Category: Politics

‘View’ Co-host Blames Trump’s Businesses Losing Money for His Desire to Re-open by Easter
Sonny Hostin, co-host of the ABC daily talk show The View, is placing the blame for Donald Trump's desire to end the nation's lockdowns and social distancing by Easter on Trump's own business losses.

Florida Man Recovers From Severe Case of COVID-19 After Taking Hydroxychloroquine: ‘I Woke Up Like Nothing Ever Happened’
A 52-year-old Florida man says that he was cured of COVID-19 by the controversial treatment of hydroxychloroquine.

Trump Can’t End Social Distancing Alone. Only Governors, Mayors Can Do That
The decisions to close everything from schools, to state and local governments, to restaurants, bars, theaters and other establishments have been made by the nation's governors and mayors. And the decision to lift them will rest solely with them, as well. Not Donald Trump.

Historian Meacham: ‘We’re the United States of America; We Can Figure Out How To Hold Our Elections’
In this time of forced lockdowns and social distancing to slow the spread of the virus, the nation should turn to vote-by-mail, said Jon Meacham, who dubbed the idea "curbside democracy."

State Dem Chair: We Need to See More from Joe Biden
Former vice president Joe Biden really needs to raise his profile and demonstrate some leadership in this time of the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic, according to the head of the Democratic Party in Nebraska.

Fingers Start Pointing to Trump’s Inaction, ‘Fairy Tales’ for Unnecessary COVID-19 Deaths
After weeks that he has been delivering falsehoods and incorrect information to the American people looking for answers in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic--and now growing accusations that he's not taking enough action--fingers are now pointing to Donald Trump for directly causing unnecessary deaths from the virus.

Governors Hold to Social Distancing, While Trump Seems To Tire of It
While the nation's governors appear to be committed to the social distancing and lockdowns on a long-term basis necessary to try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic, Donald Trump appears to be weakening in his resolve--at least if a Monday tweet is to be believed.

AOC Wants “Universal” Economic Stimulus Plan, but Also to “Tax It Back” from Rich
The stimulus package plan, announced by Senate Republicans, aims to provide financial security for citizens during the pandemic, in a time of shutdowns, job losses, and isolation.

Ford and GM Building Ventilators: We Can Do It, We Need Directions from the Administration
Skilled workers in the Detroit area who have worked for the automakers could be put back to work, as those auto plants are temporarily shut down, perhaps some old auto plants could be retrofitted so as to increase production of ventilators and other needed equipment. However, what's needed is direction from Donald Trump, according to Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.).

Senate Democrats on Coronavirus: If You Lose Your Job ‘for Any Reason,’ Dems Want to Give You Full Pay
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has put out a marker, that Senate Democrats expect any economic rescue plan to include funds to provide full salaries for up to six months to all Americans who lose their jobs, as part of a multi-part plan.

