Trump claims comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ after backlash
Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.
Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
President Trump signed the fourth coronavirus bill on Friday, April 24, 2020.
President Trump signed the fourth coronavirus bill on Friday, April 24, 2020.
Calls mount for probe of firing of scientist who says he was let go after opposing Trump over drug
Controversy has swirled around hydroxychloroquine since Trump started promoting it from the podium in the White House briefing room.
Controversy has swirled around hydroxychloroquine since Trump started promoting it from the podium in the White House briefing room.
DeVos excludes DACA recipients, foreign students from grants
The Trump administration is barring most international students and all students who entered the U.S. illegally from receiving emergency college grants approved by Congress as part of a $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package.
The Trump administration is barring most international students and all students who entered the U.S. illegally from receiving emergency college grants approved by Congress as part of a $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package.
US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
San Francisco considers universal vote-by-mail ballots
The head of San Francisco's Democratic Party has called for the city to provide all residents with mail-in ballots for the presidential election in November.
The head of San Francisco's Democratic Party has called for the city to provide all residents with mail-in ballots for the presidential election in November.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Trump announces green card restrictions
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will be placing a 60-day pause on the issuance of certain immigration green cards in an effort to limit competition for jobs in a U.S. economy wrecked by the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will be placing a 60-day pause on the issuance of certain immigration green cards in an effort to limit competition for jobs in a U.S. economy wrecked by the coronavirus.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Newsom creates economic growth panel, as 3.5M Californians file for unemployment
To help foster economic growth, Gov. Newsom announced the formation of an advisory group to steer the state through the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus.
To help foster economic growth, Gov. Newsom announced the formation of an advisory group to steer the state through the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus.
California governor expects $7 billion in virus spending
The news came Thursday as state lawmakers held their first oversight hearing of the more than $2 billion Newsom has already spent, questioning administration officials about a nearly $1 billion contract with a Chinese-owned company to provide up to 200 million masks per month.
The news came Thursday as state lawmakers held their first oversight hearing of the more than $2 billion Newsom has already spent, questioning administration officials about a nearly $1 billion contract with a Chinese-owned company to provide up to 200 million masks per month.
Emergency small business fund running low, local businesses are worrying
Democrats blocked a fast-track bid to pass the funding last week, and Republicans in turn stymied their efforts for additional funding for other priorities in a brief debate that was mostly a messaging exercise.
Democrats blocked a fast-track bid to pass the funding last week, and Republicans in turn stymied their efforts for additional funding for other priorities in a brief debate that was mostly a messaging exercise.
Small businesses are entering a dire situation as government aid remains uncertain
Greg Lee explains the important role Congress will have, and when they're next due in Washington DC.
Greg Lee explains the important role Congress will have, and when they're next due in Washington DC.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier out of intensive care
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, who has been sick with pneumonia and in an intensive care unit since last month, was moved out of intensive care Monday, his office and sons announced.
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, who has been sick with pneumonia and in an intensive care unit since last month, was moved out of intensive care Monday, his office and sons announced.
Trump officials want delay in census due to coronavirus
The Trump administration wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 census because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Trump administration wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 census because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president
Almost one week since suspending his presidential bid, Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden for president on Monday.
Almost one week since suspending his presidential bid, Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden for president on Monday.