Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
Dow falls 457 points amid fears of coronavirus second wave
U.S. equity markets slid Tuesday as members of President Trump's task force on the coronavirus testified before Congress signaling that virus risks remain as states reopen for business. Additionally, the CDC disclosed fresh data that showed an uptick in U.S. cases of the virus.
U.S. equity markets slid Tuesday as members of President Trump's task force on the coronavirus testified before Congress signaling that virus risks remain as states reopen for business. Additionally, the CDC disclosed fresh data that showed an uptick in U.S. cases of the virus.
Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci
The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.
The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.
Powell warns of a possible sustained recession from pandemic
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Additional rescue aid from government spending or tax policies, though costly, would be “worth it if it helps avoid long-term economic damage and leaves us with a stronger recovery,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Emails: Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide
A former chemical industry executive nominated to be the nation’s top consumer safety watchdog was involved in sidelining detailed guideline s to help communities reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, internal government emails show.
A former chemical industry executive nominated to be the nation’s top consumer safety watchdog was involved in sidelining detailed guideline s to help communities reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, internal government emails show.
Justices fear 'chaos' if states can't bind electors' votes
Supreme Court justices invoked fears of bribery and chaos Wednesday to suggest they think states can require presidential electors to back their states’ popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
Supreme Court justices invoked fears of bribery and chaos Wednesday to suggest they think states can require presidential electors to back their states’ popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
Manafort released to home confinement amid coronavirus threat: lawyer
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been transferred to home confinement after he sought the transfer due to the health risk in prison from coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been transferred to home confinement after he sought the transfer due to the health risk in prison from coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Trump: California should support Elon Musk opening Tesla plant 'now'
In a tweet, Musk practically dared authorities to arrest him.
In a tweet, Musk practically dared authorities to arrest him.
Fauci, in Senate testimony, warns of new coronavirus 'outbreaks' if states jump 'checkpoints' to reopen
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the White House coronavirus task force, warned in testimony Tuesday before the Senate Health Committee that reopening the economy before certain "checkpoints" set up in the White House's coronavirus recovery plan are met could bring "serious" consequences.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the White House coronavirus task force, warned in testimony Tuesday before the Senate Health Committee that reopening the economy before certain "checkpoints" set up in the White House's coronavirus recovery plan are met could bring "serious" consequences.
Supreme Court appears likely to reject Trump immunity claim
The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.
The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.
Fauci warns of 'suffering and death' if US reopens too soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Gun-control group plans to spend $5 million in Arizona
A gun-control advocacy group co-founded by Mike Bloomberg announced Tuesday it will spend at least $5 million on Arizona political campaigns this year.
A gun-control advocacy group co-founded by Mike Bloomberg announced Tuesday it will spend at least $5 million on Arizona political campaigns this year.
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick from COVID-19 on the job
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Trump says Americans could see a second round of stimulus payments: 'We're talking about that'
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
Experts worry CDC is sidelined in coronavirus response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.
White House directs staffers to wear masks in West Wing amid virus cases close to president
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
Nearly 2,000 former Justice Department officials call for Barr to resign over Flynn case
In an open letter, the former officials said Barr "once again assaulted the rule of law."
In an open letter, the former officials said Barr "once again assaulted the rule of law."
Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.