Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims amid COVID-19 pandemic
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.
White House considering direct payments to hospitals to cover COVID-19 treatment for uninsured
The news came the same day that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 1 million for the first time.
The news came the same day that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 1 million for the first time.
Trump administration moves toward promoting broader use of face masks
The recommendations, still being finalized Thursday, would apply at least to those who live in areas hard-hit by community transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
The recommendations, still being finalized Thursday, would apply at least to those who live in areas hard-hit by community transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Trump says US will help passengers on cruise ships floating off Florida coast
The president says the United States will help people who are sick and stuck on a cruise ship that has been stranded for weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19.
The president says the United States will help people who are sick and stuck on a cruise ship that has been stranded for weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19.
President Trump warns of 'heavy price' if Iran carries 'sneak attack' on US troops in Iraq
The president tweeted his remarks on Wednesday.
The president tweeted his remarks on Wednesday.
Appeals grow to close US national parks during coronavirus pandemic
The state saw nearly 30,000 new filings, a 760% increase from the week before. It is expected to see an exponential increase in filings for the current week as restaurants, bars, resorts and other industries that cater to tourists and the public cut huge numbers of staff.
The state saw nearly 30,000 new filings, a 760% increase from the week before. It is expected to see an exponential increase in filings for the current week as restaurants, bars, resorts and other industries that cater to tourists and the public cut huge numbers of staff.
US finds major cross-border tunnel used to smuggle drugs
Agents uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel and seized 4,400 pounds of illicit drugs worth over $29 million.
Agents uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel and seized 4,400 pounds of illicit drugs worth over $29 million.
Wisconsin governor requests presidential disaster declaration in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday, March 31, requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Wisconsin, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tuesday, March 31, requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Wisconsin, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump administration rules gun shops ‘essential’ amid virus
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
Arizona congressional delegation reacts to attempt to force roll call vote on coronavirus stimulus bill
Members of Arizona's congressional delegation react Friday to a move by a Kentucky congressman during the stimulus bill vote that sparked outrage.
Members of Arizona's congressional delegation react Friday to a move by a Kentucky congressman during the stimulus bill vote that sparked outrage.
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.
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.
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.
Illegal border crossing into U.S. down 50%
The Trump administration closed the southern and northern borders and anyone caught crossing illegally is to be returned to Mexico or Canada.
The Trump administration closed the southern and northern borders and anyone caught crossing illegally is to be returned to Mexico or Canada.
Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?
If the coronavirus makes a jump to a new person every two to five days, as scientists calculate, then a single infected person could lead to 4,142 total infections within a month — assuming nothing is done to break chains of transmission.
If the coronavirus makes a jump to a new person every two to five days, as scientists calculate, then a single infected person could lead to 4,142 total infections within a month — assuming nothing is done to break chains of transmission.
President Trump announces FDA is fast-tracking anti-viral treatments for coronavirus patients
President Donald Trump spoke enthusiastically about two potenial anti-viral treatments for COVID-19.
President Donald Trump spoke enthusiastically about two potenial anti-viral treatments for COVID-19.
Trump dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese virus’ despite hate crime risks
Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.
Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.
US-Canada border closing temporarily to nonessential travel
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona presses ahead with Presidential Preference election in shadow of coronavirus
The state's top election official declined to seek a delay in voting over the coronavirus, saying there was no certainty it would be safer later.
The state's top election official declined to seek a delay in voting over the coronavirus, saying there was no certainty it would be safer later.