White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure
The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.
Three members of White House task force, including Fauci, in quarantine after COVID-19 contact
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Tara Reade: 'I didn't use sexual harassment' in Biden complaint
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls
President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.
Trump says he will 'put a hold' on US funding to WHO, says 'they missed the call' on COVID-19
The president made the remarks on Tuesday.
Pelosi seeking at least $1 trillion for next coronavirus bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that another $1 trillion is needed for the next coronavirus rescue package.
‘Toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads, Trump says
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.”
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
The president signed the unprecedented order into law on Friday.
Senate passes COVID-19 rescue package on unanimous vote
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
Washington, D.C. police close down streets and bridges to limit crowds visiting cherry blossoms
Washington, D.C. police are blocking bridges and roads in an effort to limit crowds visiting the cherry blossoms.
$3,000 per family cash payment in rescue package, White House says
Negotiations continued Sunday on a rescue package for American workers and businesses.
Rihanna donates $5M to coronavirus relief through Clara Lionel foundation
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Visitors flocking to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, despite social distancing warnings
We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus.
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.
Trump administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.