Senators See Potential Need for Further Economic Stimulus After $2T Package
The Senate approved an enormous $2 trillion economic stimulus package aimed at shoring up a US economy being battered by the impact of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic, but at least two senators see the potential for a need for Congress to pass additional stimulus bills.
Opposition Strengthens to Trump’s Idea of Reopening US by Easter
The pushback is increasing across the United States over Donald Trump's desire to lift the extreme lockdowns and social distancing that have been in place in an effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo Says the Coronavirus Lockdown Could Last as Long as Nine Months
While Donald Trump is hoping to reopen the country by Easter, NY Gov Cuomo expects the social distancing and other measures to contain COVID-19 to last much longer.
‘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.
Federal Health Officials’ Advice Conflict Over Hydroxychloroquine
At least two prominent federal public health professionals appear to be offering Americans at least somewhat conflicting advice on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
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.
De Blasio Says Coronavirus Will Get Worse Until May: ‘That’s the Blunt Reality’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the federal government to provide all struggling states, particularly New York, urgent support.
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.
