lockdown
“What we’ve done is publish the president’s coronavirus guidelines: the ’15 days to slow the spread.’ This is what we believe every American should be doing because we think we have the chance to significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus,” Vice President Mike Pence said.
“What we’ve done is publish the president’s coronavirus guidelines: the ’15 days to slow the spread.’ This is what we believe every American should be doing because we think we have the chance to significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus,” Vice President Mike Pence said.
President Trump says he would love to have country 'open by Easter'
The president answered questions in the FOX News town hall on Tuesday.
The president answered questions in the FOX News town hall on Tuesday.
Biden reportedly sought Obama's input on running mate
Joe Biden told dozens of donors that he spoke to Barack Obama about choosing a running mate.
Joe Biden told dozens of donors that he spoke to Barack Obama about choosing a running mate.
Texas lieutenant governor says failing economy worse than the coronavirus
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised eyebrows with his suggestion that he country get back to work and ignore medical advice to stay home.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised eyebrows with his suggestion that he country get back to work and ignore medical advice to stay home.
US deal may be at hand to ease economic pain of coronavirus
Top congressional and White House officials negotiating the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday.
Top congressional and White House officials negotiating the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday.
Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Rand Paul kept working for 6 days after virus test
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.